A Q&A with Assistant Principal Gregory Goble Riverside assistant principal Gregory Goble worked in schools on the NC coast for years. Then a variety of jobs took him across the …
“I want to do anything and everything I can to be a part of the culture here.” Read More
Grace Farley wanted her marine biology students to interact with real organisms rather than pictures, so she decided to start the Fish Club. Farley has taught at Riverside for four …
Fish Club brings marine science to Riverside Read More
Bianca Martinez implements new practices as RPC coordinator Bianca Martinez is putting a new spin on RPC. Her classroom walls are painted muted purple and covered in colorful posters. Some …
Riverside revamps RPC Read More
“Am I the scallywag for failing my entire class?” DEAR LENNY, Am I the scallywag for failing my entire class? I assign my students one eleven-page packet each day, twenty …
Dear Lenny: November Edition Read More
Happy Thanksgiving from The Pirates’ Hook! Thanksgiving is the one time of year when people can take stock of their fortunes. This year, Hook staff expressed their gratitude for the …
It’s the little things… Read More
Growing up, my Thanksgivings were very stereotypical American. I had mashed potatoes, green beans, turkey, cranberry sauce and pie like everyone else. I loved watching Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving, the Macy’s …
A time to remember: Native Americans stand strong during Thanksgiving Read More
By Elodie Page Inspiring youth has always been a passion for lead Custodian, Michael Cureton, and he has been able to continue doing this at Riverside. Cureton began working at …
“I think I’m making an impact. I hope so.”/”Creo que estoy teniendo un impacto. Eso espero.” – Michael ‘Uncle/Tío Mike’ Cureton Read More
By Elodie Page Long before she came to Riverside, Martha Garcia left El Salvador to provide for her family. She finished high school and went to San Lorenzo College in …
“I left my son with my mom… I wanted to give him as much as I could”/“Dejé a mi hijo con mi mamá… quería darle todo lo que pudiera.” -Martha Garcia Read More
By Elodie Page Thomas Holloway, has always dedicated himself to helping others. He is always looking for ways to help others, whether it’s around the school or scouting out jobs …
“Once you get to know me, I’m always around.”/”Una vez que me conoces, siempre estaré cerca.” -Thomas Holloway Read More
By Elodie Page After growing up in a segregated school system, Julius Griffin encourages students to take advantage of the opportunities offered at Riverside. Griffin has lived in Durham for …
“Watching other people grow, that’s the best part of the job for me.”/”Ver crecer a otras personas es la mejor parte del trabajo para mí.” -Julius Griffin Read More
By Elodie Page After nearly twenty years working in high schools, Delfina Contreras has seen it all. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Contreras moved to Durham to provide a better life …
“I love to see the students smile.”/“Me encanta ver a los estudiantes sonreír.” -Delfina Contreras Read More
Deysi Polanco realized the importance of gratitude after leaving her family and life in El Salvador to come to the United States. Polanco has now lived in Durham for 17 …
“I am grateful that my parents gave everything they could.”/”Estoy agradecida por todo lo que mis padres pudieron dar” -Deysi Polanco Read More
By Norah Lubeck and Saul Janiak-Stein Thanksgiving is around the corner and plenty of people are looking for options to bring to a dinner, lunch, or gatherings. Durham is home …
Need a bite this Thanksgiving? The Hook has got you covered Read More
By Jocelyn Diaz Friday, October 26 was a district-wide “Wellness Day” for DPS students. Teachers were not allowed to give new assignments or instruction. Students spent the day catching up …
Photo gallery: Wellness Day Read More
By Isabelle Abadie and Rory O’Connor As fall brings colder weather, people struggle to find a perfect balance between uniqueness, trendiness and practicality. The most popular shoes for fall are …
The River’s Runway: Fall Footwear Edition Read More
After noticing issues in theater production, senior Eloise Wescott decided to create a new role for herself. She created the role of Student Technical Director because the stage manager was …
Student Profiles – Eloise Wescott Read More
It took 16 years, but I finally made it to my first state fair. Known for its games, contests, rides, and shops. I was most excited to try as many …
2023 State Fair Food Review Read More
Bad weather cancels Durham’s pride parade, but QSA work continues. When Durham’s annual Pride parade was canceled September 23 due to tropical storm Ophelia, QSA club members were unanimously disappointed. …
“I was a little disappointed but pride is always.” Read More
The Pirates’ Hook sat down with the president of the haunted house club, senior Caitlyn Doughty, to ask her some questions about the upcoming haunted house. This interview has been …
Q&A with president of the Haunted House Club Caitlyn Doughty Read More
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month your hosts, Yadira Martinez-Reyes and Aureli Dominguez, go around asking Riverside students what their favorite latin dance is.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Latin Dance Edition Read More