River Valley High Beat

- Time for seniors to stay motivated
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Being a senior is not easy. It is a time in life between childhood and adulthood when you are tested on the ability to live on your own in the real world. College applications test seniors' dedication and challenge them to take a real look at themsel... Full story

- Classes embrace season of giving
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- 'Tis the season for giving, and boy do River Valley High School students know how to give. This time of year is made for joy: joy from giving happiness to someone, whether it is Saint Nick bringing toys to all the boys and girls or a group of teenage... Full story

- Sampling our delicious melting pot
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- America has always been called a melting pot. From the very moment of its inception, our country has been the destination for those seeking for a way to improve their lot in life. These migrants came from all corners of the world, and they brought wi... Full story

- Working to make this year great
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Summer already seems like a dream. No more late nights, no more sleeping in and no more lazing around. It is now too late to regret activities not done or trips not taken. Hours of homework are back, and there is no going back.
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- Now is our time to finish strong
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The end is near. Don't worry; this is not about May 21 being Judgment day, or the end of the world. This concerns a day perhaps less controversial, but which is important nonetheless: graduation day, which marks the end of the school year.
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- Busy April helps to conquer senioritis
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- "Senioritis" is a common malady encountered by high school seniors in the last few months of the school year. These are the months that seem to be the longest and prove to be the most excruciating. But this is the time we should enjoy, because this w... Full story

- February a busy, excruciating month at River Valley High
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- February proved to be an excruciating month for most seniors at River Valley High School. January was spent filling out college applications, and even though February may have been meant as the month to relax, it proved to be the complete opposite. A... Full story

- A new term brings change
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Get up, or you'll be late for school. Yes, the holidays are over, and with that end the days of sleeping in warm beds away from the chills of the morning. The first day after a break always brings different experiences for different people. This was ... Full story

- Holidays are almost here
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The holiday season! Yes, it is already here. Most of us at River Valley High School have enjoyed Thanksgiving and can't wait for Christmas Day, the beginning of the winter break from school and welcoming the new year with big smiles and open arms. Wh... Full story

- Keeping things in balance at RVHS
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Stress makes us appreciate the unstressed moments better. Although this might not seem true, this is the case. When the mounting stress gives way to more relaxing periods of time, the sense of contrast adds to the enjoyment of those moments.
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