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In front of her desk, AP World History teacher AJ Lanier holds up a pair of blue sneakers from her extensive collection. “I value pushing kids, challenging them, making them work a little harder and then building confidence through success,” LaNier said. “I want to keep pushing them—that’s something I really enjoy, and I feel like that’s going to align really well with Richland.”

From one empire to another: LaNier closes Rock Hill chapter for Richland

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Seniors take their love for theater to the next stage

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Ms. King is the head director for the production of Newsies JR. “The musical is full of songs that are straight bangers that are really fun with a positive message,” King said. 

Theater department gears up for production of "Newsies JR." this weekend

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“I’m excited for prom, especially with it being my last prom,” senior Maddie Coleman said.

Seniors Prepare for Last Prom

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Barnes holds up a poster promoting school pride at a pep rally. “[In Student Council], last year I was an executive officer and then this year I'm vice president,” Barnes said. “It’s taught me how to be a leader in the world.”

Senior Spotlight: Evan Barnes

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“I got the email about the general award ceremony while I was at lunch, I thought maybe it was about theatre. But then one of my friends told me who got nominated for theatre, so I was like, ‘Wait... did I get an ICSEEU?’"
Maddie Coleman honored with ICSEEU award for Empathy
Rachel Wilson, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2025
On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Education to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The DOE currently oversees key legislation such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Trump pushes to eliminate U.S. Department of Education
May 1, 2025
A protester holds a pink sign reading “NO NAZIS” while a woman next to him holds a sign that says “IGNORE THIS PROTEST LIKE YOU DO WITH HUMAN RIGHTS,” calling attention to ongoing human rights concerns.
“Hands Off!” movement make its way to McKinney
May 1, 2025
Sports
JV baseball loses 2-1 to Plano High School
Tatianna Nelson, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2025
Senior William Osby has used social media to boost his track career by posting clips of his races and achievements. “I have had a lot of coaches reaching out to me through social media that have helped me get recruited and recognized,” Osby said.
How social media can propel athletic careers
April 11, 2025
Senior Dextan Hutchinson holds a basketball, eyes locked on the hoop as he prepares to shoot. “I was trying to win for my team so that we could hopefully make playoffs and set an example for the younger teammates,” Hutchinson said.
Varsity basketball takes on Allen and McKinney
February 13, 2025
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A mannequin dressed in a cream-colored blouse and flowing shawl stands on display in front of the Rock Hill Fashion Design sign.
Aiming his gadget, American Sign Language teacher Brendon Feagans dresses as a Ghostbuster with a proton pack secured to his back.
During Kids Camp at Hughes Elementary School, sophomore Aparna Uppalapati crouches between two girls, engaging with them as they create a chalk flower on the pavement. “I love children and I’m very passionate about children, so that’s why I joined TAFE,” Uppalapati said. “After being in TAFE, I learned how to get a child to understand [me] better and how to understand a child better.”
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Through the Eye of Others ep.4: A Reflection on Friendships
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Through the Eye of Others ep.3: A Reflection on Mental Health
Through the Eye of Others ep.3: A Reflection on Mental Health
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Features
Theater directors Denton Davies, Kirsten King, and Sariea Haney smile as they watch students perform during the theater department’s dinner show, “Death by Dessert,” in the school cafeteria. “The thing I appreciate the most about our directors is that they are always there for me,” Wilson said. “I like that I am able to talk to them about anything and they always listen.”
Behind the curtain
Kaeden Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2025
In front of her desk, AP World History teacher AJ Lanier holds up a pair of blue sneakers from her extensive collection. “I value pushing kids, challenging them, making them work a little harder and then building confidence through success,” LaNier said. “I want to keep pushing them—that’s something I really enjoy, and I feel like that’s going to align really well with Richland.”
From one empire to another: LaNier closes Rock Hill chapter for Richland
May 9, 2025
Business teacher Kaley Brejcha stands with her Money Hawks retail management group at the school store, The Nest. "She’s made such a strong foundation,” junior Saivedhav Nattamai said. “Even though she won’t be here, what she built will continue.”
Brejcha bids farewell after building business program
May 9, 2025
Opinion
A digital illustration displays a gravestone labeled “THE STUDENT NONPROFIT,” with “Born Junior Year” and “Died Senior Year” written beneath, representing student-run nonprofits that are often short-lived, created for college applications rather than driven by genuine social impact.
Prestige over purpose: the nonprofit playbook
Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2025
The pressure to choose a career in high school
March 9, 2025
A canva graphic, showcasing Kendrick Lamar's Halftime performance outfit, with the words "Not Like us," representing his song.
Kendrick Lamar’s victory: a win for hip-hop
February 28, 2025
Multimedia
Gathering around, first responders are shown at the Dallas Memorial Stair Climb listening to announcers. “It symbolizes the dedication that those guys were willing to do that day; put their life on the line for a stranger, you know, and that's what we sign up for when we take the oath of a firefighter [or police officer,]" firefighter Mark Parker said. This ceremony started at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Remembering 9/11
Dana Garcia, Reporter
September 11, 2023

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. On this day, nearly 3,000 people were killed and 6,000 others were injured in one of the worst attacks of the nation’s history. Numerous...

Hill Top News
HTN: Season 5, Ep. 11
December 6, 2024

Aired on Dec. 4, 2024 HTN goes live each Wenesday at 12:00 pm. For more episodes from HTN, click here. Hill Top News is the live student-run television program at Rock Hill High School in Frisco, TX. Launched in 2020, the show's goal is to connect and captivate the students of RHHS and the surrounding community. The show takes a non-traditional approach to television news broadcasting online to Rock Hill High School and viewers worldwide.

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