The River Forest student-athlete leadership team and National Honor Society teamed up with the school’s special education program for an inclusive basketball game against Hobart High School. The event was made possible by Mallory Bacon, the high...
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#1StudentNWI: River Forest delegation takes over State House; new season for the Ingots
What’s Happening: Youth & Government On February 22, the River Forest delegation traveled to the Indiana State House to participate in the annual YMCA Indiana Youth & Government Model Government Conference in Indianapolis. The nine River...
Read MoreMunster Wins First Sectional Since 2015, Fulfilling Coach Hackett’s Promise
The stands at Crown Point High School were packed and students were all decked out in country or all white outfits, ready to cheer on the Munster Mustangs and the Lowell Red Devils to a Sectional Championship. After a hard fight, the Mustangs walked...
Read MoreLocal seniors receive Horatio Alger State Scholarships
In October of 2018, thousands of high school seniors from across the country submitted their applications to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. In January, two Northwest Indiana students achieved the coveted 2019 state scholar...
Read More#1StudentNWI: River Forest Homecoming Week Recap and Indiana State Finals
Homecoming Week The end of January brought the school's basketball homecoming week, starting on January 22 and running through January 26. This year's spirit week themes were: holiday day, meme day, and squad day, and Friday was completely devoted to...
Read MoreRegion Girls Basketball Teams Brave the Snow at the Annual IHSAA Sectional
Due to the record-breaking cold weather this past week, many Northwest Indiana’s girls' basketball sectionals were pushed back. So Friday night, teams from around the Region finally met at the IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional at Merrillville High...
Read MoreNew Year, New Semester at River Forest
What’s Happening: Boys Basketball Ends 2018 on a 3 Game Win Streak The first day of break started off on a sour note after the heartbreaking loss to a cross-town rival, Lake Station-Edison. After an intense game in front of a packed house, the team...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Embracing Art in the Halls of River Forest
The Hero’s Journey A new form of art has taken over in the area, connecting the art room and the library by displaying beautiful art of classic literature. The huge mural was painted by Diego Gonzalez, with the help of two AP art students, Jazlynn...
Read More#1StudentNWI: River Forest School History in the Making
What's Coming Up? The Road to State for Spell Bowl The River Forest academic team has always had a good reputation, being one of the few teams from a low-income community with consistent overall scores year after year. Though they have never been...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Big Wins and Unforgettable Memories at River Forest
Protecting the Frank Chester Traveling Trophy on Senior Night The cross town rivalry between River Forest and Edison could be one the most underrated rivalries in The Region. The classic clash of the town has been going on since 1949. But, since the...
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