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The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
Ari Fine

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Ari Fine is in his fourth year on The Tide and very excited to be Editor-in-Chief this year. Ari previously served as Sports Editor and hopes to bring the same creativity into his role this year as EIC. In his free time, Ari enjoys going on runs and playing lacrosse with friends.

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MCPS students elect Anuva Maloo as the 48th SMOB

MCPS students elect Anuva Maloo as the 48th SMOB

Samantha Cutler, Ari Fine, Aditi Iyer, Jocelyn Yuan, and Elli Jacobs
April 25, 2025

Season 7, Episode 12: Examining the effects of grade rounding

Ria Maheshwary, Ari Fine, Ella Sapper, Aditi Iyer, and Jakob Berglund
March 14, 2025
Varsity boy head coach David Breslaw guides one of his players after a late timeout in the game.

Photo Essay: RM Basketball sweeps Paint Branch in varsity doubleheader

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2025
Photo of the Day : Boys' Basketball battles in regional finals

Photo of the Day : Boys’ Basketball battles in regional finals

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2025
The team hoists the state championship trophy together. After winning the program's first state title in 2023, the girls volleyball team finished the 2024 season with a perfect 20-0 record, a county championship, regional championship and state championship. “One thing [us seniors] really preach is building that family and that community,” Djordjevic said. “I hope that the legacy we leave is one that demonstrates the strong bond we have and how crucial that is to a successful team and to a successful game like this.”

Photo Essay: RM Volleyball wins second straight State Championship

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2025
Junior Katie Diao scans the court for open teammates.

[Photo] Katie Diao leads girls basketball to success

Sofia Guidorizzi, Sports Writer
February 7, 2025
The varsity boys basketball team gathers before their game against Wootton HS.

Five takeaways for the 2025 season after the boys basketball team’s opening win vs. WJ

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2024
Junior defenseman Noah Kolchins looks for a pass up the field.

From heartbreak to history: Rockets conclude season as state finalists one year removed from regional final defeat

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
The Rockets hoist the 4A State Championship together after their 3-0 win over Broadneck HS.

Repeat Complete: Rockets cement legacy with second straight state championship

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2024
The Rockets gather before the regional championship against Springbrook.

Live Coverage: RM girls volleyball looks for back-to-back state title against Broadneck

Ari Fine, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2024
The boys varstiy soccer team huddles during an important game.

Live updates: Boys soccer takes on Blair in the 4A State Championship

Shelby Roth and Ari Fine
November 15, 2024
"My favorite part of the summer was swim team and working at my pool," junior Rohit Chennamsetti said.

[Photo] RM community shares their summer highlights

Tide Staff
August 28, 2024
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[Photo] Photo Essay: RM Boys Basketball’s Journey to State Semifinals

Humsa Tammera, Photo Editor
April 25, 2024
Junior De'marean Frazier walks towards the bench after a stop in play. (Photo permission granted by Catherine Nguyen)

Buzzer beat: Rockets fall to Whitman off last-second shot

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Sophomore guard Katie Diao enters the game for RM.

Boys basketball advances to Final Four, girls’ title hopes dashed in quarterfinals

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
Photo Essay: Boys basketball wins Regional Championship

Photo Essay: Boys basketball wins Regional Championship

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
Wilson and the boys basketball team celebrate around the regional championship trophy.

Boys basketball overcomes late season woes, claims regional title

Ari Fine
March 7, 2024
Senior Jesse Boone celebrates after nailing a three-pointer late in the Rockets' win over Paint Branch.

Boys basketball secures spot in quarterfinals

Tara Amin and Ari Fine
February 28, 2024
Senior Jesse Boone celebrates after nailing a three-pointer late in the Rockets' win over Paint Branch.

Photo of the Day: Senior Jesse Boone nails three-pointer shot

Ari Fine
February 28, 2024
Photo of the Day: Second quarter report cards released

Photo of the Day: Second quarter report cards released

Ari Fine
February 6, 2024
Sophomore Tavares "Boogie" Vaughan-Cooper elevates over a defender at a home basketball game.

Boys, girls basketball pick up big wins, set sights on playoffs

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Junior middle blocker Caroline Kaye raises the state championship trophy after the Rockets defeated the Leonardtown Raiders 3-1 to win their first title in school history. (Photo permission granted by Craig Hudson)

Behind hard-hitting Howard, Djordjevic, Rockets capture first state title

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
Photo of the Day: Students excited for Thanksgiving break

Photo of the Day: Students excited for Thanksgiving break

Ari Fine
November 29, 2023
The newly-introduced IB Sports Exercise and Health Science aims to equip students with knowledge to pursue athletic training and medical careers.

[Photo] Athletes embrace new IB Sports Exercise and Health Science class

Riona Sheikh, Michaela Boeder, and Alden Croarkin
October 27, 2023
Photo of the Day: RM wins Thursday night football game against Northwood HS

Photo of the Day: RM wins Thursday night football game against Northwood HS

Ari Fine
September 21, 2023
Students use test guide books in order to prepare for AP and IB exams.

Maryland’s Blueprint plan makes AP and IB Exams free

Jordan Johnson, Ari Fine, and Ruby Thier
September 18, 2023
Senior Khalid Aljirafi points to the camera scoring an impressive goal.

Khalid Aljirafi Named RM Boys Athlete of the Year

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
June 9, 2023
Photo of the Day: RM Lacrosse celebrates Senior Night

Photo of the Day: RM Lacrosse celebrates Senior Night

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
James Agnew picks up the microphone while announcing a RM playoff game.

Agnew’s announcing brings energy, information

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Photo of the Day: Indoor track team competes in final MCPS meet before championships

Photo of the Day: Indoor track team competes in final MCPS meet before championships

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Over the course of a month, 32 teams competed for a chance to win the World Cup.

The 2022 World Cup will never be forgotten, and should never be repeated

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
December 23, 2022
Sophomore Solomon Snowdy makes the game winning save in the regional championship.

A night of second chances

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Coach Sonner and Andrews with the varisty XC team.

[Photo] New XC coaches step up to the starting line

Mathew Pina and Shelby Roth
November 4, 2022
The RM boys pose for a picture after the game.

Underdogs no more

Ari Fine, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
The RM student section takes a trip out west versus Seneca Valley.

‘We Got Spirit, Yeah’

Ari Fine and Ava Smith
September 30, 2022
Indoor sports facilities all over Maryland are being affected by the recent Covid-19 outbreaks.

The pandemic takes a toll on students love for their winter sports

Ari Fine, Sports Writer
February 4, 2022
The boys JV cross country team poses for a photo following the Frank Keyser Invitational

Strong showing by XC at Frank Keyser Invitational

Ari Fine, Sports Writer
October 15, 2021
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