• April 15Bolts wins Senior Gauntlet
  • April 15Russi wins Crusader Games
  • April 15Pilar wins Chaminade Cup
  • April 7Ben Parker '26 named student body president for '25-'26 school year
  • March 12Boys Basketball are NorCal Open Division champions
  • March 3Boys Basketball repeats as CCS Champions
  • March 3Alumnus receives Billboard's R&B Rookie of the Month
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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

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Addison Hwang '24

Addison Hwang ’24, The Shield, Editor in Chief

Addison Hwang ’24  is a staff reporter for The Crusader newspaper. She is also the captain of
the girl’s varsity tennis team and a leader of PAC club. Outside of school she enjoys hanging out with friends and
dancing. Her favorite story that she wrote is Teacher’s Pet: Whipple and Winston win hearts.

All content by Addison Hwang ’24
Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton recently experienced a health crisis.

Olympic Gold Medalist calls attention to health care crisis

Addison Hwang ’24, Editor-in-Chief of The Shield
April 18, 2024
Tpumps

Tpumps

Addison Hwang ’24, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2024
Brien Spiers '75, Chair of the Board of Trustees, cuts the ribbon for the new academic wing outside of the library, which is named for him and his wife.

President’s reception formally inaugurates new library, classrooms

Addison Hwang ’24, Editor-in-Chief of The Shield
January 23, 2024
The toy drive will serve hundreds of San Francisco youth this Christmas.

[Photo] Toy drive collects 500 gifts for SF children

Brandon Saavedra ’24, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
Thanksgiving Comics

Thanksgiving Comics

Addison Hwang ’24 and Helena (Kai) Murguz ’25
November 21, 2023
Front page artwork by Kai Murguz '25

Doll-lightful invention

Addison Hwang ’24, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
The Shield November 2023

The Shield November 2023

Addison Hwang ’24, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2023
Josiah Reilly ‘26 Makes the catch in the end zone against Clayton Valley Charter.

JV Football runs a good season

Addison Hwang ‘24, Editor-in-Chief of The Shield
October 31, 2023
The Sun Sing Theater on Grant Avenue.

Fans honor Bruce Lee’s immortal legacy 50 years after his death

Addison Hwang ’24, Editor-in-Chief of The Shield
July 20, 2023

Halfway to the stars: SF’s iconic cable cars still pull at heartstrings

Addison Hwang ’24, Girls Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Chinatown

Chinatown

Addison Hwang ’24, Girls Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
Mason Cohn ’26, Ariel Shkolnik ’26, moderator Armando Castillo, Ryan Russitano ’26, and Logan Tuman ’26 are members of the revitalized Jewish Heritage Club, which made a comeback earlier this school year at Club Rush.

Jewish Heritage Club invites school to experience vibrant culture

Addison Hwang ’24, Girls Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
BART and the MTC began offering free Clipper BayPasses to Bay Area students in August of 2022.

BART offers college students free ticket to ride

Addison Hwang ’24, Girls’ Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Joeliyn Rizzo '25 prepares her presentation on the life of Barbara Walters.

Barbara Walters, first female anchor of network news, dies at 93

Addison Hwang ’24, Girls Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Point Guard King Njhsanni-Wilhite ‘23 goes in for a layup.

Fresh faces to key to boys basketball team

Deanie Cooper ’24 and Addison Hwang ’24
December 14, 2022
Whitney Houston movie gives fans one more moment in time

Whitney Houston movie gives fans one more moment in time

Addison Hwang ’24 and Deanie Cooper ’24
December 12, 2022
The Webb Telescope, which replaced the Hubble Telescope, was launched last year, and has already made extraordinary discoveries

Webb Telescope captures mesmerizing shots of universe

Addison Hwang ’24, Girl’s Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Serena Williams marks a new chapter with retirement from the world of tennis.

Serena, Federer say deuces to pro tennis career

Addison Hwang ’24, Girls Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
Angelina Ning ‘23 and Niyah Spivery ‘23, players on the Varsity tennis team, play in their second to last match, defeating Washington H.S 4-2.

[Photo] Tennis serves up winning season

Hoorain Farooq ‘25, Sports Features Editor
October 25, 2022
Social Science teacher Vance Whipple and his dog Winston have won over the hearts of all Crusaders, students and teachers alike.

Teacher’s Pet: Whipple & Winston win hearts

Addison Hwang ’24, Girls Sports Editor
October 25, 2022
A colorful assortment of treats at The Rotunda.

The Rotunda offers elegant teas, treats

Addison Hwang ’24, Opinion Editor
July 16, 2022
The candidates for the 2022-2023 student body co-president positions are Marcella Fabre ’23, Areeshah Farooq ’23, Edward Macdonald ’23 and Mahkai Hunt ’23. The speeches were delivered on May 20 in Lindland Theatre, and the voting will commence this week.

Students vote for new parliament leadership

Addison Hwang ’24, Opinion Editor
May 24, 2022
Members of the Riordan community are pet parents to unique animals such as a parrot, snake, turtle, rabbit, and pig.

Pet parents unleash affection for unique animal companions

Addison Hwang ’24, Opinion Editor
May 23, 2022
The Ingleside Gallery, which focuses on local artists, will host an exhibit titled “Celebrating Women” from March16 to April 5.

Art gallery provides opportunities for local artists

Addison Hwang ’24
March 11, 2022
Women’s Golf gets together for a photo while on the green, with Coach Elu and Coach Heuser

Girls golf tees off for inaugural season

Addison Hwang ‘24, Reporter
November 22, 2021

State school vaccine mandate on point

Addison Hwang 24’, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2021
Burger King packaging transitions to reusable containers

Burger King packaging transitions to reusable containers

Addison Hwang ’24, Staff Repoter
May 28, 2021
Nora Maguire ‘24 makes a move past a St.Ignatius player during one of the first games

First girls soccer team takes aim for success

Addison Hwang ’24, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2021
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