Alma Mater
- Sing from the top of the mountain,
- Of Riordan's hallowed name.
- Ring through the soft green valley,
- Our alma mater's fame.
- Our Purple is our loyalty,
- Our Gold is tried and true!
- All hail to Riordan High School,
- Hail! Alma Mater.
- Hail! Alma Mater.
- Hail! All hail, to you!
Note that prior to 1995 Archbishop Riordan did not have a fight song. The band director at the time, Mr. Thompson, decided to use the Alma Mater played faster as the fight song. This is the origin of the "Fight! Fight!" often sung in the middle of the Alma Mater. As written, the Alma Mater does not have this addition and has been omitted above.
It should also be noted that following all sports events, the Alma Mater is sung not only by the team, but members of the crowd and especiall Riordan alumni, who are all accompanied by the ARHS pep band. The Alma Mater is always sung with the pointer finger pointing up.
The students always sing the alma mater when approaching the back gates of Riordan from any field trip, retreat, or athletic event.
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