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The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

Chelsea Crisler (12) stunts during the HHS cheer showcase on February 4. 

Cheerleading heads to Orlando for UCA Nationals

Haidyn Kelsay and Maylee Shen February 10, 2025

On February 7,  the Highlands High School cheerleading team took the mat at the biggest competition for high school cheer in the United States. The team has earned their spot at the National Cheerleaders...

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#SJW2024: My First Journalism Experience as a senior

#SJW2024: My First Journalism Experience as a senior

Chloe Guy February 23, 2024

I am a senior and this is my first year with journalism. Although it can be frustrating at some points trying to get interviews and finding things to write about or even yearbook avenue, I wish I would...

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#SJW2024:  Why Scholastic Journalism is Important

#SJW2024: Why Scholastic Journalism is Important

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant February 23, 2024

Scholastic journalism emphasizes authenticity, telling real, honest stories. It cultivates skills for expression, activism, and empowerment, illuminates essential events, and serves as a foundation for...

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#SJW2024: Why I love being a student journalist

#SJW2024: Why I love being a student journalist

Emma Hood February 22, 2024

There are days in journalism where I sit at my computer and type all day and there are others where I am running around the schools trying to find interviews. There are lots of emotional ups and downs,...

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#SJW2024: Why I love being a student journalist

#SJW2024: Why I love being a student journalist

Ellie Rogiers February 22, 2024

Being a student journalist comes with its stress: beating deadlines, arranging interviews, and keeping up with yearbook spreads. But, Journalism also brings a creative element into my life that has evolved...

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#SJW2024: What I love about being a student journalist

#SJW2024: What I love about being a student journalist

Jade Farley February 22, 2024

As a student at Highlands High School, I believe that scholastic journalism is very essential not only for the students but also for the teachers and parents. As students, with so much on our plates. It...

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#SJW2024 - Why I love being a student journalist

#SJW2024 – Why I love being a student journalist

Sophie Taylor, Copy Editor February 21, 2024

As a journalism student, I can confirm that scholastic journalism is essential to all schools, and Highlands is no exception. Our online article, the Hilltopper, keeps students updated on anything going...

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#SJW2024 – Why I love being a student journalist

Skyler Frey, Copy Editor February 21, 2024

When I first stepped into the Journalism classroom, I was afraid. I’ve been notoriously bad with deadlines, and I wasn’t sure if my writing would measure up to the standards set before me. At the point...

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#SJW2024:  Why I love being a student journalist

#SJW2024: Why I love being a student journalist

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani, Staff February 21, 2024

Writing is an amazing way to express yourself and your feelings. Journalism consists of numerous writing assignments, taking photos, and making year book spreads. My name is Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and...

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The wonder of words: The fun, skill and life lessons learned within the Creative Writing club

Ella Peabody, Managing Editor November 29, 2023

High school students take on a great amount of stress in their everyday lives. These troubles and anxieties commonly relate to grades, sports, social and dynamic issues, family problems, and many more. According...

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