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Ty Berry (12) speaks on how special it is being recognized at the athletics signing.

Highlands athletes participate in annual athletic signing on 11/13

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant November 15, 2024

On November 14, 2024, three students who have decided to continue their sport in college gathered in the PAC to be recognized and signed the national letter of intent. These students were Ella Cox (12),...

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Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan giving a speech. (Creative Commons)

The Federal Trade Commission announces its click-to-cancel Policy

Parker Henegar, Copy Editor November 4, 2024

On October 16, the Federal Trade Commission announced its click-to-cancel policy. This policy prevents companies from using predatory tactics with subscription-based services. Previously subscription-based...

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This year Highlands students are voting for the first time. (Photo from Unsplash)

Highlands seniors prepare for first time voting

Meg Gallagher and Ashley Franco Cestary November 4, 2024

On November 5, it will be a first for several Highlands High School seniors. With the election fastly approaching, voters have been getting informed and are ready to make their voice heard.  This is a...

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signs an executive order banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors. (CNN)

Kentucky becomes the 24th state to ban Conversion Therapy

Skyler Frey, Copy Editor October 30, 2024

The term “conversion therapy” refers to the various practices and methods made to “un-LGBTQ+” individuals. It has been widely disproven as a pseudoscience and is often synonymous with torture....

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The senior class does the bluebird rumble cheer at the pep rally.

Seniors bring the spirit on ’25 day

Kara Laber and Luke Deegan October 29, 2024

Senior class president and vice president, Torin Bryant (12) and Ellie Mohr (12) planned an assembly for the senior class. The assembly showed off the seniors in fall sports and their accomplishments. The...

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Ellie Mohr (12), Ella Cunningham (12), Garrett Wiggins (12), and Owen Yelton (12) drive a car in the parade. "My favorite part of the parade was passing out candy to all of the kids I know and seeing them smile," said Mohr.

2024 homecoming parade

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor October 24, 2024

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Zoe Mitchell (11) and Abigail Smith (9) chat between songs.

HHS Band Performs Their Fall Extravaganza

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager October 18, 2024

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Fort Thomas school's most recent testing scores. (Photo from LinkNKY)

Highlands High School exceeds test score expectations

Sophia Lippolis, Yearbook Assistant October 11, 2024

Over the past few years, the Fort Thomas Independent School District has scored in the higher percentile when looking at test scores. According to LinkNKY, this year, Fort Thomas had the third-highest...

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Julie Kuhnhein, Jeff Beach, and Noah Gibson ¾ of the candidates running for the vacancy spot on the Board of Education. (Photo provided from Fort Thomas Schools Website)

Candidate requirements for the new vacancy on the Fort Thomas Board of Education

Kaitlyn Ryan, Yearbook Editor October 11, 2024

The Fort Thomas Independent Schools District is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Board, representing the district at large. This will be effective until the end of December 2024.  There...

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