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Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer speaks to four Highlands Journalism Students.

Courtesy of HHS Publications program

State Senator, Shelley Funke Frommeyer, serves as principal for the day

Kara Laber, Sophie Taylor, Meg Gallagher, and Edy Hobson October 1, 2024

The sharp noise of heels against the familiar school tiles echoes down the hallway, interrupting the usual hum of voices as students make their way to their next classes, heads turning as Senator Shelley...

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Oliver Martin and Ben Gilkerson as semi-finalists.

Highlands Students Oliver Martin and Ben Gilkerson Qualify as National Merit Semi-Finalists

Mia Shrout and Merary Valdez October 1, 2024

The National Merit is a scholarship that high school students take part in to compete academically for recognition in college. The 2026 National Merit Scholarship will start in Oct. 2024, and students...

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Ian Garrahan (11) checks with the official to make sure he’s lined up correctly.

The Birds suffer their second season loss, falling 24-21 to the Jaguars after a postponed game

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant September 30, 2024

On September 28, Highlands fell to Cooper 24-21 in a close game.  The team recorded 160 rushing yards while allowing 119 and had 238 passing yards, allowing 291. Quarterback Rio Litmer (11) completed...

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Luis McVicker (11) holds up a heart to the OZONE after scoring.

Boys soccer team keeps winning streak alive in a senior night victory vs. Simon Kenton

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor September 30, 2024

On Thursday, September 26, the boys' soccer team faced off against the Simon Kenton Pioneers in an important senior night game.  Senior activities started at 7:15, where the team recognized 11 seniors:...

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Ethan Grimm (12) turns to the crowd with his hands in the air.

UPDATE – Cooper v. Highlands football game rescheduled to Saturday

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager September 27, 2024

UPDATE (11:55am - 9/27):  The Cooper v. Highlands football game will be played on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at home. Kickoff is at 10am. Previous information From John Darnell, principal: "After...

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Torin Bryant (12) runs out onto the field holding the American flag.

Highlands secures a 35-0 win over Raceland

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant September 25, 2024

Last Friday, the Birds beat the Raceland Rams 35-0, making a comeback win after last week’s loss to Ryle. Offensively, Highlands rushed for 71 yards while allowing 84, and passed for 94 yards, giving...

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Lily Arnberg (12) lights the fourth candle at the HHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony.

NHS honors new inductees at the Fort Thomas mess hall on 9/17

Gemma Cutajar, Staff September 23, 2024

The National Honor Society induction ceremony celebrated the academic and personal achievements of students from Highlands High School. Mrs. Behrensmeyer, teacher at Highlands and National Honor Society...

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Madison Barlow serves the ball hoping to score a point.

Highlands Varsity Volleyball challenges Villa Madonna on 9/18

Kara Laber and Sophie Taylor September 23, 2024

On Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00pm the Highlands varsity girls volleyball team played against Villa Madonna Academy. The volleyball game was hosted at Villa Madonna's gym and not a very close game,...

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Adalyn Armstrong Cattani gets the ball while Campbell player tries to kick the ball. Cattani (10) said, "The game was pretty close in the end, but I thought we kept our calm and overall worked together as a team well and brought home the win.

Girls soccer takes on Campbell County 9/16

Luke Deegan, Staff September 19, 2024

The girl’s varsity soccer team played against Campbell County on Monday at Northern Kentucky University. The final score was 4-3 Highlands. The team was up at the first half, with Campbell County not...

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Gabe Williams (10) walks back to his position as he listens to his coach from the sideline.

Varsity football suffers the first loss of the season

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant September 16, 2024

On Friday, September 13, the Birds lost to Ryle in overtime with a score of 34-28. Highlands’ offense had 198 rushing yards and 166 passing yards, while the defense allowed 143 rushing and 170 passing...

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