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Elijah Hamm (9) and Myles Yeager (9) play the trombone at the winter band concert in the Highlands High School PAC.

Band brings spirit

Cora Bolser December 17, 2024

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Dominic Cantrerra sits up on the stage, about to give a speech about suicide prevention. Highlands High School students gather together to listen to the compelling story of Dominic and his experience with mental health.

Guest speakers emphasize student emotions

Eva Smith and Harper Teismann December 17, 2024

On December 12, 2024, Dominic Centralla and Alex Meacham visited Highlands High School to talk about suicide prevention.  The pair shared Dominic’s story of depression and isolation during COVID-19...

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Taylor Short (10) joins the flute section to create the melody.

Highlands band whistles winter tunes at annual concert

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant December 9, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3rd, the band program took the stage for their second concert of the year. Coming off of their huge win at state, the band was sure to impress the audience at this event. They...

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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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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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Noah Varland (11) steps up to sing at the microphone. Varland said, "I think the concert ran very smoothly, it was a great first concert."

HHS Choir Sings Sweet Tunes

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant October 9, 2024

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