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A display case honors the 2020 Derby winner, Authentic

Fans celebrate the Kentucky Derby

Carson Hoeh May 2, 2025

The Kentucky Derby is a highly entertaining Kentucky tradition. It is the race that all horse trainers look forward to and one day hope to win–the race that every horse racing fan looks forward to watching.  The...

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The Smith Family displays a few of their Flying Pig medals, won throughout the years.

The Flying Pig Marathon Events Gear Up in Cincinnati this Weekend

Eva Smith May 2, 2025

While standing on Mehring Way down from the Carol Ann Carousel at the Banks, thousands of runners suddenly come sprinting towards the famous “Finish Swine” ready to collect their new medal.  The...

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FCCLA poses after the state competition awards ceremony (photo credits: Ahren Wagner).

FCCLA returns from state with skills and success

Merary Valdez and Ava Muzumdar May 2, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22, members of Highlands High School FCCLA headed for the annual State Leadership Conference, held over four days through Friday, the 25th. For many students, this trip wasn’t just...

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Caroline Eagen (10), Katherine Heilman (9), Mya Lipniskis (9), Kit Valentine (9), and Madeline Banocy (9) wait for the award ceremony to open the doors. “I loved how close our choir got together, and all the fun memories we all made,” Eagen said.

Choir students go to Tennessee

Lilly Ahlfeld May 2, 2025

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Mya Lipniskis (9) hugs her scene partner, Jake Hagerty (11). "Being in one acts has truly grown me as an actor and I have formed so many closer bonds with others involved," Lipniskis said.

Play writes are presented by students

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant May 2, 2025

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Eva Sarakatsannis (12) and Henry Thompson (11) act as audience members in the show "Appropriate Audience Behaviors."

Students present one act plays

Kara Laber and Maisy Wilson May 1, 2025

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Picture of club options offered at school on official FTIS website.

School clubs grow in options for eager students

Harper Teismann May 1, 2025

Highlands is known as a notorious school for its athletic department and sports teams, but the clubs at the school always recruit students with different interests.  Joining clubs can provide a bonding...

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This is a picture of Hudson Smedley taken by Tori Smedley, just a few weeks after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 5, with his Omnipod and Dexcom gadgets that help monitor and give insulin when his body requires it.

The unspoken reality of living diabetic

Adrianna Smedley May 1, 2025

Life is complex enough, especially while in school, with taking on activities, sports, keeping up with grades, managing time, and more. However for people with Type 1 diabetics doing all of these things...

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Social media apps where people get their fashion ideas.

Social media transforms student fashion

Edith Deleon April 29, 2025

In today's society, people can't just find fashion only in magazines or have to go to a runway show to see people show off new trends. They can see it through a screen as well. Platforms like Pinterest,...

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Devin Pierre (9)  holds a whiteboard that says ‘where I see myself in 5 years.

Students share where they see themselves in five years

Isabella Roderick and Abigail Jennings April 29, 2025

At Highlands High School, many students are already thinking about their futures. Setting long-term goals, whether it’s for a career in healthcare, engineering, or the arts, helps them stay focused and...

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