Running out of time? Do not fret!
Megan Benzing, Staff
December 18, 2019
Nothing sparks the holiday spirit more than some clever “Do it yourself” gifts from a friend or family member. With many presents to go purchase and not much money to spare, the concept of gift-giving can get a little chaotic and sometimes stressful. However, for those last-minute shoppers, handmade...
Voices in the Hall: What are your plans for winter break?
Tessa Killen, Head Graphic Design Editor
December 17, 2019
With exams right around the corner, many of the students around Highlands High School are looking forward to a well deserved, restful winter break. While most will be relaxing and catching up on sleep, some students have some bigger plans in store. Freshman Adam Pawlak "I'm just going to hang out with family." &n...
Dear Teeka: Motivation
Teeka, Advice Columnist
December 16, 2019
Dear Teeka, How do you get yourself motivated to do homework? After I get home from a 7 hour school day, I don't want to spend 3 hours doing more work. What should I do? Sincerely, ZooDog11 Dear ZooDog11, Motivation is a tricky thing to discuss as it is a self-redeemed thing....
Voices in the Hall: What are you doing for Halloween?
Maggie Schroeder and Lexie Crawford
October 31, 2019
With Halloween tonight, many of the students around the school have exciting plans for after school. While most are going to eat a lot of candy and enjoy the spooky season, others have some different plans to help make this Halloween one to not soon forget. Senior Sam Ellsworth: “I’m going over to my friend’s house to watch a movie...
Dear Teeka: Success
Teeka, Advice Columnist
October 16, 2019
Dear Teeka, What does success mean to you? And in what degree of importance does success lie upon? Sincerely, Edrin Ahlfeld Dear Edrin Ahlfeld, Success is something that is so abstract that it can mean a multitude of things, whether they are big or small. I believe that it mainly...
Dresses on a dime
Tessa Killen, Head Graphic Design Editor
August 25, 2019
Bright lights. Loud music. The sound of laughter and chatter mixes in with the rhythm of you and your friend's favorite song. That's what Homecoming is all about. However, sometimes the lead up to an event such as this can be stressful – especially with attaining something to wear. Thes...
Horoscopes May 13th-17th
Sydney Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
Aries: Aries are known as the leaders of the pack. They prefer to initiate rather than complete. They are independent, have an upbeat personality, and bring excitement into other people’s lives. You and a current or potential romantic partner may be in a strange space this week. Intellectual awarene...
Here Comes the Cowboy Review
Stephen Lang
May 10, 2019
Indie Rock icon Mac DeMarco returns with a relaxing yet anti-climatic 13 track LP Here Comes the Cowboy. Here Comes the Cowboy is 2019 follow up to 2017’s This Old Dog. As is commonplace with most of DeMarco’s works, the same core sound remains but is elaborated upon to keep things interesting. T...
Horoscopes May 6th-10th
Sydney Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019
Aries: Aries are known as the leaders of the pack. They prefer to initiate rather than complete. They are independent, have an upbeat personality, and bring excitement into other people’s lives. Take your focus off you and concentrate on someone else for the week. This doesn't mean focusing so the p...
Senior Maggie Seibert, who plays Rona Lisa Peretti, performs during “Prayer of the Comfort Counselor” while surrounded by spellers Leaf Coneybear (senior Grant Sower), Logainne Schwartz (senior Izzy Moses), Marcy Park (junior Lizzy Roeding), lunch ladies (junior Mehryn Toole and freshman Madeline Dadosky), and the reporter (junior Molly Bucher).
Senior Grant Sower, who plays speller Leaf Coneybear, stands in triumph after spelling a word correctly in “I’m Not That Smart.”
Sophomore Zoe Zoller, who plays speller Olive Ostrovsky, dances around the stage singing “My Friend, the Dictionary.”
Sophomore Zoe Zoller, who plays speller Olive Ostrovsky, belts out notes with senior Kenzie Gabbard and sophomore Peter Laskey, who play her parents, during “The I Love You Song.”
Senior Lillian Reynolds, who plays comfort counselor Mitch Mahoney, sends a guest speller of the stage during “Prayer of the Comfort Counselor.”
Sophomore Hank Slaby, who plays speller William Barfee, lets his “magic foot” take the lead while dancing and singing with junior Cassidy Perme, freshman Ashley Kelly, and senior Kenzie Gabbard, who play cheerleaders.
The spellers in the Bee complain about the easy words other competitors are getting during “Pandemonium.”
Senior Maggie Seibert, who plays Rona Lisa Peretti, introduces the spellers of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Junior Lizzy Roeding, who plays speller Marcy Parks, shows off her many talents during “I Speak Six Languages.”
Senior Izzy Moses, who plays speller Logainne Schwartz, sings “Woe Is Me” with fellow seniors Alex Harrison and Carter Bechtol, who play her fathers.
Sophomore Justin Gabbard, who plays speller Chip Tolentino, belts about his distraction during “My Unfortunate Erection (Chip’s Lament).”
The spellers, cheerleaders, boy scouts, and janitors gather around sophomore Hank Slaby, who plays speller William Barfee, during “Magic Foot.”
Maggie Schroeder, Yearbook Head Editor
October 14, 2019
Just two short weeks ago, Mrs. Colleen Epperson, the AP Environmental Science (APES) teacher made a shocking and terrible discovery when scouting the campus...
October 9, 2019
Sydney Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
"When Fox News first launched in 1996, their slogan was “Fair and Balanced.” Seeing this now would probably make a lot of people snicker given the...
