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Highlands High School culinary teacher Kelsey Sentney rolls her dough on a cookie sheet. (Photo from Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani).

How Highlands culinary class honors Thanksgiving

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani, Staff November 20, 2024

On November 28, the day of Thanksgiving, families and friends gather. They go around the table, saying what they are thankful for. The smell of fresh food fills the room. Families are together and ready...

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Photo of the strings class in New York at the orchestra. (Photo taken by Cora Bolser)

Strings program gets more involved in the Community

Cora Bolser November 20, 2024

The lights dim in the performing arts center and the crowd quiets in anticipation. Meredith Reber, director of the Highlands strings program, steps forward to introduce the young musicians on stage. She...

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Gemma Cutajar plays the flute at the band concert on October 15, 2024.

The Bluebird fight song is more than just a tune

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Merary Valdez November 19, 2024

The game is about to begin. The football players get into place and are ready for the punt. As the audience begins to cheer, the Bluebird fight song fills the stands. The song brings a roar over the crowd...

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Photo from the Grammy Awards website.

The Grammy Awards stir up excitement in music lovers

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Mia Shrout November 19, 2024

The Grammy Awards for 2025 are just around the corner, and fans around Highlands High School eagerly await the results in February. The nominations came out on November 8th, 2024 and many conversations...

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Hello Honey in Fort Thomas, in November of 2024, stripped of all decorations because of its closing.

Hello Honey proves the struggles of small businesses

Isaac Pieper November 19, 2024

The heart of Fort Thomas is an area full of business. This high-competition area features The Green Line, Fort Thomas Coffee, and Subway. Among them once sat a small ice cream shop called Hello Honey.  Hello...

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The Green Line, which opened on December 15, 2023, was instantly popular with the locals of Fort Thomas. (Picture provided by Green Line)

The Green Line cooks up success in Fort Thomas

Ethan Lang November 18, 2024

The ribs sear in the pan, the pasta simmers in hot water, and the chicken sizzles on the grill. The tempting aromas fill the kitchen, enticing customers with a hint of the delights to come. Customers arrive...

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Highlands High School 2022-2023 yearbook. (Abigale Jennings)

New freshman students adjust to High School

Isabella Roderick and Abigale Jennings November 18, 2024

As the doors opened and the school year started, the freshmen entered the high school for the first time. The hallways were packed, and every room felt like it was 100 degrees.  The bell ringing and...

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Class of 2025 student letters lay waiting for the end of the year handout. (Photo from Elizabeth Murriner)

Seniors prepare to receive 8th Grade letter from past self

Mckinley Jones and Elizabeth Murriner November 15, 2024

The last few weeks of senior year, everything starts to wind down. The hallways during freshman year that felt so large, are now more familiar.  That is when the student receives an envelope with their...

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The City of Fort Thomas building. (Creative Commons)

The Superintendent Student Advisory Committee commences at Highlands

Ava Muzumdar, Copy Editor November 15, 2024

Every student wants their voice to be heard. Students want to express themselves safely within their school. The Superintendent Student Advisory Committee gives students the chance to be involved in their...

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Noah Varland (11), Jake Hagerty (11), and Sophie Uhl (11), portray their characters as they pretend to loath Harry Potter, who is again congratulated for a task. The famous potter has just slayed the Basilisk snake in the depths of the school.

“Puffs” brings magic to Highlands High School

Lilly Ahlfeld, Elina Kleina, and Miller Barrett November 13, 2024

                                                           “Puffs” Crew bring life to the show Students were in a hurry as they worked tirelessly to perfect the...

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