The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

Protesters in favor of not banning Tiktok.

TikTok Ban Threats Reach the House, Could it be true?

Ella Peabody, Content Editor March 15, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, the House decided to take official legal action in the banning of popular video app, TikTok.  According to NBC News correspondent, Scott Wong, this seemingly fun and comical video...

Photo of Kevin Listerman, winner of the 2024 Golden Apple Award.

Kevin Listerman Awarded the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief March 13, 2024

The Golden Apple Award is an award that recognizes exemplary full-time or part-time teachers with a minimum of three years of experience in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, junior high, or...

Photo of DaVine Joy Randolph, the winner of Best Supporting Actress award.

Oppenheimer takes 7 Oscars

Luke Deegan and Ryan Schaber March 13, 2024

The 96th Oscars happened this weekend at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood California. The Oscars are the most prestigious awards for cinematography. The big winner for this year was Oppenheimer winning 7...

Festival artist lineup for the VOA 2024 Country Music Festival.

VOA Country Music Festival Coming Soon To The Tristate Area

Kaitlyn Ryan, Staff March 12, 2024

The VOA (Voices Of America) Country Music Festival is an annual celebration that brings together country music fans from across the nation for a weekend of live performances, entertainment, and great food....

Senior Sophia Underhill said: “I’m excited for graduation, it’s gonna be sad to see everyone go, but I’m going to UK.”

Seniors Share Their After High School Plans

Henry Clinkinbeard March 11, 2024

As we step into the fourth quarter, the class of 2024 prepares to graduate and enter the world as Highlands High School alumni. Many students have been accepted into their dream colleges and planned...

Macy Laur playing her French Horn in the joint concert on February 25, 2024

Juggling Band Life While in School

Gemma Cutajar March 8, 2024

While classes, schoolwork, and extracurricular activities might make high school seem like a never-ending cycle, some kids are passionate about music. A specific set of people go to the school's band room...

Photo showing how its like to be the odd one out.

Doing Things You Don’t Like Can Be Life-Changing

Gemma Cutajar March 7, 2024

Have you ever found yourself facing a task that you really dislike? Maybe it's tidying up your room or working on a project for school. It's not a pleasant feeling, is it?t Even though it's tough, it's...

Lauren Petersons schoology photo

Teaching Expertise: Writing the Book on Teaching

Aster Bredwell, Content Editor March 5, 2024

Throughout her 18 years of teaching (13 of which she spent at Highlands), English Teacher Lauren Peterson has made countless achievements in the world of teaching. A Highlands Alumni, Peterson completed...

The front of Highlands High School on a cloudy day

A Timed Honored Tradition: Seniors Participate in Senior Skip Day

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani March 4, 2024

The traditional “senior skip day” is coming up at Highlands High School. Senior Skip Day is when all the seniors come together and agree on a day to skip school. Not all schools allow their seniors...

Sophomore Brody Cook power cleans 235 pounds during Highlands Lift-A-Thon.

How much can we raise?: Highlands Lift-A-Thon

Ethan Adhikary March 1, 2024

Highlands Lift-A-Thon is a fundraiser used to support our Highlands football team. The Highlands’ football team lifts weights for the entire month of February while getting friends and family to donate...

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