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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

teachers, Scott Turner and Kim Grillot standing together.

Teachers reflect on their favorite Highlands memories

Haidyn Kelsay March 11, 2025

As Highlands High School prepares to say goodbye to some of its educators, reflections on the significance left on both students and the community are emerging. After 28 years of service, physics teacher...

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Lauren Peterson and 										      Kyle Finfrock standing 										      together.

How Highlands High School has shaped its teachers

Haidyn Kelsay March 7, 2025

Highlands High School has continuously been known for its community, and for teachers Lauren Peterson and Kyle Finfrock, this environment played a significant role in their return to teach at the school....

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Peer tutors helping with their EL students with their work.

Students help students in English Language Peer Tutoring program

Kaitlyn Ryan, Yearbook Editor March 6, 2025

At Highlands, the English Language (EL) Peer Tutoring program is helping to transform education by empowering students to support their peers in meaningful ways. This initiative, which involves juniors...

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Brady Dowling, Matthew Ewald, Emily Hafey, Kelly Booth, and Steven McClamrock pose for a photo.

Teachers instruct on their dream subjects

Gemma Cutajar and Sophia Lippolis February 18, 2025

There is no doubt that the teachers at Highlands love what they teach, but do they wish they could teach something different?  Teachers often think about a different subject or class that they would...

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Stephanie Beiting and her husband Michael comparison from their high school junior prom to their family photo from fall break.

Teachers share their high school sweetheart stories for Valentine’s Day

McKinley Jones February 14, 2025

Walking in the halls, everybody gossiping about who their valentine is going to be looking around, someone catches your eye, maybe they’ll be my Valentine. Valentine's Day is one of the biggest holidays...

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Emma Hood and her opponent getting ready to start their match.

Emma Hood ranks #1 in the state

Meg Gallagher and Parker Henegar February 6, 2025

The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as the tournament reaches its peak, with all eyes on Emma Hood (10) as she aims to claim the coveted top spot.  With the support of her coaches and teammates,...

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 High school students face immense pressure. It’s crucial to acknowledge the mental health challenges they encounter.

Mental health is stigmatized by many

Haidyn Kelsay February 4, 2025

For far too long, mental illness has been curtained with secrecy and misunderstanding. Despite its prevalence, the stigmatization of mental health has continued. Students and individuals tussling with...

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Cincinnati Bengals stadium, sky view.

How students and teachers feel about Bengals new offensive line coach

Caleb McIntosh January 28, 2025

On the morning of January 20, the Cincinnati Bengals have publicly announced that they signed Scott Peters to be their newest offensive line coach. Peters will be with Michael McCarthy, who the team assigned...

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Kendrick Lamar (37) prior to his release of GNX. (Creative Commons)

GNX proves Kendrick Lamar is still the greatest rapper on earth

Caleb Hurley, Staff December 13, 2024

2024 was a hugely successful year for one of, if not the greatest rapper of all time, Kendrick Lamar.  After starting the year out hot with an appearance on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,”...

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Photo of Adalyn Armstrong-Catanni (10) on the soccer field. (Photo from Adalyn Armstrong-Catanni)

A student-athlete’s journey to success

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani, Staff October 11, 2024

Juggling life, school, and hobbies can be hard, especially as a student-athlete.   My name is Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and I have a very busy life. I play 2 competitive sports: dance and...

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