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The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

 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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Goettke instructs his middle school class.

Highlands Recruits Goettke as New Film Teacher

Sophia Lippolis, Yearbook Assistant September 24, 2024

This year, Highlands High School introduced several new teachers, one including film instructor Dylan Goettke. Goettke oversees filming at the middle and high school as well as managing the daily news...

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Phol Jiraphasuksakul

Junior class president elections heats up

Sophia Lippolis, Yearbook Assistant September 13, 2024

The class of 2026 class officer elections start today (9/13) after campaigning on Monday.  The field of candidates for Junior Class President are Hayden Gessner, Phol Jiraphasuksakul, Abbie Rowland, and...

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Joe Sumpter sitting at the help desk.

New help desk adviser begins at Highlands

Natalie Hinegardner, Staff September 13, 2024

Highlands High School has gained a new adviser for the help desk, named Joe Sumpter.  Sumpter started as a biology teacher for 10 years at his old school, Mount Healthy. He then moved into administrative...

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Kelsey Etherton and Katie Bucher (11) share a high five on the field.

Etherton Selected for Girls Head Soccer Coaching Position

Jenna Richey, Luke Deegan, and Caleb Hurley September 12, 2024

On September 6, Highlands High School mathematics teacher Kelsey Etherton became the Highlands girls soccer coach after Chris Norris stepped down.  Etherton is a Highlands Alumna who graduated in 2014...

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Julianna Russ, reporting at the Paralympics in Paris. (Provided by Julianna Russ).

HHS Journalism alumna Julianna Russ covers 2024 Paralympics in Paris

Ella Peabody, Sophie Taylor, and Emme Orme September 11, 2024

Highlands Alumna Julianna Russ stood still facing the Eiffel Tower– for a brief moment allowing herself to feel it, allowing the rushing sense of accomplishment and delight to flood her. She was covering...

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Lauren Peterson's schoology photo

Teaching Expertise: Writing the Book on Teaching

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager 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...

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