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The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Collage of some of the foods tried.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrated through tasty treats

Stella Taylor and Natalie Abdon • March 7, 2025

Saint Patricks Day is celebrated every year on March 17. The holiday got its name from Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is believed to have died on March 17, 461 AD and is credited to have...

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Megan Reichert (12) congratulates Coco Grimm (9) on finishing a project. "Crew gives me a change to build stronger relationships with people I never knew I would be so close with," Grimm said.

A look behind the scenes at the newly announced SpongeBob musical

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant • March 5, 2025

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Maia Mcintyre (10) watches the audience applauding as the concert comes to an end.

Band, strings and choir show off their tunes at recent concert

Alecia Cogsville and Maisy Wilson • March 4, 2025

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Quinn DeSola (10) focuses on his next throw before he steps up to the lane.

Bowling rolls in the competition

Eliina Kleina • January 22, 2025

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Elijah Hamm (9) and Myles Yeager (9) play the trombone at the winter band concert in the Highlands High School PAC.

Band brings spirit

Cora Bolser • December 17, 2024

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Dominic Cantrerra sits up on the stage, about to give a speech about suicide prevention. Highlands High School students gather together to listen to the compelling story of Dominic and his experience with mental health.

Guest speakers emphasize student emotions

Eva Smith and Harper Teismann • December 17, 2024

On December 12, 2024, Dominic Centralla and Alex Meacham visited Highlands High School to talk about suicide prevention.  The pair shared Dominic’s story of depression and isolation during COVID-19...

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Roland Hensley (9), Elizabeth Krueger (9), Lila Trudel (9), and Isabella Carty (9) perform their instruments after practicing for the past quarter to perfect this performance. On December 5th, the strings department had a concert to show off their talents that they have been working very hard on. “I enjoy being able to showcase our hard work at the concert,” Krueger said, “I think it really reflects our dedication towards strings."

Strings bring holiday tunes to the ears of Fort Thomas residents

December 9, 2024

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Taylor Short (10) joins the flute section to create the melody.

Highlands band whistles winter tunes at annual concert

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant • December 9, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3rd, the band program took the stage for their second concert of the year. Coming off of their huge win at state, the band was sure to impress the audience at this event. They...

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Ty Berry (12) speaks on how special it is being recognized at the athletics signing.

Highlands athletes participate in annual athletic signing on 11/13

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant • November 15, 2024

On November 14, 2024, three students who have decided to continue their sport in college gathered in the PAC to be recognized and signed the national letter of intent. These students were Ella Cox (12),...

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The senior class does the bluebird rumble cheer at the pep rally.

Seniors bring the spirit on ’25 day

Kara Laber and Luke Deegan • October 29, 2024

Senior class president and vice president, Torin Bryant (12) and Ellie Mohr (12) planned an assembly for the senior class. The assembly showed off the seniors in fall sports and their accomplishments. The...

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