20 Grand Launches for Success
Sydney Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2019
Filed under News
On January 14th the new Fort Thomas school building on 20 Grand Ave. had its official showcase and launch party followed by the first School Board meeting of the new year. The new building has various new spaces for students and faculty alike to use, to increase learning and collaboration. Some of...
Seton Dance Invitational
Gwen Culyer, Staff
January 15, 2019
To our school, the dance teams are seen at all sporting events, providing the O-Zone with a bit of extra spirit. On most weekends, the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams compete in many national and local invitationals throughout their season that paves their way to Nationals. KHSAA State Champions, our very own Highland...
Scheduling Begins Next Week: Are You Ready?
Lexie Crawford and Caitlyn Morgan
January 11, 2019
Filed under Advice, News, Student Life
Students are just getting back from a well-deserved two-week break following a stressful midterm exam period. Yet again, students are faced with another daunting task in planning their future. Scheduling begins on Monday, January 14th and lasts all week. Over this time, students w...
Fact-checking the Presidential Address
Emeline Kuether and Jenna Brady
January 9, 2019
Filed under News
Last night, President Donald Trump addressed the nation over immigration concerns, the current government shutdown, and the Mexican border wall. In his 10-minute speech, he made many statements alluding to an immigration crisis that America is facing. However, since his speech, some of the President...
Government shutdown impacts all
Sydney Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2019
Since the United States Constitution was written in 1787, the federal government has played an integral part in the lives of everyday citizens. From food stamps to healthcare, the government helps citizens be able to live more productive, healthy, and happy lives. However, there are times that budgets and fe...
We The People Wins State Competition
Emrel Woody, Staff
December 17, 2018
Filed under News
On December 11th, We The People went down to the University of Louisville to compete in the Kentucky State Championships. This competitive class is run by Mrs.Boimann-Hennies, and it is based on groups answering questions using the Constitution. The competition was held in the Mcconnell Ce...
Preparing for exams from a freshman perspective
Sydney Fessler, Staff
December 14, 2018
Dread fills students’ minds as they walk into the building. The frigid air outside makes their teeth chatter, giving an uncomfortable feeling. Throughout the week, stress bundles up and causes a whirlwind of information to flood the brain. But why does this stress happen? Is there any way to postpone or...
Dayton Devils Dominated by Highlands
Tessa Killen, Staff
December 12, 2018
On December 11, the Highlands boys’ varsity basketball team won against the Dayton High School Devils with a final score of 75 to 38. The game started off with Highlands earning 7 points right off the bat while keeping Dayton at bay with a score of zero. As the first 8-minute period wen...
Highlands Bowling Team sweeps NCC
Tristin Brubaker, Staff
December 7, 2018
The Highlands girls bowling team got all seven points during the match, which lead a victory for Highlands against NCC at Walts Center lanes in Newport. Junior Jordan Cole scored a 296 during the first game, missing only one strike. He overall had the highest score for Highlands. Junior Annalee Barre...
Girls’ Basketball dominate in Dayton
Nick Caldwell, Staff
December 7, 2018
Last night, December 5th, the Varsity Girls Basketball team dominated the Dayton Green Devils with a final score of 64 (Highlands) to 25 (Dayton). When speaking to Coach Richey, she commented, “It was a great team win, and was great to get everybody out on the court to play.” &...
Artworks of Fort Thomas can be seen on the first floor.
The opening of 20 Grand Avenue launched on January 14th, 2019.
A portion of the first floor will be used for younger classes for presentations.
The first floor has a designated area for CAD students.
The second has multiple modular workspaces for students to utilize.
The second floor contains multiple rooms for classrooms and presentations.
Sydney Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2019
As of today, the government has been shut down for 20 days. 20 days of over 1 million federal full-time employees being furloughed from their government jobs, many not being...
Ella Exterkamp, Staff
December 6, 2018
While many things in the White House have changed recently, some issues have slipped through the cracks. One of these issues being ignored recently by the Trump Administration...
Kaitlyn Kittle, Staff
December 4, 2018
With Election Day last month, the question of lowering the voting age has emerged once again. Everyone has an opinion on something, that’s a fact, but is it fair that only...
Senior Alex Starkey attempts to rebound a shot
Senior Alex Starkey holds the ball and searches for a pass
Senior Alex Starkey gets a breakaway and dribbles the ball down the court
Senior Will Salmon shoots a jump shot, putting the defense off balance
Senior Alex Starkey shoots a free throw
Senior Jack Hegge waits for the play to begin
Senior Ben Sisson makes a pass to a teammate while Cov Cath's number 33 can only watch
