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The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Aster Bredwell

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager

Aster is a junior this year at Highlands and is ecstatic to be working with the Highlands Hilltopper for another year. He will be collaborating closely with each of the copyeditors and working hard to ensure the website is in tip-top shape. He is motivated every day by his best friend, Jessie, and his brother, Syd. In the future, Aster plans to go into Science Journalism within the field of Neurobiology.

Content by Aster Bredwell
Logo of the Highlands High School homework helpline.

[Photo] Homework helpline is open to students

Sophia Lippolis, Yearbook Assistant
April 23, 2025
The Blue Marble Bookstore is a safe and welcoming place for readers of all ages.

Blue Marble bookstore seeks new ownership

Aster Bredwell and Cora Bolser
April 8, 2025
Gemma Cutajar plays the flute at the band concert on October 15, 2024.

[Photo] The Bluebird fight song is more than just a tune

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Merary Valdez
November 19, 2024
Zoe Mitchell (11) and Abigail Smith (9) chat between songs.

HHS Band Performs Their Fall Extravaganza

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
October 18, 2024
Ethan Grimm (12) turns to the crowd with his hands in the air.

UPDATE – Cooper v. Highlands football game rescheduled to Saturday

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
September 27, 2024
Jennifer Nash, assistant principal, poses with her nameplate displaying her new title.

English Teacher Jennifer Nash Promoted to Assistant Principal at Highlands

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
August 22, 2024
The foods and nutrition class looks at the ice cream options.

Greater’s ice cream truck pays a visit to HHS

Grayson Thomas and Aster Bredwell
April 23, 2024
Kearns smiles for the camera.

Teaching Expertise From Psychology Teacher

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
April 10, 2024
Lauren Peterson's schoology photo

Teaching Expertise: Writing the Book on Teaching

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
March 5, 2024
Nex Benedict

The Story of Nex Benedict: Nonbinary Teenager Killed in Oklahoma

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
February 23, 2024
Senior Lilly Scowby said: "I love reading in general and it was super exciting to get books at an affordable price."

Photo Gallery: Book Club Feild Trip to the Hidden Chapter Bookstore

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
February 12, 2024
Code gives a speech.

Teaching Expertise: Highlands’ Favorite Health Teacher

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
February 5, 2024
Senior Tyler Parks tries to keep his grip on the Cooper wrestler.

Left it all out on the mat: Wrestling Senior Night 1/18

Aster Bredwell, Grayson Thomas, and Will Todd
January 24, 2024
A graph depicting the leading causes of student sleep deprivation.

The Teen Sleep Crisis: The Impact Sleep Deprivation Has on Students

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
January 16, 2024
The cover of Four for the Road by K. J. Reilly depicts Will, Henry, Sloane, and Asher standing on a stone wall.

Book Review: Four for the Road by K.J. Reilly

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
December 1, 2023
Sophomore Maria Bohmer Poses with her mural of bluebirds

Art in the Halls: Tape Murals

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
November 10, 2023
Junior Sam Gillen and Cal Lacourt dress up has Han Solo and Princess Leia from Star Wars.

Halloween Photo Gallery 10/31

Aster Bredwell and Liam Downie
November 3, 2023
The cover slide of Raegan Ziegler’s group’s presentation.

Showing Scholar Expertise: Seniors Present Capstone Projects

Grayson Thomas and Aster Bredwell
October 25, 2023
The scores of each match are recorded by coaches on both teams

A New Coach Buzzes In: The Academic Team’s First Meet with Grillot

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
October 16, 2023
A handful of Highlands cheerleaders sit in the front of their float.

Photo Gallery: Homecoming Parade

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
October 10, 2023
Willie Schlarman smiles for his photo.

Teaching Expertise: William Schlarman’s 30th Year Of Teaching

Aster Bredwell and Grayson Thomas
October 2, 2023
The student handbook contains all the school rules and policies.

Laying Down the Law: New Policies in Highlands

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
August 29, 2023
Lists are helpful tools to help you prepare for exams (Aster Bredwell)

10 Test-Taking Tips for Final Exams: Optimize Your Academic Success

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
May 30, 2023
There are 3 main types of learning styles: Visual, Auditory, and Tactile

Lies About Learning: Finding What Works for You

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
May 19, 2023
Senior Kathleen Price poses for her senior picture.

Celebrating Highlands Students: Kathleen Price Wins the McConnell Scholars Award

Aster Bredwell and Sophia Hamilton
April 19, 2023
The silhouettes of Junior Jameson Zoller (Antony) and Senior Jonah Listerman (Johanna) share an intimate moment on stage.

Photo Gallery: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
March 28, 2023
Sophomore Eva Sarakatsannis poses in her green top.

Photo Gallery: Saint Patrick’s Day

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
March 20, 2023
An infographic of some of the top banned and challenged books.

Book Banning; Censorship is Not the Solution

Grayson Thomas and Aster Bredwell
March 16, 2023
Seniors Hamish Rayner and Leila Grillot are making their way to the State Championships.

Buzzing Out: Academic Team Seniors Make Their Way to State

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
March 8, 2023
Stress can easily take over a person’s life if not properly managed.

Managing Life: Stress in Highlands

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
February 13, 2023
Junior Henry Campbell thinks hard about possible answers to a question.

Photo Gallery: Academic team faces opponents in NKAL tournament

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
December 6, 2022
Academic team members work hard to answer questions correctly.

Day-After: The Varsity Academic Team Competes in the NKAL Tournament

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
December 5, 2022
Machines monitor Aster’s vitals after the surgery.

My Final Battle with WPW: Recovering from Heart Surgery

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
November 28, 2022
Boop looking over a presentation for the next GSA meeting.

Bippity Boppity Boop: GSA Introduces a New Mascot

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
November 3, 2022
Senior Phia Veshapidze poses with her miniature kitchen set.

Spirit Week: Anything but a Backpack Monday

Kiara Raaker and Aster Bredwell
October 19, 2022
Academic team members discuss a possible answer to a bonus question.

Buzzing into a successful year: With the academic team

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
October 14, 2022
The first construction of the rain garden.

Hidden Wonders of Highlands; The HHS Rain Garden

Sophia Hamilton and Aster Bredwell
October 3, 2022
Aster Bredwell sits in an ER hospital bed as their heart races and a nurse takes their pulse.

Growing up with a Broken Heart: My Story with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
September 27, 2022
The internal anatomy of the heart.

A racing heart: Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
September 15, 2022
The library is a go-to place for many students who are trying to pursue something specific.

Flying into the Future

Aster Bredwell, Head Copy Editor/Website Manager
September 2, 2022
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