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The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

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Audrina Trauth

Audrina Trauth, Staff

Content by Audrina Trauth
Highlands High School High School varsity volleyball team celebrates their district championship award.

Highlands volleyball wins the 36th District Championship

Parker Henegar and Audrina Trauth
October 28, 2024
Max Merz (11) and Tommy Ferring (12) our captains wait for the coin toss.

[Photo] The Birds dominate Conner with a 42-14 victory

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant
October 22, 2024
Jackson Arnold (12) and Ian Garrahan (11) touchdown celebration.

[Photo] Highlands dominate Dixie Heights in a 49-0 takedown

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant
October 9, 2024
Max Merz (11) lifts Gabe Williams (10) after a Bluebird touchdown.

[Photo] HHS Football Player Max Merz Commits To Louisville

Ava Muzumdar, Copy Editor
September 13, 2024
Max Merz (11) pancakes his opponent. Merz said, "It's just what I do, all day everyday. You can't get passed me."

[Photo] The Birds take down Covington Catholic in Colonel’s territory

Jenna Richey and Ady Klosterman
September 5, 2024
Tyus McCarter (12) blocks his opponent from the ball.

[Photo] The Birds Take Down Lex Cath 08/23

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant
August 27, 2024
Max Merz (11) runs out on the field after breaking the poster. Merz said, "I felt amazing being the first teammate to break through the poster our cheerleaders made for us."

Highlands Bluebird Kicks Off the Season With the Blue-White Scrimmage

Jenna Richey, Ady Klosterman, Luke Deegan, and Audrina Trauth
August 21, 2024
Freshman Kai Anderson (6) swinging on the ball.

Out Standing Season for Bluebirds Baseball

Audrina Trauth, Staff
May 1, 2024
Visual of the “new” style of prom dresses.

“Easter” Dresses Being Worn for Prom

Audrina Trauth and Mia Shrout
April 18, 2024
HIghlands Varsity Baseball Team walking onto the field. (2022-2023)

Highlands Baseball Start Up to the Season

Audrina Trauth, Staff
March 28, 2024
Senior Nathan Vinson (23) looking at his options to get a bucket.

Jaguars interrupt Birds flight path

Liam Downie, Kara Laber, and Audrina Trauth
March 8, 2024
Freshman Basketball Team with the final score in the back.

Taking Home the Trophy : Covington Catholic vs Highlands

Audrina Trauth, Staff
February 27, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion's album cover for ‘HISS’

Rap Queens Want the Crown: Megan Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj

Audrina Trauth, Staff
February 16, 2024
Jim Harbaugh (Left) with President of Business Operations John Spanos (Right) during a press conference introducing him as the new Head Coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Reunion in Los Angeles: Jim Harbaugh singing with the Los Angles Chargers

Audrina Trauth and Ethan Adhikary
February 5, 2024
Government students taking their government exam.

Government Course: How the Class Affects Students

Audrina Trauth, Staff
January 8, 2024
Photo Gallery: Highlands vs. Cooper 11/24

Photo Gallery: Highlands vs. Cooper 11/24

Jenna Richey and Audrina Trauth
November 28, 2023
Coach Bob Sphire, Senior Luke Schnider, Senior Nate Welch (20), Senior Brody Benke (8), and Senior Carson Shelton (97) standing together before the first playoff game against South Oldham.

Class 5A District Player of the Year: Brody Benke

Audrina Trauth, Ethan Adhikary, and Parker Henegar
November 10, 2023
Freshman Chase Jacob (7), Freshman Tayden Lorenzen (22), Freshman Teagan Haretuku (75), Freshman Cale Harris (4), and Freshman Gabe Williams (31) walk up with Coach Mick Abner as the captains representing the team in their game against Cov Cath.

Freshman Football Championship vs Covington Catholic 10/26

Ady Klosterman, Audrina Trauth, and Ethan Adhikary
October 31, 2023
Junior Ethan Grimm (26) takes his position on the line of scrimmage waiting for the upcoming play to begin

Photo Gallery: Highlands football vs Conner

Liam Downie, Audrina Trauth, Olivia Clark-Tipton, Ady Klosterman, and Will Todd
October 17, 2023
After Number 22, Tayden Lorenzen, trucks a Campbell County player, he states, “That boy’s too little to tackle me!”

Highlands Freshman Football Blow Out: Highlands versus Campbell County 10/4

Audrina Trauth and Ethan Adhikary
October 13, 2023
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