The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Chelsie Cooley

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief

Content by Chelsie Cooley
How self-care can help your mind.

My self-care journey: What self-care means to me

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2022
Bobby Child (Sophomore Jameson Zoller) completes a musical number with the Follie Girls (Junior Olivia Kohler, Freshman Eva Sarakatsannis, Sophomore Campbell Smith, Junior Ruby Smith, and Senior Rebecca Wright) surrounding him.

Photo Gallery and Review: “Things are looking up” for “Crazy For You” actors

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2022
The public school landscape may change with the enactment of HB9.

Rep. McCoy files House bill in favor of first charter schools in Kentucky

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2022
FTIS Healthy at Schools logo.

BREAKING NEWS: FTIS masking protocols change

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2022
Senior Carissa Armstrong picks up her bowling ball.

[Photo] HHS girls bowling Ladybirds lose to Cooper in state tournament match

Evelyn Hopping and Lianne Guttadauro
February 8, 2022
Public opinion polls over abortion rights and legality.

Roe v. Wade: The past, present, and future

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2022
BREAKING NEWS: HHS Winter Ball postponed

BREAKING NEWS: HHS Winter Ball postponed

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2022
The bowling team groups together for a pep talk with their coach Andrew Eckerle.

Off to a great start: Co-ed Bowling Birds dominate Brossart High School

Sara Price and Chelsie Cooley
December 10, 2021
The FTIS Healthy at School Website provides information for all stakeholders regarding COVID-19.

BREAKING NEWS: FTIS to allow stakeholders the choice of mask-wearing in January

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2021
The outside of Highlands High School.

Not-so-harmless pranks: Highlands High School’s experience with vandalism

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
Comparison between the festival seating at Astroworld and The Who concert festival seating.

“Eerily similar:” The connection between The Who concert and the Astroworld tragedies

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2021
Travis Scott faces lawsuits after deadly Astroworld concert.

Tragedy strikes: Astroworld concert turns deadly

Karter Houze and Chelsie Cooley
November 9, 2021
Senior Brandon Anderson and his mother Maria Anderson walk out together during the Senior Night football game.

A dream come true: Anderson leads the HHS marching band as drum major

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2021
Highlands marching band poses for their season photo.

Shooting for the stars: the marching band’s great start to their season

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2021
Seniors Allison Bertasso, Brynn Shannon, Lauren Jamie, and Samuel Contreras dress up in their 90's medieval outfits.

PHOTO GALLERY: Students and staff dress up in their decades attire for day four of Spirit Week

Karter Houze, Chelsie Cooley, and Tamra Armstrong
September 30, 2021
Juniors Kennedy Baioni and Brynn Syther smile together wearing matching plaid PJ pants.

PHOTO GALLERY: Students and staff dress up for day one of Spirit Week, PJ Day

Haley Barth, Chelsie Cooley, and Evelyn Hopping
September 27, 2021
HHS Spirit Week schedule, along with information over Penny Wars and the Spirit Stick.

Spirit Week rapidly approaches: 9/27 – 10/1

Elly Wira and Chelsie Cooley
September 24, 2021
The Highlands O-ZONE shows their excitement during the game.

PHOTO GALLERY: Highlands sports weekend wrap up

Chelsie Cooley and Liam Downie
September 20, 2021
Boys Varsity soccer birds go in for a team huddle after the first half of the game.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Highlands boys varsity soccer take home a win against Lafayette

September 20, 2021
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear calls for a special session to discuss COVID-19 policies.

Beshear calls a special session to discuss school COVID-19 policies and precautions

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2021
Last year, the Highlands High School varsity football team defeated Boone County with a score of 43-0.

Positive outlook for Highlands football after a big win against Bowling Green

Tamra Armstrong and Chelsie Cooley
August 27, 2021
All students, staff, and visitors are required to wear a mask while in school, which was put into action by the Kentucky Board of Education.

Kentucky Board of Education mandates masks for all students and staff

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2021
FTIS COVID-19 Protocols announced for the 2021-2022 school year

FTIS COVID-19 Protocols announced for the 2021-2022 school year

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
August 6, 2021
SBDM approves first GSA at Highlands High School at July meeting

SBDM approves first GSA at Highlands High School at July meeting

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2021
John Darnell, who is the current principal at Bellevue High School, has been assigned into the position of principal at Highlands High School.

Bellevue Principal John Darnell joins the nest

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2021
The boys’ tennis team gather together for a pregame huddle to discuss strategy.

Boys tennis wins against Ryle

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2021

Senior Week: 04/26 – 04/30

Chelsie Cooley and Megan Benzing
May 6, 2021
Highlands Bluebirds remember Mrs. Tonya Eide.

Remembering Mrs. Tonya Eide

Megan Benzing and Chelsie Cooley
April 23, 2021
Igor (sophomore Grace Shuley) shows his excitement at the prospect of creating a monster in front of Inga (senior Zoe Zoller), Frau Blücher (senior Madi Burnett), and Dr. Victor Frankenstein (senior Hank Slaby).

Young Frankenstein Review

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2021
Emily Haffey poses with her 2020-21 Teacher of the Year banner.

Fort Thomas Education Foundation announces Teacher of the Year and five grants

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2021
Senior Ethan Stuart, Archery Team co-captain, draws his bow back and aims towards the target.

Archery Birds take on NASP, ranking nearly 20 places higher than year prior

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2021
A wrestler circles the mat, eyeing her competition. Photo courtesy of DWC Photo.

Highlands girls defy gender norms one match at a time

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021

Boys bowling match against Newport High School

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2021
On February 16th, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Biden and other democratic candidates appeared at the “Infrastructure Moving American Forward Forum."

What Biden plans to do on his first 100 Days as President

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2021
This graphic shows the risk factors that are involved in areas with high poverty rates.

OPINION: Who I think should receive the COVID-19 vaccine first

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2021
November 27th, looking out of my window into the sunny morning that has just begun.

Resilience during an Unprecedented Time: What NTI looks like through my eyes

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2020
With cases on the rise, following precautions is a necessity

With cases on the rise, following precautions is a necessity

Lexie Crawford and Chelsie Cooley
October 30, 2020
How to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

How to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2020
The Regal Wilder movie theatre's parking lot is empty, save for the cars of a few employees.

The fight to stay alive: COVID-19’s effect on movie theatres

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
Sophomore Megan Calme

PHOTO GALLERY: Florals fill school as students dress for day of three of Spirit Week, Hawaiian day

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
Junior Haley Barton worked through COVID-19 and an injury this soccer season.

The resilience and persistence of a Ladybird

Chelsie Cooley, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2020
Junior Jade Rehberger signals to her teammates for a corner kick.

Girls Soccer Birds breaks tie to defeat Dixie

Chelsie Cooley and Tamra Armstrong
September 22, 2020
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