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Cydni Martin

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant

Cydni Martin has been in the publications program for three years. Last year, she acted as the social media manager, and this year, she is a yearbook assistant. Outside of journalism, she is the regional and chapter president in FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America). She is also involved in the fashion club, the National Math Honor Society, and she works as a barista at Fort Thomas Coffee. She plans to major in Political Science next year in college and eventually go to law school.

Content by Cydni Martin
Ella Peabody (12) researches war in Iran.

War erupts after Operation Epic Fury

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant
March 18, 2026

Over 1,200 bombs struck Iran in the early hours of Saturday, Feb. 28. As of March 18, the reported death toll has reached 1,444, according to Aljazeera, with bodies still being recovered from the rubble...

Highlands student completes March Madness bracket for the 2025 tournament.

Madness begins in march

Ava Muzumdar and Cydni Martin
March 24, 2025

March Madness has returned for its 89th season. Every year the tournament consists of 68 teams battling to be the national champion.  Selection Sunday is when the bracket for the annual competition...

Ava Muzumdar (11) and Ella Peabody (11) work on assignments in LEGACY period.

New FlexTime Introduced As LEGACY

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant
September 3, 2024

As issues arose last year with the FlexTime system and SOS, the school has decided to implement another change. Instead of the typical FlexTime, there is a new system called “Legacy.”  This change...

Seniors Annie Ellison, Dalton Roller and Emily Heilman pose for Al Salvato Spirit Award photo.

Photo Gallery: Senior Awards 5/9

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant
May 14, 2024

The senior class awards were held on Thursday, May 9, in the Highlands PAC. Many students were gifted scholarships and awards from teachers. Nearly $100,000 was given in scholarships.

Caitlin Clark poses for Media Day Photos at The University of Iowa

Caitlin Clark Takes On the WBNA

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant
April 22, 2024

After graduating from Dowling Catholic High School in 2020, Caitlin Clark committed to The University of Iowa, where she began her collegiate career in Basketball.  On February 15, 2024 Caitlin Clark...

Dee Robinson, Nellie Albritton, Henry Wegshort, Logan Szymanski, Rafe Pinkston, Natalie Lorenz, Abigail Rowland, Sophie Uhl, and Evy Meyn portray the baseball team in Damn Yankees.

Damn Yankees Review

Cydni Martin and Ava Muzumdar
March 25, 2024

Thursday, March 21st marked the opening night for the spring musical Damn Yankees. The show is about a small base program, the Washington Senators, dying for talent to beat the New York Yankees. Joe Boyd,...

UConn celebrates after a big win at the NCAA college basketball tournament in 2023.

It’s Not March Without Madness

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant
March 21, 2024

For those who aren't familiar with March Madness, it is an annual NCAA basketball tournament that consists of college basketball teams across the United States. Each team is given a “seed” or ranking...

Kate Cox supporters rally outside of the court in Downtown Austin, Texas.

Texas Abortion Ban: What the True Meaning Is

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant
February 12, 2024

On July 24th, 2022, Texas officially banned abortion as a result of the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Their new law is that abortion is allowed only if the mother's life is in danger, even in cases of incest...

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