Ellie Thornton

Ellie Thornton, Intro. Staff

Ellie Thornton is a freshman at Highlands and has been a part of the Fort Thomas school system since kindergarten at Johnson Elementary. She enjoys photography, baking, and hanging out with friends. She is also a member of the community service FCCLA group. This is Ellie’s first year taking journalism, and she hopes to take it throughout her high school career. She has always had a passion for photography and writing, and is very excited to see where journalism can take her in the future.

Content by Ellie Thornton

JV baseball beats West Clermont 5-1

Ellie Thornton, Intro. Staff
May 1, 2026

Varsity tennis pulls out a close win over Beechwood

Vera Knight and Ellie Thornton
April 28, 2026

Highlands picked up a tight 3–2 win over Beechwood on April 23, with matches staying close throughout. Both singles and doubles had competitive points, and a lot of sets could’ve gone either way,...

Northern Kentucky weather has commitment issues

Vera Knight and Ellie Thornton
March 31, 2026

Northern Kentucky's weather has proven once again that it can’t seem to make up its mind. One day, it feels like spring, with a high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, warm temperatures and sunshine. The next...

April Fools Day brings debate to the school

Vera Knight and Ellie Thornton
March 31, 2026

April Fool’s Day is no longer a big deal for many high school students. While it is known for pranks and jokes, students find it to be more annoying than funny. Of course, some believe that the right...

Highschoolers debate whether April Fools Day is still funny

Vera Knight and Ellie Thornton
March 30, 2026

Varsity boys falls to Beechwood 69-61

Ellie Thornton and Vera Knight
February 25, 2026

Girls’ varsity basketball falls to Ryle 66-49

Bri Reis and Ellie Thornton
February 11, 2026

Ryle High School earned a 66-49 victory over Highlands on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The team had 24 rebounds. Maddy Lickert (11) had a total of five rebounds, and not far behind were Katie Bucher (12)...

[Photo] Students seek adventures on Fort Thomas’ snowy slopes

Vera Knight, Intro. Staff
December 18, 2025

Snow falls outside Ellie Thornton’s (9) window on the first snow day.

Junior varsity boys basketball faces Moeller High School on 12/08

Audrina Trauth, Ellie Thornton, and Vera Knight
December 11, 2025

Tower Park marks official opening with ribbon cutting

Lucy Kovanda and Ellie Thornton
November 20, 2025

On Sept. 13, 2025, fans cheered in the stands as the Highlands girls' soccer team debuted the school's new facility for the very first time. The latest and improved Tower Park Complex is finally complete,...

Passholders now have to pay: Kings Island’s new policy

Camila Parsons, Ellie Thornton, and Lucy Kovanda
October 17, 2025

Every summer, people of all ages flood the nationally ranked amusement park, Kings Island. However, summer isn’t its only busy time. Kings Island remains open to the public throughout all seasons, leading...

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Ellie Thornton, Intro. Staff

JV baseball beats West Clermont 5-1

Varsity tennis pulls out a close win over Beechwood

Northern Kentucky weather has commitment issues

April Fools Day brings debate to the school

Highschoolers debate whether April Fools Day is still funny

Varsity boys falls to Beechwood 69-61

Girls’ varsity basketball falls to Ryle 66-49

[Photo] Students seek adventures on Fort Thomas’ snowy slopes

Junior varsity boys basketball faces Moeller High School on 12/08

Tower Park marks official opening with ribbon cutting

Passholders now have to pay: Kings Island’s new policy

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