The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Emme Orme

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief

Emme is a senior at Highlands High School and is in her fifth year working in the journalism department. Emme is very excited to be the 2024-2025 Editor-in-Chief this year for her final year in the publication. She enjoys hanging with friends and going to sporting events. In addition to being a journalism student, Emme is also involved in the girl’s basketball program, freshman mentoring, compassion club, HOBY, NHS, an O-ZONE leader, along with Navigators.

Content by Emme Orme
Navigator students at camp last year.

[Photo] Navigator students are going to summer camp

Xander Bailey
May 9, 2025
A sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

[Photo] Bluebirds welcome spring break

Morgan Janosick and Avery Barber
March 27, 2025
The Fort Thomas Independent School logo.

BREAKING NEWS: School Board update date for last day of school and graduation

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2025
The Highlands High School Varsity Dance team smile for the picture after becoming national champions at NDA competition in Orlando Florida.

[Photo] Dance birds make history

Avery Barber and Morgan Janosick
February 25, 2025
The Nike symbol.

Nike releases female athlete-centered advertisement during the Super Bowl

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2025
Boys Varsity Head Coach Kevin Listerman celebrates as Maddy Lickert (10) hits the winning shot to win the 3-point contest. (Liam Downie)

Highlands basketball programs give back to the community with Hoops for Hunger

Kayla Lehn and Emme Orme
November 25, 2024
Julianna Russ, reporting at the Paralympics in Paris. (Provided by Julianna Russ).

HHS Journalism alumna Julianna Russ covers 2024 Paralympics in Paris

Ella Peabody, Sophie Taylor, and Emme Orme
September 11, 2024
The schedule for the AP exams.

[Photo] Students at Highlands High School Prepare for AP Exams

Jade Farley
April 18, 2024
All the girls before the reunion.

Dance Moms: The Reunion Release on Lifetime TV

Emme Orme and Jade Sandmann
March 22, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. after giving his I have a Dream speech.

I Have A Dream: the man behind the speech

Emme Orme and Saylor Macke
January 9, 2024
The Cincinnati ice rink sponsored by UC Health.

Festive Fun: 5 holiday activities to do this season

Emme Orme and Saylor Macke
December 4, 2023
The logo of Hosea's company.

A near encounter with 9/11: David Hosea shares his experience

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2023
Morgan Wallen’s album cover for the record “One Thing At A Time”

Country Music Star Morgan Wallen Announces New Album: One Day at a Time

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2023
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[Photo] The Fame Monster: Rating Lady Gaga’s eight new songs in the album

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2022
The Junior Team huddles up before going back in the game.

[Photo] Seniors by 90: Powderpuff 2022

Ella Cox and Kayla Lehn
November 10, 2022
Laney Smith poses in a UC Women’s soccer jersey.

Early Commitment: Laney Smith verbally commits to play soccer at the University of Cincinnati

Emme Orme and Jenna Richey
October 21, 2022
Setting the seniors for success: Highlands varsity volleyball defeats Newport on senior night

Setting the seniors for success: Highlands varsity volleyball defeats Newport on senior night

Emme Orme and Sophia Hamilton
October 13, 2022
Senior Kenzi Vennefron accomplishes 700 assists.

Set up for victory: Highlands varsity volleyball defeats Newport on senior night

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2022
Jade Sandmann gets ready for fall break with the leaves.

Happy Fall Y’all

Jade Sandmann and Emme Orme
October 4, 2022
Sophomore Chelsea Chrisler shows off the crawdad she just caught.

Photo Gallery: AP science department field trip

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2022
Senior Anna Melson runs down the field.

A full season ahead: Soccer preview

Emme Orme and Jenna Richey
September 12, 2022
A photo illustration highlighting the front facade of HHS.

History of Highlands in little pieces – A gift from the Class of 1958

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
July 27, 2022
Seniors Beckett Wiswell, Elijah Smith, and Ravi McKim talk about their memories at Johnson.

[Photo Gallery]: Seniors take a trip down memory lane

Emme Orme and Ella Cox
May 13, 2022
From the Archives: November 13, 1946

From the Archives: November 13, 1946

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2022
How to finger-spell ASL in American Sign Language.

Why ASL should be taught in schools

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2022
Junior Belle Bryant swims the 100 yard backstroke.

HHS Boys and Girls Swim team season overview: Dominating the season

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
March 15, 2022
During the Seton competition, both teams waited to find out what they had placed.

HHS Dance takes on Seton Invitational

Emme Orme and Julia Luhn
January 11, 2022
In the morning a student receives a tardy slip when they walk through the front entrance.

A fresh start: Tardies reset going into the second semester

Emme Orme and Julia Luhn
January 5, 2022
Hoops for Hunger: 2,300 pounds of happiness

Hoops for Hunger: 2,300 pounds of happiness

Emme Orme and Jenna Richey
November 29, 2021
With two canned goods or more, members of the community can come and enjoy Hoops for Hunger.

Hoops For Hunger: Giving back to the community

Jenna Richey and Emme Orme
November 22, 2021
The Hosea family surrounds themselves with food and family as they get ready to start eating their meals.

Food and family: What Thanksgiving means to me

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2021
The Seniors line up on defense hoping to keep up their dominant performance.

Seniors by 90: Powderpuff 2021

Emme Orme, Will Todd, and Karter Houze
November 11, 2021
Going in for the serve, eighth-grader Hayden Gessner scores a point against rivals Newport Central Catholic.

Greatness from Gessner: eighth-grade volleyball player smashes grade barriers

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
October 26, 2021
Best in their field: HHS fall sports Wrap up

Best in their field: HHS fall sports Wrap up

Emme Orme and Jenna Richey
October 15, 2021
Five fun fall festivities

Five fun fall festivities

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2021
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Muller makes the putt of a lifetime​​

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2021
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