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The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Grayson Thomas

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor

Grayson Thomas is a senior at Highlands High School. This is her fourth year in journalism. She enjoys watching Youtube and hanging with friends in her free time.   

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The dance team poses together for a picture. (DWC)

The Dance Team Competes for Gold at Nationals

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
March 20, 2024
The date of Leap Day.

Leap Into An Extra Day: Leap Day History

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
February 29, 2024
The wrestling girls stand on the podium to show where they placed.

Take It To The Top: Wrestling Team Goes To State

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
February 27, 2024
Senior Tyler Parks tries to keep his grip on the Cooper wrestler.

Left it all out on the mat: Wrestling Senior Night 1/18

Aster Bredwell, Grayson Thomas, and Will Todd
January 24, 2024
The cover slide of Raegan Ziegler’s group’s presentation.

Showing Scholar Expertise: Seniors Present Capstone Projects

Grayson Thomas and Aster Bredwell
October 25, 2023
Willie Schlarman smiles for his photo.

Teaching Expertise: William Schlarman’s 30th Year Of Teaching

Aster Bredwell and Grayson Thomas
October 2, 2023
Kelsey Etherton (new math teacher) sits at her desk preparing for her next class.

New Math Teacher: How they’re settling in

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
August 29, 2023

5 Fun Things To Do This Summer: Get Out Of The House This Summer

Abigail Hudson and Grayson Thomas
May 26, 2023
An infographic of some of the top banned and challenged books.

Book Banning; Censorship is Not the Solution

Grayson Thomas and Aster Bredwell
March 16, 2023
Andrew Eckerle stands proudly as Teacher of the Year.

Title Of The Year: Andrew Eckerle earns “Teacher of the Year”

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
February 22, 2023
Barbara Walters poses for the camera.

Journalism Legacy: Barbara Walters’ Accomplishments

Ellysa Wira and Grayson Thomas
January 10, 2023
German family decorating their Christmas tree. (picture provided by Britannica)

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree: The origins and health benefits behind the Christmas tree

Kaitlyn Ryan, Ella Peabody, and Grayson Thomas
December 14, 2022
A infographic of FTC made by Grayson Thomas.

Sip and Stir: Fort Thomas Coffee opening in One Highland

Grayson Thomas and Kaitlyn Ryan
October 31, 2022
4 DIY Halloween Costumes

4 DIY Halloween Costumes

Grayson Thomas and Treiston Collins
October 4, 2022
Junior Jack Haggard kicks from the sidelines.

Varsity Boys Soccer win against Wyoming Cowboys

Grayson Thomas and Sophia Hamilton
September 30, 2022
Chemistry teacher Andrea Higgins gets ready for her first class. Spanish teacher Monica Luebbers stands next to her board of notes for her next class.

New Teachers Welcomed At Highlands

Grayson Thomas and Kaitlyn Ryan
September 2, 2022
Sophomore Connor Mohr holds a veil from the suitcase.

Social Studies Teacher impacts others: Learning about the Holocaust

Emerson Fraley, Grayson Thomas, and Ella Cox
May 2, 2022
FTIS solicits feedback on lunch experience

FTIS solicits feedback on lunch experience

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
April 20, 2022
“Best Songs Ever”: Our favorite One Direction singles

“Best Songs Ever”: Our favorite One Direction singles

Jade Sandmann and Grayson Thomas
April 19, 2022
Sophomore Emily Heilman grasps her opponent.

Girls wrestling Ladybirds complete season at state

Grayson Thomas and Hadley Leftin
March 1, 2022
Rams win against the Bengals: Super Bowl LVI Win

Rams win against the Bengals: Super Bowl LVI Win

Jade Sandmann, Grayson Thomas, and Jonathan Tinker
February 14, 2022
Voices in the halls: How do you feel about Bob Saget’s death?

Voices in the halls: How do you feel about Bob Saget’s death?

Grayson Thomas, Mya Schwartz, and Jade Sandmann
January 13, 2022
The new HHS Counseling Intern Rachel Stephenson smiles for a photo.

The newest addition to the nest: All about the new student intern in the HHS counseling department

Grayson Thomas and Mya Schwartz
January 6, 2022
The Bluebird Snack Shop is where students can go to get snacks and drinks.

Never go hungry: The Bluebird Snack Shop is here

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
December 16, 2021
Radio show host and Highlands High School Art Teacher Andrew Eckerle smiles for the camera.

Tune in for the second anniversary of ECKERLE@8

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
October 20, 2021
HHS students go all out for Spirit Week (9/27-10/1)

HHS students go all out for Spirit Week (9/27-10/1)

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
October 4, 2021
Photo Taken By Grayson Thomas. Caption For Photo, The crowded cafeteria is now the only room for students to eat in, instead of the policy of the cafeteria and gym being eating areas from the 2020-2021 school year.

Back to basics: a return to normalcy

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
September 15, 2021
The time has come to take final exams.

How students are preparing for final exams

Grayson Thomas and Emma Healey
May 24, 2021
Summer is approaching.

Five fun activities to do over summer break

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
May 20, 2021
History teacher Zachary Borgman and math teacher Sam Volphenhein are shown as new members added to the bluebird nest.

New teachers at Highlands join the nest

Grayson Thomas and Elly Wira
April 14, 2021
First year Highlands math teacher Sam Volpenhein.

New teacher Sam Volphenhein enters HHS

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
April 14, 2021
The flowers out front of Highlands High School indicate that spring has sprung here in Northern Kentucky. Its time for Spring Break!

Four fun things to do over Spring Break from home

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
March 31, 2021
Boys and girls basketball programs split in Regional tournament over weekend - Boys to Sweet 16

Boys and girls basketball programs split in Regional tournament over weekend – Boys to Sweet 16

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
March 29, 2021
Boys take on Conner High School and end with thrilling outcome

Boys take on Conner High School and end with thrilling outcome

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
March 29, 2021
Girls take on Dixie Heights, end with unfortunate defeat

Girls take on Dixie Heights, end with unfortunate defeat

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
March 29, 2021
Senior Emma Mallery pauses during a break in the play.

Girls varsity basketball defeats Holy Cross Indians 59-43 in hair-raising game

Maggie Schroeder and Grayson Thomas
March 26, 2021
Boys varsity basketball crush St. Henry Crusaders 74-68 in regional semifinals

Boys varsity basketball crush St. Henry Crusaders 74-68 in regional semifinals

Maggie Schroeder and Grayson Thomas
March 25, 2021
A group of students gives thumbs up for the basketball live-stream.

HHS Broadcasting live-streams first boys basketball regional tournament game, a 104-62 win against Ryle

Maggie Schroeder, Grayson Thomas, and Thaddy Sieverding
March 23, 2021
Senior Rory OHara looks to make a pass.

Girls varsity basketball wins District Tournament, advances to Regional Tournament set to face Holy Cross

Maggie Schroeder and Grayson Thomas
March 22, 2021
This is a photo taken at last years regional swim and dive meet championships.

BREAKING: KHSAA votes to replace Kentucky state swim meet with three semi-state meets

Grayson Thomas and Megan Benzing
February 18, 2021
Teacher Andrew Eckerle runs the Eckerle@8 radio show, which airs a new episode every Thursday night with help of the schools student driven leaders.

“Tune in to tune out” with Eckerle@8 live radio show

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
February 2, 2021
This Christmas tree was decorated to get into the holiday spirit.

Five fun activities to do this Christmas season

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
December 10, 2020
Voices in the Hall: How do you feel about returning to NTI?

Voices in the Hall: How do you feel about returning to NTI?

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
November 23, 2020
The Highlands Marching Band and Guard pose after their performance at Beechwood.

Marching band and color guard outshines the competition at nationals

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor
November 16, 2020
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