The Hilltopper

Seniors reminisce their elementary school memories on special trip

Hannah Zilliox, Jillian Alverson, Gabby Houze, and Lindsey Berning
May 6, 2026

As seniors are preparing to leave Highlands, they are granted the opportunity to visit their elementary schools one last time. These trips have been an ongoing tradition that many seniors look forward...

Girls’ varsity tennis beats Holy Cross

Savannah Teismann and Jillian Alverson
May 1, 2026

The Highlands girls’ tennis team defeated Holy Cross with a final score of 5-0 on Monday, April 27. Highlands won all of the dual match singles and doubles. Madison Hosea (12) started out strong...

Fans anticipate upcoming Michael Jackson biopic

Hannah Zilliox and Jillian Alverson
April 22, 2026

Michael Jackson is largely recognized as one of the greatest artists of all time, earning the title “The King of Pop” and becoming a significant pop culture icon. He started his career at age five...

Modern country music artists change the industry

Hannah Zilliox and Jillian Alverson
March 11, 2026

One of the most distinguishable genres of music has always been country music. With its classic twain and themes of trucks, blue collar life, hardships, patriotism, family, faith and heartbreak, it is...

Swim and Dive team wins third State title in Highlands history

Hannah Zilliox and Jillian Alverson
March 2, 2026

The final state race of girls, the 400 free relay, is about to start. This relay’s place will determine if Highlands wins the state title. The Highlands boys team is in the stands, waving their shirts...

Having art classes during the school day impacts students’ education

Jillian Alverson
February 24, 2026

High school is a very stressful time for students, as they start to look into pathways that they will have for the rest of their lives. High schools offer a variety of class options that reflect many different...

Girls varsity basketball takes down Dayton 55-11

Hannah Zilliox, Jillian Alverson, Andrea Suarez Espinosa, Natalie Hinegardner, and Zac Crawford
December 12, 2025

The Highlands girls' varsity basketball team played Dayton High School on Wednesday, December 11. In their home opener, the girls won 54-11. The starting five, Avery Barber (12), Kaylee Mills...

When is it acceptable to put up Christmas decorations?

Hannah Zilliox and Jillian Alverson
November 11, 2025

As vibrant orange and crimson leaves fall, cold, crisp winds sweep them along the sidewalk. Sweaters, jeans, and hoodies are now in stock in every store. Some Jack-o-lanterns still sit on porches, slowly...

Students look for perfect dress for homecoming season

Jillian Alverson, Hannah Zilliox, and Tevaeh Kallmeyer
October 15, 2025

Every October, girls struggle to find their homecoming dresses. It’s discussed for weeks: the store, the color, the style. Friends influence each other's dresses, from words of advice to shopping together....