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Keira Kobida

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant

Keira Kobida is a junior in high school, and has been part of the publications program for one year. She enjoys taking photos at both sporting and school events. Outside of school, Keira enjoys watching TV and hanging out with friends. She swims competitively for Highland’s varsity team, as well as for club swimming.

 

Content by Keira Kobida
Franny Smith (12) shoots the ball down the field.

Varsity girls’ soccer dominates the field at Dixie Heights

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
September 18, 2025
Outside back Maddy Lickert (11) gets ready to throw the ball in.

[Photo] Girls soccer team overcomes a tough start to the season

Meg Gallagher and Hope Darnell
September 4, 2025
Counseling secretary Teresa Cain stands outside of her office.

Teresa Cain connects with students as the new counseling secretary

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
September 4, 2025
Gabriella Simon (11) competes with a Bellevue player for the ball. "Overall there were some things we could've done better, but coming out with our first win was great," Simon said.

The girls’ soccer team scores a victory against Bellevue

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
August 29, 2025
Orion Scully (11) runs to secure control of the ball.

The Birds lose to the Cougars

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Keira Kobida
August 21, 2025
Spencer Villareal (11) participates in high jump.

Track birds take flight at Boone County Invitational

Keira Kobida and Luke Deegan
April 23, 2025
Iain Carner (12) prepares to pitch the ball.

Varsity baseball swings big against Madison Central

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
April 21, 2025
Sam Ruschman (11) swings the bat. "I think that our team chemistry and our relationships have grown way stronger since the beginning of the year, allowing us to win more games," Ruschman said

Varsity baseball wins big to Scott

Keira Kobida and Isaac Pieper
April 18, 2025
Ashes used on Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Thays Orrico

Students participate in Lent

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
March 24, 2025
Luke Deegan (10), Noah Gracey (11), Chanith Abeysinghe (10), and Griffin Barlow (12) receive their 3rd place medal for their record-breaking performance in the 200 yard medley relay. "I am happy with what this relay accomplished, knowing how we were thinking it was impossible then getting it this year was crazy," said Deegan.

Boys swim dive to state

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
February 27, 2025
Griffin Barlow (12) swims the 100-yard breaststroke during the postseason.

Bluebirds advance to state final

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
February 11, 2025
Taryn Ripley (8) swims the 100 yard breaststroke.

Swim dives toward the regional finals

Luke Deegan and Keira Kobida
February 4, 2025
Ragan Moore (11) prepares to dive into the water for her 50 yard freestyle.

Swim participates in Eagle Classic on 1/11/25

Keira Kobida and Luke Deegan
January 14, 2025
Sarah Jones (12) holds on to the starting block while she waits for her 100 yard backstroke to begin.

[Photo] Bluebirds take a plunge at Flying Turkey Invitational on 11/16

Luke Deegan and Kiera Kobida
November 19, 2024
Jude Eckerle (Class of 2024), Robbie Koester (11), Griffin Barlow (12), Matthew Meyers (11), Noah Gracey (11), and Brody Cook (12) cheer for the girls swim team at Semi-State.

Audience engagement in competitive swimming

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant
November 11, 2024
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