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Luke Deegan

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor

Luke Deegan is a junior at Highlands High School. This is his third year in the journalism program. Luke was a photo assistant last year and is now a photo editor. Luke does a lot of sports photography as well as portraits. Outside of school, Luke swims competitively and enjoys watching crime TV.

Content by Luke Deegan
New teacher Aaron Sary pictured in front of his new classroom.

Teacher Aaron Sary makes a home in the nest

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor
August 28, 2025
Adam Forton (12) signs his commitment to play baseball at Thomas More University.

Highlands students Sign for College Athletics

Natalie Hinegardner and Luke Deegan
May 13, 2025
Spencer Villarreal (11) attempts a 5 foot and 10 inch jump in high jump.

Track birds dominate Dixie Invite

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor
May 7, 2025
Spencer Villareal (11) participates in high jump.

Track birds take flight at Boone County Invitational

Keira Kobida and Luke Deegan
April 23, 2025
A photo of me at Speedo Sectionals in Christiansburg, Virginia on March 30, 2025.

What a day of swim training looks like for me

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor
April 21, 2025
Katie Bucher (11) attempts to block Emme Orme (12) in the LEGACY junior senior basketball game.

Seniors and juniors take on the court in Legacy basketball game

Ady Klosterman and Luke Deegan
March 21, 2025
Adelaide Foley (12), Addison Tinkler (11), and Sophia Caballero (11) cheer on their teammates as they race.

[Photo] Swim team competes at prelims

Sophie Taylor and Kara Laber
February 7, 2025
Taryn Ripley (8) swims the 100 yard breaststroke.

Swim dives toward the regional finals

Luke Deegan and Keira Kobida
February 4, 2025
Ella Kate (8) swims the 500 yard freestyle.

Girls swim leaps into prelims

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor
February 4, 2025
Robbie Koester (11) swims the 100 fly.

Boys swim makes regionals

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor
January 31, 2025
One of the many signs hung up along the hallways of Highlands that lists all of the important information about the HHS DanceBlue event.

HHS dances for a cause

Ady Klosterman and Luke Deegan
January 29, 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
On February 10, the boys' wrestling team was captured supporting Rilen Pinkston at the state tournament last season.

Highlands boys wrestling pins down the competition

Ady Klosterman and Luke Deegan
November 22, 2024
On January 11, Riley Tolle (12) was captured, releasing the ball onto the lane during the team’s bowling matchup last season.

The Highlands bowling team rolls into the 2024 season

Ady Klosterman and Luke Deegan
November 22, 2024
Charlie Golden (10) swims his final lap of his 500 free.

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

Luke Deegan and Kiera Kobida
November 19, 2024
Ragan Moore (11) dives into the pool for the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Highlands dives into the swim season

Luke Deegan and Ady Klosterman
November 14, 2024
On January 26 of 2023, Marissa Green(12) was captured hitting the ball away from the Ryle player during their game at NKU.

Hoops heat up for the girls and boys basketball teams

Luke Deegan and Ady Klosterman
November 14, 2024
Sam Feldbruegge (10) tackles Beechwood player.

10-26 JV football vs. Beechwood

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor
October 30, 2024
The senior class does the bluebird rumble cheer at the pep rally.

Seniors bring the spirit on ’25 day

Kara Laber and Luke Deegan
October 29, 2024
Sam Lang (12) kicks the ball.

Boys soccer beats Beechwood High School in an exciting overtime win

Jenna Richey, Luke Deegan, and Kiera Kobida
October 17, 2024
The Highlands Girls Soccer team celebrates with Kendall Graves (12) after scoring.

10-15 Girls Varsity Soccer secures a spot in the semi finals after beating Cooper 1-0

Jenna Richey and Luke Deegan
October 16, 2024
Adalyn Armstrong Cattani gets the ball while Campbell player tries to kick the ball. Cattani (10) said, "The game was pretty close in the end, but I thought we kept our calm and overall worked together as a team well and brought home the win.

Girls soccer takes on Campbell County 9/16

Luke Deegan, Photo Editor
September 19, 2024
Kelsey Etherton and Katie Bucher (11) share a high five on the field.

Etherton Selected for Girls Head Soccer Coaching Position

Jenna Richey, Luke Deegan, and Caleb Hurley
September 12, 2024
Sam Arnold (12) takes a shot on the goal.

Highlands Boys Soccer Team Gets Revenge on NCC with a 5-1 Win

Jenna Richey and Luke Deegan
September 12, 2024
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