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The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Meg Gallagher

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor

Meg Gallagher is a sophomore at Highlands High School. She is going into her second year of publications and she looks forward to gaining more opportunities within the program. Outside of school she is involved in a number of different clubs and she is also on the Highlands Varsity Wrestling team. She aims to keep people informed on the news inside and outside the school as well as improve her ability to keep people engaged within the Hilltopper. 

Content by Meg Gallagher
Photo of Google Maps in downtown Newport (Map data ©2025 Google)

Newport Pavilion traffic affects student drivers daily

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
September 30, 2025
Edy Hobson poses for a photo with the book Fahrenheit 451.

How reading Fahrenheit 451 has affected sophomores’ views on social media

Edy Hobson and Meg Gallagher
September 30, 2025
Charlie Kirk speaks to the crowd at the Tampa Convention Center (Gage Skidmore, used with permission).

United States responds following Charlie Kirk’s death

Zac Crawford and Meg Gallagher
September 17, 2025
Outside back Maddy Lickert (11) gets ready to throw the ball in.

Girls soccer team overcomes a tough start to the season

Meg Gallagher and Hope Darnell
September 4, 2025
Elizabeth Winkler poses for a photo on her 21st day of school. (Photo by Elizabeth Winkler)

Elizabeth Winkler embraces Highlands traditions

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
September 4, 2025
Freshman Meg Gallagher averages over six hours of screen time a day, showing just how much time teens spend on their phones.

[Photo] Students calculate their most-used apps

Isla Green and Carly Skirvin
April 21, 2025
Emma Gillman (12) shows off a Celsius energy drink.

Students compare Celsius to Alani energy drinks

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Meg Gallagher
April 9, 2025
A wolf howling, demonstrating one of the many words used by younger generations. (Unsplash)

The growing use of brain rot has become a new way of communication for Gen-Z

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
March 25, 2025
A picture of a calendar.

Why does FTIS go an extra 7 days of school?

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
March 17, 2025
Elementary kids listen to guest a speaker.

[Photo] The background and importance of ‘She Became’

Edith Deleon
March 13, 2025
Emma Hood (10) wrestles her last match to determine whether she can advance to the finals. “It was a good test right before the finals to just prove to myself that I can wrestle through hard matches,” Hood said.

Girls wrestling straddles state

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
March 5, 2025
Multiple one-way signs pointing in different directions, representing the different paths a student could take in life.

Seniors prepare for future careers

Meg Gallagher and Andrea Suarez Espinoza
February 21, 2025
Emma Hood and her opponent getting ready to start their match.

Emma Hood ranks #1 in the state

Meg Gallagher and Parker Henegar
February 6, 2025
Sparklers bring people into the new year.

Reflecting on new year’s resolutions

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
February 5, 2025
Travis Votel (12) doing an armbar.

Wrestling team celebrates seniors

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
January 27, 2025
One of the posters used to advertise the toy drive. (Photo from Schoology)

Student Leadership Club hosts a toy drive

Meg Gallagher, Social Media Editor
December 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence comes in contact with the human mind. (Unsplash)

AI is redefining english literature and creative expression

Andrea Suarez Espinoza and Meg Gallagher
December 16, 2024
This year Highlands students are voting for the first time. (Photo from Unsplash)

Highlands seniors prepare for first time voting

Meg Gallagher and Ashley Franco Cestary
November 4, 2024
Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer speaks to four Highlands Journalism Students. Courtesy of HHS Publications program

State Senator, Shelley Funke Frommeyer, serves as principal for the day

Kara Laber, Sophie Taylor, Meg Gallagher, and Edy Hobson
October 1, 2024
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