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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Merary Valdez

Merary Valdez, Yearbook Editor

Merary Valdez is a junior at Highlands High School and a member of the Publications team. This is her third year in the program. Merary is the yearbook editor for this year. She is looking forward to what this year has for her. She is willing to help in any way she can. One thing that inspires her to keep going is knowing that she can grow from the experiences she has gone through. Merary is excited to see where her time in publications takes her.

Content by Merary Valdez
Ryan Mahoney and his mom pose for a picture with a lobster enjoying a sunny day. Photo provided by Ryan Mahoney.

Students and teachers reflect on the mothers who shaped them

Mia Shrout and Merary Valdez
May 7, 2025
Purple flowers bloom outside of the gymnasium.

Students explore hobbies over summer break

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
May 7, 2025
FCCLA poses after the state competition awards ceremony (photo credits: Ahren Wagner).

FCCLA returns from state with skills and success

Merary Valdez and Ava Muzumdar
May 2, 2025
Picture of math test booklet.

Students navigate the final stretch of the school year

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
April 25, 2025
Movie theater magic in every bite and sip!

Hollywood delivers the most anticipated movies of 2025

Mia Shrout and Merary Valdez
February 27, 2025
Sweet treats and a little bit of cake, a celebration of friendship.

The magic galentine’s brings

Merary Valdez and Mia Shrout
February 12, 2025
Symbols of health and medical support.

Tips for staying healthy all season long

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Merary Valdez
February 10, 2025
Image of My School Dance logo.

Second semester opens with winter ball dance

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Merary Valdez
January 14, 2025
A poster giving information about the strings concert. (Photo from Mia Shrout)

String players perfect skills for the annual Christmas concert

Merary Valdez and Mia Shrout
December 5, 2024
The Student Leadership Club poster encourages students to join.

Highlands students learn to lead

Mia Shrout and Merary Valdez
November 22, 2024
Gemma Cutajar plays the flute at the band concert on October 15, 2024.

The Bluebird fight song is more than just a tune

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Merary Valdez
November 19, 2024
Film and broadcasting club students learn how to control and work lighting.

HHS students launch new Broadcasting and Film Club

Mia Shrout and Merary Valdez
October 28, 2024
Kids dressed up and ready for Halloween.

Highlands dresses up for Halloween

Mia Shrout and Merary Valdez
October 23, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness symbol (Creative Commons)

Breast Cancer represented at Highlands High School

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
October 10, 2024
The announcement for Highlands High School 2024 Homecoming theme.

Highlands High school takes on homecoming

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
October 8, 2024
Oliver Martin and Ben Gilkerson as semi-finalists.

Highlands Students Oliver Martin and Ben Gilkerson Qualify as National Merit Semi-Finalists

Mia Shrout and Merary Valdez
October 1, 2024
The Bluebird Brew Cafe.

The Bluebird Brew Cafe debuts for the 2024-2025 school year

Merary Valdez, Yearbook Editor
September 27, 2024
The Google form used to vote for a new class representative.

Seniors Elect New Class Representative

Merary Valdez and Mia Shrout
September 12, 2024
arts signing

Highlands High School Seniors Celebrate Art Signing Day on May 13th

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
May 16, 2024
Jojo Siwa Posing for a picture.

JoJo Siwa Announces Major Rebranding

Abby Gabensech and Merary Valdez
April 23, 2024
Kings Island on a sunny day.

Kings Island sets opening date to April 20

Merary Valdez and Ellie Rogiers
April 19, 2024
Easter around the world

Celebrating Easter around the World

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
March 21, 2024
The front of Highlands High School on a cloudy day

A Timed Honored Tradition: Seniors Participate in Senior Skip Day

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
March 4, 2024
ACT logo - picture provided by Northern Kentucky University

Preparing for Success: ACT Prep

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani
February 9, 2024
The information posted from Student Council.

Dance the night away: Winter Ball dance

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Merary Valdez
February 2, 2024
A Photo of the Resiliency Poll sign up paper

Resiliency Poll: How counselors connect with students

Merary Valdez and Abby Gabensech
November 13, 2023
Spanish club posters

Spanish Club: Join in on the fun

Merary Valdez and Abby Gabensech
October 16, 2023
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