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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
Mya Schwartz

Mya Schwartz, Feature Copy-Editor

Mya has been in journalism for 3 years and she is now a senior in high school. She is a copy editor and her favorite thing about journalism is the freedom of getting to write about anything she desires. She works at Highland Country Club and her favorite tv show is Criminal Minds. 

Content by Mya Schwartz
Juniors Torin Bryant and Lucy Henry are the prom king and queen for 2024.

Birds by the beach: Prom 2024

Kara Laber, Chloe Guy, Mya Schwartz, and Ady Klosterman
April 30, 2024
Thoughtful Gestures that Won't Break the Bank:Five Heartfelt Valentine's Day Gifts Under $20

Thoughtful Gestures that Won’t Break the Bank:Five Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $20

Mya Schwartz and Jonathan Tinker
February 14, 2024
Officer TJ french and Bulliet stand in front of the FTPD.

We like big mutts and we cannot lie: Fort Thomas Police Department gets a new canine.

Mya Schwartz and Kenzie Henegar
January 31, 2024
Picture of people having fun at a concert.

Upcoming Concerts: Top 5 Concerts in the Tri-State

Kenzie Henegar and Mya Schwartz
January 11, 2024
The gift of giving: Cheap Christmas Gifts Under Ten Dollars

The gift of giving: Cheap Christmas Gifts Under Ten Dollars

Mya Schwartz and Kenzie Henegar
December 11, 2023
Holiday Starbucks Drinks: The Best for the Season

Holiday Starbucks Drinks: The Best for the Season

Mya Schwartz, Feature Copy-Editor
December 5, 2023
Happy Veterans Day!

Veteran’s Day: Talking to those who fought

Kenzie Henegar and Mya Schwartz
November 10, 2023
Meet the Candidates: Homecoming Court 2023

Meet the Candidates: Homecoming Court 2023

Kiara Raaker and Mya Schwartz
October 4, 2023
NHS officers, Bradley Groneck, Bella Anglin, Belle Fischer, Chanuthmi Abeysinghe, and Frances Eckerle pose together after the ceremony. “The NHS induction ceremony was fantastic thanks to all the officers’ and Mrs. B’s hard work. I am happy that I got to be part of it and can’t wait to see what we will achieve in the future as an organization,” says Abesinghe.

Start of Something New: NHS Inductees Ceremony

Caroline Thaler and Mya Schwartz
September 19, 2023
Found in the HHS student handbook, this is a chart explaining what will happen when you receive each tardy.

In A Rush: The New Tardy Policy

Mya Schwartz and Piper Carmack
August 29, 2023
The SB150

Hurting Teenagers: The Senate Bill 150

Mya Schwartz, Feature Copy-Editor
April 24, 2023
Opinion: The best murder podcasts

Opinion: The best murder podcasts

Mya Schwartz, Feature Copy-Editor
March 22, 2023
Wide receiver D.J. Moore

Poverty franchise: Carolina Panthers trade Wide Receiver D.J. Moore to Chicago Bears for Number One Overall Pick in the NFL Draft

Jonathan Tinker and Mya Schwartz
March 15, 2023
Highlands High School german teacher Kristin WIlson's room.

Why do we take a foreign language: Is it Necessary?

Jonathan Tinker and Mya Schwartz
February 21, 2023
Alaskan Road, (courtesy of Flickr)

The last frontier: Life in Alaska

Jonathan Tinker and Mya Schwartz
January 23, 2023
The counseling department poses with their Christmas PJs.

Photo Gallery: Christmas Pajamas

Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz
December 14, 2022
Joe Burrow preparing to snap the ball, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The Cincinnati Bengals: Can they repeat the Super Bowl?

Jonathan Tinker and Mya Schwartz
December 14, 2022
Luke Fickell coaching the Cincinnati Bearcats.

End of an era: Luke Fickell Abandons the Cincinnati Bearcats for Opportunity with Wisconsin Badgers

Jonathan Tinker and Mya Schwartz
December 9, 2022
Pile of garbage in the Pacific Ocean.

Beware our own destruction: The impact of pollution on our environment

Jonathan Tinker and Mya Schwartz
November 10, 2022
Lit up jack-o-lanterns.

Trick or treat: The culture behind Halloween

Jonathan Tinker and Mya Schwartz
October 14, 2022
Juniors run for class office

Juniors run for class office

Mya Schwartz, Feature Copy-Editor
September 23, 2022
Joel Craft looking out for where his ball landed.

In pursuit of a championship: A boys varsity golf team season overview

Mya Schwartz and Jonathan Tinker
September 14, 2022
The Orcas “entertained” the crowd in July 2022.

A deep dive Into Sea World: The truth

Caroline Thaler and Mya Schwartz
September 7, 2022
The building was donated by the Fort Thomas Educational Foundation in 2021

Launch building lease not renewed for 2022-2023 school year

Mya Schwartz and Jonathan Tinker
May 2, 2022
Image of a concert.

Sing your heart out: Concerts this upcoming spring

Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz
April 14, 2022
"Springing” into new fashion: April styles

“Springing” into new fashion: April styles

Mya Schwartz and Jade Sandmann
April 11, 2022
Women’s pants being shown off at the front of the store.

A Thrifting Adventure with Jade and Mya

Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz
March 14, 2022
'School of Rock' set in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

HHS students help the HMS students: ‘School of Rock’ musical

Mya Schwartz and Jonathan Tinker
January 19, 2022
Vans and flared leggings: January fashion is skyrocketing!

Vans and flared leggings: January fashion is skyrocketing!

Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz
January 18, 2022
Voices in the halls: How do you feel about Bob Saget’s death?

Voices in the halls: How do you feel about Bob Saget’s death?

Grayson Thomas, Mya Schwartz, and Jade Sandmann
January 13, 2022
The new HHS Counseling Intern Rachel Stephenson smiles for a photo.

The newest addition to the nest: All about the new student intern in the HHS counseling department

Grayson Thomas and Mya Schwartz
January 6, 2022
Sophomore Zach Russ shows off his ugly Christmas sweater for the holiday season.

It’s time to get ugly: Ugly Christmas sweaters

Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz
December 16, 2021
Taylor Swift's new album entitled 'Red' (Taylor's version).

Burning red: Red (Taylor’s version)

Mya Schwartz and Jade Sandmann
November 10, 2021
Chilly seasons: November's cool and warm tones

Chilly seasons: November’s cool and warm tones

Mya Schwartz and Jade Sandmann
November 1, 2021
Sophomore Greyson Wissmen shares her classic gray sweats.

Getting cozy for the fall: October sweatpants

Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz
October 1, 2021
Freshman Payton Pope shows off her funky pants and white tank top.

Fall fashion: leaves and jeans

Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz
September 8, 2021
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