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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
Piper Carmack

Piper Carmack

This is Piper Carmack, she is a senior in high school and her fourth year of Journalism. She likes writing for the Hilltopper and designing yearbook spreads. Piper enjoys hanging out with her close friends, listening to music, and going to concerts. She currently works at Maverick Chocolates, a small chocolate shop located in Rookwood.

Content by Piper Carmack
The CEO of Tiktok, Shou Zi Chew speaking at the congressional meeting. This image was posted on the NBC news website.

TikTok Ban Starts It’s Move Forward

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
May 13, 2024
This is an old newspaper article posted when the building went on auction. This image was found on nkyviews.com.

A Fort Thomas Historic Landmark From The 19th Century

Caroline Thaler and Piper Carmack
May 6, 2024
Harvey Weinstein during court case.

Harvey Weinstein gets charges dropped

Caroline Thaler and Piper Carmack
May 2, 2024
2024 St. Patrick's Day Recipes

2024 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Caroline Thaler and Piper Carmack
March 17, 2024
Part of the giraffe enclosure.

Adventure Awaits: Fun Things to Do in Northern Kentucky During Spring Break

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
February 29, 2024
The sign up sheet provided by Mr. Listerman posted on Schoology.

Seniors & Soldiers: Senior Class Service Project

Caroline Thaler and Piper Carmack
February 28, 2024
The product of strawberry white chocolate chip cookies.

Valentine’s day: How to make Valentines day sweet treats

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
February 13, 2024
Biology teacher and basketball coach Kevin Listerman showing off his fun outfit.

Senior Switch Up; Kevin Listerman Takes the Role of Senior Class Sponsor

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
February 13, 2024
Last year's Archery team lined up with their targets.

Launching Into the Archery Season; An Overview Of The Season

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
November 21, 2023
This shows the results of the Schoology poll posted about Thanksgiving slides.

Thanksgiving Sides; How To Make

Caroline Thaler and Piper Carmack
November 20, 2023
Our HHS police station and office for our school resource officers.

New Resource Officer: Get to know our School officers

Piper Carmack
November 3, 2023
Statistical results from the question: What is your favorite fall treat?

Fall Baking: The how-to’s of these treats

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
October 27, 2023
Freshman Parker Gay plays the mallets at the band concert.

Photo Gallery: Band, Strings, and Choir Concerts

Kara Laber and Piper Carmack
October 25, 2023
This is a form, providing information about the 2023 Homecoming Parade.

A walk in Fort Thomas: Homecoming Day Parade

Piper Carmack
October 2, 2023
Robinson and Cafeteria and Food Assistant, Lisa Kroger, posing with their first servings of soft-serve.

Back To The Lunch Menu: Soft Serve Ice Cream!

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
September 15, 2023
These are the statistics and the ranking factor found on the US News and World Report Highlands High School overview.

Highlands High School: Ranked First in Non-Magnet Top-Ranked Kentucky Schools

Piper Carmack
August 31, 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 ingredients for the recipe.

St. Patricks Day baking: Recipe of luck

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
March 17, 2023
This is the screen shown after you have signed the petition.

The Willow Project Petition reaches 3 million signatures

Piper Carmack
March 15, 2023
The inside menu for Hello Honey, in Fort Thomas Kentucky. This photo was found on the official Hello Honey instagram page.

The experience of running a small business in Fort Thomas

Piper Carmack
March 8, 2023
Junior Ravi Bassett will be wearing his “Arcteryx coat” and attending with “friends.”

Voices in the Hall: Students show off Winterball plans and outfits

Olivia Clark-Tipton and Piper Carmack
February 1, 2023
The course catalog can be found on the counseling website.

New courses introduced to Highlands High School 2023

Piper Carmack and Olivia Clark-Tipton
January 19, 2023
HHS Guidance counselors office located on the first floor. This is where counselors will meet with students to discuss next years schedule.

Students begin scheduling for 2023-2024 school year

Caroline Thaler and Piper Carmack
January 6, 2023
Ivy’s appearance at her quince was jaw dropping, with her hair, makeup, and nails done to perfection, her dress topped off her final look.

Turning 15: A look into a Quinceanera

Piper Carmack
December 14, 2022
Cookie dough being spread out on a pan before they are put into the oven.

Fall into the kitchen: Fall recipes for sweet treats

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler
October 12, 2022
Art Teacher Stephanie Beiting smiling for the camera before class begins.

Welcome to the nest: HHS welcomes new art teacher Mrs. Beiting

Emma Healey, Caroline Thaler, and Piper Carmack
September 26, 2022
Samuel Volpenhein and Ericka Volpenhein smiling with their kids for a family photo.

A Day in the Life of a Teacher

Piper Carmack and Emma Healey
May 2, 2022
Senior Nicole Ossege’s Instagram account, dedicated to only her candle shop.

[Photo] The importance of a small business: an insight into student-run businesses

Emma Healey, Staff
April 26, 2022
The Cincinnati sign lights up blue and yellow to represent Ukrainian flag colors.

[Photo] The Duke Energy Convention Center: Activism in Cincinnati

Emma Healey, Staff
March 16, 2022
Voices in the halls: What are you wearing to the Winter Ball this Saturday?

Voices in the halls: What are you wearing to the Winter Ball this Saturday?

Piper Carmack
March 15, 2022
The cover of the new tour by the Weeknd and Doja Cat

On Tour: The Weeknd x Doja Cat

Sara Price and Piper Carmack
March 14, 2022
Top: HHS library before the 1962 fire. Below: The HHS library currently in 2022.

The comeback: HHS room changes and renovations

Piper Carmack and Emma Healey
January 14, 2022
Here is the before and after of Fort Thomas Coffee.

Update: Fort Thomas Coffee makes move to One Highland

Piper Carmack
December 17, 2021
Freshman Ellie Mohr watches as the coach makes final calls on the game.

Ladybirds drop first three to start season

Liam Downie, Emma Healey, and Piper Carmack
December 9, 2021
Staff who are celebrating their 20th-anniversary at Highlands High School.

Five teachers celebrate their 20th anniversary at Highlands High School

Piper Carmack
September 24, 2021
Highlands Clubs and Athletic Information Page group in Schoology, which includes information about every club at Highlands in the 2021-2022 school year.

Club Day coming this Thursday and Friday

Kenzie Henegar and Piper Carmack
August 31, 2021
The current location for Fort Thomas Coffee.

Fort Thomas Coffee makes the move to One Highland

Piper Carmack
May 18, 2021
Kennedy Baioni and Megan Calme were featured on the Holocaust and Humanity Education Center's website on April 12, reading their award-winning wessay.

Highlands students win Holocaust essay competition

Piper Carmack
April 19, 2021
Even with his mask on, Logan Holbrook smiles as he is very excited to have joined the Kentucky All-State Jazz Band.

Holbrook crushes expectations in Kentucky All-State Jazz Band auditions

Elly Wira and Piper Carmack
January 19, 2021
FTIS Board of Education members elected, vow to continue positive change and keep students safe

FTIS Board of Education members elected, vow to continue positive change and keep students safe

Anna McCoy and Piper Carmack
November 17, 2020
Jeff Beach was recently re-elected to the Board of Education. He will be serving his fifth term.

Jeff Beach re-elected to Board of Education for fifth term

Piper Carmack
November 17, 2020
The Highlands varsity volleyball team stands together to recognize their seniors for the last home game of the season.

Highlands volleyball shuts out Bellevue for seniors’ last home game

Megan Benzing and Piper Carmack
October 15, 2020
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