Tamra Armstrong

Voices in the halls: All about the senior class

Tamra Armstrong and Karter Houze
May 31, 2022

What was your favorite high school experience? Gracie Schlosser - “Being a peer tutor.” Austin Duncan - “Winning state in basketball.” Evalyn Huth - “Going to New York freshman year...

[Photo Gallery]: HHS Water Walk

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2022

Voices in the halls: Are you on Pete Davidson or Kanye West’s side?

Tamra Armstrong and Karter Houze
March 3, 2022

Recently there has been a little bit of unsettled “beef” between Kanye West, an international music artist, and Pete Davidson, actor and comedian on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Recently, Kanye West...

Voices in the hall: How do you feel about Russia’s attack on Ukraine?

Karter Houze, Tamra Armstrong, and Emerson Fraley
February 28, 2022

Senior Mason Welch: “I don't even know how we are dealing with it that's basically it.” Sophomore Reed Hellman: “It seems pretty serious right now but, as long as we don't get involved...

Voices in the halls: How did you feel seeing the Bengals win?

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2022

Last Sunday, January 16, the Bengals won against the Raiders during the playoffs for the first time in 31 years. Senior CC Wira: “It was very exciting to see the Bengals win.” Senior Leyton...

[Photo] HHS football looks to improve off of 2021-22 season: Post-season line-up

Ty Boler, Staff
November 11, 2021

Highlands High School football players stand on the sideline, waiting to play.

Honoring our Fort Thomas Independent Schools veterans

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2021

In honor of Veterans Day, the Hilltopper staffers were given the opportunity to communicate with two veterans in our Fort Thomas Independent Schools District, Former Highlands Middle School Principal...

PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming 2021

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Students and staff dress up in their decades attire for day four of Spirit Week

Karter Houze, Chelsie Cooley, and Tamra Armstrong
September 30, 2021

Voices in the halls: Kanye’s newest album

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2021

As Highlands High School students have different opinions over Kanye's newest album, "Donda," we got four students' opinions. Freshman Landon Boyd: “I think it was a little bit too overhyped.” Senior...

Donda: Kanye’s newest album

Karter Houze and Tamra Armstrong
September 17, 2021

Highlands Bluebirds annihilate Campbell County Camels

Jonathan Tinker and Tamra Armstrong
September 7, 2021

This past Friday, September 3, the Highlands High School varsity football team blew out the Camels, scoring 42-7. It was a return, as of years prior, the football program at...

Varsity football birds dominate Simon Kenton

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2021

Last Friday, August 27, the Highlands High School varsity football team dominated the Simon Kenton Pioneers (SK). The birds ended the game with a score of 53-38 Highlands. This is the first time...

Positive outlook for Highlands football after a big win against Bowling Green

Tamra Armstrong and Chelsie Cooley
August 27, 2021

“This year has been a big culture change. People are getting a better attitude about the season and we are working a lot harder than we did in the past.” Varsity football team...

Satire account rates Highlands lunches, cafeteria staff works diligently despite COVID-19

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020

Highlands High School students are following a new Instagram account, @highlandsqualitylunch. The account is a grid of posts consisting of a picture of the meal and a second picture the Highlands...

Homecoming Court presented at football game

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2020

On Friday, October 23, the Highlands High School varsity football team played Cooper High School. Sadly, the Birds lost the game with a final score of 48-21. Sophomore Charlie Noon said, “I think...

PHOTO GALLERY: Students dress up for day four of Spirit Week, Country Day

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020

PHOTO GALLERY: Students show out in tie dye for day two of Spirit Week

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020

PHOTO GALLERY: Students dress down for day one of Spirit Week, PJ Day

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020

Highlands Soccer Program has a Victorious Weekend

Megan Benzing and Tamra Armstrong
October 6, 2020

Girls Soccer Birds breaks tie to defeat Dixie

Chelsie Cooley and Tamra Armstrong
September 22, 2020

This past Monday, September 21st, there were three girls soccer games, including Freshman, JV, and Varsity at Highlands soccer field. Facing Dixie High School, the Freshman Birds tied the game 2 to 2....

Highlands Seniors socially distance for the First Day of School

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020

This morning at 8:30, on August 31st, the Senior class of 2021 kicked off the year by coming and being the live audience to broadcast. Students and faculty showed Matt Bertasso, principal, their bluebird...

Voices in the Hall: Non-Traditional Instruction Days

Sam Hauck, Libby Spiess, Megan Benzing, and Tamra Armstrong
March 13, 2020

Junior Sydney Schenk “It was pretty frustrating because we worked really hard on our star events and we practiced a lot. But I guess it’s okay since we’re not...

Boys Varsity basketball team loses devastating game to Covington Catholic High School

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020

The Highlands Boys Varsity Basketball team lost Tuesday night in a very close game to Covington Catholic High School (Cov Cath). The score, 59 to 54, marked the Birds' loss in the regional finals, but...

Varsity basketball team wins regionals against Dixie High School

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020

This past Saturday, March 7th, there was a Varsity boys basketball game at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Facing Dixie High School, the Birds defeated the Colonels 72 to 58, allowing the boys to advance...

Birds win nail-biting game against NCC

Tamra Armstrong and Lexie Crawford
January 29, 2020

Last night was a huge nail-biter for the Birds, as they fought for their 81 to 77 win against Newport Central Catholic (NCC), one of Highland’s biggest district rivals. The theme for the game...

Voices in the Hall – Reactions to the passing of Kobe Bryant

Tamra Armstrong and Libby Spiess
January 27, 2020

Junior Mac Russell "I was heartbroken. Kobe Bryant was one of my favorite basketball players. The world is cruel." Sophomore Faith Broering "It was really upsetting because...

Martin Luther King Jr. weekend explodes with energy from Highlands Athletics

Megan Benzing, Tamra Armstrong, Sam Hauck, and Lexie Crawford
January 22, 2020

Girls Varsity basketball beats Pandas On Monday night, The Varsity girls basketball team beat Notre Dame Academy (NDA) and finished with a win that paid off. With this being NDA’s first...

Bluebirds win big at Holmes game

Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2020

On Tuesday night, Highlands Varsity, junior varsity (JV), and freshman boys basketball teams played against Holmes High School. The Varsity and JV teams defeated the Holmes Bulldogs while the freshmen...

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Tamra Armstrong, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief

Voices in the halls: All about the senior class

[Photo Gallery]: HHS Water Walk

Voices in the halls: Are you on Pete Davidson or Kanye West’s side?

Voices in the hall: How do you feel about Russia’s attack on Ukraine?

Voices in the halls: How did you feel seeing the Bengals win?

[Photo] HHS football looks to improve off of 2021-22 season: Post-season line-up

Honoring our Fort Thomas Independent Schools veterans

PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Students and staff dress up in their decades attire for day four of Spirit Week

Voices in the halls: Kanye’s newest album

Donda: Kanye’s newest album

Highlands Bluebirds annihilate Campbell County Camels

Varsity football birds dominate Simon Kenton

Positive outlook for Highlands football after a big win against Bowling Green

Satire account rates Highlands lunches, cafeteria staff works diligently despite COVID-19

Homecoming Court presented at football game

PHOTO GALLERY: Students dress up for day four of Spirit Week, Country Day

PHOTO GALLERY: Students show out in tie dye for day two of Spirit Week

PHOTO GALLERY: Students dress down for day one of Spirit Week, PJ Day

Highlands Soccer Program has a Victorious Weekend

Girls Soccer Birds breaks tie to defeat Dixie

Highlands Seniors socially distance for the First Day of School

Voices in the Hall: Non-Traditional Instruction Days

Boys Varsity basketball team loses devastating game to Covington Catholic High School

Varsity basketball team wins regionals against Dixie High School

Birds win nail-biting game against NCC

Voices in the Hall – Reactions to the passing of Kobe Bryant

Martin Luther King Jr. weekend explodes with energy from Highlands Athletics

Bluebirds win big at Holmes game

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