Taryn Ripley

Taryn Ripley, Intro. Staff

Taryn Ripley is a freshman at Highlands and has been in the journalism program for one year. She swims competitively for the Highlands varsity team and club. She enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, doing art, and hanging out with friends. She is looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year will bring in Journalism.

Content by Taryn Ripley

Students recommend movies to help destress during testing weeks

Taryn Ripley and Camila Parsons
May 13, 2026

Stacks of notecards cover desks while homework and study guides pile up during the final weeks of school. After spending hours studying for exams and finishing assignments, many students need a break and...

The birds crush the pandas on senior night 10-0

Andrea Suarez Espinosa, Natalie Hinegardner, and Taryn Ripley
May 11, 2026

The Highlands varsity girls softball team celebrated senior night on Wednesday, May 6, at Birdcage with a win of 10-0 over Notre Dame Academy. The four seniors recognized before the game were...

Swim team sets the tone for the state meet

Taryn Ripley, Intro. Staff
February 12, 2026

On Feb. 7, the Birds participated in the first round of state, also known as semi-state. After winning regionals, they had high hopes for this competition. The girls started their session strong,...

Birds keep region title

Luke Deegan and Taryn Ripley
February 5, 2026

On Jan. 31, the Highlands Swim and Dive Team competed in finals for the 2026 Regional Championships. The birds won the combined, keeping their regional title, and were runner-ups for both the girls...

Swim team previews the 2025-2026 post-season

Camila Parsons and Taryn Ripley
January 30, 2026

“And in first place… Highlands!” Excitement fills the air at the 2025 regional championships as the team jumps up and down and goes to accept the award. Pictures are taken and, as promised, the coaches...

Birds make waves at the Scott Eagle Classic

Luke Deegan, Keira Kobida, and Taryn Ripley
January 14, 2026

The Highlands swim team competed at the Scott Invite on January 10th. The Bluebirds came out on top with first place in the men's, women's, and combined categories. The top highlights of the meet...

Fort Thomas holiday market celebrates its traditions

Taryn Ripley and Camila Parsons
December 16, 2025

Walking through the armory doors, the comforting spirit of Christmas fills the air. Looking left and right, booths line the walls waiting for their beautiful creations and delicious treats to be purchased. The...

Highlands swim team sets the pace in season debut

Keira Kobida and Taryn Ripley
November 11, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Highlands swim team competed against various teams at the Simon Kenton Sprint Meet. The Bluebirds came out on top for boys and girls combined. On the men's side, outstanding...

Art Club competes in Crosley Cruiser competition

Bri Reis, Savannah Kellner, and Taryn Ripley
October 13, 2025

The judges look up at the vibrant green, pink, and orange colors in front of them. They start to realize that picking the best painted record player would be harder than expected. There is a variety of...

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Taryn Ripley, Intro. Staff

Students recommend movies to help destress during testing weeks

The birds crush the pandas on senior night 10-0

Swim team sets the tone for the state meet

Birds keep region title

Swim team previews the 2025-2026 post-season

Birds make waves at the Scott Eagle Classic

Fort Thomas holiday market celebrates its traditions

Highlands swim team sets the pace in season debut

Art Club competes in Crosley Cruiser competition

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