The Hilltopper

Love is in the air: The history of Valentine’s day

Tatianah Cannady and Ella Lesseuer
February 14, 2026

Now that February has arrived, many people around the world begin to look forward to the holiday all about love. Chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals, and of course, cards, begin showing up on shelves...

[Photo] Band program performs its annual winter concert

Ella Lesseuer, Intro. Staff
December 11, 2025

Mac Turner (11) plays the saxophone in the Highlands High School band.

Fort Thomas locals run the annual Turkey Trot

Ella Lesseuer and Tatianah Cannady
November 20, 2025

It's a chilly morning and there is a light dew on the grass. It's very gloomy outside, the feeling of the new day and light blue sky of this morning is unmatched. The feeling of getting ready for a run...

Sweet Homecoming proposals persuade students to go annual dance

Savannah Teismann, Ella Lesseuer, and Tatianah Cannady
October 14, 2025

Phoebe Underhill (10) was getting ready to get ice cream with her boyfriend, Joe Oswald. The moment she walked through the door, the fresh scent of newly picked roses flew through the air. As she glanced...