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The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Treiston Collins

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief

Treiston is a fourth-year Journalism Student who serves as the Editor-in-Cheif in his Publication. He has a deep love for Lady Gaga and loves Mortal Kombat. He is super excited for his final year and hopes he will leave a mark on the department for people to remember him by. He was part of the graduating class of the Al Neuharth Journalism Conference of 2023, in which he was selected to represent the state of Kentucky. 

Content by Treiston Collins
Drama Bluebirds take on the Big Apple.

[Photo] Highlands Drama Takes on New York City

Abby Gabensech and Mia Shrout
April 15, 2024
Poster of One Act Plays Auditions.

[Photo] Students Produce Their Own One-Act Plays

Sophie Taylor, Copy Editor
April 12, 2024
Photo of Kevin Listerman, winner of the 2024 Golden Apple Award.

Kevin Listerman Awarded the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2024
Jude and Frances Eckerle with Jack Miner and The Bearcat after being given their scholarship.

[Photo] Flying From the Nest: Highlands Seniors Receiving Scholarships from UC

Jade Sandmann, Hilltopper Editor
January 22, 2024
City of Fort Thomas Logo

BREAKING NEWS: Judy Kiskaden retires from crossing guard duties

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
January 12, 2024
Trolls Band Together Movie Poster

Let me take you to a better place: Trolls Band Together review

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
January 9, 2024
The FTIS School Handbook

[Photo] New policies bring confusion: Answering questions on the HHS Handbook

Olivia Clark-Tipton
November 29, 2023
Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidates Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear.(Image Provided by CNN)

Representing Kentucky: Kentucky’s Governor Race

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2023
A woman in the military on the phone with a girl, shows off a keychain of some sort.

Women admitted to the draft: The impact on social media

Jade Sandmann and Treiston Collins
October 20, 2023
The play-bill for Kentucky Cycle.

The start of the cycle: The fall play, ‘The Kentucky Cycle,’ begins

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 22, 2023
Lady Gaga during President Biden's Inauguration.

News Brief: Lady Gaga appointed co-chair of the Committee of the Arts and Humanities

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2023
A group of children sitting outside happily.

OPINION BRIEF: Congress needs to get their priorities in check

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2023
The 2023-24 school year calendar.

BREAKING NEWS: FTIS school board releases the 2023-24 school year calendar

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
January 12, 2023
The Album cover of, 'The Fame Monster,' album by lady gaga

The Fame Monster: Rating Lady Gaga’s eight new songs in the album

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2022
Senior Grace Shuley dresses as crossing Guard Judy.

Photo Gallery: HHS celebrates Halloween for the Rae of Sunshine Foundation

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2022
Junior Evan Stuart prepares the senior banners.

Photo Gallery: The shot into tech week for Tartuffe

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2022
The album cover of 'The Fame,' by Lady Gaga.

The Fame: Ranking the songs from Lady Gaga’s ‘The Fame’ album

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2022
Senior Joel Craft talks about his state placement.

Birds take their swing: Boys varsity golf team places 9th in state

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2022
4 DIY Halloween Costumes

4 DIY Halloween Costumes

Grayson Thomas and Treiston Collins
October 4, 2022
Cincinnati Comic Expo Logo

An exhibition of nerds: Cincinnati Comic Expo leaves town

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 28, 2022
The hallway leading to the humanities room with different shows including the spring musical “Sweeney Todd”

‘Raise your razors high:’ A HHS theater season preview

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2022
Director Jason Burgess after the HHS Theater Department won Best Song and Best Musical.

22 in 22! Highlands Theater Department wins 7 awards in the Cappies ceremony.

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
May 27, 2022
Juniors Abi Pate and Cali Stidham dance together with smiles during prom.

[PHOTO GALLERY]: 2022 HHS Prom

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2022
From the archive: February 8, 1945

From the archive: February 8, 1945

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2022
Logo for NRS Studios, creators of the 'Mortal Kombat' and 'Injustice' Franchise.

The Death Of NRS: Celebrating 30 years of ‘Mortal Kombat’

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2022
Image of the FTIS Healthy at School website logo.

BREAKING: FTIS temporarily returns to universal masking protocol

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
January 11, 2022
“Pokemon 25: The Album” cover.

Voices in the halls: Pokemon’s 25th anniversary

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2021

Pokemon: Celebrating 25 years of memories

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2021
“Pokemon 25: The Album” cover.

Pokemon: Celebrating 25 years of memories

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2021
Sophomore Samantha Heilman and Seniors Erica Kruse and Grace Shuley interact with one another, playing the three main Radium Girls, Catherine, Irene, and Grace Fryer.

The radioactive performance of ‘Radium Girls’: Review and Photo Gallery

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 4, 2021
Senior Cecilia Shick reflects on her one-thousandth kill.

Shick knocks the ball out of the court with her one-thousandth kill

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2021
English Teacher Lauren Peterson’s third-period class practice class safely with the new test to stay policies in place.

FTIS takes another step to stop the spread of COVID-19 with the ‘Test to Stay’ method

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 22, 2021
The ladybirds played hard in the game verses East Central High School on September 9 2021.

Girls soccer ladybirds lose in a devastating game against East Central High School

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2021
The Ladybirds group together after an amazing play against Holmes High School.

Ladybirds defeat Holmes in a high flying match

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 9, 2021
Senior Lauren Buemi jumps up to hit the volleyball back to Newport High School, during the the 2020-2021 season.

Volleyball team prepares to hit new heights during the 2021-2022 season

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
September 2, 2021
Viles of the Pfizer vaccine after being approved by the FDA.

BREAKING NEWS: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
August 24, 2021
Top five movies to watch in the summer of 2021

Top five movies to watch in the summer of 2021

Treiston Collins and Ryan Huber
May 19, 2021
The logo for the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie release.

Mortal Kombat 2021 – Movie Review

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
May 4, 2021
Senior Evan Rom prepares himself for pitching against a Moeller player.

Highlands Baseball Birds fall short a win against Moeller during stomach-churning game

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
May 3, 2021
Sophomore Belle Bryant swims the 100 meter butterfly at a swim meet.

Highlands swim and dive teams’ seasons come to a close

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2021
The softball Birds finish their game against Turpin with a win.

Highlands softball Ladybirds defeat Turpin in nerve-racking game

Ryan Huber and Treiston Collins
April 16, 2021
The capital building in Washington D.C. with the two bodies that compose the legislative branch of the American government.

D.C. looks for statehood

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
March 25, 2021
The character, SpongeBob Squarepants, is shown running with a huge smile on his face.

The SpongeBob Spinoffs

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2021

Sports week recap: February 8-14

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
February 22, 2021
Haffey reflects on receiving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Haffey reflects on receiving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2021
Highlands High School theater teacher Jason Burgess takes a selfie after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

FTIS employees receive second dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C.

Reflecting on the meaning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
January 18, 2021
Caillou is a character in a self-titled show on PBS Kids who is fascinated by the world around him.

Caillou: One Last Whine

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
January 12, 2021

How counseling helps students deal with social anxiety

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2020
The tour guide (sophomore Katie Buschle) shows tourists (sophomore Grace Shuley and freshman Jameson Zoeller) around Middletown.

Middletown Review

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2020
The presidential election map, updated by the Associated Press, displays the election results as of now.

November 3 marks end of voting in 2020 election

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief
November 4, 2020
Senior Will Griffith runs with the front of the pack at KHSAA AA Cross Country Regionals.

Cross country teams place second at Regionals and prepare for State

Treiston Collins and Natalie Shearman
October 27, 2020
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