Originally published on June 6, 2016. The corner of Highland and Fort Thomas Avenues. FTM file (2015). By David Ketcham The YMCA is holding, yet another, Fourth of July parade and celebration to take over the city of Fort Thomas. Residents, business owners, and everything in between are ready for the rumble. This year, the […]
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Highlands Senior Has Perfect Attendance Since Kindergarten
Lauren Ossege. FTM file. By David Ketcham Lauren Ossesge, better known for her rockstar running skills and several achievements in all things track has yet another accomplishment in her hands. Since Kindergarten, Lauren has not missed a single day of school her whole elementary, middle, and high school career. “I honestly don’t know how I […]
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Highlands Students Mastery of Spanish Language Proves Lucrative
Noah Moore (Left). FTM file. By David Ketcham Highlands High School junior Noah Moore received a large scholarship from the National Spanish Exam. Aside from the traditional scholarships that assist with college, this one includes a paid in-full trip to study in Spain. Over hundreds of applicants, 25 were selected, and Noah Moore was one […]
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Natalie Neace Starts Highlands Vocal Music Alumni Scholarship
Natalie Neace. By David Ketcham Highlands High School senior Natalie Neace has taken it into her own hands to create a scholarship for her classmates and fellow music lovers. “What really inspired me to start my own scholarship was my love of music and my joy of service and giving back to others in any […]
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Dart Wars Makes Fort Thomas a Playground
By David Ketcham Nerf Wars is back for another year of mayhem at Highlands High School. The second year of dart wars has arrived. Dart Wars is relatively new to the students as it made its appearance last year being organized by the junior class. This year, the torch was passed down to this junior […]
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Highlands Swim and Dive Team Has Banner Year
The 2015-2016 HHS Swim and Dive Team. By David Ketcham Highlands High School Boys and Girls swim team has had several accomplishments as well as ongoing ones throughout this season. Earlier in the season, the Girls Team beat two Cincinnati schools, Anderson High School and Oak Hills High School, for the 6th straight year. The […]
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High School Students Working For a Greater Cause
Kelsey Kempe By David Ketcham, Highlands High School Senior Working in high school can be a topic of controversy. As many as 40% of the nation’s high school and college students work while going to school. Whether it’s money to pay for college, car insurance, gas in the tank, or to have money to spend […]
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Highlands Art Students Making Memories for Third World Children
By David Ketcham Something so little can go such a long way, perhaps, as far as lifetime. Small momentums are better known for keeping a specific moment in time alive. For most of us, this means a tattoo of a special date or special time in life. For others, this means one single photo of […]
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Highlands Girls’ Basketball Teams Christen Newly Minted Gym (PICTURES)
The girls’ basketball teams played the inaugural game in the newly renovated Highlands gym. They played Notre Dame Academy on Jan. 5, 2016. FTM file//D. Ketcham. By David Ketcham In all the madness of Highlands High School thus school year, yet another advancement came to the nest. Between the new light fixtures to the addition […]