Once a Bluebird, always a Bluebird? Joey McGill has gone from being a Highlands Bluebird graduate in 2006 to a Crook. McGill plays stand-up bass for the Austin, Texas country band, Crooks. McGill explains, “I moved to Austin, Texas in the fall of 2010 with a few college buddies who were looking to pursue creative interests that […]
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Highlands High School Grad is Hollywood Bound
Kay Vermeil. Provided. “I want people to appreciate being alive again. I feel like that’s not happening anymore,” said Kay Vermeil when asked about how she wants her films to impact audiences. This might initially sound like an ambitious task for a recent high school graduate to take on, but Vermeil is certainly up for […]
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NKY Music Scene: Carter New…Family, Community and Music
People normally think of LA, New York, Chicago and other big cities as the places that create famous musicians but the small town of Fort Thomas has it’s own rising star. “The local support I’ve received over the years has been absolutely flattering. Without all you guys, I surely wouldn’t be where I am today,” said Carter […]
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Local High Schoolers Open Online Clothing & Accessories Boutique
Anna Steffen and Kennedy McDermott, owners of Kandid Boutique A high schooler’s spring is busy. It’s a blur of alarm clocks that ring much too early, procrastinated papers that require all-nighters, practices that push the body and relationships that test the heart. It’s a time of angst and drama, first loves and first breakups, and […]
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Highlands Middle School Students Got Talent
By FTM “Budding Journalist” Sarah Cayton Zoe Zoeller and Emma Horton, sixth graders, sing Jar of Hearts Musicians, comedians, dancers, clowns and magicians took over Highland High School on Friday, April 24th, during the Highlands Middle School annual talent show. The performances featured the hidden talents that many students in the school don’t usually have […]
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Fox 19 Reports Bullying Incident On Baseball Spring Break Trip
This story originally ran on FOX 19 and was first reported by Tricia Macke. Highlands High School. FTM file. FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) – At least five Highlands High School student-athletes are under investigation for harassment, sources told FOX19 NOW Thursday. A parent of one of the kids involved told FOX19 NOW that five baseball […]
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Districts of Distinction Recognized in State: Fort Thomas Independent There Once Again.
Highlands High School. FTM file. The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) and Kentucky Department of Education recognized eight school districts as Districts of Distinction at the board’s meeting earlier this week. In keeping with tradition, Fort Thomas Independent Schools were awarded the honor, again. The districts earned the recognition under the third year of the […]
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Fort Thomas Band Breaks Into Local Music Scene
Break & Run With the weekend rapidly approaching, you may find yourself trying to decide the best way to enjoy your upcoming free time. Don’t worry, Fort Thomas Matters has you covered. You can go ahead and add Break & Run to your Friday night plans. Three out of the band’s four members are currently […]
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Highlands Putting Together Hall of Fame
FTM file. It has been talked about for many years. But the Highlands High School Hall of Fame has come to fruition this year. The inductees will be announced this spring and the first ceremony will take place at a home football game on a Friday night and a banquet will be held the following […]
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Haskamp set to take over as Highlands Director of Athletics/Assistant Principal
Matthew Haskamp. Photo: Linkedin Matthew Haskamp has seen the great things the Highlands High School athletic teams have accomplished since he joined the Fort Thomas Independent School District in 2007. Since that time, Highlands has won 14 state championships. The vaunted football program has won seven state championships in the last eight years with the […]