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Greasers performance of Grease lightning (Photo Credit: ImagesByShara on Instagram).

Grease Lightning Strikes Again: Adams’ Electrifying Spring Musical Production

Ella Zazeckis, Writer April 1, 2024

“Grease is the word” at Rochester Adams High School this Spring: The Adams Theater Department never fails to give an electrifying performance. After a hit performance of Mamma Mia! Last Spring, the...

Spring Break Escapes with Adams

Spring Break Escapes with Adams

Ava Hirvela, Writer March 20, 2024

Thanks to the groundhog, an early spring was announced on February 2, 2024. As the sun starts to shine on the Highlanders, they can’t help but get excited about Spring Break. A week-long recess is on...

The Adams Dance Team Takes on Nationals

Emma Wittkopp March 10, 2024

On February 2nd through the 4th, a group of Adams High School athletes traveled across the country to Disney World for the. UDA Nationals, the annual competition for high school dance teams. This event...

Adams student council at 2024 MASC MAHS States. (Photo Credit: Adams Student Council Instagram)

RCS Charity Week: Supporting Humble Design

Anna Puertas February 29, 2024

One of Adams High School’s most anticipated traditions is the annual tri-high Charity Week fundraiser. Charity Week kicks off on March 4 and continues through March 8. This year, the money raised during...

AP Research class peer editing each other's academic papers. (Photo Credit: Ella Zazeckis)

AP Capstone Program At Adams

Ella Zazeckis February 26, 2024

AP Capstone is a research-based program that is not offered at every high school. While Rochester Adams is one of the few AP Capstone-certified schools, the course was relatively unknown until the 2024...

Kilt Konnections 2/22/2024

Kilt Konnections 2/22/2024

Kyra Heinzmann and Ava Hirvela, Writer February 22, 2024

Click Here to Play! Inspired by the New York Times Connections with a Highlander twist. Try your best to group words with common meaning.

Two former Adams students enjoying Fur Angel, Oberon. (Photo credit: @oberonoflostlakewoods on Instagram)

Paws-itively Impactful—The Power of Therapy Dogs at Adams.

Ava Hirvela, Writer February 15, 2024

High school can be a stressful time for the Adams community, including students and teachers. Whether it’s the homework load, AP testing, or never-ending lessons to plan, there is always something to...

The winner of Mr. Highlander for the class of 2023. (Photo Credit: @adamsclassof23 on Instagram)

Class of 2024 Fails to Carry on Mr. Highlander Tradition

Anna Puertas, Writer February 15, 2024

A fan-favorite Adams tradition, the Mr. Highlander pageant, has been canceled for the class of 2024, despite just making its return this past year.  Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Highlander was...

Newlyweds Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson.

Sinister or Slaying: The Glamorization of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Kyra Heinzmann, Writer January 31, 2024

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, daughter of Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, is one of the most publicized victims of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. With three documentaries, a TV series reenactment, and multiple...

Celebrating the Best Dressed Stars at the Golden Globes

Celebrating the Best Dressed Stars at the Golden Globes

Anna Puertas, Writer January 31, 2024

On Sunday, January 7, Hollywood kicked off award show season with the 81st annual Golden Globes. This show is held every year to honor the best of film and television from 2023. Countless celebrities were...

Jo Koy, the Filipino-American stand up comedian, hosts this years Golden Globes with unexpected reactions (Photo Credits: Variety Magazine)

Jo Koy Hosts First Golden Globes and Stuns Audience

Emma Wittkopp January 31, 2024

On Sunday, January 7th, the annual Golden Globes were hosted, as the most prominent actors of 2023 gathered together to celebrate. Comedian Jo Koy hosted the event, but by the end of the night, unfortunately...

Will Johnson (2) celebrates an interception in the National Championship game against Washington (Photo Credit: AP)

Michigan Football Silences the Naysayers and Wins its First National Championship Since 1997

Noah Stockoski, Writer January 12, 2024

The University of Michigan Football Team found itself back in the College Football Playoff (CFP) for a third straight season. The goal this year was to break the trend and win a national title on the biggest...

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