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A blip back in time, a former D-Theater production of this years Check Please.

Students Take Initiative: D-Theater Reboot

Ray Domulewicz, Writer April 22, 2022

After a trying two years of coughing, containment, and complete chaos, the Adams High School Theater Department is back in business. With a successful fall play, She Kills Monsters, and spring musical,...

Stressed college student  for exam in classroom.

A Weary Week for the Juniors

Brooke Phillips, Writer April 22, 2022

Standardized testing, college visits, volunteering, and advanced placement classes are all experiences that make the junior year the most rigorous year of high school. During the week of April 11th, the...

Empty desks can be a common site during the school day at Adams.

Major Changes Occur at School; An Academic Pandemic

Braedon Potts, Editor March 10, 2022

As the Covid-19 pandemic settles down from its intense and frightening peak, economists predicted a “return to normal.” However, this has not been the case. Many people are not returning to work, many...

Adams cheer team with state championship trophy.

Varsity Cheer Team Secures Third Consecutive State Championship

Braedon Potts, Editor March 7, 2022

Following an impressive victory at the competitive cheer regional finals, the Adams Varsity Cheer team earned the opportunity to compete at the state championship competition in Grand Rapids on Friday,...

Dutton Farms being presented with the proceeds from the charity event.

Dutton Dominates at Charity Game

Ally Meske, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2022

On Monday, January 31st, the Rochester Adams Boys Basketball team big win was for a better cause with Dutton Farms reigning victoriously over the Highlanders 43-32.  Dutton Farms is a small farm on...

What’s up with Wave Co.?

What’s up with Wave Co.?

Megan Garnai, Editor March 3, 2022

The virtual enterprise class at Adams takes on a challenge each year of creating a company; this year, it’s Wave Co. Business is as important as ever, and although Wave Co. is more of a hypothetical...

FABEV Album Cover

FABEV by Cordae – Album Review

Michael Okoronkwo, Writer March 1, 2022

Rating: 8/10 Artist: Cordae Release Date: Jan 14, 2022   FABEV (From a Bird's Eye View) is Cordae's third album, following the success of his previous album Lost Boy.  FABEV’s production...

Adams Kilt Cast 2022 Episode 1

Megan Garnai and Ally Meske, Editors February 15, 2022

On this week’s episode of The Kilt Cast, Rochester Adams seniors Megan Garnai and Ally Meske discuss how underclassmen can make the most of their remaining high school years as Highlanders.   Stress  Stress...

Screenshot of RoomSync lifestyle questionnaire.

Roommate Apps: To Use or Not to Use

Ally Meske, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2022

For ages, college roommates have been assigned at random. Occasionally students were able to fill out a questionnaire about simple preferences like the level of cleanliness they tolerate, or if they are...

Students overflowing into the senior area during lunch.

Off Campus Lunch Restriction Adds to Growing Frustration for Seniors

Braedon Potts, Editor February 7, 2022

Following the tragic shooting at Oxford High School on November 30, 2021, Adams High School’s administration has implemented what they referred to as “enhanced security measures” in an effort to...

An abundance of attendance slips is a common sight for people passing through the main office.

Adams Attendance Policy. Is Being Present a Priority?

Megan Garnai, Editor December 15, 2021

Adams High School in Rochester Hills, Michigan adopted an Attendance Policy in 2017. However, as of this academic year, the policy was stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The attendance policy required...

Mr. Lovalvo holding the Canley Cup after dominating the can drive with his team of teachers.

Adam’s Charity Can Drive Ended in Great Success

Hope Antonelli, Writer December 10, 2021

On the week of November 15, 2021, Adam’s High School hosted its annual can drive raising $27,502, and a total of 3,387 cans. Throughout the can drive, students bring in cans, toiletries, money, and anything...

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