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Hill Top Times
The Student News Site of Rock Hill High School

Hill Top Times
The Student News Site of Rock Hill High School

Hill Top Times

Tolu Oyesanya, Hill Top Times Reporter

Tolu Oyesanya is a senior and this is her third year on the Hill Top Times staff. She enjoys listening to music, playing instruments, writing, and reading. Her favorite artists are Jannabi and Lamp.

 

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The album cover, illustrating Rose Melberg and Jen Sbragia, is displayed on a digital graphic. Indie-pop duo The Softies released their first album in 24 years on Aug. 23.

Review: The Softies makes a heartfelt return after 24 years

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2024
Rock Hill welcomes three new counselors

Rock Hill welcomes three new counselors

Tolu Oyesanya and Anjana Saravanan
August 29, 2024
A digitally constructed image represents three of May's national observances: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Military Appreciation Month, and National Pet Month.

National observances of May

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2024
A graphic by Tolu Oyesanya depicts a senior meeting with Principal Mouton. “It really shows that Mr. Mouton cares for the students,” senior Semi Akindebe said. “He wants to know what they could do as a community, as an administration, to improve Rock Hill for the next generation that will come. I think that's an amazing thing because the foundation that we started will be there forever.”

Principal hosts one-on-one meetings with seniors

Tolu Oyesanya and Jacob Turner
May 10, 2024
A digitally constructed image shows the transition from the paper-and-pen SAT to the digital SAT. "I think having a fully digital SAT, in a lot of ways, does make it more accessible for students," junior William He said.

Juniors reflect on the digital SAT

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Senior Madi Kang stands on a podium at a football game. "Being a drum major has definitely helped me," Kang said. "It's helped me put myself out there, both socially and with my leadership."

Senior Spotlight: Madi Kang

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
A digitally constructed image symbolizes possibilities of cosmetic surgery, depicted through a syringe.

The plastic surgery pandemic

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2024
A group of students begin to step off of stands after taking a club group picture for the yearbook.

The club craze

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
Freshman Aliyana Sanchez makes a catch on her select ball team. “[Softball has] always been my love sport and it’ll always have my heart,” Sanchez said.

Freshman softball player advances to final round of Olympics 15U selection competition

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Seniors Chris Nguri, Nick Butler, Dylan Rhone, Victor Chionuma, Jonah Bowman, and Cyncere Lindsey walk inside together after morning football practice. "We’ve all went through things off the field, and we’ve all dealt with that together,” Dylan Rhone said. “Being able to just vocalize that with each other helps our bond so much.”

“The Goons:” Six Seasons of Brotherhood

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2023
Senior Ethan Horsley is pictured playing cello in orchestra class. "My main extracurricular is orchestra," Horsley said. "I’ve been in orchestra every year throughout highschool."

Ethan Horsley: National Merit Semifinalist

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
October 20, 2023
A graphically-constructed image by Camila Ortiz-Calderon depicts musicians Selena, Tito Puente, and Bad Bunny. These arists made significant contributions to the music industry.

Influential Hispanic Music Artists

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
October 10, 2023
A digitally constructed image by junior Tolu Oyesanya depicts pop singer Lizzo with a halo above her, representing celebrity idealization. Lizzo is well known for her song "Truth Hurts."

How celebrity idealization sets the stage for disappointment

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
September 8, 2023
A digitally constructed image by Tolu Oyesanya shows one of the hosts of the awards show, Dolly Parton, and the Star facility. Parton will perform "World on Fire" at the show.

Academy of Country Music Awards takes place in Frisco

Tolu Oyesanya and Lola Swiderski
May 11, 2023
A digitally constructed image created by Tolu Oyesanya shows two outfits from the Met Gala. This year, the theme was "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty."

Top 10 Looks of the 2023 Met Gala

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
May 4, 2023
A photo of a Mr. Penguin Soap package. “I feel like [Mr. Penguin Soap] can become a household name and it can be recognizable in the near future," Jihan Kapur said.

Not all washed up: local teen’s success with Mr. Penguin Soap

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
April 4, 2023
Above is a digitally constructed image of Netflix's 2023 film "Unlocked." In this article, Tolu Oyesanya gives a summary and analysis of the film. The commendable cinematography "takes the audience on a suspenseful journey through the dangers of technology and the consequences of oversharing," Oyesanya said.

Review: Cyberthriller “Unlocked” explores the dark side of technology

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
March 5, 2023
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French Club: More than a language

Tolu Oyesanya and Junwoo Kim
March 3, 2023
A graphic representing cancel culture displays different social media platforms in which cancel culture is carried out on.

Why cancel culture is unsuccessful

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
January 25, 2023
A graphic representing HB 896, a bill regarding social media.

State representative files bill to ban social media for minors

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
December 16, 2022
Sophomore Oviya Omprakash is part of the Rock Hill Color Guard as well as the Bollywood Dance Club. "I joined color guard to try something new," Omprakash said. She is pictured swinging a flag at the game versus Denton.

Hawks Out of Class: Oviya Omprakash

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
November 9, 2022
A digitally constructed image is shown above - Copyright: Public Domain and Netflix

Everything wrong with “DAHMER”

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
October 17, 2022
Rock Hill Round Up: Oct. 31 - Nov. 5

Rock Hill Round Up: Oct. 31 – Nov. 5

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
November 1, 2022
A compilation of RHHS sophomores Chiara Damommio and Madison Martinez's BeReal photos shows the function of the app. Dammomio takes a picture while at band practice, and Martinez takes one in her car.

BeReal is not all it claims to be, and that’s okay

Tolu Oyesanya, Reporter
September 15, 2022
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