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Winterfest Court Announcement
Winterfest Court Announcement
2022 Science Olympiad State Competition Results
2022 Science Olympiad State Competition Results
2022 Winterfest Court Announcement
2022 Winterfest Court Announcement
FHC Inspires Announcement
FHC Inspires Announcement
Bandtasia announcement and information
Bandtasia announcement and information
Sadie is a current player on the FHC Girl's Varsity Tennis team.
Junior Sadie Koffman is not only a jack of all trades but a master of them, too
The kindness Rayyan shows everyone is worth more than any career he could possibly have.
Rayyan Dar has left an impact in the high school by simply being kind
Jack at one of his many extracurriculars: The Chocolate Milk Chuggers.
During his high school career, Jack Monterusso has surrounded himself with extracurriculars
Mady Scarlato uses her passion for helping the community to make a difference.
Mady Scarlato incorporates valuable lessons learned from water polo and swim to her academics and life
Behind Noah sits his passion for music, and in front of him, a life filled with even more.
Senior Noah Oppenhuizen looks to a bright future of music production
Sadie is a current player on the FHC Girl's Varsity Tennis team.
Junior Sadie Koffman is not only a jack of all trades but a master of them, too
The kindness Rayyan shows everyone is worth more than any career he could possibly have.
Rayyan Dar has left an impact in the high school by simply being kind
Jack at one of his many extracurriculars: The Chocolate Milk Chuggers.
During his high school career, Jack Monterusso has surrounded himself with extracurriculars
Mady Scarlato uses her passion for helping the community to make a difference.
Mady Scarlato incorporates valuable lessons learned from water polo and swim to her academics and life
Behind Noah sits his passion for music, and in front of him, a life filled with even more.
Senior Noah Oppenhuizen looks to a bright future of music production
Forest Hills Public Schools School Board President Kristen Fauson 2022
Q&A with FHC school board president Kristen Fauson
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Homecoming Court 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
Homecoming Court Q&A’s 2023
Improv Central 2023 Q&A’s
This is my third annual birthday column, and it's weird to imagine I will only write one more.
An ode to February, pink sunsets, and the world falling into place
The Maze Runner movie cover, which is my top movie choice in this story.
The best three dystopian movies that are a must watch
The album cover for singer Lily Forte's album, "Can't Handle Hollywood."
Singer Lily Forte blends rock and roll with raw emotion to create a gut-wrenching debut album
The rainbow is shy in the gray sky of Scotland, and yet, it is unwavering in its creativity.
Coloring books and algebra equations: reflections of my discordant need for control
The past has helped me slowly start becoming who I am, and there's nothing that I would do differently.
I wouldn’t change a thing
The album cover for singer Lily Forte's album, "Can't Handle Hollywood."
Singer Lily Forte blends rock and roll with raw emotion to create a gut-wrenching debut album
Not only was Carry-On a huge hit with Netflix, it found even bigger success with its viewers.
Carry-On gives an interesting perspective on overlooked jobs in America while also making me never want to get on an airplane
Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning as Bob Dylan and Sylvie Russo on the album cover for The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.
James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown leaves Bob Dylan completely unknown
On December 6, 2024, Doechii performed at NPR Music's Tiny Desk, gaining nearly 9 million views.
Doechii’s Tiny Desk performance is a testament to her versatility and growing stardom
The stunning cover art of the album, which is far more captivating than the general artistry of the music.
Flipturn’s Burnout Days, though including some quality tracks, was overall disappointing
The white peach flavor of the ZOA zero sugar drink.
ZOA Energy “rocked” my energy drink world
A Scooter's Coffee drive-through: quick and convenient.
Scooter’s Coffee was spirited and speedy
The great drink I had and the even better cat I cuddled with.
The Happy Cat Café’s revamp renders it complete
An example of delicious french fries (although I would need to taste them to really know their merit)
A comprehensive(ish) ranking of West Michigan french fries
The image displays a can of Vernors Black Cherry Ginger Soda
Vernors Black Cherry initially sparked satisfaction, only to end in a flat sigh
The album cover for singer Lily Forte's album, "Can't Handle Hollywood."
Singer Lily Forte blends rock and roll with raw emotion to create a gut-wrenching debut album
143 by Katy Perry was one of her worst albums and was not received well by critics.
Katy Perry’s new album 143 is not the “Roar” I was hoping for
Although the wait for SOS Deluxe: LANA has been long, SZA made it worth it.
The wait was worth it for SZA’s long-anticipated release—SOS Deluxe: LANA
One user's Spotify Wrapped slides from 2022, designs that include the same signature neon colors of 2024's Wrapped.
Unwrapping Spotify Wrapped feels like unwrapping socks
The monochrome album cover of Shawn Mendes's new album, Shawn.
Shawn Mendes’s new album, Shawn, marks a bold, introspective shift in his career
The poster for Disney's Moana 2, released on Nov. 27.
Moana 2, despite box office numbers, is a telling sign that Disney executives have lost sight of Walt Disney’s legacy
The poster for Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl, released on Dec. 6.
Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl depicts her most paramount concert yet in stunning visual form
Despicable Me 4 poster of characters Gru
Despite the backlash, Despicable Me 4 makes for a fast-paced yet family-friendly movie
The official poster for the movie, Spy x Family CODE: White. Owned and release by Crunchyroll
Spy X Family CODE: White is a fulfilling watch for those enjoying family adventure and action-packed animation
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was a visual masterpiece.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the great new addition to the Godzilla franchise
the picture preview of the Netflix show my life with the Walter boys
My Life With The Walter Boys is a new favorite feel good series of mine
Season four cover for HSMTMTS
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series had four seasons too many
The poster for the second season of The Summer I turned Pretty on Amazon Prime Video.
The second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty has me waiting in agony for the third
The Last of Us is a expertly crafted masterpiece worth your time and attention
The Last of Us is a expertly crafted masterpiece worth your time and attention
The poster for Amazon Prime Video's new series: Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six was captivating in its creative storytelling
The cover for Emily Henry's latest book.
With incredibly witty banter and a notable storyline, Funny Story continues Emily Henry’s long line of spectacular romance novels
The cover of Spears's autobiography, "The Woman in Me."
Britney Spears’s “The Woman in Me” offers up a collection of fragmentary thoughts that, despite their lack of emotional depth, hook the reader
Reading classic books may seem boring but are essential for learning.
FHC’s required classics go from great to painful
I wish it was easier to forget Memory Lane
I wish it was easier to forget Memory Lane
Although The Spanish Love Deception had potential, it was an overall disappointment.
The Spanish Love Deception fell short of minimal romance standards
A picture of the improv team at the end of their show.
Improv Central 2022 prompted laughs from start to finish
High School Musical Jr. opening night gives the original High School Musical a run for its money
High School Musical Jr. opening night gives the original High School Musical a run for its money
Image of the playbill created by Jess Siswick for Ratatouille: The Tiktok Musical
Ratatouille: The Tiktok Musical was impressive for its time frame
FHC’s production of The Crucible was a success due to immense passion and utter talent
FHC’s production of The Crucible was a success due to immense passion and utter talent
Improv After Dark’s talented cast provided an entertaining, humorous show for a mature audience
Improv After Dark’s talented cast provided an entertaining, humorous show for a mature audience
Photo editor; Picsart Background; In game footage
Genshin Impact’s Fontaine Archon quest was the end as they knew it
The belligerent truth of Biggby's felonious fall menu
The belligerent truth of Biggby’s felonious fall menu
One of the many pathways we walked under, every picture is taken by me.
With flashing colors and blinding lights, John Ball Zoo’s lantern festival is a blazing spectacle
The great drink I had and the even better cat I cuddled with.
The Happy Cat Café’s revamp renders it complete
These are my two favorite patterns of Chaco sandals currently.
Step into this summer with new sandals
This is my third annual birthday column, and it's weird to imagine I will only write one more.
An ode to February, pink sunsets, and the world falling into place
The rainbow is shy in the gray sky of Scotland, and yet, it is unwavering in its creativity.
Coloring books and algebra equations: reflections of my discordant need for control
The past has helped me slowly start becoming who I am, and there's nothing that I would do differently.
I wouldn’t change a thing
A life apart from you is a life not worth living.
The dreaded thought of leaving
I will always remember the late-night conversations at my sleepovers.
An ode to late-night conversations
This is my third annual birthday column, and it's weird to imagine I will only write one more.
An ode to February, pink sunsets, and the world falling into place
How could someone care so little about something so beautiful?
Something gold could stay
Many photos that have taken place here, memories from which I will cherish.
I wish you were the setting of all of my stories
I've been loving life lately, yet there is so much unknown clouding my every moment.
An ode to my unpoetic, idyllic slump
Everything that I am scared to lose when I leave.
I wish for more
As I flipped through the images that swept through the storm of chaos, I saw her: the happiest girl I could have possibly become.
The ongoing, everlasting concept of time: the final part
This version of her will forever be with me; the carrier of her flame will simply change.
In this moment – her flame begins to flicker
Here she is: just a little seed at this point, figuring out how to take root.
In this moment — the sweet adage of a dandelion
A culmination of images and titles that have appeared within the past 199 stories.
In this moment – 200
A moment buried in the in-between, a moment that will define this time in vibrant colors.
In this moment – the in-between
Kiera, Addy, me, and Sof on decision day. The four four-year TCT veterans are all going to different colleges :(
A televised edition: finale—peanut butter, dermaplaning, alex g, and being in hundreds of dollars of debt to my sister’s door
A sunny November day—I never expect one, but I always hope.
A televised edition: episode 12—weather channel
Even through there were voices in the air, the night was quiet.
A televised edition: episode 11—silent movie
The cookie I was allowed to decorate when I was little; it's supposed to be Ash Ketchum
A televised edition: episode 10—cooking show
A picture that my friends always use to prove that I do have a phone addiction.
A televised edition: episode 9—advertisement
a picture of my vison board on my desk right next to my bed, so I can wake up and be reminded of my goals.
Looking at my past, being in my present, dreaming of my future: age 17
Raging fires in California are impacting the Golden state greatly.
What once was a Golden State is now going up in flames with wildfire outbreaks worse than ever
Cowboy Carter deserves to be recognized in the country genre.
The controversy around the performance of Cowboy Carter at award shows is a clear indication of a societal issue of genre stereotyping and exclusion
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the day of his inauguration which threatens the global environment.
President Donald Trump is rolling back climate initiatives, threatening the environment globally
Former President Biden delivered his final address from the Oval Office and warned the nation about a rising oligarchy in America.
Former President Biden warns the nation about a rising oligarchy under the new administration in his farewell address
Trump's trial is set for Jan. 10 after multiple push backs.
President-elect Donald Trump takes hush money case to the U.S. Supreme Court
The Maze Runner movie cover, which is my top movie choice in this story.
The best three dystopian movies that are a must watch
Galentine's Day parties are a great way to spend Valentine's Day
Inspiration for the perfect Galentine’s Day party
Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Usha Vance dressed in their 2025 Inauguration outfits.
What if we made inauguration fashion more fun?
The GRAMMYs were nothing short of historic this year as the music industry welcomed new voices to the stage.
Grammys acceptance speeches were nothing short of historic this year
The iconic Disney castle has always had a hold on society, even through its up and downs.
Ranking Disney movies by how much they slightly infuriate me
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Powderpuff Football Game 2024
Photo Gallery: Powderpuff Football Game 2024
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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