Alexandra is a sophomore entering her first year on The Central Trend. She is very excited to improve her writing skills and technique throughout the year. She loves to read and spend time with her family. Her favorite stories to write are editorials.
Favorite part of being on staff: improving her voice in her writing
Hobbies: playing softball and reading
Favorite book: Me Before You
It's Friday night, you will find Alexandra: watching Grey's Anatomy
One weekend when I was thirteen years old, my family and I were about to leave for Disney World in Florida. We have been to Disney many times, and there is one ride that is based on Pirates of the Caribbean...
History teacher Steve Labenz decided this year to stray away from taking his AP United States History class to Greenfield Village. Instead, Labenz chose to take all of his history students, including the...
David Mills has been teaching and coaching at FHC for 29 years. After these many years of teaching, however, Mills has decided that this year will be his last year teaching at FHC. Those that are close...
"Live for each moment. Today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope."
This quote is something I think everyone could learn from and make their goal...
Film: The Heist
Producer: Dylan Matry
1. What theme would you consider your film?
"The theme of our film is that sometimes falling back on your old roots from the past isn't always the best decision."
2....
About six months ago, I began reading the Zookeeper’s Wife, a World War II story. I decided to start reading it because I saw a trailer for the movie, which came out March 31st. I have yet to see the...
Walking into the front doors of FHC, one of the first things you see is the table full of things dropped off for students by their parents. This table is practically the definition of irresponsible. Why...
I would first like to start by saying that I am a girl, and yes, I do realize that sexism is a real thing. I do, however, feel that sexism is blown far out of proportion in certain scenarios. While I am...
When we chose our classes last week, I heard many students in my sophomore class say that they hate taking a language class, as they are relieved that this upcoming year, junior year, they can drop whatever...
English teacher Lisa Penninga and her son Lincoln have been on an amazing journey in the last few years. Lincoln has had a heart defect since birth, resulting in numerous medical issues.
When he was...
Having recently gotten my wisdom teeth removed, I can assure you it sucks. I have no idea why they are called "wisdom teeth," because they are not wise, helpful, or necessary. They are stupid. I got all...
As the 2017 high school softball season is about to begin, I've finally come to the realization that one of my best friends is not going to be playing with me. I have known Mya Herman for years, and I...
The Robotics Team of Forest Hills, The Comets, is not a very well known cult of individuals. Though they are not very recognized within the school, those involved could not be happier that they joined....
We all complain. There's no point in denying it. I do, you do, we all do. It just seems to be a part of life. I have recently come to learn that although we all do it, it really does not help. It may temporarily...
It seems as though on nearly a daily basis, students leave school to avoid taking a test.The student will be "sick," or they'll just get permission from their parent to leave. Understandably, for some...
Senior Carolyn Tinkham has been lacing up her skates since she was three years old. The majority of her life has been all about skating, firing Carolyn's passion for the sport and art form she loves so...
This past Wednesday, the sophomore class had the unique opportunity to sit down and watch a movie together. I was not at all disappointed in the movie or the ability to do something different; however,...
Ever since my dog, Tasha, died five years ago, I have asked my parents countless times if we could get another. The answer has always been the same: "No."
Tasha was apart of my family since before I...
Junior Sophie Bolen has been involved in musical theatre since she was four years old. Her very first show was at FHC when they needed a little girl for Footloose, and she has been successful ever since.
“My...
We all know that the first orbit around the moon was a big deal for NASA. There were the brave men that risked their lives to fly in the first space shuttle; however, very few people know how big of a...
CBS’s new hit show, Bull, is unlike anything on tv. It takes a unique twist on a crime drama that is more than the typical and predictable murder mystery.
Dr. Jason Bull, played by Michael Weatherly,...
Alcohol abuse. Drug use. Skipping class. These things happen at FHC and other schools on a daily basis. Some students only show up to some of their classes a few times a week, and then they fall hopelessly...
The atmosphere of Bravo! was very quiet and relaxing. After a day of shopping outside in the bitter wind, the warm and dimly lit restaurant was very welcoming.
Sharing your opinion with others can be terrifying. However, according to Debate Team member sophomore Megan Garter, it’s “not that scary if you attend a couple classes and take the time to learn it.”...
The number of students that read for fun is rapidly declining. Teenagers seem to think that reading is “uncool” or it makes them a nerd. I, however, am proud to say that I read for fun. Call me a nerd;...
Nothing drives me crazier than someone staring at their phone constantly or having it sit next to them all the time. It is completely unnecessary. Yes, it’s great to see what is going on in the world...
Fire, water, and oil. Boom.
I know what you’re thinking; Deepwater Horizon sounds like a “boy movie," and it is. It is definitely not the movie I thought it would be. My sister and I walked into...
