I graduate high school in eleven days.  Eleven short days of waking up and realizing how little time I have left here—here in this community of Forest Hills I’ve grown to be a part of, here in...

I’ve always had a sweet spot for writing; putting my feelings to words on paper is something that brings me a sense of joy—of peace.  I started writing for The Central Trend my sophomore year....

Publicity stunts. They happen all the time in hopes of catching the internet’s eye to cause an uprising. Whether fabricated or for real, they’re all the more entertaining.  Most recently, the internet...

As ironic as it may sound, senior Lagago Moletsane feels most at peace when in the ring with boxing gloves. Triggered by his boredom during quarantine, the sport of boxing piqued his interest. From...

We got our caps and gowns last week. I fall asleep every night with my Ranger green gown staring at me from a hanger in my closet, asking me—berating me on—what my next move will be.  There’s...

Name: Grace Hudkins Grade: 12th Role: Cinderella 1. Why did you decide to try out for the musical? "I decided to try out for the musical because it is my fourth year [being] a part of the...

Name: Abbey Calderwood Grade: 12th Role: student director 1. Why did you decide to try out for the musical? "Since I am the student director, I am always involved in all of the shows during...

Name: Thomas Smith Grade: 12th Role: crew member 1. Why did you decide to try out for the musical? "I've been doing theatre stuff here since freshman year, [I] figured I might as well end...

Name: Erynn Boersma Grade: 12th Role: stage crew, head of props 1. What are you most excited about? "I am most excited to see how the show turns out. It is always so fun to see all our hard...

Social media is arguably the biggest platform in regards to human interaction. Whether it’s amongst celebrities, peers, or strangers, the app is made for posting oneself for the world to see. And...

Name: Israell King Grade: 12th Role: Gabrielle, a step sister 1. Why did you decide to try out for the musical? "I’ve been a part of our school's musicals both on and off stage since freshman...

Spring break feels like it’s only three to five business days away. Unfortunately, that’s far from the truth; but thankfully, that gives time to go on a search and rescue for the hottest new clothing...

I remember the day I made the Varsity Dance Team. It was the spring initiating my freshmen year, a day that had been marked in my calendar months prior—a date I was overly fidgety of.  I remember...

Senior David Wasilewski’s independent study allows for him to complete a plethora of different things—computer programming, baking sweet treats in Mr. Smith’s kitchen, and trips down to the greenhouse...

1. What was your reaction to getting nominated on court? "I was in total shock and disbelief. A few people had told me they voted for me, and I just brushed it off, so I was very surprised hearing that...

I am a thunderstorm enthusiast. I love the pitter-patter of the rain; I love the excitement of thunder; I love the blinding flash of lightning. I love the spring. But most of all, I love the fashion that...

Senior Cole Feyen once made a friend by simply knocking on their door.  As he has been working at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community for over a year and a half now, he recalls a memory from the depths...

I hate Valentine’s Day. I hate the wave of loneliness that crashes on the shores of the fourteenth; I hate the cheesy love letters; I despise how superficial love is on that day.   I was in a...

This past week, I toured two different universities—two of which are deliberate contenders of where I’ll attend college, but at the same time, making my decision nearly unreachable.   The orange...

This story and film contain talk and portrayal of a school shooting and trauma. When I saw that Maddie Ziegler was cast in the new HBO Max film The Fallout, I didn’t waste any time grabbing a blanket...

Senior Liam Sweetman has a crippling obsession of investing in cryptocurrency. Since the beginning of his crypto journey, he has learned the inner workings of this complicated field, but more so, he...

Freshman Thomas Paplawsky standing in front of the freshmen Homecoming banner

The Tiger Girls could not have chosen a more perfect song than "Like A Boy" for their 2022 Hip Hop routine. The Louisiana State University Dance Team—the Tiger Girls—have left a monumental impact...

As much as I loathe to admit it, I’m reliant on TikTok to stay up to date with the latest news; whether that’s new music, trends, or drama, TikTok is my outlet for enlightenment. And I’m certain...

We're two weeks into January, second semester, 2022, my graduation year—and it still feels spiritless. It feels like life is moving in slow motion with no foreseeable ending, no definite conclusion. I...

Name: Tate Greer Grade: 12th Act/position: Judge 1. Why are you excited to be a part of FHC's Got Talent?  “I'm excited to be in this because I don't usually get the opportunity to just...

Name: Theryn Hallock Grade: 12th Act/position: Host 1. Why are you excited to be a part of FHC’s Got Talent? “I’m really excited to be a part of it because I've never been in any of these...

Name: Emily Smith Grade: 12th Act/position: Tap dancing Partner(s): Sophomore Sofia Hargis-Acevedo 1. What is one word you’d use to describe your act? “Loud.” 2. Why did you...

Name: Joe Murdock Grade: 12th Act/position: Host 1. Why are you excited to be a part of FHC’s Got Talent? “I’m excited to be involved because it’s my senior year, and I’m looking...

Her love for you is like a broken nail. It hurts; it’s frustrating, sometimes unrepairable. But not physically unrepairable—the type of fix that is so repetitive that it’s not worth it anymore....

With endless hours of sewing pointe shoes, executing choreography, and bedazzling tutus, for two consecutive weekends in December, West Michigan Youth Ballet (WMYB) puts on the most classical performance...

Opinions expressed in editorials on The Central Trend are the view of the individual writer and are not the opinion of the entire staff of The Central Trend or the Forest Hills Central staff or administration. For...

Dear college applications, You’ve been a work in progress since mid-July—it’s December. The conspicuous amounts of meetings with my college advisor, refreshing my student portals, and having to...

In mid-October, the very day that Adele’s single, “Easy On Me,” was released, I forced Mr. George to repeatedly play it in room 139 over the speaker. With her initial release of “Easy On Me,”...

Emma Zawacki and Natalie Mix, for being my breath of fresh air As much as I dread going to school every day, knowing I have the privilege of spending first and sixth hour sitting next to you guys on...

The other day, I came home from school to what once was my furry friend. My beloved dog, Luna, had been shaved at the groomers. Although this tragedy occurs probably twice a year, nonetheless, it is...

As an iced coffee enthusiast who's reliant on caffeine for anything and everything, deems my happiness on how close Christmas is, and spends way too much money at the Cascade Starbucks drive-thru, I was...

This year, FHC's theatre department, directed by John Donovan, is putting on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.  The show will be running from Thursday, Nov. 11th until Saturday, Nov....

Name: Ivan Wheland Grade: 12th 1. What is your role? "I'm a duty sheriff, cop, Uncle Terry, and drunk man #2." 2. Why did you decide to try out for the play? "Mrs. [Robin] DeMeester told...

Name: Nico Gandarias Saez Grade: 10th 1. What is your role? "My role in the play is many different characters, but the most important would be the station policeman and 'the man behind the counter.'" 2....

Name: Gavin O'Meara Grade: 12th 1. What role do you play? "I play a variety of roles throughout this show, including an annoying neighbor, a police officer, and a random civilian. However, most...

Name: Ella Fauson Grade: 12th 1. What role do you play?  "Mrs. Alexander: lady in the street." 2. Why did you decide to try out for the play?  "I usually only do the musical, but since...

Dear Senior Dinner Dance, I’ve had three black dresses buried in the depths of my closet for months now; my indecisiveness wouldn’t allow me to embrace one until the night of.  My mom seemed...

After Jon Anderson was hired to teach science at the high school in 1999, FHC claimed they’d never employ another teacher with the last name Anderson again.   Because now that they had two Andersons...

As of Oct. 28, 2021, Facebook is no longer Facebook—at least the company isn't. At the company’s Connect event on Thursday night, CEO Mark Zuckerberg welcomed the rebranding of the billion-dollar...

Liam, Ben, Vinod, David, and Tananya spend their fourth hours in Mr. Smith's room working on their separate computer science projects.

I wouldn’t be where I am without the little things. And by the little things, I mean the things that captivate my mind more than you ever have before. Things like getting lost in my book during third...

In the spirit of Halloween, The Central Trend staff went on a "haunt" around the school for the spookiest humans with the spookiest stories to share. Check out these fun tales told by FHC's very own staff...

"When we were younger, [my dad] just found it funny to [scare people.] And then, [my siblings and I] decided to join in. He would set up stuff to scare other people, and we would all dress up. He usually...

When I read that Kacey Musgraves’ new album was deemed ineligible for Best Country Album at the 2022 Grammys, I had to listen for myself.  In all honesty, I’ve never been a huge Kacey Musgraves...

Senior Tate Greer has dreamt of all things architecture up until his junior year of high school.  After spontaneously signing up for Advanced Writing for Publication—also known as the FHC Sports...

Name: Jazzae Ford Occupation: Co-coach 1.  How long have you been a part of this clinic? "Since last years couldn't happen [due to COVID-19], this will be [co-coach Crystal Delgodo and I's] second...

Name: Missy Jordan Occupation: Member of the Pom Clinic committee 1. What is this clinic all about? "The annual Pom and Dance Clinic has been the Dance Team's biggest fundraiser for the last...

Name: Sophia Erbentraut Grade: 10th 1. How long have you been a member of the dance team?  "This is my second year." 2. What do you gain from the experience of teaching younger dancers? "I...

Name: Emily Smith Grade: 12th 1. How long have you been a member of the dance team? "I've been on the team for three years." 2. What do you gain from the experience of teaching younger dancers? "I...

Introducing the FHCVDT's annual Pom & Dance Clinic! Check out these Pom & Dance Clinic Q&As with moms, coaches, and members of the Varsity Dance Team. What is it? A fundraiser for Nationals...

I wake up evidently incohesive.  I wake up to my mother offering me breakfast, waiting for my reply of disjointed words that may never, ever form a coherent answer. I wake up to my twelve-year-old...

Dear Senior Retreat, I’ve waited four years for you, hoping it’d be a million times better than the one we went on as timid, unfamiliar freshmen. Because at fourteen, I had little to know clue who...

The new security guard, Jack Verhil, is sick and tired of the "devious lick" challenge. As the new trend of vandalizing the school bathrooms has emerged, Verhil’s tolerance lessens with every removal...

An evening full of glam, fashion, and fun is this Saturday night, and it's a night all about you.  Homecoming is a tradition created for amusement, capturing millions of photos, and making memories...

Meet the 2021 Homecoming Court! Join us as we question these ten seniors about their nomination.

Girls: Grace Hudkins Remmie Gavle Abby Drueke Theryn Hallock Coco Corey Boys:  Jack McNamara Benji Zorn Roman Kalaczinski Ian Goodman Tate Greer  

This review and TV show contain discussions of mental health and suicide.  There’s one question in life that baffles me whenever it crosses my mind: how could one go from dancing in front of an iPhone...

As a 2000 FHC graduate, AP World History teacher Brad Anderson has honored the school's mascot as an educator, a student, and moreover, a Ranger Pride enthusiast.  In the late 1990s, if you looked...

Wednesdays are typically my favorite day of the week—not only because it’s the halfway mark until the weekend, but also because hour delays are rewarded to the student body. But that beloved extra...

My editor's column is all about reflection—reflection on the events, people, and experiences of my last year writing for The Central Trend but moreover, my last year of high school; I hope to search...

All American’s first and second seasons revolved around Friday night lights, unavoidable drama, and some scary scandals that left the viewers with their jaws dropped. Contrastingly, with season three,...

Improv OS Improv Performer - Benji Zorn Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon OS Actor - Russell Baird & Zach Guikema OS Supporting Actress - Desiree Tuohy OS Supporting Actor - Mason Yarnell RAT OS...

For the past 15 years, English teacher Ken George–in cooperation with the Academic Boosters Club–has taught a college essay writing class to seniors who are beginning the college application process....

As my third year of student sections, pep rallies, and Ranger Rumbles—or lack thereof—nears retirement, I can only remember when I first stepped foot in what was the most terrifying place known in...

Name: Sam Logan Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "I am running for the position of Trustee." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I wanted to run because I wanted to make this upcoming...

Name: Crandall Quinn Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for?  "Trustee." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I decided to run this year because I want to make our high school experience the...

Name: Lucy Mclean Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "I am running for Student Council Secretary this year for the junior class of 2023." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I decided...

Name: Christopher Shang Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "I am running for Vice President." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I decided to run because I think that although we did...

Name: Gabby Hendricks Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "I am running for class President." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I decided to run because I have been involved in Student...

Name: Andrew Weiskopf Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "I am running for Treasurer, and I was the last year's Treasurer as well." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I decided to run...

Name: Gavin Cai Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "President." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I decided to run because I’ve had some experiences in the past with Student Council,...

Name: Allie Beaumont Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "I am running for the position of Secretary." 2. Why did you decide to run? "Last year, I made the conscious decision...

Name: Lauren Brace Class: 2023 1. What position are you running for? "I'm running for the position of Trustee." 2. Why did you decide to run? "I decided to run because I enjoyed working with...

With the voting opening at the end of the week, we decided to do Q&As with the current high schoolers running for office. We hope to provide students here at FHC with a deeper look into the candidates...

Freshman Gigi Sinicrope has scored an uncountable amount of soccer goals within her five years of competitive play, but no ball hurled into the net—despite how agile or vigorous—could beat this new...

A wisp of summer is in the air—a wisp of normalcy, rather.  With our beloved seniors throwing their caps above the horizon and the temperatures slowly, but surely, rising, normalcy is whispering.  A...

If you’re a frequent user of any social media platform, whether it’s Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, you’ve probably heard of a gua sha tool.  If not, let me deliver a bit of an explanation to...

For freshman Josie Crosse, her source of motivation sparks from being the best version of herself she can be. Whether that’s within her favorite sports or life itself, she seeks improvement twenty-four...

Five-year-old me had bruises up and down my little, fragile chicken legs from simply being a klutz and catching my foot on anything objective. Eleven years later, sixteen-year-old me has a replica of those...

Doja Cat and SZA: two very different artists with two very different styles, voices, and lyrical complexities.  Doja Cat—who had been widely discovered over quarantine—has a more girly, rap-based...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court?  "Awesome. I like being on prom court because my cousin, Zoe, was on prom court last year." Why do you think you were nominated?  "It's...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court? "I am so happy. I'm so, so excited for it. I'm really proud of myself; I'm really happy." Why do you think you were nominated?...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court?   "It would probably be grateful." Why do you think you were nominated?   "[It's] maybe because I'm involved in things...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court?  "I’m thrilled to be on court because I’ve always looked up to the people on court as an underclassman, so the fact that I...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court?  "Surprised. I didn't know that many people liked me and would vote for me, to be honest." Why do you think you were nominated? "After...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court?  "I would say I feel very honored. I am in such an amazing class, and the fact that people thought to vote for me means so much....

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court? "Very grateful." Why do you think you were nominated? "To be honest, I wasn't expecting to be on court, so this came as a...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court?  "Honored. [I'm honored] to be able to have the opportunity in my last year of school." Why do you think you were nominated?  "That's...

What’s one word to describe how you feel about being on prom court?  "Awestruck. I was truly not expecting it, and it is such an honor to be on court knowing that so many of my friends and classmates...

Q&As with the commendable nominees on this year's 2021 Prom Court! Get to know these ten seniors as they reflect on their last year at FHC and acknowledge their nomination.

Girls:  Julia Bouma Emily Johnson  Kennedy Rudolph Lily Vanskiver Molly Vonk  Boys:  Cam David Joey Wise Dallas Hopson Mason Yarnell Clay Udell