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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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Avery Jordan

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief

Avery is a senior entering her third and final year writing for The Central Trend. She is a member of two different dance teams Imprint Dance Company and the FHC Varsity Dance Team—and adores her two dogs, a rambunctious but adorable Bernedoodle and a loyal, gentle Daisy Dog. Born in Redondo Beach, California, Avery enjoys warm, sunny weather, shopping sprees, and spending quality time with her best friends.

 

Starbucks order: an Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso with soy milk

 

Zodiac Sign: August Leo

 

Favorite U.S. state: South Carolina

 

Favorite comfort food joint: Chick-Fil-A

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I always knew this day would come

I always knew this day would come

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 6, 2022

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...

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Grace Hudkins

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Grace Hudkins

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief March 17, 2022

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...

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Abbey Calderwood

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Abbey Calderwood

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief March 17, 2022

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...

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Thomas Smith

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Thomas Smith

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief March 17, 2022

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...

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Erynn Boersma

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Erynn Boersma

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief March 17, 2022

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...

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Israell King

Cinderella Musical Q&As: Israell King

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief March 16, 2022

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 fashion: what's fit and unfit

Spring break fashion: what’s fit and unfit

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief March 3, 2022

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...

Winterfest Court Q&As: Cam DeWitt

Winterfest Court Q&As: Cam DeWitt

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief February 24, 2022

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 hate Valentine's Day

I hate Valentine’s Day

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief February 10, 2022

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...

2022 FHC's Got Talent Q&As: Tate Greer

2022 FHC’s Got Talent Q&As: Tate Greer

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief January 18, 2022

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...

2022 FHC's Got Talent Q&As: Theryn Hallock

2022 FHC’s Got Talent Q&As: Theryn Hallock

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief January 18, 2022

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...

2022 FHC's Got Talent Q&As: Joe Murdock

2022 FHC’s Got Talent Q&As: Joe Murdock

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief January 18, 2022

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

Her love for you is like a broken nail

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief January 13, 2022

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....

My shaved, but still perfect, dog.

She’s still the same, nonetheless

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief November 18, 2021

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...

Play Q&As: Ivan Wheland

Play Q&As: Ivan Wheland

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief November 10, 2021

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...

Play Q&As: Nico Gandarias Saez

Play Q&As: Nico Gandarias Saez

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief November 10, 2021

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....

Play Q&As: Gavin O'Meara

Play Q&As: Gavin O’Meara

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief November 10, 2021

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...

Play Q&As: Ella Fauson

Play Q&As: Ella Fauson

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief November 10, 2021

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...

Nat and I being cute.

I’m only here because of the little things

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 28, 2021

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...

2021 Spooky Humans of FHC

2021 Spooky Humans of FHC

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 28, 2021

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...

Spooky Humans: Cohen Murray

Spooky Humans: Cohen Murray

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 27, 2021

"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...

Pom Clinic Q&As: Jazzae Ford

Pom Clinic Q&As: Jazzae Ford

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 12, 2021

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...

Pom Clinic Q&As: Missy Jordan

Pom Clinic Q&As: Missy Jordan

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 12, 2021

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...

Pom Clinic Q&As: Sophia Erbentraut

Pom Clinic Q&As: Sophia Erbentraut

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 11, 2021

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...

Pom Clinic Q&As: Emily Smith

Pom Clinic Q&As: Emily Smith

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 11, 2021

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...

A Pom Clinic photo from years ago with coincidentally, two current team members (the two dancers on the far right).

FHC Varsity Dance Team’s Pom Clinic Q&As

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 11, 2021

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...

A sunset I saw in my mirror on the way home from dance.

I’ll continue to convince myself

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief October 7, 2021

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 year — the retreat

Dear senior year — the retreat

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief September 29, 2021

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...

A photo captured by our coaches of us before performing our first Pre-Game of the season.

Dear senior year — turning the first page

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief September 8, 2021

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...

a picture of all the Tony Award winners

2021 Tony Award Winners

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief August 30, 2021

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...

I was sitting at the Airport Viewing Area when the sunset caught my eye, and I just had to capture this beautiful array of colors for safe keeping.

My beautiful prospects and me

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief June 3, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Sam Logan

Student Council Q&As: Sam Logan

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 28, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Crandall Quinn

Student Council Q&As: Crandall Quinn

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 28, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Lucy Mclean

Student Council Q&As: Lucy Mclean

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 28, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Christopher Shang

Student Council Q&As: Christopher Shang

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 28, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Gabby Hendricks

Student Council Q&As: Gabby Hendricks

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 28, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Andrew Weiskopf

Student Council Q&As: Andrew Weiskopf

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 27, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Gavin Cai

Student Council Q&As: Gavin Cai

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 27, 2021

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,...

Student Council Q&As: Allie Beaumont

Student Council Q&As: Allie Beaumont

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 27, 2021

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...

Student Council Q&As: Lauren Brace

Student Council Q&As: Lauren Brace

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 26, 2021

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...

Thank you, former TCT photographer Lydia VandeRiet, for capturing this beautiful scenery, reminding me of what normalcy used to be like.

With midsummer comes a taste of normalcy

Avery Jordan, Editor in Chief May 20, 2021

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...

Senior prom court nominee Clay Udell

Prom Court Q&A: Clay Udell

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 29, 2021

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...

Senior prom court nominee Kennedy Rudolph

Prom Court Q&A: Kennedy Rudolph

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 29, 2021

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?...

Senior prom court nominee Lillian VanSkiver

Prom Court Q&As: Lillian VanSkiver

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 28, 2021

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...

Senior prom court nominee Mason Yarnell

Prom Court Q&As: Mason Yarnell

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 28, 2021

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...

Senior prom court nominee Dallas Hopson

Prom Court Q&As: Dallas Hopson

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 27, 2021

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...

Prom Court Q&As: Emily Johnson

Prom Court Q&As: Emily Johnson

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 27, 2021

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....

Senior prom court nominee Julia Bouma

Prom Court Q&As: Julia Bouma

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 27, 2021

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...

Senior prom court nominee Cam David (left)

Prom Court Q&As: Cam David

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 26, 2021

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...

Senior prom court nominee Molly Vonk

Prom Court Q&As: Molly Vonk

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 26, 2021

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...

2021 Prom Court Q&As

2021 Prom Court Q&As

Avery Jordan, Publicity Managing Editor April 24, 2021

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.

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