Avery Jordan is a junior entering her second year on staff for The Central Trend. She dances on the FHC Varsity Dance Team and for Imprint Dance Company.
Favorite part about being on staff: Having the privilege and freedom to write a variety of story types that she's never before explored until becoming a staff writer for TCT.
Favorite type of story: Profiles
Hobbies/interests: Dancing, traveling, spending time with friends, and of course, writing
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....
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...
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.
I felt fourteen again.
It was such a norm, such a given—nothing and no one could take it away.
But then it was.
What I portrayed as such a pledge, such warranty, had been captured. 'Three...
As someone who repeatedly ingrains into her audience’s minds that she’d ‘never make music’ and ‘has a terrible voice’, TikTok star Addison Rae’s debut of her music career caught me by surprise.
TikTok—the...
A thin, white slip of paper with my name imprinted on it is the only thing keeping my incentives afloat as we inch towards spring break.
A simple plane ticket is so much more than just boarding access...
It’s always hard being ‘the new girl,’ and for sophomore Ginny Miller, (Antonia Gentry) in Ginny & Georgia, this phrase is nothing out of the ordinary.
Ginny has cycled through tons of high...
When long-time eSports lover—science teacher Joey Spadafore—was approached by a few eager freshmen students earlier this semester, he never thought a club dedicated to virtual gaming could form so...
The Oxford Dictionary defines mathematics as “the abstract science of numbers, quantity, and space.” My definition, however, is a little different.
I strongly refer to math as a brawl with numbers...
Grace VanderWaal is obscurely known as the ukulele girl from America’s Got Talent.
Thereafter, being off the grid for a year, she is merely unrecognizable; her iconic bob with bangs has been buzzed,...
When 2018 graduate Irene Yi wrote her first books on sociolinguistics as just a high schooler at FHC, she never envisioned how far this passion would take her.
Trading in the snowy winters and treacherous...
First and foremost, I want to shoutout AP Seminar for inspiring me to write this editorial. This AP course requires multiple argumentative-based College Board projects—PT1 (Performance Task) and PT2—in...
Waking up to the same ear-piercing, screechy alarm for the third time this week.
She turns to her clock: 6:00 A.M.
She rolls over, hoping for a “good morning” from her husband, but is utterly...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
"I was really excited, especially to be with [senior] Audrey [Sidebotham]."
2. What is your favorite Winterfest activity and why?...
1.What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
"I was shocked, and then when I finally realized, I was almost shaking, and I ran down to tell my parents; I was super excited."
2....
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
"I was surprised but super excited. The group of people that are on court are amazing; every single one of them deserves to win. I’m...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
“Honestly, I was really shocked—I know everyone says that—because I wouldn’t say I’m the most social or popular person. I really...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
"I was ecstatic about it. [I am] blessed to receive such an honor."
2. What is your favorite Winterfest activity and why?
"Window...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
"I was really surprised that I got picked, but it was such a cool moment."
2. What is your favorite Winterfest activity and why?
"I...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
"I was super excited because I did not expect it at all, and since this year has been so crazy, and it really hasn't felt like senior...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
”I was very honored and surprised just to know that my classmates think highly of me like that, and to vote me onto Winterfest court...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
”When I found out I was nominated, I was very surprised, but I was grateful that my classmates thought of me."
2. What is your...
1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?
"I was very surprised; I didn't expect to be nominated because there are so many other deserving kids in grade. I am very excited."
2....
Whether I’ve had the best or worst possible day, I can always rely on my dogs to give me a warm welcome home.
They’re my constant of every day; I can always depend on my Bernedoodle, Luna, and my...
"Excuse me, um, I love you" is an iconic lyric stolen from one of Ariana Grande's songs from Sweetener (R.E.M.) to be the title of the hottest new documentary out there.
Netflix's Excuse Me, I Love...
Weaving through a winter wonderland of trees down an icy slope is at the top of sophomore Katy Stevenson’s to-do list when skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado. Not for the speed and racing aspect but rather...
In my book of colors, green is a default.
When asked what my favorite color is, I’ve always responded with a sound and affirmative “green.”
I have never had any reasoning behind why green...
Lately, the social media drama has been off the charts between three singers caught up in a love triangle. Two of which were in a relationship, two of which are currently in a relationship—leaving one...
Name: Delaney Michalski
Grade: 12
1. How are you acclimating to the switch to Canvas?
“I’ve adjusted [to Canvas] pretty well, but I would definitely say it’s a lot more confusing than Google...
Name: Reid Davison
Grade: 12
1. How are you acclimating to the switch to Canvas?
“[Canvas] hasn't really affected me very much, so I haven't really noticed [the change]."
2. Do you feel...
Name: Abby Berlin
Grade: 11
1. How are you acclimating to the switch to Canvas?
“[The transition to Canvas] has been okay so far. I'm still having issues with certain parts [of] it."
2....
Name: Quentin Rudolph
Grade: 11
1. How are you acclimating to the switch to Canvas?
“It's been kind of tough, because not all my teachers have been using [Canvas], and there isn't much transparency...
For girls varsity basketball coaches Katelyn and Kristina Cousins, family is everything and more.
Whether it’s the familial feel of their team or their biological families, to them, there’s no difference....
Oh, to be spontaneous.
To unapologetically take a leap of faith, to entirely disregard outside opinions. I’ve never been able to quite grasp these internal actions; rather, I’ve always been one...
I truly believe my car stereo is minutes from exploding, and SZA is the one to blame. To be more specific, “Good Days,” her new single, is the true culprit.
However, do not be mistaken, I could...
Nature is a boy’s best friend—that’s the phrase sophomore Will Pointer lives by.
Will adores adventure. More specifically, the adventure hidden behind a pencil and paper with his favorite inspiration...
Kissing 2020 goodbye holds remedy and optimism for the new year but also remembrance as I reflect on this past year’s significance—it's a whirlwind of emotions. There were many positives that outweighed...
Generally, people can either sing or dance.
It’s not a both kind-of-thing; it’s pretty difficult to find someone whose talent lies within both singing and dancing.
As a dancer myself, I’ve...
With a limited audience of just three followers, band director Laura Zilhaver finds fondness within posting on the skyrocketing app: TikTok.
Her drive to post stems from acting as her aunt and two sisters’...
Leos are defined as creative. And passionate. And generous. And humorous.
But they’re also defined as arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, inflexible.
The zodiac sign Leo—known as people born from...
Trigger warning: school shooting, grief, and death.
Colorless. Silent. Brief. In 2020, that's all that is needed to make an impactful movie.
The Netflix short film If Anything Happens I Love You...
Senior Cora Kelly is naturally blessed with what a lot of women pay good money for: eyelashes.
Many women spend loads of money just to have the illusion of long, thick eyelashes. Whether it’s hundreds...
Grace Pennington - for being my constant
You are a constant ray of sunshine, Gracey P. Whenever I’m put in a poor mood, I resort to you to drag me out of it. Your smile lights up a whole room with...
In my perspective, it’s never too early for Christmas music. Considering Tori Kelly's release of A Tori Kelly Christmas, as early as October 30th, she seems to believe the same.
2020 is in need of...
Chemistry teacher Russell Chudy has taught a variety of different students throughout his teaching career; whether they’re over-achievers, slackers, or simply the average student. He’s seen everything.
"Everything"...
Security guard [Steve] Yonker has been a part of the high school staff for just a brief two years. Yet within those two years, he believes he’s experienced a lifetime supply of cherishable memories that...
Ever since our world has virtually turned upside down, I’ve come to notice that many online students have abruptly acquired glasses.
However, they’re not just any pair of glasses.
Blue light...
Name: Alex Putney
Grade: Senior
Role: Cinderella
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a smaller cast compared to other years?
"We are all a lot closer than I feel we've...
To this day, I can still vividly picture one of the best nights of my life.
Strobe lights beaming everywhere, unnoticed costume changes, screaming fans that yelled until their voice boxes broke—it...
The abrupt transition from in-person school to fully virtual was hard.
There’s no other word to describe it. Receiving the announcement mid-day that we were transitioning to online learning—for...
For Senior Taylor Baumgardner, kindness is everything.
She often recalls some of the best moments where kindness outshines all; one prominent memory is from over the summer when her favorite club had...
Since middle school, I’ve had a pair of shoes that have acted as my constant.
Despite the used-to-be white cloth laces that have now dimmed to a dirty, brownish tint and the white soles that have...
1. What was your reaction when you heard your name called?
"I was flattered but very surprised. There are so many deserving people at our school for the opportunity, so I didn't think it was likely...
As the seasons change, so does my music taste.
Now that I have a car of my own, I can blast whatever music I please without anybody telling me otherwise. In regards to that, I’ve ditched my summer...
Attending high school during a pandemic is something most people will never experience. Living in these unprecedented times is absurd—there’s no other way to put it; it’s disappointing to see your...
Dear morning cup of coffee,
I look forward to you. I look forward to you when I drift off to sleep at night, dreaming of coffee beans and sweet creamer, and when I awaken in the morning, knowing you’re...
The deed of commitment comes single-handedly with being a dancer. The countless hours solely dedicated to rehearsals soak up the majority of a dancer’s lifestyle. Most commonly, dancers commit to a single...
The song “Sanctuary” by Joji has been in the midst of my Spotify playlist for quite a while now. I had never heard of any further songs composed by him—I thought maybe he was just a one-hit-wonder...
The 2020-2021 school year looks different for everyone. With the choice of either the hybrid schedule—consisting of both A and B cohorts—or remaining fully remote, learning is delivered within two...
I last reviewed Katy Perry’s recently released album Smile. To sum it up, the track sounded like it was stuck within her glorious moments of fame ten years ago when she released some of her most iconic...
Name: Grace Hudkins
Grade: 11th
1. How did you get into improv?
"I got into improv by the old student director, Sarah Buchanan, calling me in the middle of auditions, asking why I wasn't there....
I’ve always been a sucker for pop music.
The buoyancy and optimism the pop genre generates never fails to up my mood. Whether it’s the catchy tune or my bias towards the specific artist, I love...
Taylor Swift has bounced from genre to genre within the music industry.
She started off as a country girl with a guitar in hand, but then she made a switch to strictly pop. Then, in 2017, she had...
Everyone copes with stress in different ways. Especially with the start of the new school year and the new adaptations COVID-19 has forced upon us, stress levels are abruptly rising after the six month...
Boredom comes singlehandedly with quarantine. Within boredom, I personally find myself in search of new and sanguine music that could potentially cure my apathy.
With her top-charted prior release...
Quarantine is an opportunity to better yourself. Whether it's mastering a new skill, cooking a meal, or picking up a good book, the possibilities are endless.
Personally, without dance in my life,...
I am not usually one to be interested in documentaries; I find more appeal within fictional shows on Netflix that are spun around dramatic plots and modern timelines.
However, when a heart-wrenching...
Name: Addison Whitten
Grade: 11
What AP classes are you currently taking?
“I am currently taking AP Chemistry and AP Language and Composition.”
How have these AP courses benefited you...
History class has never been my forte.
I’ve always labeled the class as unimportant because of my doubts in regard to the way it seems to withhold information that is necessary. I’ve always questioned...
