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Former Republican candidate Nikki Haley during her presidential campaign this year.
By dropping out of the race for nomination, Nikki Haley had a massive effect on the 2024 presidential election
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
Zenash Cumings has been involved in various different sports throughout her whole life.
Zenash Cumings has learned many valuable things from being involved in sports
Senior Jia Niemeyer admiring the Great Wall of China
Jia Niemeyer’s trip to China has significantly impacted her future and her relationships
A photo of Quinn sculpting on the wheel.
Senior Quinn Hane has found a love for ceramics through the school art classes
Maddie Sizemore posing for the camera in front of a beautiful background.
Through fashion and makeup, Maddie Sizemore expresses her creativity
a picture of senior Ayla Achmetovic in nature
From hikes to traveling, sunrises to sunsets, Ayla Ahmetovic’s connection with nature is what continues to shape her life
Zenash Cumings has been involved in various different sports throughout her whole life.
Zenash Cumings has learned many valuable things from being involved in sports
Senior Jia Niemeyer admiring the Great Wall of China
Jia Niemeyer’s trip to China has significantly impacted her future and her relationships
A photo of Quinn sculpting on the wheel.
Senior Quinn Hane has found a love for ceramics through the school art classes
Maddie Sizemore posing for the camera in front of a beautiful background.
Through fashion and makeup, Maddie Sizemore expresses her creativity
a picture of senior Ayla Achmetovic in nature
From hikes to traveling, sunrises to sunsets, Ayla Ahmetovic’s connection with nature is what continues to shape her life
Homecoming Court Q&A’s 2023
Improv Central 2023 Q&A’s
The Newest Staff members of FHC
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
The piles of letters in my room remind me of Easton, my lifelong friend, and how our friendship persists.
Here are three ideas for staying in touch with friends as summer approaches
Nicholas Cages acting was good, but it wasnt enough to combat the vibe of this movie.
The comedy-drama, Dream Scenario, was disappointing in both genres
A picture of fountains, possibly like my own at times
Change’s conflictions: my fountain
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
Chappell Roan in her butterfly outfit during Coachella weekend two.
Chappell Roan’s Coachella Debut was something to remember
Nicholas Cages acting was good, but it wasnt enough to combat the vibe of this movie.
The comedy-drama, Dream Scenario, was disappointing in both genres
Chappell Roan in her butterfly outfit during Coachella weekend two.
Chappell Roan’s Coachella Debut was something to remember
School Spirits was an incredible binge-worthy show
School Spirits was an incredible binge-worthy show
Girl in reds 2024 album cover for IM DOING IT AGAIN BABY!, depicting her running in front of a sign advertising the release.
Girl in red abandons the “alternative” in alternative pop with her latest album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!
Valorants recent agent is by far my favorite addition to the game
Valorant’s recent agent is by far my favorite addition to the game
The white peach flavor of the ZOA zero sugar drink.
ZOA Energy “rocked” my energy drink world
A Scooters 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
Girl in reds 2024 album cover for IM DOING IT AGAIN BABY!, depicting her running in front of a sign advertising the release.
Girl in red abandons the “alternative” in alternative pop with her latest album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!
The cover image for the single, Saturn, by SZA.
“Saturn” by SZA is the perfect song to soundtrack your voyage through the stars
Benson Boones album cover
Benson Boone’s new album Fireworks & Rollerblades was breathtaking
The cover of Lizzy McAlpines most recent album, Older, features the singer herself
Lizzy McAlpine’s new album is a must listen for indie pop and folk lovers
The cover for the new deluxe edition of the album.
GUTS (spilled) is the flawless finale to Olivia Rodrigo’s era of angst and sorrow
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
Taking place under the sea, No Way Up would be a horrifying experience for anyone who is afraid of the ocean or flying.
No Way Up combines both the fear of the ocean and flying to create a less than okay survival movie
Sugar, Abel, Kinney, and Bishop are the members of the special forces operation sent to the Philippines.
In Land of Bad, a mission gone wrong makes for a thrilling survival story
The release poster for the movie Madame Web.
Madame Web was a regrettable film that had so much potential
One of the movie posters for Poor Things, starring Emma Stone.
Poor Things was an incredibly brilliant film with an eclectic set of characters and visuals
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 Videos new series: Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six was captivating in its creative storytelling
The cover of Spearss 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
The cover of Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, an adorable hockey romance
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is a cozy romcom for lovers of winter
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 Biggbys 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
A picture of fountains, possibly like my own at times
Change’s conflictions: my fountain
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
The truth is in people
The truth is in people
This is what life looks like right now, but what will it look like in a year?
My writing garden — dahlia
A glance shared between Nora and Hae Sung in the film Past Lives.
The jumbled contents of my memory chests: in another life
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 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
A culmination of images and titles that have appeared within the past 199 stories.
In this moment – 200
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
This is me with my acceptance letter to Northwestern University wearing my new favorite sweatshirt.
In this moment – finally
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; its 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
One of the times I actually went out this year with my friends--I do things now!
A televised edition: episode 8—reboot
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
Gingko trees are a commonly found type of dioecious trees.
Theory suggests sexism could be to blame for increased allergies
A list of closing procedures I do at work every night.
Productivity; is it friend or foe?
The 84,729 minutes I listened to (sad) music in 2023.
Stop listening to sad music
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
Marc Summers, one of the people who has come and expose the way that the docuseries has conducted their work.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is not as innocent as they make themselves seem
The piles of letters in my room remind me of Easton, my lifelong friend, and how our friendship persists.
Here are three ideas for staying in touch with friends as summer approaches
The 2024 Met Gala dress code is Garden of Time, so expect to see many florals.
The Met Gala is a star-studded, mysterious event
An example of what a bucket list could look like; it could be a Tik Tok or a google slide...
My summer bucket list sits waiting to be accomplished
The playlist cover from one of my happier-leaning playlists.
“Happy” music recommendations for when Spotify’s fall flat
These are some of my favorite custom finds for colleges on Etsy.
Etsy offers the best custom college gear
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Veteran’s Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Senior Tile Painting
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From the first day of kindergarten to the first day of senior year, I owe a lot of who I am to the things that made my life what it was.

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Ellie McDowell, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023

From the first day of kindergarten to the first day of senior year, I owe a lot of who I am to the things that made my life what it was.

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