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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
A picture of Mr. Anderson on a trip, which is something he hopes to do more of.
Calvin Anderson has used his diverse experience to become the best teacher and person he can be
Mr. George will leave a hole in FHCs heart and will never be forgotten as a beloved teacher, mentor, and friend.
As Ken George makes the shift from green and white to blue and orange, he will remain connected to FHC through family: both given and found
Steve Labenz and his date at their prom dance in 1982.
As Steve Labenz closes out his 26th year at FHC, the (life) lessons he has taught will stick with his current and former students
A photo of Ellie Stone and her family in one of their common summer vacation spots, Mackinac Island.
The students of FHC have many exciting summer plans
A photo of Whalen, her husband, her children, and more
Rose Whalen is moving on to a new stage of her life after 36 years of teaching
Mr. George will leave a hole in FHCs heart and will never be forgotten as a beloved teacher, mentor, and friend.
As Ken George makes the shift from green and white to blue and orange, he will remain connected to FHC through family: both given and found
Addy Cousins looks to take all of her great memories from the past four years and turn them into many more in the future.
With a world of creativity at her finger tips, Addy Cousins is ready for the next chapter
One of Evas senior pictures with her horse, Thirsty, that she rides.
Senior Eva Harshman has found her home in the words and wisdom of Room 139
Senior Saniya Mishra has discovered a love for science, and she plans to use it to help people
Saniya Mishra has discovered a love for science, and she plans to use it to help people
Eva LaBeau looks forward to all her future goals.
Eva LaBeau is chasing her dreams through college and into her future
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
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
A final picture of Addie Woltil, me, and Ella Peirce on our last day in room 139.
A letter to: sophomore year (part two)
a collage of my favorite moments from junior year
Dear Diary: in the reflection of a mirror, I see it all
A series of moments and memories that are captured within the fibers of my garden.
Each season marks a new chapter of life; each piece of greenery captures a memory
Me at the beach during memorial day weekend
Change’s conflictions: change and goodbyes for now
A collage of some of my many favorite memories of this past year.
The contents of my camera roll, taking it “bird by bird”
The album cover for From the Next Room
From the Next Room by Devon Gabriella didn’t fail to amaze me
All the speakers from the show have taken this opportunity to become closer with each other.
This year’s FHC Inspires performance once again proves the students’ incredible abilities with word
The poster for the movie Mother of the Bride.
The movie Mother of the Bride made me want to throw my remote into the TV screen
The album cover to WILLOWs latest album, empathogen, featuring her with a wide-open smile.
WILLOW’s seventh album, empathogen, showcases her creative nature and transcendental lyricism
Nathan Evans Spotify cover for his latest song, Heather on the Hill.
Nathan Evans’ new release, Heather on the Hill, is a rich track filled with culture and romance that entices not only Scottish listeners, but various people’s around the world.
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
The album cover to WILLOWs latest album, empathogen, featuring her with a wide-open smile.
WILLOW’s seventh album, empathogen, showcases her creative nature and transcendental lyricism
The cover of Bewitched: The Goddess Edition featuring Laufey herself.
Laufey takes her sublime sophomore album to another level with Bewitched: The Goddess Edition
The album cover for The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is eloquent and lyrically masterful
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!
Album cover for WE DONT TRUST YOU
WE DON’T TRUST YOU is yet another great album from Metro Boomin
The official poster for the movie, Spy x Family CODE: White. Owned and release by Crunchyroll
Spy X Family CODE: White is a fulfilling watch for those enjoying family adventure and action-packed animation
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
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 for Emily Henrys latest book.
With incredibly witty banter and a notable storyline, Funny Story continues Emily Henry’s long line of spectacular romance novels
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
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 final picture of Addie Woltil, me, and Ella Peirce on our last day in room 139.
A letter to: sophomore year (part two)
a collage of my favorite moments from junior year
Dear Diary: in the reflection of a mirror, I see it all
A series of moments and memories that are captured within the fibers of my garden.
Each season marks a new chapter of life; each piece of greenery captures a memory
Me at the beach during memorial day weekend
Change’s conflictions: change and goodbyes for now
A collage of some of my many favorite memories of this past year.
The contents of my camera roll, taking it “bird by bird”
As I flipped through the images that swept through the storm of chaos, I saw her: the happiest girl I could have possibly become.
The ongoing, everlasting concept of time: the final part
Kiera, Addy, me, and Sof on decision day. The four four-year TCT veterans are all going to different colleges :(
A televised edition: finale—peanut butter, dermaplaning, alex g, and being in hundreds of dollars of debt to my sister’s door
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
As I flipped through the images that swept through the storm of chaos, I saw her: the happiest girl I could have possibly become.
The ongoing, everlasting concept of time: the final part
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
Kiera, Addy, me, and Sof on decision day. The four four-year TCT veterans are all going to different colleges :(
A televised edition: finale—peanut butter, dermaplaning, alex g, and being in hundreds of dollars of debt to my sister’s door
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
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
The original photo the Bipty account commented on calling an originally Desi dupatta, European and dubbing it for Scandinavian Summer.
Desi culture is being erased under the guise of Western fashion
It seems as though the further Drake (pictured right) goes to try and prove himself superior, Kendrick (pictured left) remains the winner.
In a chaotic, entertaining brawl, the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake is keeping the rap community on their toes: part 2
Harrison Butker giving his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College.
Harrison Butker’s commencement speech is a painful representation of the tribulations women have been experiencing for centuries
An image of my friend and I at a playground (third place).
How the third place deficit bolsters teenager’s chronically online habits
Arguably two of this generations most influential rappers, their feud is being closely monitored on social media where fans wait patiently for a new diss to be released.
In a chaotic, entertaining brawl, the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake is keeping the rap community on their toes
Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala in a gorgeous, navy-blue gown.
The Met Gala this year brought many surprisingly good looks and assured that others will never receive an invite again
a collage of simple country concert outfit pieces
I am in dire need of the perfect outfit for a summer country concert
One of the many rom-coms that I enjoy to watch
My top five rom-coms for a great movie night
This is currently the cover photo for my ever-growing summer playlist, a reminder of the many memories to come this season.
After years of searching, I have stumbled upon my perfect plethora of no-skip summer anthems
A Pinterest picture of a tanning setup.
As prime tanning conditions are quickly approaching, here are my dos and don’ts of tanning
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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