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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
Bandtasia announcement and information
Bandtasia announcement and information
As seen in the graph, beef is by far the most impactful and non-sustainable food source in America, compared to other meats.
Q&A with Grand Rapids Education and Engagement Coordinator Kat Hart about the Climate Action and Adaption Plan
The FHC community has been one full of energy and spirit all year.
2024-2025 school year wrapped
Forest Hills Central is undergoing changes, and teachers are impacted.
With upcoming construction projects, many teachers are being displaced from their classrooms and are experiencing mixed feelings about moving
Amelia Donald is getting excited to join the Coast Guard Academy after high school.
Amelia Donald has transformed her sport into a benevolent career
Addy cannot wait to follow her lacrosse journey for the next step in her life at Austin Peay State University when she graduates next spring.
Addy Quinn’s passion ignited: a love for lacrosse from day one
Amelia Donald is getting excited to join the Coast Guard Academy after high school.
Amelia Donald has transformed her sport into a benevolent career
Addy cannot wait to follow her lacrosse journey for the next step in her life at Austin Peay State University when she graduates next spring.
Addy Quinn’s passion ignited: a love for lacrosse from day one
Sierra Williams posing in a photo on her Instagram.
Sierra Williams finds herself through her journey and exploration of gymnastics
Maggie Holt, in pursuing multiple sports and the fine arts, has lived her high school years to the fullest.
Maggie Holt’s coaches and teachers have mentored her throughout her high school career
Junior Arcadia Pawloski holding her 17-week-old black labrador named Forest.
Arcadia Pawloski helps train foster puppies—and you should too
As seen in the graph, beef is by far the most impactful and non-sustainable food source in America, compared to other meats.
Q&A with Grand Rapids Education and Engagement Coordinator Kat Hart about the Climate Action and Adaption Plan
Forest Hills Public Schools School Board President Kristen Fauson 2022
Q&A with FHC school board president Kristen Fauson
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Homecoming Court 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
Homecoming Court Q&A’s 2023
Instead of focusing on the negative, I've been trying to see the good parts in summer by coming up with fun date ideas for me and my friends.
In order to avoid boredom this summer vacation, here are three summer date ideas for you and your friends
Gardening, in its simplicity, has grounded me and given me a way to bond with my grandma and Yaya.
A story of lilacs, lupine, and three loving generations
I'm pouring over all my memories from this year and attempting to cling to every detail as I am forced to pick up my feet and move onward.
My futile attempt to remain in the past: junior year
Some of the people whom I spent junior year with—after reacquainting and growing closer.
Love Vegas green and other amalgamated details of junior year
A picture that I took from just over a year ago.
A long overdue acceptance of the past
This concert more than exceeded my expectations and was so worth the long wait.
Alex Warren’s Cheaper Than Therapy Tour was very worth the wait in the rain
The movie poster for Mickey 17, featuring Robert Pattison as main character(s) Mickey.
Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s satirical take on science fiction
The film poster for Marvel Studios's Thunderbolts, in theaters now.
Thunderbolts* revives the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a surprising main theme and characters that you can’t help but root for
While the pictures for the McCrispy seem enticing, they did not look the same way in person.
I’m not lovin’ McDonald’s new menu item, the McCrispy Strips
Severance star, Adam Scott, has given an excellent performance throughout the show.
After a long wait, Severance season two has more than lived up to its high expectations
The white peach flavor of the ZOA zero sugar drink.
ZOA Energy “rocked” my energy drink world
A Scooter's 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
So Close to What by Tate McRae is a masterpiece that will be sung by everyone for years to come.
Tate McRae transcends expectations in her new album, So Close to What
Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet (Deluxe) contains five brand-new tracks.
Sabrina Carpenter has finished, the Short n’ Sweet era with the deluxe edition’s release
A cover of "2 Hands" by Tate McRae giving people a glimpse of the music video.
Tate McRae’s new song “2 Hands” explores different love languages with a focus on the importance of physical touch
The album cover for singer Lily Forte's album, "Can't Handle Hollywood."
Singer Lily Forte blends rock and roll with raw emotion to create a gut-wrenching debut album
143 by Katy Perry was one of her worst albums and was not received well by critics.
Katy Perry’s new album 143 is not the “Roar” I was hoping for
The poster for Disney's Moana 2, released on Nov. 27.
Moana 2, despite box office numbers, is a telling sign that Disney executives have lost sight of Walt Disney’s legacy
The poster for Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl, released on Dec. 6.
Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl depicts her most paramount concert yet in stunning visual form
Despicable Me 4 poster of characters Gru
Despite the backlash, Despicable Me 4 makes for a fast-paced yet family-friendly movie
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
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 Video's new series: Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six was captivating in its creative storytelling
The cover for Emily Henry's 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 Spears's 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 Biggby's 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
Gardening, in its simplicity, has grounded me and given me a way to bond with my grandma and Yaya.
A story of lilacs, lupine, and three loving generations
I'm pouring over all my memories from this year and attempting to cling to every detail as I am forced to pick up my feet and move onward.
My futile attempt to remain in the past: junior year
Some of the people whom I spent junior year with—after reacquainting and growing closer.
Love Vegas green and other amalgamated details of junior year
A picture that I took from just over a year ago.
A long overdue acceptance of the past
I can complain about my own problems all I want, but it's important to remember the ones who paved the way for me.
To loving my flawed family
For a third year, I've made core memories in this class, and I can't believe I only have one year of memories left.
A bookmark, not an epilogue
Addie McDowell, Evelyn Alt, and Micah McClarty—I love you.
The forgiving quality of life
The blank page that this column started as, possibly for the last time.
I wish I didn’t have an itch up my spine
At the end of my high school days, I finally found a place where I belong.
An inelegant ending
One prom down, one to go; one spring left as a high school student.
Fresh out of high school springs
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; it's 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
Despite both stating that there is no animosity between one another, both Selena Gomez (pictured left) and Hailey Bieber (pictured right) remain in the midst of a conflict they did not create nor do they deserve.
The Hailey Bieber vs. Selena Gomez conflict, despite pleas from both parties to move on, remains the feud that never was
Trump's Trump 2028 hat that poses the threat; are we really turning toward fascism?
Are we really in a Western descent toward fascism?
Bella Ramsey has proven they are Ellie with their incredible acting in both Season 1 and the first two episodes of Season 2.
Why, regardless of your opinion, Bella Ramsey is and will always be Ellie
Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th goal on April 6th, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 that stood for 26 years.
Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record on April 6; how will his legacy be affected?
With everything bubbled down to "easy-to-consume" content it has become necessary to get ourselves and ideas across as efficiently as possible.
Curated for you
Instead of focusing on the negative, I've been trying to see the good parts in summer by coming up with fun date ideas for me and my friends.
In order to avoid boredom this summer vacation, here are three summer date ideas for you and your friends
This summer, the perfect remedies for perpetual boredom can be found in our little corner of the world.
It’s time to beat boredom this summer with West Michigan’s most thrilling, vibrant, and enthralling activities
Having a good playlist can help make lifelong summer memories.
A few essential songs that can bring your summer playlist to life
A picture of my screen time recently.
How to stay off screens this summer and make the most out of your break
Dogs are one of the most popular pets to own.
The best and most beneficial pets to own growing up
Photo Gallery: Senior Recognition
Photo Gallery: Senior Recognition
Photo Gallery: Varsity Softball
Photo Gallery: Varsity Softball
Photo Gallery: Valentine's Day and Jersey Day
Photo Gallery: Valentine’s Day and Jersey Day
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
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