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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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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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Emalea Rooke

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer

Emalea Rooke is a senior entering her first year on The Central Trend. Since she was little, Emalea has always had a passion for bringing her imagination to life with creative writing, and she is excited to expand her writing skills this year. Other than writing, Emalea enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time with friends. She is the head of costumes for FHC Theatre this year and hopes to use the knowledge she gains in college for Fashion Design.

Favorite Song: "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson

Favorite Video Game: Red Dead Redemption

Favorite Flower: Carnations

Favorite Accessory: Her sun-shaped nazar necklace

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Alex Ophoffs welcoming spirit is apparent in everything she does.

For Alex Ophoff, a welcoming attitude is the best policy

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer November 30, 2023

Two years ago, FHC’s daily news program, FX, had advertised that the water polo team needed new players, catching the ear of current senior Alex Ophoff.  Despite the daunting prospect of joining...

TCTs The Countless Thanks 2023: Emalea Rooke

TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2023: Emalea Rooke

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer November 21, 2023

I would like to start off my Countless Thanks with a thank you to the world. Earth is my home, and I rarely appreciate it as much as I should. I am so grateful for all of the experiences I have had in...

Jenga is one of many board games that fills the shelves in my homes family room.

My life is a game of Jenga

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer November 17, 2023

Jenga has always had me on my toes. Joyful faces would surround me in my first games. The amateurs and the experienced players alike found a brilliant delight in waiting for the tower to fall.  Over...

Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) swings from the buildings of New York as Spider-Man.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is more than just a movie

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer November 10, 2023

The faint aroma of well-made popcorn and artificial butter filled my senses as I sat down, prepared to watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse for a second time. While many movie franchises often...

The Personal Finance room is easily recognizable by OBriens nametag.

Personal Finance is about to be a requisite, and that’s a good thing

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer November 8, 2023

For many high school students, independence is rapidly approaching—alongside it, the financial obligations that come with leaving home.  FHC’s Personal Finance teacher Kristen O’Brien believes...

A recent doodle which adorns my notes for math class.

Mrs. Okay is my role model

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer November 3, 2023

Page after page, I wrote. Swirl after scribble, I drew. Day after day, my essays became littered with nonsensical doodles. Messy margins quickly overshadowed my whimsical tales and sensational stories;...

BJs, located near Krispy Kreme at the mall, is the newest restaurant in the area.

The newly opened BJ’s is certain to be a favorite

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer October 11, 2023

Over the past few months, a new building has arisen beside Chick-fil-A on the corner of 28th Street and the Beltline. This new building, flooded with windows and a warm color palette, belongs to BJ’s–the...

One of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I have ever had.

How to make the perfect grilled cheese

Emalea Rooke, Junior Writer September 22, 2023

The following includes the tedious steps to making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich: First, find some bread. Sequestered in the store near sweet treats and flowers, numerous choices await. From modest...

Emalea combining her two favorite aspects of fashion, layers and popping colors, into one stylish look.

[Photo] With Emalea Rooke’s fashion, creativity has never looked so good

November 4, 2022

Emalea combining her two favorite aspects of fashion, layers and popping colors, into one stylish look.

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