Gabbi is a sophomore going into her first year of staff on The Central Trend. She is excited to join the staff and to grow as a writer. Outside of school, she plays volleyball for FHC and Aim High volleyball club as a setter. She has been playing volleyball since fifth grade and wants to continue playing for Aim High throughout high school. She also loves playing pickleball with her friends. Other than sports, she enjoys shopping and hanging out with her friends. She also likes spending time with her two dogs, Max and Charli.
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite fruit: Green grapes or watermelon
Favorite movie:The Notebook or 10 Things I Hate About You
The smell of fresh summer air, while the sun blocks my vision, and yelling across the court, “What’s the score?” will always be what I remember pickleball as. The tradition of playing pickleball,...
Summer is a couple of days away, and students are preparing for this long break. Many high schoolers already have a job, but some are getting their first one or getting a summer job. Plenty of high school...
With TED Talks beginning in English 10 for FHC students, many begin to feel stressed about memorizing and speaking in front of others. TED Talks have been a tradition at FHC for years, making these presentations...
Summer goes by faster than any other season; that may be because there is no school, or maybe because high schoolers often take it for granted. No matter what activities one does, summer is always exciting,...
Through junior Jenna Stibitz’s three sports, she has found the perfect balance between sports and school, making sure to always maintain a full schedule. Although all three of her sports are loved—volleyball,...
Senior Addie Woltil’s involvement in the Politics and Current Events club (PACE), Model United Nations (Model UN) and The Central Trend (TCT) has shaped her vision of FHC’s community. Addie has worked...
As summer is coming up, it is crucial to find the right jean skirt and pair of jean shorts. It can be hard to find the perfect ones to complement an outfit, so here are the best places to buy the greatest...
Although fast fashion is projected to be a $291-billion industry by 2032, it is actively destroying our planet (Uniform Market). Fast fashion is classified as inexpensive clothing mass-produced in response...
Crossing the Curtis Creek is a tradition that is bound to happen whenever my cousins are together. From sitting down at the dinner table, laughing so hard the apple juice spews out of my mouth, to going...
The Forest Hills Essay and Art Contest is a longstanding opportunity created by the Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation. It serves for students to practice writing essays, as well as the chance of...
As senior Kate Hankins logs in to WhatsApp to teach her Ukrainian student English, through each new vocabulary word her student learns, Kate sees the growth that, for her, makes tutoring worth it. Starting...
As planning for the summer kicks off, many are considering taking trips but don’t know where to start. It is ideal to find the right spot for a vacation so you can maximize your positive experience traveling....
While going to off-season practices might seem mandatory, is it really required to show up? Many sports offer optional off-season practices, but if an athlete does not show up for most of them, they face...
Cello and human biology have shaped senior Joseph Song’s high school journey, as they help him overcome struggles and calm his mind and body. These traits have combined to help him succeed in both of...
Saving money can be hard, especially with the numerous trends currently circulating on the internet. Even if buying just one item, rapidly growing fads make it hard to purchase only one. With many other...
It might be surprising to know, but as students go to school every day, they are actively studying for the SAT. The SAT is an exam, taken by 11th graders, that is crucial for college admissions, as it...
The youth sports camps at FHC have had large successes.
Including multiple sports such as basketball and soccer, the camps are packed with drills that the kids will learn from, while also helping the...
As senior Sami Russell looks towards college, her two main passions will come with her into the next chapter of her life: psychiatry and art. Through her experiences growing up and through classes at FHC,...
Many people have their own special thing that is unique to them. Whether it’s a certain style, makeup, or hair, I love that it defines them and reminds other people of them. I saw other people find theirs,...
Discussions of President Donald Trump’s plans to take over the country of Greenland and incorporate it into the United States have been dominating recent political talks. Although it seems very difficult...
Hanging out with a group of friends can get boring very easily. Even if you're with close friends, it can oftentimes get tiring and repetitive, especially during the winter. Recently, my friends and I...
As we begin 2026, the thought of the upcoming year is on my mind constantly, more than before. Reflecting on last year, there are so many aspects of my life that have changed in a year, and especially...
TW: Contains discussions of mental health problems and suicide
As we get closer to the second semester, the longer of the two, school is becoming more and more draining every day, but why is it so draining...
Senior Priya Mahabir balances two jobs while also being involved in multiple clubs at FHC, as she looks forward to preparing for college. As Priya plans on going to Wayne State University with a major...
The horror movie The Woman in the Yard is definitely one I would not watch again. Although it has a good storyline, it could be shown better. It had the potential to be a very scary movie, but overall,...
Brooke- Thank you for being the best friend I could ask for. I’m so happy that we have been so close for this long; it feels like I’ve known you forever. I love hanging out with you, no matter...
The American Sign Language (ASL) Club has provided many FHC students with a sense of community and belonging, while also being a fun club for students to join. Whether they are in an ASL class or not,...
As I grow older, some things about me never change, but overall, I am improving and becoming a new person each year. When I reflect on my past, there are many things that I wish I had done differently,...
Senior Sydney Boersma has found a passion for American Sign Language (ASL) over the past four years of taking the courses. As she looks forward to college, she hopes to maintain her connection with ASL...
The most noticeable feature of makeup is mascara. There is a huge difference between having mascara on, with your eyelashes curled, and having done nothing with your lashes. I have found the best way to...
