I am nearly approaching the end of the era I have found myself trapped in the past few years. I am past the point in my life where it is realistic to say, “I don’t want to think about college,” and...

This summer, if you are to see junior Elsa Kehoe whilst wearing jean shorts, you should probably turn in the other direction.  “I don't wanna see a lot of tattered jean shorts,” Elsa said. “I...

Every year, I highly anticipate the activities I will partake in when summer arrives and the excitement they will bring, and every year, post-summer, I am disappointed.  Now, this is not because my...

My opinion of someone consists of a lot of different facets. Their attitude, interests, and mainly how they make me feel when I am around them. Now, revisit my list and find their political agenda. Oh...

At five years old, sophomore Tessa Grooters never could’ve foreseen the future career she would have in soccer. “I started soccer because my older sister and brother both played and I thought it...

This past week, I played a soccer game Thursday evening, got a spray tan at 9:45, woke up for breakfast with friends at 8:00, went to practice at 11:00, got my hair done at 1:45, went to prom that evening,...

As senior Erika Trisch sorts through the various memories of the past four years, she finds it of immense difficulty to pull just one to label her favorite. Instead, she opts to share a couple.  “Can...

I was bit on the forehead last night during my high school soccer game against Unity Christian. I have never bled so aggressively.  A teammate and I went up for a header and, unfortunately, collided...

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with a specific type of book. While I love a good historical fiction romance for broadening my view of a previous time period I can never myself experience,...

To set the scene, first, imagine all of the Murdock boys: junior Philip Murdock, his brothers, freshman Matthew and alum Joe Murdock, and their dad and grandpa, all on the Haig Point golf course in South...

Approaching your junior year of high school, it is constantly drilled into your head the enormous pressures of the year. Your class load will be awful, you have to take standardized tests, you must decide...

“Sorry, the TV is asleep.”  “We can’t go on a walk, the park is closed.”  “I’ll send your parents up to check on you as soon as they are home.”  "Yes, you are right, I am 24.”  “It...

The new season of You came out on Netflix this past February, and I cannot figure out why I even enjoy it.  Basically, the show features main character Joe Goldberg basically obsessing over women—I’ll...

It is interesting living and viewing the world as a 16-year-old. As I move towards adulthood and begin to understand the pressures and problems of the real world, not one I have simply curated based on...

We are all fighting—and losing—an inescapable battle to ourselves and to time.   Mortality is not something we are able to escape. However, that doesn't stop us from trying.  As we have learned...

Founders of the FHC Walking Club on walks of their own

FHC's robotics team has been preparing, and the first competition of the season is finally approaching this weekend. For junior Alex McConnell in his third season with the team, he is excited but can also...

With every shelf at Sephora, it has become the new norm to associate each and every brand with the looming headshot above each display case of a celebrity who backs the brand. It has turned from not only...

While the sophomore twins Anna and Bryn Sapp have become accustomed to answering to each other's names, sports have given them each something unique past their similar appearance.  “You have teachers...

“The pill” is pitched to many young adult women as a safe and smart contraceptive, and to many, I feel it is the only option pitched. And before any reader deems this as an inappropriate topic, education...

My three siblings and I traverse the education system differently than most. My sister graduated from Catholic Central High School, I will graduate from FHC, and my little brother will graduate from Forest...

For me and those I am surrounded by, it almost seems as if having children isn’t a choice, but that it is the only option—that undoubtedly, they will have kids one day; the question has strayed from...

In the midst of the perfect blowout for her hair, AP Literature teacher Lisa Penninga invented a perfect way to challenge her class in an immersive poetry project resulting in poetry night. “Actually,...

For many, early morning is a high schooler's worst nightmare, but for senior Dailey Tucker, it might just be one of the highlights of her senior year. “One of my favorite memories so far from senior...

It is almost comical to see the lines spanning out of women's restrooms nearly everywhere I go; the men's, seemingly, is always sparsely occupied. School, concerts, and rest stops—it seems I am burdened...

2006's Miley Cyrus has transitioned from her hits such as “The Climb” and “Best of Both Worlds,” both of which dominated my iPod playlists for the majority of my childhood, and recently, Cyrus...

When senior Max Meadows' dad struggled to learn how to play guitar, no one expected his surrendering of the instrument to inspire a musical passion down the line; however, after learning both the guitar...

Though it seems January has only just begun, February is fast approaching, and with it a most controversial holiday: Valentine's Day.  I have heard all of the quarrels this holiday inevitably bears,...

This semester, my human anatomy class has embarked on our most gruesome endeavor. I have quickly become accustomed to the stench of formaldehyde and the feeling of flesh through my bright blue latex gloves.  My...

I buy copious amounts of makeup and skincare products like many of my peers. My collection grows weekly as new trends surface and the holiday season is to blame for my most recent influx in retail therapy...

All of the students and faculty at FHC are impatiently waiting for exams to pass by and for winter break to begin. For some, a warm destination is the ideal location to spend their days away from school,...

It's a comical game that is played when a compliment is thrown around nowadays. It is like it's almost embarrassing to be good at something—or at least to act like you know it.  In common culture,...

At the ripe age of fifteen, junior Jacob Harleton found himself in an interesting leadership position: the co-president of the investment club. This position could not have been acquired without some important...

For as long as she can remember, senior Addi Bunnell's grandpa has been telling her his favorite joke. Its plot line consists of two worms walking into a bar. Her grandpa laughs because he thinks the joke...

For most who have fantasized about the intimate details of their wedding since their earliest days, likely a season has been chosen for which the event will take place. For me, spring has been dubbed my...

There are two types of people: those who can’t bear to go a day with dirty hair, and those who compete week by week to see just how long they can go without being in dire need of a hair wash; I am the...

I am beyond blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life from which I have shaped the person I am today. I would be half of the person I am without the impact all of these incredible people have...

In my 9th-grade biology class at FHC, we studied evolution. We examined specific species closely as well as humans and learned how natural selection and an organism's overall fitness aided in its survival....

I can’t begin to account for all of the times I have faked exasperation for the sake of a little kid.  They challenge me to a race and then take off. Their tiny, uncoordinated legs flail, and I make...

While this fall has lasted longer than Michiganders may have been expecting, it is inevitable the season steps down soon and winter replaces it; with this, it brings an entirely new line of fashion. For...

I remember in 4th grade in Mr. Lloyd’s class we created a compilation of norms for the class and the standards we would adhere to throughout the year. It was a rather concise list of basic rules and...

My earliest memory surrounding Halloween takes me back to my younger self perched upon the higher bar chairs at my black granite island, my eyes planted upon the latest edition of the Chasing Fireflies...

To any avid social media user, it is not an unusual occurrence to see a specific post or issue to trend for some time. Regularly, it consumes most people's stories, and then after we have all seen it,...

I would be lying if I said I regularly fall witness to the news and sports media. Aside from the occasional clip on social media, or passing through my living room as my family dissects a football game,...

Throughout my life, I periodically became what I suppose you could refer to as a reader.  I was never the child to cast reading aside as irrelevant or old-world. Many primitive hobbies tend to trend,...

Waiting for fall in a state of angst and dread is an ideology I will never participate in; I simply love it.  Not to brag or anything, but I am a top-tier pumpkin carver, and my annual win in the family...

Every day, I am sure I find myself utilizing the trash cans placed all over the school and my home no less than five or six times a day. On top of this, I shove the wrappers to my morning protein bar in...

Students at FHC find an array of issues with their own cars; from broken mirrors to faulty engines, senior Frankie Sutton acquired hers in an interesting way. “I honestly don’t know [why it happened]....

I take scorching hot showers for an embarrassingly long amount of time basically every night; I individually wash a multitude of dishes if I am too lazy to unload the dishwasher; and, if my water tastes...

What really makes something antique? Let me start us off here. Say I brought you to two different rooms. To preface the first, we walked into what we are going to call the home office. This room is...

I have never once woken up and been forced to wear dirty clothing from the day before, let alone anything I have worn in the past week.  Never has it been necessary to cram my sixteen year-old body...

Beautiful dresses, love at first sight, the entire tradition falling perfectly into place. He spots me sitting across the room, makes his way over, and pulls out my chair. His smile is charming, the light...

I resent English teachers as much as the next high schooler for the endless supply of challenging jargon and old English terms that haunt the chapters of classical literature books we always seem to be...

Almost repetitively, I have found myself reviewing drinks. Specifically, those designed for pre-workout and energy drinks. Nonetheless, here I am again to talk about just that. Today, let’s talk about...

If you know me or have spent any time with me over the past—I’m not sure—probably four months, you know I had pretty minor knee surgery; some would even say I have made it my personality.  When...

Body language is such an interesting concept to me. We give away so much of what we want—or don’t want—to say just by the movements our bodies make and the curves of our facial expressions. I have...

The weather is finally consistently warm—well—consistent by Michigan's standards. With the incoming heat, I retire my puffers and layers and dig into my closet in search of their eager replacements. For...

What was your reaction to getting on prom court? "I was super excited when I found out I was on court." What are your short-term future plans? "I am attending Siena Heights University next year...

I hear a number of arguments in the debate between which is truly better: reusable or disposable water bottles.  Each holds their own pros and cons. It just depends on what you are looking for. Is the...

In writing for The Central Trend, I have compiled a long list of potential story topics. As you can probably imagine, it's quite extensive.  The list is a range of anything that comes to mind. While this...

Entering the first year of high school offers an array of experiences and opportunities. For freshman Addison Reuter, two sports were her chosen endeavor. “High school was definitely intimidating...

When volunteer work is envisioned, it's safe to say it isn't regularly associated with getting your hair braided; however, for senior Sharanya Pastapur, it was once a small part of her volunteering life.  “There...

About three years and a week ago, my mom pulled me out of school with zero explanation. My mom, my sister, and I took a short trip to the local animal shelter—Kent County Animal Shelter—to visit one...

Wearing a face similar to that of her sisters, freshman Clare Field has entered high school living apart from her two older sisters.  “Teachers often relate me to my sisters,” Clare said. “In...

A few months ago, I found myself sitting in math while listening to a story on Emma Chamberlain's podcast Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain. While I'm sure my geometry teacher would be upset to hear...

If your brain is wired to feel an altered sense of emotion, should you be treated like the rest of the general population?  A morphed sense of empathy, being anti-social, and being egotistical are...

The beginning of soccer season gives me the perfect opportunity to find my choice pre-workout beverage. Yes, water is always the best choice for hydration, but when seeking an extra push, it’s difficult...

Cultivating next year's schedule has been nothing but a burden, adding extensive pressure on myself for the impending future. “You don’t take APUSH? You're not in Algebra 2?” Conversations leading...

Shoes can make or break an outfit; this is an indisputable fact. As the weather warms and slush piles up beside buildings, everyone's shoe attire needs to adjust with the changing seasons.  Fleece-lined...

English teacher Dr. Anne Keller traverses a strenuous expedition through the Porcupine Mountains with a friend. Following the path pulled from a guidebook instructing them to follow along a small stream,...

I am enchanted by ice skating. I wait patiently for each Winter Olympics when truly, I am only interested in watching this single event.  Specifically, I enjoy watching the Solo Women’s Single Skate....

At Pine Ridge Elementary, it was a necessity to cheerlead at recess. If you wanted to hang out with the girls, that is what we did. The cheerleaders flaunted their high ponytails and sparkly costumes each...

After spending so much of her childhood surrounded by the support of her family, senior Molly Dixon is ready to embark on the next chapter of her life. Growing up in close proximity to some of her greatest...

As stores flood with pink and red boxes filled with candies and bouquets of roses, I can’t decide how to feel.  In the past fifteen years of my existence, the only Valentines I have received are...

The importance of public school funding for each student is immeasurable. While the importance seems to linger below our awareness, this is only because of the amazing group of staff that works to make...

For many, a life without pain would be an unparalleled situation. Pain keeps us up at night, pain restricts us, pain is a roadblock, and whether emotional or physical, pain tends to be known objectively...

If you have ever watched the show Gossip Girl, you would understand the emphasis that co-main character Blair Waldorf puts on one simple expression: "I love you."  “Three words, eight letters, say...

Suggesting that the entirety of humanity converts to vegetarianism is almost laughable. Of course, implying anything of the sort is comical.  In my experience, the stereotyped vegan or vegetarian is...

Opinions expressed in editorials on The Central Trend are the view of the individual writer and are not the opinion of the entire staff of The Central Trend or the Forest Hills Central staff or administration. We...

Idolized in the eyes of many, social media influencer Emma Chamberlain's fashion sense is scrutinized and constantly on display. She is expressive through her fashion. Whether you love or hate it, her...

Standing near the top of the aluminum bleachers at the first football game of the season, sophomore and foreign exchange student Eve Marbot realized that this was the high school experience—the American...

Opinions expressed in editorials on The Central Trend are the view of the individual writer and are not the opinion of the entire staff of The Central Trend or the Forest Hills Central staff or administration.  It...

Grace Sinicrope - for creating who I am today I didn't realize how much I needed you until Loyola stole you. They took each and every morning sharing the mirror, the ten minutes before we went to sleep...

Seated in class on most any given morning, I am shocked to look around and see a prominent amount of my female peers wearing athletic clothes. Whether its leggings, sweats, shorts, or tanks, these items...

The school day, seemingly rather seamless, has a community working to constitute this everyday norm. Students drift through every day with this expectation of precision, but they barely understand the...

When fifth grade Gigi came across my first encounter with divorce, I was immediately confused why “Mrs” soon became “Miss” or "Ms," but “Mr” kept its uniform existence. 'How could this even...

“I would like a Venti Iced Latte with three pumps of pumpkin syrup, oat milk, and pumpkin cold foam.”  Yes, I am more than embarrassed to admit that when fall season comes around, this is—and...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—better known as ADHD—is a diagnosis commonly passed about the realm of child psychiatrics; the population of the community holding this diagnosis is predominantly...