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Day Trip Destinations for the Restless Teen

Day Trip Destinations for the Restless Teen

Jordan George, Editor in Chief May 9, 2016

If you are anything like me, you really enjoy getting out of GR for a day. I love Grand Rapids, but sometimes I feel a strange desire to hop in my car and drive 45 minutes to places that feel a little...

A Prom Monologue

A Prom Monologue

Jordan George, Editor in Chief April 15, 2016

(The speaker is a 16-year old boy who looks like any average high school student, with dark hair and a youthful face. He is wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. He is relaxed and has a half grin on his face).   So…...

Coldstone Brings a Unique, Tasty Experience

Coldstone Brings a Unique, Tasty Experience

Jordan George, Editor in Chief February 4, 2016

It seems like all of the buzz lately has been all about frozen yogurt places like Spoonlickers and Pump House, but sometimes just plain old ice cream can be tastier, and more exciting, than that cliche...

Culver's: Not Your Regular Fast Food

Culver’s: Not Your Regular Fast Food

Jordan George, Editor in Chief December 18, 2015

I have not eaten since 11:30, just had two hours of basketball, and am extremely hungry. Where can I go to curb this hunger before a night of homework? Culver’s on 28th street is the place. From the...

Ada's Intrinsic, Unrecognized Beauty

Ada’s Intrinsic, Unrecognized Beauty

Jordan George, Editor in Chief December 4, 2015

I’m picturing a place. Here, Speedway is the main attraction, Vitale’s is this place’s version of fine dining, the Covered Bridge is the historic monument, and Godwin’s Hardware Store is the place...

Why I Love Sprints at 3:15 PM on a Monday

Why I Love Sprints at 3:15 PM on a Monday

Jordan George, Editor in Chief November 2, 2015

Forty faces, dripping with sweat, toe the line for the first time of the day. Anxiously awaiting the whistle, we stand poised with energy, ready to take off. No, this is not FHC Cross Country or track....

Five Guys: Simple Goodness

Five Guys: Simple Goodness

Jordan George, Editor in Chief October 26, 2015

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”- Leonardo da Vinci   Sometimes, the simplest things have the greatest effect, and that was the exact thought that ran through my head as I entered...

White Brick Walls to New Residence Halls

White Brick Walls to New Residence Halls

Jordan George, Editor in Chief October 19, 2015

“Sorry, I forgot that you had a class right now.” Our lives are based on perspective, and sometimes a change in perspective can be really weird. I missed school one day last week and ventured out...

Dedication Through the Changes

Dedication Through the Changes

Jordan George, Editor in Chief October 5, 2015

They looked like us, lived in the same area as us, played the same sports as us, and walked the same halls as us. For 57 years, students just like us have attended Forest Hills Central. Of course, for...

Homecoming Spirit Days Announced

Homecoming Spirit Days Announced

Jordan George, Editor in Chief September 17, 2015

The student council commenced their much-anticipated annual Homecoming spirit day vote on Wednesday, and the results were almost unanimous. The representatives focused on creating days that would be unique,...

Improv Team Members Make it up as they Go

Jordan George, Editor in Chief June 5, 2015

A group of random high school students on a stage with no script, no lines, and no direction. Sounds like chaos, right? Or maybe a recipe for disaster? Well for the members of the FHC Improv team, this...

2015 Homecoming Themes Announced

2015 Homecoming Themes Announced

Jordan George, Editor in Chief June 3, 2015

In a student council meeting after school today, representatives from each class voted and decided on the Homecoming theme for the 2015 school year. After much deliberation, the student council decided...

Vote Mackenzie Currie for the Best Defender in Grand Rapids

Jordan George, Editor in Chief June 1, 2015

Mackenzie Currie is up for the best defender in Grand Rapids girls soccer award, you can vote for her using the link below! http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/3977927785852247973/vote-now-which-grand-rapids-area-girls-soccer-standout-plays-the-toughest-defense/Jo

Don't Burst my Bubble

Don’t Burst my Bubble

Jordan George, Editor in Chief May 28, 2015

Ever since I can remember, I have been provided exceptional opportunities by my community, family, teachers, and peers. Of course, everywhere you go there are usually exceptional opportunities, but Forest...

Class of 2018 Student Council Roundtable

Jordan George, Editor In Chief May 27, 2015

  Q: What motivated you to run for student council? Sarah Obermeyer: I think it was because this year was pretty crazy and we were all over the place. I knew that I could contribute. Ellie...

For Fans, it’s More than a Game

Jordan George, Editor in Chief May 21, 2015

I sprinted around my house like a madman, my brother screamed like a little girl, and my dad practically cried. So, what had happened to make my family feel this incredible surge of energy and emotion?...

Restoring our Ranger Pride

Restoring our Ranger Pride

Jordan George, Editor in Chief May 21, 2015

I know, football is over covered. Countless newspaper articles, TV shows, and movies talk about Friday night football games. Heck, there is even a show called “Friday Night Lights.” What I want to...

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