Kylin is a junior entering her second year writing for The Central Trend. Since she was a young girl, writing has been a hobby she is passionate about. English has topped any other subject, so she is ecstatic to be part of the website. In her free time, you can find her shopping for clothes, drinking a refresher at Starbucks, or playing volleyball. Kylin is immensely grateful for the new friends and wonderful memories that she has already made in the year that she has been writing for TCT. She can’t wait to share the topics she is passionate about while also writing with her best friends, who are also enrolled in the class.
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Drink: Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, and any energy drink
For nearly a decade, Forest Hills Central's English 10 students have participated in a long-standing tradition: delivering an amateur TED Talk-style presentation. For nine years, the assignment has served...
For my whole life, I have been surrounded by the culture and traditions rooted in volleyball. My mom, the varsity volleyball coach at FHC, has been the reason for that. Although I did not officially start...
“Welcome to the real world,” said celebrity James Charles in his recently deleted TikTok video in reference to the over 17,000 people who lost their jobs in the bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines. This...
One of the most infamous traditions of being enrolled in The Central Trend (TCT) is writing the senior farewell column. It is a final byline, and for many, the final way to leave a legacy as one of the...
Youthfulness is no secret to me. Not simply because I am young, but because I grew up in a world where my birthday fell at the very end of the kindergarten cutoff. Still, I have always felt I matched my...
In eighth grade, a wide-eyed Emmy Norton walked into the expansive Forest Hills Fine Arts Center for yet another choir concert, this time, getting the chance to watch the high-school choirs perform. Singing...
For nine months out of the year, students at FHC walk into school expecting to learn and grow as they move forward in their education. Behind that process are the staff members who make it possible, showing...
No matter how many water bottles I own throughout the years, I always end up chasing the next micro-trend. In 2019, I was on the playground trading stickers to decorate my Hydroflask. By my 2023 “preppy"...
Positivity breeds positivity; negativity breeds negativity.
Which is a statement I choose to remain ignorant of, not because it has no meaning, yet its true definition has been blocked by my stubbornness....
In a time when music is constantly discovered through social media clips and endless scrolling, finding an artist who actually stands out can feel rare. Usually, my favorite artists come from recommendations...
In his first year of rowing, junior Magnus Kraemer and his teammates were promised more than just bragging rights and a medal if they placed at Canadian Nationals. They were also promised something most...
Before eighth grade, traveling was never part of my routine. My spring breaks were usually spent at neighborhood sleepovers and in the cold Michigan weather rather than at airports. That changed during...
As students begin selecting courses for the upcoming school year, many look for classes that will push them beyond traditional assignments and structured lessons. One option that is coming back to FHC...
I have never worn the label of someone who walks away, yet somehow I loosened my grip on the very thing that once set me apart.
For most of my childhood, creativity felt less like a hobby and more...
Some people discover who they are by staying in one place. Others find themselves by exploring beyond it.
For junior Caroline Kendall, that desire to see more began on the slopes. Skiing first sparked...
Music has profoundly influenced how I understand myself and the world around me. That connection began during my freshman year of high school. One morning, while my older sister was driving me to school,...
If you are anything like me, chances are you may be disappointed with the teams that made it to the Super Bowl this year: the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. As a Detroit Lions fan, I have...
As I planned my schedule for the next school year last spring, one option stood out to me: Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC). KCTC is a program that offers career-focused pathways for students. While...
Once a year, for my birthday, my family and I go out to what has been my favorite restaurant for almost my whole life: The Cheesecake Factory. To balance out what I usually settle for, which is a Caesar...
Anxiety.
The pit in my stomach that I try so hard to suppress. However, it only overwhelms me.
It does not always present itself with panic. More often, it lingers quietly in my thoughts, persistent...
While audiences focus on the action unfolding on stage, much of the work that brings the theater productions together at FHC happens behind the scenes. And as these actors take the spotlight on stage,...
No matter how early I set my alarm for school, waking up in the morning is an almost impossible task. A feeling filled with dread overwhelms me, especially when the day ahead often feels so busy before...
As holiday break finally arrives, students can lift a load off their shoulders as packets of homework and exams are wrapping up for the semester. Now that the stress of school is not taking up everyone's...
It is widely understood that social media has an infinite amount of different references or comical shorts, and chances are, junior Caleb Murphy knows almost all of them. He does not just scroll to understand...
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Starting...
To my family:
Dad and Mom, for your endless support
Dad, you have been my rock, my foundation, and one of the only people I have truly relied on throughout everything. Words can not express...
When junior Josie Luyckx picked up a camera to shoot her first photography session, she did not imagine what passion would spark from just a few photos. Growing up, her mom was a photographer, so the art...
Many teenagers growing up have seen on TV how characters can transition from job to job without the stress of finding a new one. One example of this is Trish De la Rosa from Austin & Ally, where every...
From the moment I stepped into a gym filled with over 200 of my classmates to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) in October, a wave of dread hit me so hard that it felt physical. My stomach...
Bittersweet.
Bittersweet can be defined as happiness with a bit of sorrow intertwined, forming an emotion too intricate to fully express—one that I have been experiencing a lot lately. It's not...
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays; when I was younger, I couldn't wait to dress up in my princess costume and race from house to house collecting as much candy as possible. But as I grow older,...
What began as simple shopping trips with her mom has grown into a genuine passion for thrifting. Junior Ailani Wilson now views secondhand shopping as more than just a way to find affordable clothes—but...
Introduction to Business class at FHC is an elective that teaches entrepreneurship skills in a school setting. These students work hard on their Intro to Business projects throughout the semester, creating...
As summer falls and autumn appears, the air turns crispier, and the sunlight fades to a golden glow. The leaves shift colors, and as I hear the first leaf crunch, a sudden anticipation fills my mind. Not...
From the moment I first stepped foot into my first country concert, I knew I had discovered a genre that I would love forever. The mellow tunes of sorrowful country music will always have a special place...
Some moments put my life into perspective; I sit around and mope all day about things I can not control. But when I put my life into frame, I realize that my existence is not determined by how my day is...
Throughout the childhood of many people, a sock stuffed animal would be a simple and easy project to feed the eager need for creativity found in young children. However, as kids grow older, other hobbies...
Whenever I have a bad day, I look at the sunset; it’s my reminder that no matter how my day has been, the sun will rise again. I can acknowledge that throughout my “uglies,” a constant in my life...
The FHC library is one of the only places in the school where students can be tutored, hang out, and, most importantly, check out books. Due to recent construction at the high school, the library has been...
Though most teenagers do not look forward to the back-to-school season, homecoming is one thing that most students can agree is the highlight of the fall semester. From getting ready with friends to hearts...
There comes a time when the air feels a little thinner and the blazing heat of summer starts to fade. People shift their calm state of mind to the rush of new beginnings that define the back-to-school...
Throughout the years I find my wardrobe rotating every month, while many pieces have been seasonal, I tend to pick up the same items to wear. I am a person who has always loved to wear comfortable clothing...
What causes me to care so much? My grades, my relationships, and the people around me, why have I been wired to care? There is a part of me that wishes I didn’t; my life may be easier if I didn’t spend...
There was a sting in my eye when my sister departed for college. I lay in sorrow, sinking into her cold, empty bed. I watched the time on the clock, and with every tick, it seemed like part of me ticked...
To my wonderful parents, for being my everything
I wish there were enough ways to tell you how much you have saved my life repeatedly. Through all of my battles, obstacles, and mental challenges, being...
Brianna Tilton, the newly hired junior varsity volleyball coach, is a role model for all players, building relationships while also refining players' skills on the court. For Tilton, volleyball is not...
I wish I could return to that night, giggling through the vanity mirror and blasting music through the car speakers. We all piled into the white minivan, driving aimlessly because, at that moment, nothing...
In between loud screaming and grimy fingers, kids can be a lot to handle. Although TV is always a distraction throughout the chaos, there are many alternatives to keep kids entertained that give you a...
I hate winter.
I hate winter because that is the season you were taken from my arms, leaving the moments of us existing only in my memories. I no longer have sleepovers at your house, and Oma no...
As ones birthday month approaches, the anticipation of growing older draws near, and the suspense of being showered with gifts, cake, and much attention without feeling self-centered creates a thrilling...
