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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

Leah Griffin

Leah Griffin, Staff Writer

Leah is a sophomore entering her first year writing for The Central Trend. Even though it is only her first year, she cannot wait to help work on various stories and topics. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, listening to multiple genres of music, and spending time with her family. She is a part of the FHC Track and Field team, and it will be her second year as a short-distance runner. She also spends most of her time working at a local restaurant: JT’s. She hopes that by the time the second semester rolls around, she will have enough writing experience to start working on the website with the other staff members. She cannot wait to see where the year takes her. 

Current obsessions: Doing her nails, thrifting, and making smoothies

Favorite food: Any seafood

Favorite color: Pink!

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Molly Colpean utilizes her talent of singing and songwriting to cope through the difficult situations in her life.

Junior Molly Colpean utilizes her life experiences to songwrite and grow as a performer

Leah Griffin, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Through the many activities and hobbies that Junior Molly Colpean enjoys participating in, there is one she has always been drawn back to: music. Since she was only a kid, Molly has used her creative...

Although the first movie was one of my favorite romance movies, the sequel unfortunately did not live up to what I hoped it to.

For how incredible the first movie was, Culpa Tuya unfortunately did not live up to my expectations

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer February 18, 2025

After watching the first movie, I was not expecting the second to end the way it did. A few months before the release of the sequel, I was utterly obsessed with the original iconic movie, Culpa Mìa....

A life apart from you is a life not worth living.

The dreaded thought of leaving

Leah Griffin, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The thought of leaving my current life frightens me more than anything. The idea that one day, my lifelong companion may no longer live next door and that we might never see each other again is terrifying. The...

For Megan, the power of friendship easily overpowers the reward of winning.

Megan McDowell takes on the responsibilities of being a junior in high school by utilizing her rowing skills on the daily

Leah Griffin, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Despite being a member of the FHC Rowing team for just one year, junior Megan McDowell leverages her understanding of the sport to navigate the daily challenges she encounters. From forging new friendships...

Although season two may have been taken much less seriously than the first, I still believe it to be one of the most incredible Netflix originals yet.

Squid Game 2 has secured its position as Netflix’s third most-viewed show ever, and its success is certainly deserved

Leah Griffin, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

As someone who typically doesn’t enjoy watching the entirety of a TV show in one sitting, Squid Games quickly changed my mind. Before a couple of days ago, I had never considered watching Squid Games,...

Life before the holidays were just another day of my repetitive life.

The Christmas tree no longer glows

Leah Griffin, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

The anticipated wait for the annual holidays was once the most indomitable feeling I ever held. The feeling when attempting to fall into a deep slumber, but instead sneaking into my younger sister’s...

A collage of Laufey's newly released winter album, A Very Laufey Holiday, along with other winter related photographs of her.

Laufey’s “A Very Laufey Holiday” features all the classic elements of holiday songs, and despite its brevity, these outstanding covers more than makeup for the short runtime

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer December 16, 2024

Laufey has become one of the most prominent female artists in the pop industry this past year. Her unique lower-toned voice and jazzy music style stand out to a new audience of teens and adults around...

The perfect use of styling puffy winter coats and cozy light pink earmuffs to help curate your winter wardrobe.

The basic five essentials to spice up your closet this winter season

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer December 11, 2024

As the majestic season of winter approaches, and the heavy snow takes over the red-and-orange-covered trees, this becomes one of the first indicators that it is time to transition from cute fall outfits...

The beautiful sunset being captured by the frame of a comforting bedroom window.

My bedroom windows have seen it all

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer December 5, 2024

From the many different locations and corners I have precisely placed my bed in past years, it always ends up lying right next to either of my bedroom windows.  The many sorrow-filled nights of crying...

TCT's The Countless Thanks 2024: Leah Griffin

TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2024: Leah Griffin

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer November 25, 2024

To Aubrey, for being the best neighbor I could ask for,  I could have never asked for a better neighbor. You are not only my neighbor, but my best friend. I couldn’t have thanked you more for allowing...

The perfect example of what to keep inside your shoulder bag.

A guide to structuring the perfect shoulder bag

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer November 22, 2024

“A woman's mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag; even when you get to the bottom of it, there is always something at the bottom to surprise you!” -Billy Connolly Despite the common...

The trees during each season, growing to their fullest.

I grow with the trees

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer November 22, 2024

As each season transitions to the next, my mind prepares to adjust to the many upcoming changes in my life. Many people view season changes as nothing but an introduction to new weather. However, I...

Each flavor of Bloom nutrition's new and improved sparkling energy drinks.

Bloom Nutrition’s sparkling energy drink has gained widespread visibility on social media, offering a healthier alternative to conventional energy drinks

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer November 18, 2024

Many high school students find it difficult to live an average morning without an energy drink in their hand. However, such energy-boosting drinks contain not-so-healthy ingredients. Large amounts of caffeine...

My beloved perfume collection.

The scents I once loved

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer November 14, 2024

As I grow, my extraordinary perfume collection grows with me. Discovering a new perfume marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life. Each morning, after selectively picking my outfit and critiquing...

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