Lily Bouma is a senior entering her first year on The Central Trend. Since she was young, Lily has held an intense fascination with two things: music and words. She has spent her life singing and listening to music, and writing has always come easy. When she isn’t writing, singing, or working, you can find Lily spending time with her friends and family. Lily goes about her life with a sense of compassion and love. She loves anything that has to do with nature, especially flowers. She enjoys making other people smile, whether it be with her jokes or cracking out her horrible Eric Cartman impression. She is thrilled to spend the last of her high school career on The Central Trend and cannot wait to see what this school has in store for her.
The world around me that I once knew is about to be completely different; the faces I surrounded myself with will change.
The last 12 years of my life have been dedicated to learning new environments,...
After my three years of going to school dances, I have come upon many different tips and tricks for makeup. For this most recent prom, I compiled all of these techniques in order to make my face the best...
I used to have everything handed to me.
Walking into the halls of Ada Elementary School, I was at the age of five and believed everything in the world was perfect.
Little Lily loved school so much...
Everything is about to change, even more than it already has.
Soon, I’ll be leaving to somewhere bigger and brighter, but will I be able to change? Will I be able to keep up with those around me?
I...
I was previously told I couldn’t apply any bleach to my hair until I did Aveda’s Botanical Repair treatment; It’s safe to say that it is worth every penny.
For the roughly 30 minutes it took to...
If I could be any animal in the world, I would choose to be a monkey.
A stuffed animal monkey lays in my grasp every night, giving me a sense of comfort that nothing can compare to. I can’t fall asleep...
Ever since I can remember, I have suffered with horrible skin. For years I have tried to find a way to make it not as bad, and I only recently figured out a near solution.
As pushed by many people on...
Joining Central Singers is the worst decision I have ever made.
Almost every day I get to school at 6:45, an hour before most others. I spend the first two hours of my day singing. I hate it so much,...
The other day, I walked into work and was told “Hey Lily, Your glasses look like something people would’ve worn in 2014!” I honestly didn’t know how to react to that.
A lot of people nowadays...
I think we have been sisters in every lifetime.
My best friend, my twin flame, my soul tie, my beautiful sister: these are only some of the words that I can use to describe Bre.
Everyone has...
Whether it be by going out to eat or just hanging out while watching a movie, junior Logan Tiggleman finds solace in the presence of his closest friends.
“I love going to Culver's with my friends...
Whether it be through the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil, Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly, or Lanolips 101 Ointment, people all over the world are taking lip care to the next level.
There...
Every day, I am becoming more and more like the woman from whom I’ve received my name.
I find myself interested in the same things as she: singing, helping others, and caring about the little things...
For as long as I can remember, I have loved the show Bob’s Burgers. No matter what mood I may be in, this show has always been there for me, and this feeling has definitely continued onto the release...
All at once, my life shattered into something I never thought I’d know: the feeling of being alone.
One seemingly normal Thursday morning slowly turned into a night of unbelieving agony. My heart...
Music surrounds students every day, whether it be in a music class or just by listening to it on one's own. Some people listen to music, some people play music, and some people even make their own music.
For...
With the craze of liquid blushes at its peak, Elf has decided to strike again with yet another famous duplicate: the Elf Camo Liquid Blush.
It has been unclear as to which popular liquid blush Elf has...
I wouldn’t have my femininity without the women who raised me; they showed me what it means to be a girl living in this world.
From my personality to my figure, I am my mother’s daughter. My mom...
For junior Nolan Breckon, music has been a constant source of inspiration and comfort for as long as he can remember.
No matter what emotion he may be feeling, Nolan has a playlist to go along with...
I look around, surrounded by flowers, but there is one that stands out: a lily.
I have many things in common with a lily, not just in namesake. There are many versions of lilies, each one different...
A lot of people tend to fixate on their skincare or makeup instead of taking care of their hair. Although I do enjoy caring for my skin and doing my makeup, I have spent years trying to heal my hair from...
Senior Faith Hubbard has felt an immense connection with the expressive language of ASL since she was very young.
She has been intertwining facial expressions, hand movements, and creative storytelling...
Whether it be walking through the park or doing sessions at a hot yoga studio, the Wellness Club has made relieving stress so much easier for busy-body students.
With the intention of informing students...
I spent much of my early childhood years with the water.
I have sailed across many seas and visited numerous foreign lands; not many people have the ability to say they have visited more countries than...
Back in September, Disney decided to re-release the original episodes of the “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” series, originally created in the 1920s.
The re-release came with two episodes, “All Wet”...
My family- for getting me where I am today
Mom- Thank you for being there to help me whenever I am stressed. You have always been there whenever I needed you; you always comfort me when something happens....
The other day, I was scrolling through TikTok and came across an ad for the new Elf Glow Reviver Lip Oil. The brand has experimented with duplicating many famous products, their new one being the Dior...
Since she was around the age of four, junior Addison Moore has been dealing with arthritis, a disease targeting pain in the joints.
As time went on, she realized that every other sport she indulged...
Up on Central Lake is where the children always seem to laugh and play.
The children would run around for hours, stopping only for small snacks and to slurp juice boxes. Times were spent on the water–kayaking,...
