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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

Litany Gaines

Litany Gaines, Staff Writer

Litany Gaines is a senior entering her first year on The Central Trend. Since she was young, Litany has had a love for words, whether it be reading, writing, poetry, or song lyrics, and she is beyond excited to further her writing skills this year. In her free time, Litany enjoys being outside and spending time with friends along with reading and writing. During her final year in high school, Litany hopes to create many memories and strive to be her best before setting off on her next path in life.

Favorite poet: Sappho

Favorite movie: My Neighbor Totoro or Coraline

Favorite Time: 11:11 am

Her Car: A 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix named Daisy Jones that is somehow still running

 

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The end of the trip my parents brought me on for senior year.

The little things – goodbyes

Litany Gaines, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

I've always struggled with goodbyes, closing a door of my past to turn into the unforeseen future. Goodbyes can be hard, but not this one. I stand on this threshold of a new chapter of my life, excited...

A picture from my trip in Colorado where I was finally free from stress.

The little things – deep breathes

Litany Gaines, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

“Just take a deep breath” I was so sick of hearing those words, people telling me to just breathe, as if breathing would fix everything. As if breathing would fix the suffocating stress that did...

My favorite trail at one of my favorite places to camp.

The little things – the outdoors

Litany Gaines, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Nature has become a sort of close friend to me. Although, out of everything in nature, the sun, the trees, and the wind all around have become my favorite confidants. Keeping my secrets with them and never...

A picture of me watching the sunset while camping.

The little things – the sunrise

Litany Gaines, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

I used to prefer sunsets. Kisses from the sun dance across their face and around their deep ocean eyes. Their smile could illuminate a whole room. Every time I catch a glimpse of them, my mind is prompted...

The little things -  the snow

The little things – the snow

Litany Gaines, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

I love the snow, but I hate being in it. I find contentment in admiring the snow from afar, appreciating its beauty; I never get too close, for getting too close would cause it to become dirty and tainted...

TikTok shop is essentially a virtual mall

TikTok shop is essentially a virtual mall

Litany Gaines, Junior Writer November 29, 2023

I’m sure everyone who has TikTok has noticed the newish shopping feature.  The new addition to TikTok allows creators to sell items and for viewers to purchase items all without having to leave the...

Winter of Junior year when I first started wearing my hair out

I am learning to love something I once hated

Litany Gaines, Junior Writer November 17, 2023

I hate my hair. Since I was young, other family members who didn’t know better always treated my hair as some sort of anomaly. In my elementary classes, kids would constantly touch my hair and ask...

The young indie artists apart of FIZZ

The Secret to Life by FIZZ is a chaotic dream

Litany Gaines, Junior Writer November 9, 2023

FIZZ’s first album is a chaotic chorus of exceptional sounds. The band, FIZZ, composed of four popular artists, just got their start-up this year by releasing their first album on Oct. 27 titled The...

I will always love the ocean

I will always love the ocean

Litany Gaines, Junior Writer November 3, 2023

I love the ocean.  I find the ocean to be one of the most beautiful things in the world. Its outreached touch connects those who are miles and miles apart.  However, as I write this, I realize...

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