A photo of 2023's Winterfest queen Megan Fox getting crowned

I hate getting into trouble, but I love doing things I’m not supposed to. I don’t mean anything illegal, or anything that could get me into serious trouble, just little things like sketching on...

I love Taylor Swift. You do too. It was something we bonded over for a while, except when we would disagree on which album was best; you would say Speak Now, I always said 1989, no one argues against...

Three seasons. Three days. A taste of the first season: summer Saturday morning, I woke up with the sun, eager for the day to start and ready for the beginning of a new season to start. As the weather...

Walking in circles around my childhood neighborhood, softly singing each word to “On My Own” from the Teen Beach 2 soundtrack, I didn’t let myself go home until I got every word right. I was ten...

Next year, the class of 2023 will go their separate ways, but seniors Abby Satterthwaite and Sophie Kovachevich plan on staying close in contact, literally. The current seniors at FHC are coming to a...

Name: Josie Butler Grade: 11 Role: Glinda the Good Witch What's your relationship with your role? "Glinda and I both [have] pretty bubbly personalities, and we both love sparkly dresses" What...

Name: Katelynn Heilman Grade: 12 Role: Aunt Em What's your relationship with your role? "My character loves Uncle Henry and Dorothy, and I love Athan Hillman who plays Uncle Henry,...

Name: Keegan Redmond Grade: 10 Role: Professor Marvel, Oz Guard, Wizard of Oz What's your relationship with your role? "I am loving playing these characters because they are nothing like the...

“Earning” a free coffee at Starbucks now costs up to $200. As an avid iced coffee fanatic, Starbucks has always been a part of my weekly routine due to its convenient location and popularity. Still,...

If you had told me four years ago I would be writing this story, there is no way I would’ve believed you. Growing up, I always wished I had a twin, or a sister, someone I could talk to and relate...

Freshman Lydia Morey has been on her feet her whole life. At the age of two, her parents put her into dance classes, leading to the beginning of her future and manifesting a love for the art ever since. “I've...

Sitting in a silent classroom, the only sound that floats through the air are pencils scratching paper.  My brain functions off sound, and while doing any kind of work including equations and numbers,...

I have never truly understood the significance of a love letter. Maybe it’s because I’ve never received one, or if I did, I never considered it a love letter. Through media, I created this concept...

When looking around at the people that stride through the halls of FHC, it is very quickly noticeable who has admirable taste when it comes to pairing the perfect shoes with an outfit. For senior Grace...

It doesn’t get better than this, and by "this," I mean a new Niall Horan song. Ever since the release of his second studio album, Heartbreak Weather, almost three years ago, Horan has been MIA when...

Yesterday, as I was driving home, I caught the ending glimpse of the sunset. Although that usually wouldn't strike me as odd, the sky had been dark just moments earlier as I walked out of the building. Though,...

Junior Norah Schaafsma lives a bustling, busy life. Through the hectic high school schedule, Norah is constantly keeping herself occupied; whether it is through work, sports, or even just hanging out...

“And that’s what you missed on Glee.” This is a familiar phrase to anyone who has seen at least one episode of Glee. Although the show has been over for a little under a decade, Glee stars Kevin...

A bead of sweat shines on my forehead as I walk down the hot cement; I could almost feel the heat radiating through the rubber soles of my beat-up shoes. My genuine smile burned bright—luckily, not from...

As trends change and fluctuate, one that has stuck around for the past couple of years is acrylic nails. Whether it’s for a specific occasion or just an everyday look, the constantly changing nail...

It has been almost ten years since Glee star Cory Monteith passed away due to addiction; since then, two of his costars have passed as well. As a fan of the show Glee, I was a bit surprised and concerned...

The function and concept of time have always been complex thoughts that I find myself constantly pondering. In every definition, time passing has concerned me as it unapologetically urged the future closer...

Junior Sydney Kok has always been captivated by the wonderful world of Pinterest. Like many other girls, Sydney enjoys testing out different aesthetics she sees on social media, and overall just looking...

Twenty-three songs may seem like a lot for one album, but SZA makes it go by in a flash. While listening to SZA’s new album SOS, there was not a single moment when I felt the need to press the skip...

I spend many winter nights dreaming about one thing: summer. As 2022 was coming to a close and I was reflecting on the moments that shined brightest in my memories, the majority took place within the...

1997 - The Forest Edge 25 years ago, on Dec. 17, 1997, the first issue of The Forest Edge was distributed to all students during a communication break. After a semester of hard work and dedication,...

While digging through my mom’s jewelry box a few months ago, I discovered a gold starfish dangling on a dainty gold chain, and I immediately fell in love with it; I soon learned it was yours. The...

Throughout the fluctuating phases I've encountered in my life, one of the most prominent was when I was—and still am—a big admirer of the boyband One Direction. Although I became a fan after the band...

Completely encapsulated in my own mind, I sit still behind the counter waiting for the next customer to come in. Faint Christmas music fogs up the room as I slowly start to adjust back to reality. I notice...

My family- for keeping me grounded I could take up pages just to thank my amazing and constantly supportive family, thank you all, for raising me to be who I am today. Mom - Thank you for always being...

Sophomore Eshana Kaur has established a sixth love language throughout her life: music  Through the therapeutic aspects melodies can bring, Eshana has created many bonds with her peers through her...

Name: Alex Brown Grade: 11 Who are you dating? "Veronica Vincent." How long have you been together and when did you meet? "We've been together for four months, and [we officially met] in...

Name: Kaylin Scheuneman Grade: 12 Who are you dating? “Tyler Poth.” How long have you been together and when did you meet? “Three and a half years; it was eighth grade, and I was twelve...

Name: Abbie Glass Grade: 10 Who are you dating? “Micah Meadow.” How long have you been together and when did you meet? “Over three years [since we met] in seventh grade.” How...

The desire to have a companion often blinds teens to the effects that romantic relationships will have on them at a young age.  Although some high school relationships end with a happily ever after,...

“How do you give the best advice when you have never been in a relationship?” This question has popped up in conversations with my friends many times before. It always seems that the individuals...

High school romantic comedies have always been my favorite type of movie. Whether it was a Disney Channel Original I watched when I was a kid or the plethora of Netflix films I add to my list on a daily...

Ever since going to see FHC’s production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella last spring, I have become absolutely enthralled by the talent of the FHC Theater Department.  When the 2022 fall...

Is dating in high school worth it? It is very common for teenagers to start dating once they get into high school, but how does it affect them in their most formative years? In this investigative series,...

Grade: 11 Role: Mr. Green Why do you enjoy being in the play? “It’s just really fun to do, and even though it can be stressful sometimes, [I’m] surrounded by people who also [are there]...

Grade: 11 Role: Singing Telegram Girl Why do you enjoy being in the play? “I get to meet new people that I never would have thought myself to mix with, and it’s a new experience that I always...

Grade: 11 Role: The Motorist Why do you enjoy being in the play? “I enjoy being in the play because of the community, and I love being on stage. Any opportunity [I have] to perform and I’m...

Grade: 11 Role: Mrs. White Why do you enjoy being in the play? “It’s a fun space to make friends, and I like being on stage so it is always a great time to participate.” What made you...

I have always had a connection with music. From a young age, it captured me in its grasp and I have never had the desire to escape.   Every moment of my life has been defined by a melody. There are...

I have never been an avid horror movie fan but in the spirit of Halloween, however, I decided I would indulge in the movie some of my friends had been raving about: Smile. The main storyline of the...

When I was ten years old, I bought my first ever album, Title by Meghan Trainor. After I had become enthralled by her hit song All About That Bass, I saved up all my allowance until I was able to pay the...

Floating throughout the hallways of a hotel in Florida was a fit of hushed laughs and creativity bubbling out of FHC’s Varsity Dance Team. These are the bonding moments sophomore Paige Jacobs strives...

As Homecoming week came to a close, and we took our final bow to High School Musical during the senior lip sync, the reality of the future set in once again. I have spent my entire life in a bubble...

Laying underneath the weight of college applications and AP classes is a seventeen-year-old girl whose anxiety has taken over her emotions. Driving home from a dinner with friends, she’s contemplating...

Three years ago, English teacher Ken George went to Walden Pond in Massachusetts to see the homes of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, and when he returned, he had a whole new mindset for teaching. The...

If someone would have told me a year ago that I would be spending my morning drives to school listening to a podcast, rather than staying within the comfort of my meticulously crafted playlists, I wouldn’t...

I have never sat on the sandy shores of a beach for more than twenty minutes at a time. My childhood was filled with endless days in the scorching sun—swimming carelessly through the waves that crashed...

For junior Heather Jaze, her social life is a prominent priority, and she expresses it through a method that is often stripped of its deserving appreciation: the clubs of FHC. Heather has always tried...

The only true way to escape reality is through the essence of books, and I’m not referring to the mind-numbing novels that are strategically placed within a high school curriculum. It took me the...

 I have never been the type of person to take life for granted. I try to display my gratitude in multiple ways, but I never knew that the gratitude would blind me from the reality of my teenage years. While...

The first week of school establishes the tone for an exciting year ahead, but as a new member of the high school, it can be a bit overwhelming. Freshman Maggie Hill endured the nerve-wracking first week,...

The opening scene of the movie Top Gun is considered one of the most exhilarating scenes of all time, well, according to my grandpa it is. Recently, it dawned on me that I had never seen the iconic...

I try to speak, but no words come out. My brain gets flustered and overwhelmed when those words aren’t expressed. Stress—pressure that weighs down on me day by day—closes in until I feel as if I...

As exams are closing in, freshman Grace Crook is preparing to start studying for her first round of high school exams. “I study at least two weeks to a week-and-a-half before and try not to cram,”...

After not hearing much from Liam Payne in the past couple of years, I was taken by surprise when I found out he was releasing his newest album: LP1. With a variety of upbeat songs featuring many other...

My four-year-old cousin is the only person who can brighten my day in an instant. The only person who can make me smile within seconds of walking into the room. But back then, I was scared my new little...

After hearing about Ruel from my friends and listening to some of his other songs myself, I was thrilled to listen to his newest EP Free Time, and as usual, he didn’t disappoint. Earlier this year,...

I hope they enjoy my house; I hope they love it as much as I did. The small blue house on a steep hill of a bumpy road that I once claimed as my own is no longer mine. The only place I knew as home...

Civics teacher Jeff Manders decided to take a different approach to teaching this year with project-based learning. “It’s them doing something with the information as opposed to ‘read this, memorize...

After hearing a few of Rex Orange County’s hits in the past and then deciding to listen to his newest album, Pony left me overly pleased.  Each song seemed to be crafted from a mold of personal experiences...