Sofia is a junior entering her third year on The Central Trend as Editor in Chief. She is on the FHCVDT and has been dancing for fourteen years. Since she joined the class her freshman year, Sofia has learned to express herself through the wonderful art of writing. She has found a home in room 139 and cannot imagine spending her sixth hour anywhere else with anyone else. When she's not in the classroom or on the dance floor, you will find Sofia at the bookstore picking up every book she sees, flipping through the pages, and then writing down the name of the book in her notes so she can come back for it later. She also loves to spend her free time with her friends laughing and driving around. She is more than excited for this school year and all that will come with it.
Her top item on her bucket list: Go to a bunch of national parks out west, specifically Mt. Rainier in Washington
Her favorite book:The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller
Her comfort movie:Juno; it's such a cute and goofy movie
Is she still scared of flyingthings? Yes, unfortunately she still is
The first time I ever watched an Emma Chamberlain YouTube video was in my neighbor’s bedroom inside her massive blanket fort.
We watched her drive around in her car and drink coffee while she showed...
Recently, along with the disheartening news following H.M. Queen Elizabeth’s death, articles and posts popped up on my social media remembering the impact of Princess Diana of Wales on the world. Her...
To AP World History teacher Brad Anderson, comradery within the classes is one of the most integral aspects of the ideal high school experience.
FHC has been continuing a unique tradition since 2004,...
I was never one to avidly listen to Elvis Presley.
Of course, much like the rest of the world, I was fond of the King of Rock, but I was no superfan. I knew some of his more popular songs such as “Jailhouse...
In the fourteen years since we last embraced, I forgot what she truly looked like, how she smelled, what she sounded like, and one last important aspect:
how much I love her.
At age two, I could...
It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that I’m writing this right now.
I would fantasize over this moment just two years ago, back when I thought my dreams were unrealistic. I remember...
On the West Coast of the US, states are being engulfed by the unforgivable, unremorseful flames of forest fires.
Specifically in California, homes are being destroyed, many people have been either killed...
They’ve danced wistfully through these past two years with one another, arms interlocked, feet hitting the concrete in unison.
Together, the two young girls have embarked on a treacherous journey;...
Things are ending now.
The past nine months race through my mind like a film in fast motion. What started in vibrant colors faded to a dull black and white over time. We are reaching the credits scene,...
Eight hundred and eighty-nine days.
That is how long it has been since Harry Styles released his sophomore album, Fine Line. Since then, he has gone on tour, released a nail polish line, and has headlined...
On May 12, 2022, US History and AP Seminar teacher Steve Labenz was presented the Bed Emdin Guiding Principles and Action Award. This is given to "individuals who have had a long-term commitment to Forest...
The windows were down, the air was cool.
Six of us were packed into Nat’s red minivan. As the two youngest in the group, Syd and I were stuck in the third row.
As we flew down the highway, Olivia...
What was your reaction to getting on prom court?
"I was surprised and happy that I got called up."
What are your short-term future plans?
"[I will be] attending GVSU studying supply chain management...
What was your reaction to getting on prom court?
I was honestly very surprised when I heard my name. I wasn’t expecting it at all and the 'Abigail' through me off at first.
What are your short-term...
Recently on TikTok, a snippet of Jack Harlow’s single “First Class” became extremely popular across the app. After hearing it multiple times as I scrolled through aimlessly, the chorus quickly became...
Senior Jack McNamara was put in one of the smallest groups for the 2022 FHC Film Festival on May 5th. This year, his group consists of two other people: seniors Ryan Fitzgerald and Ivan Wheland.
While...
As a young girl, senior Jessie Warren would spend hours wandering the woods in her backyard, losing herself in the deepest corners of her brain. There, she would recount elaborate stories out loud for...
Timidly, she walks, creeping closer and closer to the edge.
She slowly puts one foot in front of the other. Her breathing is quick. Her heart is pounding. Her entire body is trembling. All she has to...
Breathe in
the faint aroma of a light rain shower
and musk from the trees that have had snow resting on their branches for
too long
and the car air freshener that leaves lilacs
lingering...
Every week, Spotify updates its playlist, titled “New Music Friday.” They take the top 100 newly released songs of that week and add them to the playlist, making them easily accessible to listeners...
This is an ode to people watching.
It is the art of observation; the art of soaking up your surroundings. It takes much practice to take in every minute detail. This is mostly because the term “people...
My knowledge of the band Weezer doesn’t go far beyond two of their more popular songs, “Buddy Holly” and “Island in the Sun.”
Other than the well-known facts that the group has been together...
On the corner of Robinson Road in Eastown, the oldest comic book shop in Michigan resides under the ownership of Roger Haight.
Argos Comics & Used Book Shop first opened in 1975, and its walls are...
She is forgotten about often.
No one seems to mention her, acknowledge her, care for her.
She still cares for them, nevertheless. She keeps them safe from harm and keeps them warm from the harsh...
I can proudly admit to the fact that I have been a raging Twilight fan since eighth grade.
It took me a while to fall under the spell that entranced so many girls before me, but I have read the book...
This past summer, senior Josie McGuire was barely awake as she practiced until one in the morning at cheer camp.
In early August, the FHC Varsity Cheer Team traveled to Alma College and was being judged...
For far too long, I have been left alone in the dark.
I have made a home in the cavern with too much space for just one girl, with the only light too far off into the distance. It is a small light,...
My friends have impeccable music taste.
I like to say I do as well, but I always get compliments on the songs that I get from those friends.
This is the case yet again after my dear friend chastised...
Out of all things, sophomore Sam Wordhouse is most excited to “bust it down on the dance floor” while wearing his spectacular suit this Winterfest.
Since the sophomore class has yet to experience...
I've never been 33,000 feet in the air surrounded by a dome of deep, navy blue bleeding into soft hues of fuschia and blood orange.
I've never looked down to see thousands of buildings sitting so cozily...
All of my favorite songs have a build-up to the most extravagant point of the track. Whether it is a gradual crescendo or a sudden outburst, it makes the song that much more interesting, engaging, and...
There is always one special thing that secures the life-long bond between father and son. For senior Tate Greer, that thing is comedy.
A few years back, Tate’s dad started to show him videos of comedians....
Colors painted in spontaneous navy swirls remind her of her old home on Dean Street.
The cream horizontal paneling with azure shutters and front porch will forever be a picture ingrained into her mind....
Comedy TV is where I live and breathe. It is how I relax, how I calm down, and how I fall asleep. I have a select few series that I watch time and time again—one of them being How I Met Your Mother.
The...
As an AP Lang and AP Lit teacher, Lisa Penninga likes to have Socratic Seminar sessions with her students to discuss as a class.
In using the Socratic method, Penninga has her students ask and answer...
As the sky transforms from hues of fuschia, auburn, and tuscany yellow to a vibrant baby blue, and the sun gradually rises from the horizon line, my day progresses from a luminant gold to a cloud of crimson...
I have never had a very strong penchant for movies. For me, TV shows have always been my go-tos. However, with not much to do this holiday break, I found myself watching a wide variety of movies that ranged...
His name is January.
He is beautiful. His thick tufts of white hair blanket his head and tickle his ears. His wardrobe consists of knit sweaters ranging from light tan to deep teal, warm pants with...
My sweet tooth grows exponentially come the holiday season.
My mom’s delicious chocolate chip cookies, my dad’s rich, homemade fudge that's taken from my grandmother’s recipe, and the unhealthy...
To properly ring in 2022, senior Logan Verlinde is throwing a New Year’s Eve party with “all of the old Polish ladies.”
It is not the typical party for this occasion, with the room adorned with...
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Her...
From new neighborhoods to restaurants, my dad and I become enthralled with in-progress construction each time we drive past. Our interests piqued particularly when a new business took the empty space where...
Mom, for being the best dance mom on the planet
Over the past 13 years, you have helped me get to and from dance practice and competitions, do my hair and makeup, make sure all of my costumes were packed,...
As the Thanksgiving holiday creeps closer and closer, many people are making their dinner plans and figuring out which family member is bringing what dish.
For my family in particular, we are currently...
Vibrant hues of yellow and green intertwine with one another, encircling her wherever she chooses to travel.
The incandescent light from the sun shines down upon her, emitting a luminous glow to project...
Senior Erin Murphy recently purchased an eccentric vest that she absolutely adores.
Adorned with seashells and reflective circles, Erin describes it as very “funky” and “grandma-like.” Unfortunately,...
Lana Del Rey has been keeping both me and the rest of her fans on their toes—and slightly aggravated—for most of 2021 regarding the release date of her most recent album, Blue Banisters.
The album...
"About a week ago, my parents weren't home, and I was getting ready for school. It was probably around 6:30 a.m. No one was home. All the doors were locked. All my pets weren't home either; they were with...
This review may contain a spoiler from seasons five and seven of the series.
We all have those TV shows to put on when we need some cheering up, some background noise, or simply something to watch for...
I’ve heard the conversation for years—oftentimes with friends or classmates. I am still hearing it as a member of the Varsity Dance Team. It all centers around one simple question: is dance even a...
Last year, in senior Seth Bush’s AP World History Class, he built a catapult for the Age of Empires project.
Together, he and his dad spent hours in their backyard launching random objects they had...
Back during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020, I acquired the hobby of binge-watching shows. From Schitt’s Creek to How I Met Your Mother, I watched every episode. There was not one show that I didn’t...
Senior Rylie Beatty is somewhat of a world traveler.
She has been going to Haiti since she was twelve years old. However, her trips do not primarily consist of relaxing at the beach, visiting tourist...
She has spent her whole life telling stories.
Whether she told her stuffed penguin and monkey when she couldn’t fall asleep or to her mom when she got picked up from daycare, she has always had something...
After playing baseball since he was five, freshman JT Zawacki only has one dislike in the sport: losing.
“The team just gets down, and it's not fun anymore,” JT said. “Because when you're winning,...
As an awkward thirteen-year-old girl lost in the midst of a pandemic, all I was attempting to find was the true form of myself. The first step I took in this expedition was discovering my music taste which,...
What was your reaction to hearing your name called?
"I was definitely surprised when my name was called. There was a moment of total shock before I started walking over, and once I saw the others making...
To breathe the crisp, autumnal air as I begin my day is all I have been longing for this past year.
Ever since the cold became too cold and the ground was blanketed in soft, white snow, I have been...
With the rising success coming from the popular app TikTok, many users are trying to make it big in the world of fame and fortune.
TikTokers such as Charli D’Amelio and her entire family, Lil...
After hearing about his older sister's senior retreat, senior class president Benji Zorn wasn't entirely sure what to expect from his class's senior retreat.
But what his older sister promised was...
She constantly walks, day in and day out, holding the weight of her world on her shoulders.
She wishes to take a break, but if she does, the foundation beneath her feet and the world on her shoulders...
The wait is over.
On July 30, 2021, Billie Eilish released her sophomore album, Happier Than Ever, which fans had been impatiently waiting to hear as a follow-up to her amazingly successful first album,...
Though she will continue to teach English 9 and Theatre, Robbin DeMeester has decided that it is time for her to step down from her position as the Director of FHC Theatre productions. Keep reading to...
For as long as she could remember, junior Remmie Gavle has traversed by car through the Great Plains region to reach her dream destination: South Dakota.
Though it is not the most popular state to visit,...
Once upon a time, she wanted to be a mermaid.
She would dance around in The Little Mermaid tracksuit she once adored while singing “Part of Your World” into her pink and purple microphone. When...
Speaker: Abby Cummings
How do you feel about your TED Talk being picked for FHC Inspires?
"I feel honored and humbled that my TED Talk was picked for FHC Inspires. It feels very special to have...
