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Winterfest Court Announcement
Winterfest Court Announcement
2022 Science Olympiad State Competition Results
2022 Science Olympiad State Competition Results
2022 Winterfest Court Announcement
2022 Winterfest Court Announcement
FHC Inspires Announcement
FHC Inspires Announcement
Bandtasia announcement and information
Bandtasia announcement and information
Monia Abbas reflects on her high school experience with joy and looks forward to her time at UM-Flint.
Monia Abbas’s past, present, and future have been—and forever will be—defined by her relationships with family and friends
A picture of the SVC committee after their third grade event this fall.
The Shared Voices Committee is making changes around the district through kindness and inclusivity, starting with third and fourth graders
After a memorable four years at FHC, Alex Smith looks ahead hopefully to her future.
Through her profuse passions, Alex Smith has achieved her dreams and left behind her legacy as a leader
Rowan Szpieg looks forward to a life full of music.
Senior Rowan Szpieg’s life is shaped by music
although Rugby is often a forgotten sport to most, for Marshall, it was his first step into growth as a student.
Playing for the FHC Rugby team, Junior Marshall Walch develops lifelong connections and key skills off the field that will serve him in many aspects of life
Monia Abbas reflects on her high school experience with joy and looks forward to her time at UM-Flint.
Monia Abbas’s past, present, and future have been—and forever will be—defined by her relationships with family and friends
After a memorable four years at FHC, Alex Smith looks ahead hopefully to her future.
Through her profuse passions, Alex Smith has achieved her dreams and left behind her legacy as a leader
Rowan Szpieg looks forward to a life full of music.
Senior Rowan Szpieg’s life is shaped by music
although Rugby is often a forgotten sport to most, for Marshall, it was his first step into growth as a student.
Playing for the FHC Rugby team, Junior Marshall Walch develops lifelong connections and key skills off the field that will serve him in many aspects of life
A picture of Cambrie and her beloved dog Lola soon before she passed away.
Junior Cambrie Smith lost a part of herself when losing her dog, Lola, but is learning life lessons through reminiscing
Forest Hills Public Schools School Board President Kristen Fauson 2022
Q&A with FHC school board president Kristen Fauson
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Homecoming Court 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
Homecoming Court Q&A’s 2023
Improv Central 2023 Q&A’s
Though the stains on our uniforms will fade away, the memories we've made will not.
I’ll miss the dirt on my diamonds
I'm not sure if my summer expectations can be met.
Summer expectations and dreading the possibility of wasting summer break
The flash of the camera catches every sacred moment of my sophomore year, to never be forgotten.
A desolate farewell and reflection on sophomore year
The blank page that this column started as, possibly for the last time.
I wish I didn’t have an itch up my spine
Makeup that contains SPF is crucial for the summer weather.
The three best summer makeup products for glowing and healthy skin
While the pictures for the McCrispy seem enticing, they did not look the same way in person.
I’m not lovin’ McDonald’s new menu item, the McCrispy Strips
Severance star, Adam Scott, has given an excellent performance throughout the show.
After a long wait, Severance season two has more than lived up to its high expectations
Orchard House has released their spring drink specials and they're stunning.
Orchard House Books and Cafe’s spring lineup has something for everyone
The movie poster for "A Real Pain," featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin.
A Real Pain is universal, capturing bittersweetness and comedy
A poster for Ryan Coogler's magnum opus Sinners, in theaters now.
Sinners is the reason people go to the movie theater
The white peach flavor of the ZOA zero sugar drink.
ZOA Energy “rocked” my energy drink world
A Scooter's Coffee drive-through: quick and convenient.
Scooter’s Coffee was spirited and speedy
The great drink I had and the even better cat I cuddled with.
The Happy Cat Café’s revamp renders it complete
An example of delicious french fries (although I would need to taste them to really know their merit)
A comprehensive(ish) ranking of West Michigan french fries
The image displays a can of Vernors Black Cherry Ginger Soda
Vernors Black Cherry initially sparked satisfaction, only to end in a flat sigh
So Close to What by Tate McRae is a masterpiece that will be sung by everyone for years to come.
Tate McRae transcends expectations in her new album, So Close to What
Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet (Deluxe) contains five brand-new tracks.
Sabrina Carpenter has finished, the Short n’ Sweet era with the deluxe edition’s release
A cover of "2 Hands" by Tate McRae giving people a glimpse of the music video.
Tate McRae’s new song “2 Hands” explores different love languages with a focus on the importance of physical touch
The album cover for singer Lily Forte's album, "Can't Handle Hollywood."
Singer Lily Forte blends rock and roll with raw emotion to create a gut-wrenching debut album
143 by Katy Perry was one of her worst albums and was not received well by critics.
Katy Perry’s new album 143 is not the “Roar” I was hoping for
The poster for Disney's Moana 2, released on Nov. 27.
Moana 2, despite box office numbers, is a telling sign that Disney executives have lost sight of Walt Disney’s legacy
The poster for Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl, released on Dec. 6.
Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl depicts her most paramount concert yet in stunning visual form
Despicable Me 4 poster of characters Gru
Despite the backlash, Despicable Me 4 makes for a fast-paced yet family-friendly movie
The official poster for the movie, Spy x Family CODE: White. Owned and release by Crunchyroll
Spy X Family CODE: White is a fulfilling watch for those enjoying family adventure and action-packed animation
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was a visual masterpiece.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the great new addition to the Godzilla franchise
the picture preview of the Netflix show my life with the Walter boys
My Life With The Walter Boys is a new favorite feel good series of mine
Season four cover for HSMTMTS
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series had four seasons too many
The poster for the second season of The Summer I turned Pretty on Amazon Prime Video.
The second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty has me waiting in agony for the third
The Last of Us is a expertly crafted masterpiece worth your time and attention
The Last of Us is a expertly crafted masterpiece worth your time and attention
The poster for Amazon Prime Video's new series: Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six was captivating in its creative storytelling
The cover for Emily Henry's latest book.
With incredibly witty banter and a notable storyline, Funny Story continues Emily Henry’s long line of spectacular romance novels
The cover of Spears's autobiography, "The Woman in Me."
Britney Spears’s “The Woman in Me” offers up a collection of fragmentary thoughts that, despite their lack of emotional depth, hook the reader
Reading classic books may seem boring but are essential for learning.
FHC’s required classics go from great to painful
I wish it was easier to forget Memory Lane
I wish it was easier to forget Memory Lane
Although The Spanish Love Deception had potential, it was an overall disappointment.
The Spanish Love Deception fell short of minimal romance standards
A picture of the improv team at the end of their show.
Improv Central 2022 prompted laughs from start to finish
High School Musical Jr. opening night gives the original High School Musical a run for its money
High School Musical Jr. opening night gives the original High School Musical a run for its money
Image of the playbill created by Jess Siswick for Ratatouille: The Tiktok Musical
Ratatouille: The Tiktok Musical was impressive for its time frame
FHC’s production of The Crucible was a success due to immense passion and utter talent
FHC’s production of The Crucible was a success due to immense passion and utter talent
Improv After Dark’s talented cast provided an entertaining, humorous show for a mature audience
Improv After Dark’s talented cast provided an entertaining, humorous show for a mature audience
Photo editor; Picsart Background; In game footage
Genshin Impact’s Fontaine Archon quest was the end as they knew it
The belligerent truth of Biggby's felonious fall menu
The belligerent truth of Biggby’s felonious fall menu
One of the many pathways we walked under, every picture is taken by me.
With flashing colors and blinding lights, John Ball Zoo’s lantern festival is a blazing spectacle
The great drink I had and the even better cat I cuddled with.
The Happy Cat Café’s revamp renders it complete
These are my two favorite patterns of Chaco sandals currently.
Step into this summer with new sandals
Though the stains on our uniforms will fade away, the memories we've made will not.
I’ll miss the dirt on my diamonds
I'm not sure if my summer expectations can be met.
Summer expectations and dreading the possibility of wasting summer break
The flash of the camera catches every sacred moment of my sophomore year, to never be forgotten.
A desolate farewell and reflection on sophomore year
The blank page that this column started as, possibly for the last time.
I wish I didn’t have an itch up my spine
So many people in the world, and yet, I thought of you.
The ripple effect and the realization you’re in love
The blank page that this column started as, possibly for the last time.
I wish I didn’t have an itch up my spine
At the end of my high school days, I finally found a place where I belong.
An inelegant ending
One prom down, one to go; one spring left as a high school student.
Fresh out of high school springs
I'm not ready to say bye to them, even if it's just see you later.
An ode to the circle of life
Winter is gone, and with it my inspiration, apparently.
An ode to everything I can’t write about
As I flipped through the images that swept through the storm of chaos, I saw her: the happiest girl I could have possibly become.
The ongoing, everlasting concept of time: the final part
This version of her will forever be with me; the carrier of her flame will simply change.
In this moment – her flame begins to flicker
Here she is: just a little seed at this point, figuring out how to take root.
In this moment — the sweet adage of a dandelion
A culmination of images and titles that have appeared within the past 199 stories.
In this moment – 200
A moment buried in the in-between, a moment that will define this time in vibrant colors.
In this moment – the in-between
Kiera, Addy, me, and Sof on decision day. The four four-year TCT veterans are all going to different colleges :(
A televised edition: finale—peanut butter, dermaplaning, alex g, and being in hundreds of dollars of debt to my sister’s door
A sunny November day—I never expect one, but I always hope.
A televised edition: episode 12—weather channel
Even through there were voices in the air, the night was quiet.
A televised edition: episode 11—silent movie
The cookie I was allowed to decorate when I was little; it's supposed to be Ash Ketchum
A televised edition: episode 10—cooking show
A picture that my friends always use to prove that I do have a phone addiction.
A televised edition: episode 9—advertisement
a picture of my vison board on my desk right next to my bed, so I can wake up and be reminded of my goals.
Looking at my past, being in my present, dreaming of my future: age 17
Trump's Trump 2028 hat that poses the threat; are we really turning toward fascism?
Are we really in a Western descent toward fascism?
Bella Ramsey has proven they are Ellie with their incredible acting in both Season 1 and the first two episodes of Season 2.
Why, regardless of your opinion, Bella Ramsey is and will always be Ellie
Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th goal on April 6th, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 that stood for 26 years.
Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record on April 6; how will his legacy be affected?
With everything bubbled down to "easy-to-consume" content it has become necessary to get ourselves and ideas across as efficiently as possible.
Curated for you
The clock is counting down to the point of no return.
The time for environmental change is ticking away
Makeup that contains SPF is crucial for the summer weather.
The three best summer makeup products for glowing and healthy skin
The movie posters for Moonrise Kingdom, The Lorax, and The Outsiders.
April 2025: film reflection
Google Keep helps me stay organized and up-to-date on my evergrowing to-do list.
Replace your old paper to-do list with Google Keep
Google Doodles have come along way since the original in 1998.
The Google Doodles have gone through tremendous changes since 1998, let’s look back at them
A collage of a few of my favorite summer-related outfits pinned on my pinterest board.
Ultimate summer shopping guide: must-have picks for the season
Photo Gallery: Senior Recognition
Photo Gallery: Senior Recognition
Photo Gallery: Varsity Softball
Photo Gallery: Varsity Softball
Photo Gallery: Valentine's Day and Jersey Day
Photo Gallery: Valentine’s Day and Jersey Day
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
I don't know what I'm going to do without my seniors, but I know that I have to figure out how to be okay.

I’m going to notice

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
May 6, 2025
I spend a lot of my time thinking about how I'm just okay at a lot of things.

I’m just in between

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
April 29, 2025
One of my favorite action shots that I've taken at a football game.

A guide to taking the best sports photos

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
April 25, 2025
Weston Haywood begins getting more and more excited for the life ahead of him.

Weston Haywood’s love for sports introduced him to his future career

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
April 15, 2025
The memories from theater will eventually be made with different people.

Maybe it’s time to say goodbye

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
March 10, 2025
I drove past the younger girl who was living with these fond memories.

It all turned out okay

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
February 25, 2025
We may have next to no photos together, but you still mean the whole world to me.

To know you is to love you

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
February 18, 2025
The past has helped me slowly start becoming who I am, and there's nothing that I would do differently.

I wouldn’t change a thing

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
February 13, 2025
Photos from this past month that gave me some of the emotions that are too hard to figure out.

Writers block: a jumbled mess of a burnt-out creative

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
January 29, 2025
Runner Jake Barnes holding the one and only Chocolate Milk Chuggers flag.

The Chocolate Milk Chuggers bring a new take to clubs at FHC

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
December 13, 2024
A picture of my sisters and I before we realized the missing piece.

I wish that I had my missing piece

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
December 9, 2024
TCT's The Countless Thanks 2024: Alex Smith

TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2024: Alex Smith

Alex Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2024
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