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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
The senior class cheering for our team at this years' first football game.
The upcoming senior retreat sets the stage for the boundless social life of the seniors in the building
A picture of the improv team in Chicago during their summer trip.
The improv team’s summer trip to Chicago has set them up for a successful, hilarious year
Lilah Yoder on vacation in Italy this past summer.
Through various sports, Lilah Yoder has founded lifelong friendships and discovered a new sense of dedication
Webster is pictured in the photo above during her time in Spain
Alexandra Webster has found the right fit as a teacher at FHC and looks forward to feeling the sense of community that the school provides
A picture of Mr. Anderson on a trip, which is something he hopes to do more of.
Calvin Anderson has used his diverse experience to become the best teacher and person he can be
Lilah Yoder on vacation in Italy this past summer.
Through various sports, Lilah Yoder has founded lifelong friendships and discovered a new sense of dedication
Webster is pictured in the photo above during her time in Spain
Alexandra Webster has found the right fit as a teacher at FHC and looks forward to feeling the sense of community that the school provides
Mr. George will leave a hole in FHC's heart and will never be forgotten as a beloved teacher, mentor, and friend.
As Ken George makes the shift from green and white to blue and orange, he will remain connected to FHC through family: both given and found
Addy Cousins looks to take all of her great memories from the past four years and turn them into many more in the future.
With a world of creativity at her finger tips, Addy Cousins is ready for the next chapter
One of Eva's senior pictures with her horse, Thirsty, that she rides.
Senior Eva Harshman has found her home in the words and wisdom of Room 139
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
FHC Inspires 2024 Q&As
Homecoming Court Q&A’s 2023
Improv Central 2023 Q&A’s
The Newest Staff members of FHC
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
A photo of vice-presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, who has recently received much backlash.
J.D. Vance calls school shootings “a fact of life,” signifying a terrifying sense of apathy toward gun violence
The aftermath of one of many school shootings which causes me so much fear.
I wish I could feel safe
The ethereal cover art for Billie Eilish's new album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.
In her new album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Billie Eilish weaves powerful production with lilting vocals to cement herself as one of the best artists of the century
Brooke Schofield's information dump about her and Clinton Kane's drama.
Brooke Schofield takes after her podcast’s name as the internet flames her for her most recent scandal
It was a fierce debate as the close race between Harris and Trump continues to develop and change.
The Sept. 10 presidential debate makes the critical issues of each campaign clear and raises concerns about both candidates as the election approaches
The ethereal cover art for Billie Eilish's new album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.
In her new album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Billie Eilish weaves powerful production with lilting vocals to cement herself as one of the best artists of the century
Despicable Me 4 poster of characters Gru
Despite the backlash, Despicable Me 4 makes for a fast-paced yet family-friendly movie
The cover for the anthology, released two hours after the original album.
Taylor Swift’s quality in productivity shines through in her comprehensive addition to her 11th studio album
A poster depicting the track list and cover art of the album.
Clairo’s Charm is the perfect album for study sessions
The movie poster for Descendants: Rise of Red, featuring Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker.
Although as an installment in the Descendants franchise, Descendants: The Rise of Red falls short, on its own, its flaws could be overlooked
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
The ethereal cover art for Billie Eilish's new album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.
In her new album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Billie Eilish weaves powerful production with lilting vocals to cement herself as one of the best artists of the century
The cover for the anthology, released two hours after the original album.
Taylor Swift’s quality in productivity shines through in her comprehensive addition to her 11th studio album
A poster depicting the track list and cover art of the album.
Clairo’s Charm is the perfect album for study sessions
The album cover for Sabrina Carpenter's sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet.
Sabrina Carpenter’s highly anticipated album, Short n’ Sweet, stays true to its name with a minimal tracklist full of pop-hit material
The album cover to WILLOW's latest album, empathogen, featuring her with a wide-open smile.
WILLOW’s seventh album, empathogen, showcases her creative nature and transcendental lyricism
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
Taking place under the sea, No Way Up would be a horrifying experience for anyone who is afraid of the ocean or flying.
No Way Up combines both the fear of the ocean and flying to create a less than okay survival movie
Sugar, Abel, Kinney, and Bishop are the members of the special forces operation sent to the Philippines.
In Land of Bad, a mission gone wrong makes for a thrilling survival story
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
The aftermath of one of many school shootings which causes me so much fear.
I wish I could feel safe
My mom and I making milk carton gingerbread houses.
Letters to my lunch table
I will forever miss my old life, but I am looking forward to the future.
A letter to my past
The sun grows the tree of history; it knows the roots, the fruits, and the flowers.
Nothing is new under the sun
I'll never find what I'm looking for, no matter how many wildflower fields I walk through in my lifetime.
Mary Oliver’s words and the flower fairies helping me find them
The aftermath of one of many school shootings which causes me so much fear.
I wish I could feel safe
Sitting on a window sill with my best friend, watching the world dancing down below.
I wish to dance in the rain
Fragments of summer and fall, the two seasons I am torn between.
An ode to prolific, autumnal summer nights
The beginning of junior year captured in time, though this column and these photos.
An ode to the clouds
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
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
A photo of vice-presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, who has recently received much backlash.
J.D. Vance calls school shootings “a fact of life,” signifying a terrifying sense of apathy toward gun violence
Brooke Schofield's information dump about her and Clinton Kane's drama.
Brooke Schofield takes after her podcast’s name as the internet flames her for her most recent scandal
It was a fierce debate as the close race between Harris and Trump continues to develop and change.
The Sept. 10 presidential debate makes the critical issues of each campaign clear and raises concerns about both candidates as the election approaches
This season of Love Island USA brought a never-seen-before inside scoop on all things gossip and drama from the enthusiastic cast.
Peacock’s Love Island USA marks a new era of trashy-yet-perfect reality television through it’s high-caliber cast
The picture of Donald Trump that has gone viral across the internet after the attempt on his life on July 13th.
A comprehensive timeline of the tumultuous events of this election year
Jenny Humphrey, played by Taylor Momsen, in her teen years, as she is becoming a popular Upper East Side girl.
Was Jenny Humphrey really the stylistic mastermind Gossip Girl made her out to be?
A few photos that encapsulate the vision that is an "Everything Shower"
I have meticulously crafted the perfect “Everything Shower” routine, so here are the steps
Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala in a gorgeous, navy-blue gown.
The Met Gala this year brought many surprisingly good looks and assured that others will never receive an invite again
a collage of simple country concert outfit pieces
I am in dire need of the perfect outfit for a summer country concert
One of the many rom-coms that I enjoy to watch
My top five rom-coms for a great movie night
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Ottawa Hills
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Ottawa Hills
Photo Gallery: Varsity Football vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Varsity Football vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
Senior Lily Bouma will forever cherish her memories in room 139.

Lily Bouma’s lifelong passions for ASL, choir, and writing have indefinitely impacted her future

Maylee Ohlman, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
The ASL Club posing for a photo together during one of the weekly meetings

ASL club offers a chance to bridge language barriers outside of class curriculum

Addie Woltil, Copy Editor
December 19, 2023
Senior Lily Bouma spends time with kids at a summer camp where she volunteers with senior Katie Cushman.

American Sign Language students at FHC are building communities as they break down communication barriers

Saniya Mishra, Copy-Editing Manager
December 13, 2023
Faith Hubbard's experience with ASL has shown her how to be a more expressive person

Faith Hubbard’s experience with ASL has shown her how to be a more expressive person

Lily Bouma, Junior Writer
December 11, 2023
Senior Katie Cushman smiling for the camera

Katie Cushman has found her voice through the lyrical language of ASL

Elle Manning, Junior Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Senior Carter Lyons standing in front of an ASL project signing his name sign.

Carter Lyons shares his passion for story telling through signing

Allie Beaumont, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2022
Women's History Month Q&As: Kimberly Anderson

Women’s History Month Q&As: Kimberly Anderson

Natalie Mix, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2022
Kayleigh Ford has found that her ASL experience has been very useful in communicating with others

Kayleigh Ford connects to those in her community through her ASL knowledge

Eva Harshman, Public Relations Assistant
February 9, 2022
the ASL 4 class on a field trip to Fredrick Meijer Gardens a few months ago

American Sign Language’s latest project aims to make our community more inclusive

Emma Zawacki, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2022
A picture of American Sign Language teacher Kimberly Anderson smiling for the camera

Kimberly Anderson strives to combine ASL with all of her passions

Emma Zawacki, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2021
Spooky Humans: Kimberly Anderson

Spooky Humans: Kimberly Anderson

Kelsey Dantuma, Social Media Manager
October 27, 2021
The American Sign Language level threes and fours went on their first field trip of the year on Thursday.

This year’s ASL field trips will offer new opportunities for growth after a difficult year

Kiera Kemppainen, Social Media Manager
September 24, 2021
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