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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
Class of 2020 Homecoming Court Announcment
Class of 2020 Homecoming Court Announcment
Paige Hallock, our newest Health and Fit for Life teacher.
New Health teacher Paige Hallock immerses herself into the uplifting environment that FHC has to offer
The Newest Staff members of FHC
The Newest Staff members of FHC
Angelina Coulson is the newest member of the counseling office staff.
Angelina Coulson takes on FHC as the newest addition to the counseling office staff
New Spanish teacher Ana Oshnock is looking forward to her first year at FHC
New teacher Ana Oshnock finds the beauty of Spanish in all aspects of her life
A photo of FHCs new security officer: Lisa Stukkie
Lisa Stukkie is looking forward to engaging with FHC’s community in a new way through her job as a security officer
Paige Hallock, our newest Health and Fit for Life teacher.
New Health teacher Paige Hallock immerses herself into the uplifting environment that FHC has to offer
Angelina Coulson is the newest member of the counseling office staff.
Angelina Coulson takes on FHC as the newest addition to the counseling office staff
New Spanish teacher Ana Oshnock is looking forward to her first year at FHC
New teacher Ana Oshnock finds the beauty of Spanish in all aspects of her life
A photo of FHCs new security officer: Lisa Stukkie
Lisa Stukkie is looking forward to engaging with FHC’s community in a new way through her job as a security officer
A picture of Jessi Dykstra in her fun classroom
New teacher Jessi Dykstra is filled with hope for the growth that is coming this year
The Newest Staff members of FHC
The Newest Staff members of FHC
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
Prom Court Q&As: Gabby Hendricks
Prom Court Q&As: Gabby Hendricks
Film Festival Q&As 2023
Film Festival Q&As 2023
The fine September morning the editorial idea came to me.
FHC’s driving etiquette has some unspoken rules
The sulfate-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, dye-free, and cruelty-free shampoo and conditioner that I bought from Love Beauty and Planet.
Are sulfates, parabens, and silicones bad for hair?
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy frustrated with his fellow representatives.
A government shutdown may be approaching, and the public is unable to stop it
My beautiful smiling girl, my darling sister.
Looking at my past, being in my present, dreaming of my future: age 40
These flowers wilt, dried out in the dark, like my old drafts of writing I discard.
Musings of a pessimistic idealist: the flowers hate me
The Flash movie officially released in theatres June 16th 2023, and is available to watch on certain streaming platforms.
The Flash movie was fragmented for any fervent fan of the film
Greta Wilsons wavy hair routine products, plus my recent favorite leave-in conditioner.
Greta Wilson’s wavy hair routine changed my hair
The purple GUTS album cover
Olivia Rodrigo’s second album perfectly exhibits her musical talent and left me in awe
Murder Drones was an indie series that was worth the watch
Murder Drones was an indie series that was worth the watch
The album cover for Hoziers Unreal Unearth, which was an absolute masterpiece.
Unreal Unearth easily proves that Hozier is a lyrical and musical genius
A Scooters 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
Yet another energy drink review. This edition? Alani Nu
Yet another energy drink review. This edition? Alani Nu
The purple GUTS album cover
Olivia Rodrigo’s second album perfectly exhibits her musical talent and left me in awe
The album cover for Hoziers Unreal Unearth, which was an absolute masterpiece.
Unreal Unearth easily proves that Hozier is a lyrical and musical genius
The album cover of Bewitched features the artist herself, Laufey, in a glowing appearance.
Laufey’s new album Bewitched is bewitching in itself
The two characters that the music videos follow: d4vd and his lover
D4vd’s “Sleep Well” music video felt like an enchanting dream
This is a picture of the album cover for Lana Del Reys newest album.
While Lana Del Rey’s new album is quite strange and eclectic, it is breathtaking nonetheless
The Red, White, and Royal Blue movie poster.
The film adaptation of Red, White, and Royal Blue exceeded my every expectation
The poster for Oppenheimer that has already brought in 900 million dollars to the box office.
Oppenheimer was the perfect blend of history and cinema
Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3: the movie poster. A beautiful depiction of my new favorite found family.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: I sobbed like a baby and so will you
The Super Mario Bros. Movie brought me back to my childhood
The Super Mario Bros. Movie brought me back to my childhood
Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a genuine experience to both enthusiasts and movie goers alike
Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a genuine experience to both enthusiasts and movie goers alike
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 Videos new series: Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six was captivating in its creative storytelling
One of the posters for the third season of Outer Banks, which was released Feb. 23.
The third season of Outer Banks was incredibly entertaining, and I am in agony waiting for more episodes
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
The cover of Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, an adorable hockey romance
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is a cozy romcom for lovers of winter
Daphne kept me captivated throughout the entire book.
Daphne is a creepily thrilling read
One of the many stunning illustrations by Little Chmura in The Atlas Paradox
The Atlas Paradox was an existential masterpiece
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
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
Tree Hut shea sugar scrubs are the perfect addition to any routine
Tree Hut shea sugar scrubs are the perfect addition to any routine
Tuv celebrating 100k followers on Instagram in his classic Earl T-shirt.
Earldoesntexist is a stand-out start-up
My beautiful smiling girl, my darling sister.
Looking at my past, being in my present, dreaming of my future: age 40
These flowers wilt, dried out in the dark, like my old drafts of writing I discard.
Musings of a pessimistic idealist: the flowers hate me
A class art project that I made back in first grade.
A letter to – old me
One of those romantic moments where I found myself lost in a store I love
Love letters to life — it’s the little romances of life
The flight board from that night with almost every flight being canceled.
Sophomore Year Scrapbook: 7-24-22
My beautiful smiling girl, my darling sister.
Looking at my past, being in my present, dreaming of my future: age 40
The recurring characters of Eva and Co., the sitcom that never existed.
A televised edition: episode 2—sitcom
Me and my sunshine—otherwise known as my Aunt Kay—eating dinner together this summer.
In this moment – my time in the sun
A picture of me and Hannah Levering at thirteen
Looking at my past, being in my present, dreaming of my future: age 13
Me on the beach at Holland taking my senior photos.
In this moment – a new age
The fine September morning the editorial idea came to me.
FHC’s driving etiquette has some unspoken rules
The sulfate-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, dye-free, and cruelty-free shampoo and conditioner that I bought from Love Beauty and Planet.
Are sulfates, parabens, and silicones bad for hair?
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy frustrated with his fellow representatives.
A government shutdown may be approaching, and the public is unable to stop it
At least one out of every two women with ADHD live their whole life undiagnosed.
The underdiagnosis of women with ADHD needs to stop—part one
Homecoming is better than Prom for students
Homecoming is better than Prom for students
A few pictures of outfits from the past few months
Five steps to unlocking your closet’s whole potential
A collage of my fall so far, including various pumpkin spice lattes and fall scents.
An all-encompassing guide to achieving the cozy autumn aesthetic
One of the promo pics for the returning pumpkin-flavored drinks.
Starbucks has been unimpressive in their recent seasonal menus
My favorite hairstyles: layered braids (bottom left), crossed braids (right), and a knotted bun (top left).
No more basic braids and slick-backs—it’s time to be original
One part of my Pinterest vision board for this summer
Amelia Abigail Alt’s Rules for Summer
Photo Gallery: Fall Ranger Challenge 2023
Photo Gallery: Fall Ranger Challenge 2023
Decision Day: Photo Gallery
Decision Day: Photo Gallery
Orange Week Assembly: Photo Gallery
Orange Week Assembly: Photo Gallery
FHCs Art Show: Photo Gallery
FHC’s Art Show: Photo Gallery
Great Gatsby Gallery Walk: Photo Gallery
Great Gatsby Gallery Walk: Photo Gallery
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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A screenshot of my lockscreen, at 2:13 pm, on February 13th.

The candle smoke is suffocating me

Ella Peirce, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Maya and I in a fun house mirror this summer looking much shorter than normal.

Eleven days between Sweet Sixteens

Kiera Kemppainen, Copy Editor
September 29, 2022
I took this on a hike with my friends not long before I turned sixteen; just as I was finally reaching the edge.

A new ballad begins as she finally jumps over the edge

Sofia Hargis-Acevedo, Social Media Manager
May 3, 2022
My first bottle of Bloom pictured in front of a bright bouquet of pink tulips.

GT’s Kombucha spring edition flavor, “Bloom,” is a jubilee of fresh flavors for this new chapter of life

Meghan Kennedy, Podcast Manager
March 14, 2022
Seven days of poems—before eighteen

Seven days of poems—before eighteen

Natalie Mix, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2022
At Nonnas Trattoria for one of my best friends birthdays a week ago

Today, she’s eighteen

Natalie Mix, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2022
the cover photos for the three singles released by The Lumineers and the BRIGHTSIDE album

The Lumineers’ latest album, BRIGHTSIDE, is full of heart-breaking, soul-collapsing lyrics

Emma Zawacki, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2022
Young me dancing in the kitchen with my dad after putting on my favorite outfit.

Fifteen years of remembrance

Kiera Kemppainen, Social Media Manager
October 12, 2021
A frog statue that has rested on my back patio for as long as I can remember.

The view from the edge of seventeen

Jessie Warren, Staff Writer
June 17, 2021
the people who have truly gotten me through these seventeen years

Another year has been added to my memories

Rylie Beatty, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021
Many of my birthdays throughout the years

I now add another year to my catalog of life experiences

Liza McCarthy, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
Rain on Regent Street

A continual rainstorm through it all

Kelsey Dantuma, Managing Editor of Online Assignments
October 29, 2020
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