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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
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
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
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
Ryan Hudson during his senior photos.
Ryan Hudson making a big move four years ago got him to where he is now
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
The movie posters for Moonrise Kingdom, The Lorax, and The Outsiders.
April 2025: film reflection
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
At the end of my high school days, I finally found a place where I belong.
An inelegant ending
The final picture I'll have to remember my time at TCT.
From me: a goodbye to this end
One prom down, one to go; one spring left as a high school student.
Fresh out of high school springs
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
At the end of my high school days, I finally found a place where I belong.
An inelegant ending
The final picture I'll have to remember my time at TCT.
From me: a goodbye to this end
One prom down, one to go; one spring left as a high school student.
Fresh out of high school springs
Time is passing me by before I can realize it.
Where’d all the time go: a reflection on freshman year
Since meeting my best friend two years ago, we do almost everything together.
Platonic love and foolish optimism
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
I'm afraid of losing the brightness of this year, as it soon comes to an end.
Holding onto the vibrancy
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
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
A picture of two very popular energy drink flavors from Alani Nu.
Four best energy drink companies to boost you for the day
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
Because of the strong communities she's been a part of in rowing, wrestling, band, and art club, Ruthie has become a paragon of Ranger Pride.

Junior Ruthie Bray has harnessed her versatility this penultimate year through her multiple sports and unique artistic expression

Sophia Mix, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
I've spent countless hours watching sitcoms, and I've loved every minute.

A thorough guide to finding the right sitcom for you

Ella Peirce, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2024
Larry DeBoer in a crown and cape on the first day of the 2024 - 2025 school year.

For 50 years, CMS’ Larry DeBoer hasn’t worked—he’s taught

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations
December 3, 2024
New assistant principal Jacob Strotheide with his wife, two daughters, and two sons.

Assistant principal Jacob Strotheide carries with him a commitment to community and career-readiness

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations
November 8, 2024
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

Addie Woltil, Copy Editor
May 3, 2024
Tilley's experiences with living abroad have had a major influence on her future plans.

By finding familiarity in the foreign, Ava Tilley has gained an outside perspective on life as she knows it

Ella Peirce, Copy Editor
April 29, 2024
Senior Claire Mast has traveled to far corners of the country to help local communities

Claire Mast’s passion for her community has enabled her to travel to far corners of the country

Lucy Yoder, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
One of the slides from the first seminar period showcasing the One hat ideas that they focus on.

Seminar periods work to have meaningful discussions within FHC’s community about its culture

Ella Peirce, Copy Editor
November 16, 2023
The people that make me interesting entertaining themselves with bubbles

Wednesday Night Wisdom is the only thing that makes me interesting

Rowan Szpieg, Junior Writer
November 10, 2023
The message every student sees when walking through FHC.

FHC’s One Hat traditions are subjectively underrated

Mikayla Bush, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Senior Mickey Mehney (number 9) during a lacrosse game over the summer.

Mickey Mehney finds different homes in his two sports

Kiera Kemppainen, Social Media Manager
September 7, 2023
Vivian Wheland (left), enjoying the 50s themed party with some of her best friends and colleagues.

From workplace to workplace, Vivian Wheland finds her passion

Evelyn Alt, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
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