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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
Junior Emma Goring putting in full effort to make it to the finish line before her competitors.
Emma Goring learns the importance of perseverance and self-discipline through track
Micah striking a hit on the ball during a game.
Soccer player Micah Scholtens uses his knowledge on God and applies it to his everyday life in various ways
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
Bob VandenBerg follows in the footsteps of his father, teaching science to all FHPS students.
Bob VandenBerg brings his experience in school tradition development to Forest Hills Central
Teacher Morgan Beckett brings her experience teaching abroad to FHC.
English teacher Morgan Beckett applies her unique life experiences to her classroom and extracurriculars during her third year at FHC
Micah striking a hit on the ball during a game.
Soccer player Micah Scholtens uses his knowledge on God and applies it to his everyday life in various ways
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
Bob VandenBerg follows in the footsteps of his father, teaching science to all FHPS students.
Bob VandenBerg brings his experience in school tradition development to Forest Hills Central
Teacher Morgan Beckett brings her experience teaching abroad to FHC.
English teacher Morgan Beckett applies her unique life experiences to her classroom and extracurriculars during her third year at FHC
Brianna Tilton taking a Instragram worthy selfie in her car.
Brianna Tilton is making waves in the volleyball community at Forest Hills Central High School by becoming the new junior varsity coach, collectively amplifying her athlete’s expertise and overall drive for the game
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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 Newest Staff members of FHC
Lucy is the daisy dog, Luna is the bernedoodle, and the cat is Ruby
Love is not spoken, its seen
My first and most memorable game I ever attended with a great mentor teaching me the ins and outs of the game.
I still remember the little things
I've spent countless hours watching sitcoms, and I've loved every minute.
A thorough guide to finding the right sitcom for you
Oxford Dictionary's word of the year for 2024 was brain rot.
Slang words are cycling through popular vocabulary faster than before, connecting to a societal “need for speed”
A dark figure walking alone through the pouring grey rain.
The ghost of haunting sentimentality
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
An image from the film showing "Santa" and our main character, Liam
Dear Santa, while funny and comical, was the one of worst Christmas movies I have ever seen
The monochrome album cover of Shawn Mendes's new album, Shawn.
Shawn Mendes’s new album, Shawn, marks a bold, introspective shift in his career
My first snow day was surrounded with snowflakes and traditions.
My first snow day undoubtedly lived up to my expectations with the unique traditions only heightening my anticipation
The amazing acting of Lacey Chabert make this movie all that more of an incredibly cozy Christmas watch.
Hot Frosty has become my favorite Netflix Christmas movie of the year
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 monochrome album cover of Shawn Mendes's new album, Shawn.
Shawn Mendes’s new album, Shawn, marks a bold, introspective shift in his career
The monochrome album cover for Older (and Wiser) by Lizzy McAlpine.
With Older (and Wiser), Lizzy McAlpine builds on her classic acoustic tracks with four new nostalgic songs
The neon green album cover for "Brat and it's completely different but also still brat."
Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat is unrivaled
The cover for The Secret of Us, its deluxe, and its Target exclusive vinyl.
The Secret Of Us and its deluxe version uphold Gracie Abrams’ reputation of quality songwriting and painfully accurate depictions of love 
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 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
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
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
Lucy is the daisy dog, Luna is the bernedoodle, and the cat is Ruby
Love is not spoken, its seen
My first and most memorable game I ever attended with a great mentor teaching me the ins and outs of the game.
I still remember the little things
A dark figure walking alone through the pouring grey rain.
The ghost of haunting sentimentality
I was trying to act scared for my mothers enjoyment I was just playing around. Totally.
What have I become
The best and most aesthetic city in the whole entire world: New York City.
New York City means many things for many people, and this is what New York City is to me
This was my attempt to take a photo of the sky that inspired this column.
I don’t believe love dies
A collage of some recent pictures I have taken this winter.
An annual, eternal ode to winter
This is what I imagine the cork board in my heart to look like, minus the yarn and push pins.
An ode to love, again
The two trees in question.
An ode to two coincident trees
The view from my plane seat as I wrote this in my notes app, finally putting my complex feelings into words.
An ode to the green light
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
Oxford Dictionary's word of the year for 2024 was brain rot.
Slang words are cycling through popular vocabulary faster than before, connecting to a societal “need for speed”
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, considered to be 'one of the best rivalries.'
The importance of rivalries, or “friendly competition,” in sports
Opening our phones to find an onslaught of notifications can quickly become overwhelming and draining.
The phones are the issue: social fatigue as an epidemic
An example of a recent Black Friday sale, advertising a 20 percent off discount.
Black Friday sales are not what they used to be
As more and more book-to-movie adaptions are being announced, the quality and effort put into them seems to be declining.
The renowned history of classic literature is crumbling beneath the weight of Hollywood’s expectations of revenue and unoriginality in modern adaptations
I've spent countless hours watching sitcoms, and I've loved every minute.
A thorough guide to finding the right sitcom for you
The perfect use of styling puffy winter coats and cozy light pink earmuffs to help curate your winter wardrobe.
The basic five essentials to spice up your closet this winter season
Of all the animals that I could have chosen, the arctic hare holds my highest rating.
Rating winter animals based on whether or not I could snuggle with them, and if not, would the damages be worth it anyway
Christmas has become one of my favorite holidays, simply because of the atmosphere surrounding it.
The Christmas season only feels right with one of these films on TV
A picture of an airport in North Carolina where I was waiting for a flight
How to enjoy your airport experience
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Powderpuff Football Game 2024
Photo Gallery: Powderpuff Football Game 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game and King and Queen Announcement 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game and King and Queen Announcement 2024
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Ottawa Hills
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Ottawa Hills
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
Opening our phones to find an onslaught of notifications can quickly become overwhelming and draining.

The phones are the issue: social fatigue as an epidemic

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations
December 6, 2024
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