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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
A photo of senior Arpita Das and one of the people she met at a previous conference she attended.
The GLIMUN conference has brought excitement to new and returning members alike
Spanish teacher Carlos Silvestre taking a selfie with the students he took on the most recent trip to the Dominican Republic in 2022.
Carlos Silvestre carries out his life by virtue of culture, family, friendship, and service
Alex Ophoffs welcoming spirit is apparent in everything she does.
For Alex Ophoff, a welcoming attitude is the best policy
Berkleigh and Rosie competing at HITS Chicago.
Berkleigh Blackport is a master at balancing a busy schedule
The pictured speed bump was one of four recently added just outside FHCs student parking lot.
FHC’s new speed bumps have their highs and lows
Spanish teacher Carlos Silvestre taking a selfie with the students he took on the most recent trip to the Dominican Republic in 2022.
Carlos Silvestre carries out his life by virtue of culture, family, friendship, and service
Alex Ophoffs welcoming spirit is apparent in everything she does.
For Alex Ophoff, a welcoming attitude is the best policy
Berkleigh and Rosie competing at HITS Chicago.
Berkleigh Blackport is a master at balancing a busy schedule
Millie Alt poses with a smile for her senior pictures
Senior Millie Alt finds solace in growing plants, literature, and her relationship with her sister
Evelyn Roessler uses the lessons shes learned from gymnastics to guide her through life.
From back handsprings to team bonding, Evelyn Roessler loves being a gymnast
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
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
My three favorite things: Biggby, Christmas, and my puppy
I am relieved with Biggby’s a little-more-than-mediocre holiday menu
one of the movie posters that caught my eye for the new movie No Hard Feelings
No Hard Feelings was incredibly hard not to laugh at
A photo of Matt Rife performing at Madison Square Garden
Matt Rife’s new Netflix special has revealed his ability to execute a joke is offensive(ly lacking)
Mel Trotter Thrift has a wide array of clothing to choose from, as do most other resale shops.
Second-hand shops will always be my first choice
The weeks leading up to exams tend to be the most stressful for students.
Exam season heavily affects students’ mental and physical health
My three favorite things: Biggby, Christmas, and my puppy
I am relieved with Biggby’s a little-more-than-mediocre holiday menu
one of the movie posters that caught my eye for the new movie No Hard Feelings
No Hard Feelings was incredibly hard not to laugh at
Disneys re-release of the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series has been one of their best ideas
Disney’s re-release of the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series has been one of their best ideas
The movie poster for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which was released on Nov. 17.
The movie adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a perfect tie to the original Hunger Games trilogy
The cover of AJRs fifth album, Maybe Man, features the bands three brothers.
AJR’s new music style is taking a fall with the release of Maybe Man
The white peach flavor of the ZOA zero sugar drink.
ZOA Energy “rocked” my energy drink world
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
The cover of AJRs fifth album, Maybe Man, features the bands three brothers.
AJR’s new music style is taking a fall with the release of Maybe Man
The cover photo for 1989 (Taylors Version), which I absolutely adore.
1989 (Taylor’s Version) rekindled the flame I’ve missed for nine years
The album cover of Blink-182s new album, ONE MORE TIME.
While on tour, Blink-182 has released their new album, ONE MORE TIME
The cover image of the new, final Beatles song displays its title, Now and Then.
The final Beatles song—“Now and Then”—is the perfect tribute and grand finale
The album artwork of boygeniuss new EP
“The rest” by boygenius brings fans far out into space
The movie poster for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which was released on Nov. 17.
The movie adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a perfect tie to the original Hunger Games trilogy
The other Zoey became available to rent or buy on Prime Video on November 10.
The Other Zoey was good, but it could’ve been great
Protagonist Cami Conway and one of her love interests, Rex Galier
Choose Love made me want to choose to leave
The release poster for You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah left me utterly disappointed
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) swings from the buildings of New York as Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is more than just a movie
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
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
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
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 Biggbys 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
My sister and I when we got back to the pop-up.
A memory is all she has
My summers used to be defined by the chalk-covered street
Summer has changed; so have I
The winter reminds me of how things used to be, all that I wish I could have back.
I wait for empty footsteps to be filled again
A shelf of books not unlike my own shelf at home.
A book, a girl, and a memory
My friend Ella and I in seventh grade when I was obsessed with both musicals and Ariana Grande (and wore my hair in high ponytails)
I am further dissociating from my middle school self
What I had to wear for one of my concerts (Indiana Jones costume). Horrific.
A televised edition: episode 7—music video
The people, memories, and feelings that fill the wealthy girls heart with so much joy.
In this moment – a fable of a girl drowning in gold
A picture of my friends the first and only time Ive been to a real haunted house; I didnt stop screaming the entire time.
A televised edition: episode 6—horror
This was before the waves got angry; when I was first walking toward the shore to greet my ocean.
In this moment – exhale
This was taken at Northwestern University while I was on a college campus tour.
In this moment – a canvas without paints
The people, memories, and feelings that fill the wealthy girls heart with so much joy.
In this moment – a fable of a girl drowning in gold
This was before the waves got angry; when I was first walking toward the shore to greet my ocean.
In this moment – exhale
This was taken at Northwestern University while I was on a college campus tour.
In this moment – a canvas without paints
Me at three years old in my witch costume for Halloween.
In this moment – yearning for my fall
What I had to wear for one of my concerts (Indiana Jones costume). Horrific.
A televised edition: episode 7—music video
A picture of my friends the first and only time Ive been to a real haunted house; I didnt stop screaming the entire time.
A televised edition: episode 6—horror
My horse and I dressed up as Mario and Luigi, which are some of my favorite comforting cartoon characters.
A televised edition: episode five—cartoons
A day when I was pretending to be a tour guide for my friends in a corn field; I was on my own little stage.
A televised edition: episode four—talent show
A photo of Matt Rife performing at Madison Square Garden
Matt Rife’s new Netflix special has revealed his ability to execute a joke is offensive(ly lacking)
The weeks leading up to exams tend to be the most stressful for students.
Exam season heavily affects students’ mental and physical health
Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse is my favorite show from my childhood.
Childhood TV provides an unlimited amount of nostalgia
a picture depicting a love triangle using symbols to show the protagonist and the two love interests
Here is why I’m so tired of seeing the love triangle in romantic media
Green Aroura in a dark sky
Let’s explore the Aurora
Mel Trotter Thrift has a wide array of clothing to choose from, as do most other resale shops.
Second-hand shops will always be my first choice
a promotional sign for Cyber Monday to get more people excited about the online sales
Black Friday has changed and I don’t know if it’s for the better or worse
TikTok shop is essentially a virtual mall
TikTok shop is essentially a virtual mall
Travis Kelce helps Taylor Swift into the car
Travis Kelce has the most lovable reactions but that’s not the only reason we love him
A perfect example of an aesthetic study environment to become a better student
You spend four years of your life in high school; try to enjoy it
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Veteran’s Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Senior Tile Painting
Photo Gallery: Girl’s Swim and Dive Senior Night
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Photo Gallery: 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Chiara (center) pictured with her family

Italian exchange student Chiara de Franceschi has bonded with her family through Italian cuisine

Micah McClarty, Junior Writer
October 30, 2023
Christine Byers Martinez is excited for her year at FHC.

Christine Byers Martinez is ready to make the most of her exchange year

Kiera Kemppainen, Social Media Manager
October 5, 2023
Lotta and I during one of our unpredictable car rides

To my person

Madi Evans, Staff Writer
May 3, 2022
Chris and Lotta together at a corn maze this fall

Having an exchange student has helped Chris Humphreys open his eyes to more opportunities

Madi Evans, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
Marie Valsgaard embarks on her American dream

Marie Valsgaard embarks on her American dream

Marissa Lunt, Junior Writer
November 10, 2021
Bela Gonzalez (middle left0 with Irene and her other softball teammates.

Bela Gonzalez has formed international bonds from a nearby sport

Kiera Kemppainen, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
Irene Moro opens her eyes to a new life in America

Irene Moro opens her eyes to a new life in America

Emma Hansen, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
Italian exchange student Irene Collacchioni joins FHC for her senior year

Italian exchange student Irene Collacchioni joins FHC for her senior year

Nisha Rajakrishna, Editor in Chief
September 7, 2018
Julia Cunninghams exchange in Ireland was life-changing

Julia Cunningham’s exchange in Ireland was life-changing

Sarah Obermeyer, Managing Editor of Photography
March 9, 2018
Emily Kostbades experience in France teaches valuable lessons

Emily Kostbade’s experience in France teaches valuable lessons

Sarah Obermeyer, Managing Editor of Photography
October 20, 2017
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