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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
Lili Townes ready for her junior year homecoming
Lili Townes carries a piece of her younger self with her as she plans her future
Myla has made friends into family through dance.
Senior Myla Morey has danced her way to the top and shown her two-year-old self that the time at the studio is worth it
Chloe Cox lives every day to the fullest by indulging in her passions: Spanish, tennis, skiing, and watching Lord of the Rings.
By challenging herself in every aspect of life, Chloe Cox has discovered various passions that satisfy her longing to experience life to the fullest
Henry McNamara playing lacrosse his sophomore year of high school.
Henry McNamara strives to make the most of high school with friends and playing sports
The first Community Club meeting making dog toys for the Humane Society.
FHC Community Club opens a wide variety of volunteering opportunities for its members
Lili Townes ready for her junior year homecoming
Lili Townes carries a piece of her younger self with her as she plans her future
Myla has made friends into family through dance.
Senior Myla Morey has danced her way to the top and shown her two-year-old self that the time at the studio is worth it
Chloe Cox lives every day to the fullest by indulging in her passions: Spanish, tennis, skiing, and watching Lord of the Rings.
By challenging herself in every aspect of life, Chloe Cox has discovered various passions that satisfy her longing to experience life to the fullest
Henry McNamara playing lacrosse his sophomore year of high school.
Henry McNamara strives to make the most of high school with friends and playing sports
Claudia Salas-Martin is an exchange student who is trying her best to have the full American high school experience.
Claudia Salas-Martin is adjusting well to being a new exchange student at Forest Hills Central High School
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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
The hustle and bustle of the world continues as I seem to fall behind
Everyone’s falling into place and I’m falling behind
While traveling can be relaxing, there's a good deal of stress to go along with it as well.
In order to destress from vacation anticipation, use these four tips when packing your bags and preparing for any trip
My friends and I that night, taking pictures on one of my friends digital camera.
A letter to that night
The film industry does a pretty fair job of covering most holidays, but Thanksgiving needs more recognition.
Thanksgiving is Hollywood’s underrated season
Grey's Anatomy, main character, Meredith Grey.
The beauty of Grey’s Anatomy
Each flavor of Bloom nutrition's new and improved sparkling energy drinks.
Bloom Nutrition’s sparkling energy drink has gained widespread visibility on social media, offering a healthier alternative to conventional energy drinks
Despite my speculation going into the second half of this season, my mind was blown every second.
The second half of Outer Banks season four transcended my expectations completely
Attending Grand Rapids pumpkin patches is the ideal fall activity.
As autumn comes to a close, these Grand Rapids pumpkin patches are the perfect way to enjoy the fall weather for a few more weeks
The cover for Only Murders in The Building, Season 4.
Only Murders in the Building season four had the most interesting story set up with the most disappointing conclusion of the four
The entrance to “Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous”, featuring the exhibit's title with an image of McQueen.
“Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous” emphasizes McQueen’s legacy through his artistic partnership
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 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 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
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 hustle and bustle of the world continues as I seem to fall behind
Everyone’s falling into place and I’m falling behind
My friends and I that night, taking pictures on one of my friends digital camera.
A letter to that night
Me and Maya when we were younger at the start of our friendship.
To my sister, not by blood but by heart
Every person in your life makes an impact and teaches you a lesson.
A wish for what’s missing
Photos from Alice in Wonderland surrounding the poster of the show.
I’ll never forget Wonderland
Me and Maya when we were younger at the start of our friendship.
To my sister, not by blood but by heart
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
Various skies from my camera roll, not including the sights from this column.
An ode to my fragmented thoughts and the nature that drives them
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
The world is being slowly destroyed by people and their actions.
Why destroy what was so beautifully created?
American Flag folding in the wind at Fort Knox (Black and White)
Veterans Day and its history
DWTS is unbearable to watch after foundational cast member changes.
Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars marks a decline in the show after momentous changes
An image of Hurricane Rafael.
A tropical storm projected to hit numerous countries in the Caribbean poses a threat to communities and neighborhoods alike
Susie Wiles (left) and Donald Trump (right) shaking hands following the early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center
President-Elect Donald Trump’s new cabinet members will be vital in how the next four years play out
While traveling can be relaxing, there's a good deal of stress to go along with it as well.
In order to destress from vacation anticipation, use these four tips when packing your bags and preparing for any trip
The film industry does a pretty fair job of covering most holidays, but Thanksgiving needs more recognition.
Thanksgiving is Hollywood’s underrated season
Grey's Anatomy, main character, Meredith Grey.
The beauty of Grey’s Anatomy
An example of a child you could potentially babysit coloring with chalk.
Five activities to do when babysitting
Five tips to make your school bag more organized
Five tips to make your school bag more organized
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
Photo Gallery: Varsity Football vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Varsity Football vs Reeths Puffer
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
Graduated senior TZ Cumbo-Nacheli dressed up at school with a purple minion from Despicable Me.

While the holiday goes largely unacknowledged at school, Halloween elicits a variety of perspectives on how to best celebrate the spookiest day of the year

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations
October 24, 2024
The graduating class of 2024 performing their senior lip sync with the theme of "the wild west."

As FHC continues its annual tradition of homecoming lip syncs, student participation is crucial

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations
September 26, 2024
Haga and Assistant Principal John DeStefano at the Senior Cookout this fall.

Whether grilling with students or establishing the systems for their classroom successes, love for leadership has brought Principal Jonathan Haga to CHS

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations
September 19, 2024
Steve Labenz and his date at their prom dance in 1982.

As Steve Labenz closes out his 26th year at FHC, the (life) lessons he has taught will stick with his current and former students

Elle Manning, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
A photo of Ellie Stone and her family in one of their common summer vacation spots, Mackinac Island.

The students of FHC have many exciting summer plans

Juliana Lieuwen, Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
Principal Steve Passinault hugging a student from when he coached our Special Olympics.

After a decorated career, Steve Passinault is retiring from education

Sofia Hargis-Acevedo, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2024
A picture of the students during their lip sync

For the second year in a row, Pine Ridge has continued to do a yearly lip sync

Addie McDowell, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
a photo from a rehearsal for the musical

FHC’s musical is right around the corner and the cast is getting ready as they prepare to perform The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Luccini Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024
Jia working at The Broadway Avenue—one of her many jobs.

Students balance their varying work schedules with demanding classes and after-school sports and activities

Juliana Lieuwen, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Kadence Roelfzema (left) and Bella Preston (right) are going to be roommates.

FHC’s seniors have begun the enthusiastic and stressful search for college roommates

Eva LaBeau, Publicity Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
Senior Ava Ackerman and sophomore Clare Knoester enjoy moments from past vacations

With spring break on the horizon, avid travelers are anticipating unique vacations and excursions

Lucy Yoder, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
The Science Olympiad team smiles at a recent competition this past Saturday.

The young Science Olympiad team prepares with upperclassmen mentors for the regional competition

Saniya Mishra, Copy-Editing Manager
February 27, 2024
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