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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
Personal laptops have been a integral part of FHC for years, but will they continue to be?
Unplugging FHC: the switch from personal devices to school mandated Chromebook carts
Weston Haywood begins getting more and more excited for the life ahead of him.
Weston Haywood’s love for sports introduced him to his future career
Junior Max Reinhardt (center) is deeply enthusiastic about the way he expresses himself and how that can influence others.
Junior Max Reinhardt has found understanding for both himself and the world around him through fashion
Senior Audrey Blosser has devoted her life to her passions through activity such as Science Olympiad.
Senior Audrey Blosser’s passion for science has opened doors into the world of science Olympiad that she hopes will never close
Senior Norah Hemsley and exchange student Lauryane Christophel in the parking lot of FHC.
“It’s just like the movies:” life as a French exchange student at FHC
Weston Haywood begins getting more and more excited for the life ahead of him.
Weston Haywood’s love for sports introduced him to his future career
Junior Max Reinhardt (center) is deeply enthusiastic about the way he expresses himself and how that can influence others.
Junior Max Reinhardt has found understanding for both himself and the world around him through fashion
Senior Audrey Blosser has devoted her life to her passions through activity such as Science Olympiad.
Senior Audrey Blosser’s passion for science has opened doors into the world of science Olympiad that she hopes will never close
Matcha lattes have brought a simple happiness to Clare Knoester's life.
The sweet simplicity of matcha lattes provides many benefits for junior Clare Knoester
A selfie of Reese and one of her best friends from work: proving that although they are at work, it is always possible to make an after-school job enjoyable.
As a rising senior, working an after-school job was never “too challenging” for Reese Clarkin
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
"'Lost in Translation' is about those moments in life that are fleeting but the impression stays with you." - Sofia Coppola.
The crying woman in Madrid
The clock is counting down to the point of no return.
The time for environmental change is ticking away
A recreation of a photo we took less than ten years ago, when ten years still felt like forever.
Dear Caden: I already miss you
I'm Still Here was one of the best films I have seen in a long time.
I’m Still Here is a stunning, searing portrayal of grief, love, and family
Colorful and well-made swimsuits are a must for this summer.
A guide to stylish yet high-quality swimsuits for the warm summer weather
I'm Still Here was one of the best films I have seen in a long time.
I’m Still Here is a stunning, searing portrayal of grief, love, and family
Though Anora was a technically beautiful film, I had trouble with it from a personal standpoint.
The copious amount of awards Anora won were justified from a technical standpoint, but my opinions were skewed after my experience with the film
MaRynn Taylor is going to be country music's next big thing.
With her southern charm and catchy lyrics, MaRynn Taylor is country music’s next big thing
The prequel's cover presents a mockingjay in direct opposition to a snake, mirroring how Haymitch stood up to the Capitol throughout his games.
Although its exposition felt more like a quality fanfiction than a decent prequel, the body of Sunrise on the Reaping came through with strength and made it a promising addition to The Hunger Games universe
Gaga has embraced a new side of herself with this album, Mayhem.
Lady Gaga is reimagining the pop genre with her latest album Mayhem
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
"'Lost in Translation' is about those moments in life that are fleeting but the impression stays with you." - Sofia Coppola.
The crying woman in Madrid
A recreation of a photo we took less than ten years ago, when ten years still felt like forever.
Dear Caden: I already miss you
I am not type A or type B, but a third option where I'm always behind yet always painfully aware.
I can’t be a mess
It is everyone's first time living on Earth, yet oftentimes without the solace of grace.
What was intended of this Earth
The driveway, riddled with memories, will never leave my mind.
The lingering of memories in a house long gone
I'm afraid of losing the brightness of this year, as it soon comes to an end.
Holding onto the vibrancy
I associate green and March, but I did not have a lot of green in my recent photos.
An ode to the best, worst time of year: March
A collection of memories created with people I don’t want to say goodbye to.
I wish: I never want to say goodbye
This is my third annual birthday column, and it's weird to imagine I will only write one more.
An ode to February, pink sunsets, and the world falling into place
How could someone care so little about something so beautiful?
Something gold could stay
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 clock is counting down to the point of no return.
The time for environmental change is ticking away
Whether it is by strictly policing uniforms or rule books, it is normalized for women's sports to be defined as the "weaker" alternative to men's sports.
Despite impracticality, women’s sports continue to follow unnecessary and outdated guidelines that police their athleticism
A series of artworks and watercolors from Susan Cornelis' "Nursing Home Sketches" collection.
The infantilization and vilification of elderly people in both media and reality: an underlying societal issue
Trump's tariffs are raising costs for consumers and could potentially be detrimental to the economy.
Experts left confused over President Donald Trump’s tariff plans for 2025
Millie Bobby Brown, pictured here at the 2025 SAG Awards, has been receiving a multitude of undeserved hate for simply growing up.
Revealing the media’s obsession with tearing apart young women, Millie Bobby Brown will not back down from the online bullies who seek to disrespect her
Colorful and well-made swimsuits are a must for this summer.
A guide to stylish yet high-quality swimsuits for the warm summer weather
Depop is the perfect spot to make quick and easy money, especially for students that don't hold enough free-time to handle a part-time job.
The three necessary steps to grow your Depop from home
A collection of cute car decoration ideas from Pinterest and my own camera roll.
How to decorate your car on a budget
Mac and cheese is an easy dish that anyone can make, no matter their cooking abilities.
How to easily make mac and cheese like a pro
The spring season is the few months to get your life together and create the best version of yourself before the summer quickly takes over.
Neglecting spring cleaning is easy, but with this simple guide there’s no need
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
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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A picture of my late great grandparents whose last name I carry with me as my middle name.

My middle name ties me to you

Addy Cousins, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2024
Me walking you to the car after dinner many years ago

Trickles of your past pleasantly invade my present

Payton Vincent, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
The piano bought in 1926 by my great grandma that has been passed down through the generations of my family.

The bequeathing of my great grandma’s piano

Abby Busch, Junior Writer
November 3, 2022
My most prized possession: my ring.

My ring

Allie Beaumont, Editor In Chief
October 5, 2022
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