Breaking News
  • March 254/12: M-STEP for 11th Graders
  • March 254/11: ACT WorkKeys for 11th graders
  • March 254/10: No school for 12th graders
  • March 254/10: SAT for 11th graders
  • March 254/10: PSAT for 9th and 10th Graders
  • March 254/20: Prom
  • March 253/28-4/7: Spring Break
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
Former Republican candidate Nikki Haley during her presidential campaign this year.
By dropping out of the race for nomination, Nikki Haley had a massive effect on the 2024 presidential election
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
Alayna Gschwind regrets not doing stage crew earlier
Alayna Gschwind regrets not doing stage crew earlier
Senior Mary Kate Dean is eagerly entering her freshman year at Cornerstone University.
To optimize her university years, senior Mary Kate Dean is diligently preparing for next fall’s stirring shift
Senior Mekha Daniel-Poulose is headed to Purdue University next fall.
Mekha Daniel-Poulose will always look back on her gymnastics career with bittersweet memories as she moves to college
Principal Steve Passinault hugging a student from when he coached our Special Olympics.
After a decorated career, Steve Passinault is retiring from education
Carson Bebout is a familiar face behind the lense of his camera to many FHC students.
Carson Bebout constantly grows his knowledge and love of photography
Senior Mary Kate Dean is eagerly entering her freshman year at Cornerstone University.
To optimize her university years, senior Mary Kate Dean is diligently preparing for next fall’s stirring shift
Senior Mekha Daniel-Poulose is headed to Purdue University next fall.
Mekha Daniel-Poulose will always look back on her gymnastics career with bittersweet memories as she moves to college
Principal Steve Passinault hugging a student from when he coached our Special Olympics.
After a decorated career, Steve Passinault is retiring from education
Carson Bebout is a familiar face behind the lense of his camera to many FHC students.
Carson Bebout constantly grows his knowledge and love of photography
A picture of Abby during sunset on the beach
Abby Gleason has fallen in love with music
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
The sunset on a beautiful night at the lake.
The world around her: changing
Marc Summers, one of the people who has come and expose the way that the docuseries has conducted their work.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is not as innocent as they make themselves seem
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
A picture from spring break in Cabo.
Change’s conflictions: a glimpse of escape
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
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 cover image for the single, Saturn, by SZA.
“Saturn” by SZA is the perfect song to soundtrack your voyage through the stars
A picture taken from the Coachella livestream while Sabrina Carpenter was playing emails i cant send on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella debut was unparalleled
The Last Dinner Partys debut album cover for A Prelude to Ecstasy
The Last Dinner Party’s debut album “A Prelude to Ecstasy” is a extravagant listen
Benson Boones album cover
Benson Boone’s new album Fireworks & Rollerblades was breathtaking
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 image for the single, Saturn, by SZA.
“Saturn” by SZA is the perfect song to soundtrack your voyage through the stars
Benson Boones album cover
Benson Boone’s new album Fireworks & Rollerblades was breathtaking
The cover of Lizzy McAlpines most recent album, Older, features the singer herself
Lizzy McAlpine’s new album is a must listen for indie pop and folk lovers
The cover for the new deluxe edition of the album.
GUTS (spilled) is the flawless finale to Olivia Rodrigo’s era of angst and sorrow
The cover of her most recent album, Deeper Well, features the singer herself, Kacey Musgraves.
Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves is “Too Good to be True”
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 release poster for the movie Madame Web.
Madame Web was a regrettable film that had so much potential
One of the movie posters for Poor Things, starring Emma Stone.
Poor Things was an incredibly brilliant film with an eclectic set of characters and visuals
The Holdovers (2023) is a movie about finding joy and love despite the tragedies of life.
The Holdovers is a stunning representation of human love and loneliness
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 Videos new series: Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six was captivating in its creative storytelling
The cover of Spearss 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
The cover of Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, an adorable hockey romance
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is a cozy romcom for lovers of winter
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
The sunset on a beautiful night at the lake.
The world around her: changing
A picture from spring break in Cabo.
Change’s conflictions: a glimpse of escape
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
Ways with Water: the bold colors of Crater Lake preserve one of my fondest memories
A picture worth a thousand words: Ways of Water
Emalinabotecifis was named after a dog, Zoey Botecifis, and her best friend, Emalea Emalina.
Ambiguity and Emalinabotecifis
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 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
A culmination of images and titles that have appeared within the past 199 stories.
In this moment – 200
The cookie I was allowed to decorate when I was little; its supposed to be Ash Ketchum
A televised edition: episode 10—cooking show
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
This is me with my acceptance letter to Northwestern University wearing my new favorite sweatshirt.
In this moment – finally
This is me at two years old after receiving a Christmas gift from my Abuelito.
In this moment – I’m still waiting
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; its 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
One of the times I actually went out this year with my friends--I do things now!
A televised edition: episode 8—reboot
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
Marc Summers, one of the people who has come and expose the way that the docuseries has conducted their work.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is not as innocent as they make themselves seem
Montaine, a TikToker known for acting like her understands women only so he can get female attention.
Feminism doesn’t need to help both men and women
A movie poster from the last time I truly loved a marvel movie
Hollywood must have a severe case of senioritis to produce such subpar entertainment
A photo of Gypsy Rose Blanchard amidst her press tour
The over-glamorization of child abuse victim turned social media star Gypsy Rose Blanchard renders nothing but trouble in the future
A clip taken from the Princess diagnosis announcement video.
Princess Kate Middleton’s recent cancer diagnosis has exposed just how far conspiracy theorists will go to stir up unnecessary drama
My mom and I in front of the Eiffel Tower over spring break where I tried out a capsule closet and mixed and matched every day.
How to decide if it’s really worth purchasing or if it just looks pretty on the mannequin
my sister and I in shorts on the coldest day of our spring break in South Carolina.
Spring break is the perfect time to switch from winter to summer clothes
European style is derived from neutral colors, flowy dresses, and fun accessories
These current European fashion trends master the art of effortless, ageless style
My most commonly worn headbands provide me a much-needed solution to a bad hair day.
Headbands have become a sort of holy grail for me
Avedas whole Botanical Repair hair line.
Aveda’s Botanical Repair treatment has done wonders for the health of my hair
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Veteran’s Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Senior Tile Painting
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The water lily in my hair on my first trip up to the cottage

A water lily and a memory

Autumn VanSolkema, Junior Writer
November 27, 2023
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

Eva Harshman, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2023
My friends and I in line to get our pictures taken on our first day of senior year.

In this moment – a ticking time bomb

Sofia Hargis-Acevedo, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
A class art project that I made back in first grade.

A letter to: old me

Evelyn Alt, Copy Editor
September 19, 2023
Me and one of my amazing friends that I have met along the way

Love letters to life — forever, there was you

Alysse Calabio, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023
In a lilac dress, I tried to remember my younger self.

The colors of my life: lilac

Kiera Kemppainen, Social Media Manager
August 28, 2023
I think I was around nine in this photo, and it pretty much sums up how I still act.

I’m not old enough to be 17

Eva Harshman, Copy Editor
May 8, 2023
I was happy here, but I already cant remember when or why I took this photo.

Every drip in the bowl

Evelyn Alt, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
A collage of us asking each other the next time were doing coffee, and a couple photos from my favorite spots.

My gift to Grand Rapids coffee lovers: months in the making

Katelynn Heilman, Social Media and Analytics Manager
April 19, 2023
A photo I took over the sun the day I turned 17

The sun only sings for a few

Saniya Mishra, Copy Editor
April 17, 2023
In the house I live in as Evvy and the city I aspire to live in as Evelyn.

Evelyn, Evvy, and me

Evelyn Alt, Staff Writer
April 16, 2023
She will walk these halls forever

She will walk these halls forever

Allie Beaumont, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2023
Load More Stories

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central
© 2024 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in