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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
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
Kinzi was recently named one-of-three captains on the Varsity volleyball team, where she plays libero.
Varsity volleyball captain Kinzi Tilton lives and breathes volleyball through both her club and high school experiences
Jordan George stands with his father, a veteran in English teaching, coaching varsity basketball, and being the advisor for The Central Trend.
Jordan George follows in the footsteps of his father, mirroring the teacher, coach, and advisor that FHC students know and love
The senior class cheering for our team at this years' first football game.
The upcoming senior retreat sets the stage for the boundless social life of the seniors in the building
A picture of the improv team in Chicago during their summer trip.
The improv team’s summer trip to Chicago has set them up for a successful, hilarious year
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
Kinzi was recently named one-of-three captains on the Varsity volleyball team, where she plays libero.
Varsity volleyball captain Kinzi Tilton lives and breathes volleyball through both her club and high school experiences
Jordan George stands with his father, a veteran in English teaching, coaching varsity basketball, and being the advisor for The Central Trend.
Jordan George follows in the footsteps of his father, mirroring the teacher, coach, and advisor that FHC students know and love
Lilah Yoder on vacation in Italy this past summer.
Through various sports, Lilah Yoder has founded lifelong friendships and discovered a new sense of dedication
Webster is pictured in the photo above during her time in Spain
Alexandra Webster has found the right fit as a teacher at FHC and looks forward to feeling the sense of community that the school provides
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
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
Jordan Chiles and Ana Bărbosu pictured with the exact same bronze medal; one that is being fought for by both sides.
Due to judges’ error, gymnasts Jordan Chiles, Ana Bărbosu, and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea are locked in a vicious fight for an Olympic bronze medal that all of them deserve
Some of the kids in my neighborhood from when I was younger. Some have moved away, and some I rarely see.
I’m slowly watching my childhood fade away
The steady lamb does not hold the weight of her own sporadic tendency, nor does the aftertaste of her omission creep into her placid pasture.
On the contrary of the lamb
One of my favorite classical Westerns from 1969.
I’ve found that the art in cinema lies beneath the plot
The cover for Jenn's journey to find true love, ultimately ending in heartbreak.
Season 21 of The Bachelorette has brought back the classic charm of the series
The cover for Jenn's journey to find true love, ultimately ending in heartbreak.
Season 21 of The Bachelorette has brought back the classic charm of the series
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
Despicable Me 4 poster of characters Gru
Despite the backlash, Despicable Me 4 makes for a fast-paced yet family-friendly movie
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
A poster depicting the track list and cover art of the album.
Clairo’s Charm is the perfect album for study sessions
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 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
A poster depicting the track list and cover art of the album.
Clairo’s Charm is the perfect album for study sessions
The album cover for Sabrina Carpenter's sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet.
Sabrina Carpenter’s highly anticipated album, Short n’ Sweet, stays true to its name with a minimal tracklist full of pop-hit material
The album cover to WILLOW's latest album, empathogen, featuring her with a wide-open smile.
WILLOW’s seventh album, empathogen, showcases her creative nature and transcendental lyricism
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
Some of the kids in my neighborhood from when I was younger. Some have moved away, and some I rarely see.
I’m slowly watching my childhood fade away
The steady lamb does not hold the weight of her own sporadic tendency, nor does the aftertaste of her omission creep into her placid pasture.
On the contrary of the lamb
Our annual celebration for my brother's 17th birthday that defies the laws of tradition.
A story of sunflowers and suffering
The aftermath of one of many school shootings which causes me so much fear.
I wish I could feel safe
My mom and I making milk carton gingerbread houses.
Letters to my lunch table
The aftermath of one of many school shootings which causes me so much fear.
I wish I could feel safe
Sitting on a window sill with my best friend, watching the world dancing down below.
I wish to dance in the rain
Fragments of summer and fall, the two seasons I am torn between.
An ode to prolific, autumnal summer nights
The beginning of junior year captured in time, though this column and these photos.
An ode to the clouds
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
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
Jordan Chiles and Ana Bărbosu pictured with the exact same bronze medal; one that is being fought for by both sides.
Due to judges’ error, gymnasts Jordan Chiles, Ana Bărbosu, and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea are locked in a vicious fight for an Olympic bronze medal that all of them deserve
A photo of vice-presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, who has recently received much backlash.
J.D. Vance calls school shootings “a fact of life,” signifying a terrifying sense of apathy toward gun violence
Brooke Schofield's information dump about her and Clinton Kane's drama.
Brooke Schofield takes after her podcast’s name as the internet flames her for her most recent scandal
It was a fierce debate as the close race between Harris and Trump continues to develop and change.
The Sept. 10 presidential debate makes the critical issues of each campaign clear and raises concerns about both candidates as the election approaches
This season of Love Island USA brought a never-seen-before inside scoop on all things gossip and drama from the enthusiastic cast.
Peacock’s Love Island USA marks a new era of trashy-yet-perfect reality television through it’s high-caliber cast
One of my favorite classical Westerns from 1969.
I’ve found that the art in cinema lies beneath the plot
the Rare Beauty versus the Elf blush
A few tips to all things dupes
Jenny Humphrey, played by Taylor Momsen, in her teen years, as she is becoming a popular Upper East Side girl.
Was Jenny Humphrey really the stylistic mastermind Gossip Girl made her out to be?
A few photos that encapsulate the vision that is an "Everything Shower"
I have meticulously crafted the perfect “Everything Shower” routine, so here are the steps
Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala in a gorgeous, navy-blue gown.
The Met Gala this year brought many surprisingly good looks and assured that others will never receive an invite again
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
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
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
Some of the kids in my neighborhood from when I was younger. Some have moved away, and some I rarely see.

I’m slowly watching my childhood fade away

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer
September 17, 2024
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