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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
Rebekah and Bryn Pennington pictured working at Cascade Roadhouse.
After two years of employment, Rebekah Roub has solidified her spot in the workforce and encourages others to do the same
Junior London Castro looks forward to a bright future of science and beauty.
London Castro enters junior year continuing on with old hobbies and embracing new experiences as she looks toward her future
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
A collage of photos of Cameron Penner and an array of instruments.
Cameron Penner, completely immersed in the world of music, has found his true passion
One of the Care Hawks installed in CHS's hallways.
As concerns about school safety rise, FHC preps for any possible situation with a new administrative role and procedures to keep students and staff safe
Rebekah and Bryn Pennington pictured working at Cascade Roadhouse.
After two years of employment, Rebekah Roub has solidified her spot in the workforce and encourages others to do the same
Junior London Castro looks forward to a bright future of science and beauty.
London Castro enters junior year continuing on with old hobbies and embracing new experiences as she looks toward her future
A collage of photos of Cameron Penner and an array of instruments.
Cameron Penner, completely immersed in the world of music, has found his true passion
New counselor, Suzanne Jacoby, looks forward to her future with FHC.
Suzanne Jacoby looks forward to her promising future as part of the FHC community as the new guidance counselor
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
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
They seem / to think / if you write like this it makes / your poetry better.
Modern poetry has decayed into an unsubstantial, shallow form of minimalism
A perfect example of the trending fall styles
Tips to add some spice to your style this fall
Fall presents to me the time of year where I am so certain off everything, yet at the same time, so ironically unsure.
I know not the nature of my polarizing fall
Bailey and Micah stand in a scenic landscape in Arizona—a picture that, like the sound of a whip, perfectly encapsulates the essence of "Ride All Day."
The Figs’ debut album encompasses the nostalgic feeling of campfire songs, barefoot crusades, and late summer thunder shows
A sunset that I was able to capture.
Relaxed until the next time
Bailey and Micah stand in a scenic landscape in Arizona—a picture that, like the sound of a whip, perfectly encapsulates the essence of "Ride All Day."
The Figs’ debut album encompasses the nostalgic feeling of campfire songs, barefoot crusades, and late summer thunder shows
XCX and Sivan under the lights, mid-performance, on their 2024 Sweat Tour.
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s Sweat Tour: my all-encompassing guide to the appropriately named rave
Stevie Nicks performing her iconic song, "Gold Dust Woman" at her concert in Van Andel Arena.
Stevie Nicks surpassed all my expectations in the transcendent second-to-last show of her international tour
Conan Gray's Found Heaven album cover
Conan Gray’s Found Heaven On Tour was one of the most incredible experiences of my life
A collage of photos en-tail-ing the interior of Foxtail and a couple of the times I visited.
The cozy character of Foxtail Coffee Co. combines with its delectable drinks to establish itself as a worthy addition to downtown Ada
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
Fall presents to me the time of year where I am so certain off everything, yet at the same time, so ironically unsure.
I know not the nature of my polarizing fall
A sunset that I was able to capture.
Relaxed until the next time
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
The picture of the sky that I took along with the stranger that I'll never see again.
Every single person I have ever known was once a stranger
Our neighborhood is different now without our childhood laughter cascading from the streetlights and bus-stop corners.
The silence brought by movers and echoes of childhood dreams
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
A collage of my best friends who have become my little sisters.
I wish you were really mine
Every moment, enveloped in yellow and amber, paints September more loving than before.
An ode to September and her arcane love
I'm saturated with joy at the moment, thinking about all of these past moments.
An ode to triple digits, finding myself between deadlines, and a life changed
The aftermath of one of many school shootings which causes me so much fear.
I wish I could feel safe
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
They seem / to think / if you write like this it makes / your poetry better.
Modern poetry has decayed into an unsubstantial, shallow form of minimalism
Amber Heard was wildly mistreated and attacked by the media and despite the complex intricacies of this case, she deserved better.
Depp v. Heard: how to discern truth from bias in the media and the dangers of herd mentality
The impact of overconsumption in fast fashion has irreparable damage on the environment.
Microtrends and microplastics
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes at the Arrowhead stadium almost a year ago.
You don’t need to have the same political beliefs to be friends with someone
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 perfect example of the trending fall styles
Tips to add some spice to your style this fall
The cover image for my Granola Girl playlist perfectly represents all that it makes me feel.
My “granola girl” playlist provides the key to transcendental thinking
Taylor Swift at the Chiefs versus Baltimore game in her classic color. "Lucky red sweater."
The NFL has taken a new personal meaning as Taylor Swift’s style choices have enhanced the experience
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
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
A collage of my best friends who have become my little sisters.

I wish you were really mine

Alex Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2024
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