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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
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
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
A picture of Mr. Anderson on a trip, which is something he hopes to do more of.
Calvin Anderson has used his diverse experience to become the best teacher and person he can be
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
Mr. George will leave a hole in FHC's heart and will never be forgotten as a beloved teacher, mentor, and friend.
As Ken George makes the shift from green and white to blue and orange, he will remain connected to FHC through family: both given and found
Addy Cousins looks to take all of her great memories from the past four years and turn them into many more in the future.
With a world of creativity at her finger tips, Addy Cousins is ready for the next chapter
One of Eva's senior pictures with her horse, Thirsty, that she rides.
Senior Eva Harshman has found her home in the words and wisdom of Room 139
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
The sun grows the tree of history; it knows the roots, the fruits, and the flowers.
Nothing is new under the sun
I'll never find what I'm looking for, no matter how many wildflower fields I walk through in my lifetime.
Mary Oliver’s words and the flower fairies helping me find them
A photo of a bonfire that was altered when a photo was taken.
A reminder to live in the moment
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?
Season 3 of Claim to Fame has all the perfect reality TV tropes, along with some other characteristics that set the show apart in the genre.
If you’re looking for something new to binge-watch, Season Three of Claim to Fame is the perfect reality TV show to indulge in
Season 3 of Claim to Fame has all the perfect reality TV tropes, along with some other characteristics that set the show apart in the genre.
If you’re looking for something new to binge-watch, Season Three of Claim to Fame is the perfect reality TV show to indulge in
The studio album art for the album depicts the indie artist, a glimpse into the 14 track masterpiece.
Beabadoobee combines a nostalgic alternative influence with her trademark modern indie touch in her newest album, This is How Tomorrow Moves
Embarrassment, Anxiety, Envy, and Ennui, the new additions to the Inside Out 2 cast of characters.
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 gives audiences an interior look at what it’s like to grow up—starting with the emotions behind it all
One of the movie posters for "It Ends with Us," staring Blake Lively.
It Ends With Us was such an emotional rollercoaster I didn’t know how to react
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 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 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
The cover of Bewitched: The Goddess Edition featuring Laufey herself.
Laufey takes her sublime sophomore album to another level with Bewitched: The Goddess Edition
The album cover for The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is eloquent and lyrically masterful
Girl in red's 2024 album cover for "IM DOING IT AGAIN BABY!", depicting her running in front of a sign advertising the release.
Girl in red abandons the “alternative” in alternative pop with her latest album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!
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 release poster for the movie Madame Web.
Madame Web was a regrettable film that had so much potential
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 sun grows the tree of history; it knows the roots, the fruits, and the flowers.
Nothing is new under the sun
I'll never find what I'm looking for, no matter how many wildflower fields I walk through in my lifetime.
Mary Oliver’s words and the flower fairies helping me find them
A photo of a bonfire that was altered when a photo was taken.
A reminder to live in the moment
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
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
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
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 picture of Donald Trump that has gone viral across the internet after the attempt on his life on July 13th.
A comprehensive timeline of the tumultuous events of this election year
The Times magazine cover of Harris stepping up to the job as Biden dropped out of the race.
Brat Summer has begun a new era of political campaigns as the term becomes synonymous with Kamala Harris’s run for the presidency
The original photo the Bipty account commented on calling an originally Desi dupatta, European and dubbing it for "Scandinavian Summer."
Desi culture is being erased under the guise of Western fashion
It seems as though the further Drake (pictured right) goes to try and prove himself superior, Kendrick (pictured left) remains the winner.
In a chaotic, entertaining brawl, the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake is keeping the rap community on their toes: part 2
Harrison Butker giving his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College.
Harrison Butker’s commencement speech is a painful representation of the tribulations women have been experiencing for centuries
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
a collage of simple country concert outfit pieces
I am in dire need of the perfect outfit for a summer country concert
One of the many rom-coms that I enjoy to watch
My top five rom-coms for a great movie night
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
Photo Gallery: Veteran's Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Veteran’s Day Assembly 2023
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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

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April 22, 2024
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