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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
Zenash Cumings has been involved in various different sports throughout her whole life.
Zenash Cumings has learned many valuable things from being involved in sports
Senior Jia Niemeyer admiring the Great Wall of China
Jia Niemeyer’s trip to China has significantly impacted her future and her relationships
A photo of Quinn sculpting on the wheel
Senior Quinn Hane has found a love for ceramics through the school art classes
Maddie Sizemore posing for the camera in front of a beautiful background.
Through fashion and makeup, Maddie Sizemore expresses her creativity
a picture of senior Ayla Achmetovic in nature
From hikes to traveling, sunrises to sunsets, Ayla Ahmetovic’s connection with nature is what continues to shape her life
Zenash Cumings has been involved in various different sports throughout her whole life.
Zenash Cumings has learned many valuable things from being involved in sports
Senior Jia Niemeyer admiring the Great Wall of China
Jia Niemeyer’s trip to China has significantly impacted her future and her relationships
A photo of Quinn sculpting on the wheel
Senior Quinn Hane has found a love for ceramics through the school art classes
Maddie Sizemore posing for the camera in front of a beautiful background.
Through fashion and makeup, Maddie Sizemore expresses her creativity
a picture of senior Ayla Achmetovic in nature
From hikes to traveling, sunrises to sunsets, Ayla Ahmetovic’s connection with nature is what continues to shape her life
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
Though not quite as excellent as its predecessors, Kung Fu Panda 4 was a spirited, fast-paced addition to the series
Though not quite as excellent as its predecessors, Kung Fu Panda 4 was a spirited, fast-paced addition to the series
A list of closing procedures I do at work every night.
Productivity; is it friend or foe?
The LSU Tigers clutched the championship in a close final rotation on beam.
The controversial upsets of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics National Championships shocked gymnastics experts
A collage of skincare products.
My perfected dry, sensitive skincare routine
The basket fills up with many fruits, and each one reminds me of my past and future.
Ambiguity and a basket of fruit
Though not quite as excellent as its predecessors, Kung Fu Panda 4 was a spirited, fast-paced addition to the series
Though not quite as excellent as its predecessors, Kung Fu Panda 4 was a spirited, fast-paced addition to the series
The LSU Tigers clutched the championship in a close final rotation on beam.
The controversial upsets of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics National Championships shocked gymnastics experts
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
Big Future artist Adrianne Lenker.
Adrianne Lenker’s latest album Bright Future is heart touching and amazing
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 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”
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
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 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 basket fills up with many fruits, and each one reminds me of my past and future.
Ambiguity and a basket of fruit
Archived Files: the manuscripts that bridge a gap of four years
A picture worth a thousand words: Archived Files
Me in my princess dress with Cinderella at Disney World in 2010
I’ve always longed to be a princess
The streets of my soul are as open as a book.
The melting pot: language of passion
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
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
A list of closing procedures I do at work every night.
Productivity; is it friend or foe?
The 84,729 minutes I listened to (sad) music in 2023.
Stop listening to sad music
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
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
The LSU Tigers clutched the championship in a close final rotation on beam.
The controversial upsets of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics National Championships shocked gymnastics experts
A collage of skincare products.
My perfected dry, sensitive skincare routine
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
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
Approximately 15 days until this cap and gown, and the dress underneath, marks my final outfit as a student at FHC.

This isn’t goodbye

Ellie McDowell, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
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