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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
Graduated senior TZ Cumbo-Nacheli dressed up at school with a purple minion from Despicable Me.
While the holiday goes largely unacknowledged at school, Halloween elicits a variety of perspectives on how to best celebrate the spookiest day of the year
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Homecoming Court 2024 Q&As
Graduated FHC students presenting in AP Seminar.
AP Seminar provides students an outlet to improve their presentation, research, and writing skills in an encouraging environment
Junior Haley Groesser has been brought closer to her family and friends through the delicious sweets she makes.
Through baking, Haley Groesser has discovered her way to decompress and connect with others
Aubrey posed with her first ever buck.
Junior Aubrey Sieler’s wild heart sprouted from the endless entertainment she finds in nature
Junior Haley Groesser has been brought closer to her family and friends through the delicious sweets she makes.
Through baking, Haley Groesser has discovered her way to decompress and connect with others
Aubrey posed with her first ever buck.
Junior Aubrey Sieler’s wild heart sprouted from the endless entertainment she finds in nature
Emmy Norton has obtained exceptional organizational habits from her recent heavy workload.
From balancing homework in AP classes, to her social life, and the two jobs she works, Emmy Norton has learned the importance of organization
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
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Homecoming Court 2024 Q&As
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
A Thanksgiving dinner spread
My top five thanksgiving must-haves
A highly aesthetic basket assembly, keeping with the perfect beige winter theme.
Start the Christmas season with the perfect relational gift: the Burr Basket
The seven candidates who are running for the Forest Hills school board.
School board candidates and their background
Josh Harmon descends into a dark subway station just as his album descends into dark desensitization.
Josh Harmon’s solo alias, deeper sleeper, has become a common factor in my sad, autumn playlists
A photo I found on Pinterest of somebody's birthday setup.
A countdown until my birthday
Josh Harmon descends into a dark subway station just as his album descends into dark desensitization.
Josh Harmon’s solo alias, deeper sleeper, has become a common factor in my sad, autumn playlists
The cover from Just Dance 2025, featuring dancers from "Basket Case" by Green Day, "One Last Time" by Ariana Grande, "Calabria 2007" by Enur.
Retaining its quintessential structure, Just Dance 2025 includes an enticing tracklist paired with oversaturated dance routines
Caddo Lake has quickly become one of my favorites, even if it is in the science fiction genre.
Even with its slower beginning, Caddo Lake has become one of the first sci-fi films I’ve truly enjoyed
Even in the poster, Alcala is shown in the shadows and not portrayed as the protagonist.
Woman of the Hour accurately depicts the true story of a serial killer told through the stories and lives of the victims in a twist from what’s typical to the genre
A grande Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai is absolutely the perfect fall drink.
Starbucks’ fall chai lattes were a reliable favorite—or a disappointing flop
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
A photo I found on Pinterest of somebody's birthday setup.
A countdown until my birthday
A skirt I thrifted while visiting Barryton, Michigan because of their annual Lilac Festival.
For the Goodwill on Kraft
She exudes a kindness and comfort unlike any creature I've ever known.
A firefly’s ephemeral life
A photo of Kayla and I after the 2024 homecoming.
How would you define love?
Three year old me with my favorite teddy bear, Beary.
If my life was a book…
The view from my plane seat as I wrote this in my notes app, finally putting my complex feelings into words.
An ode to the green light
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
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 seven candidates who are running for the Forest Hills school board.
School board candidates and their background
Sudan Political Map of year 2000
The war invisible to the world: the Sudanese civil war
A few of the premium options available on the Grammarly website.
Helpful grammar correcting sites such as Grammarly are getting more and more greedy
Parasocial tendencies towards celebrities, while easily misconstrued as innocent, can accumulate to irrational obsession and stalker-like behavior.
Parasocial relationships with celebrities pose a threatening reminder to touch grass
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have advertised themselves in somewhat sophomoric ways in attempts to gain the approval of a newer fanbase.
In the wake of one of this year’s most grievous catastrophes, a push for mature assertiveness in politics is needed now more than ever
A Thanksgiving dinner spread
My top five thanksgiving must-haves
A highly aesthetic basket assembly, keeping with the perfect beige winter theme.
Start the Christmas season with the perfect relational gift: the Burr Basket
Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday. Turkeys is a traditional Thanksgiving food, and people tend to love it.
Thanksgiving is a great holiday to enjoy with family, but the foods suck, so here are the foods I would have picked if I was a pilgrim
A collage of scenes from The Conjuring, Scream 5, and Fear Street.
My top three horrors as someone who swore I’d never watch one
Pictures taken while decorating and a tiger named Cordelia I used for decor.
Four techniques to redecorate that create a cohesive and unique bedroom
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Powderpuff Football Game 2024
Photo Gallery: Powderpuff Football Game 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game and King and Queen Announcement 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game and King and Queen Announcement 2024
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
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
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