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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
Junior Max Rienhardt (center) is deeply enthusiastic about the way he expresses himself and how that can influence others.
Junior Max Reinhardt has found understanding for both himself and the world around him through fashion
Senior Audrey Blosser has devoted her life to her passions through activity such as Science Olympiad.
Senior Audrey Blosser’s passion for science has opened doors into the world of science Olympiad that she hopes will never close
Senior Norah Hemsley and exchange student Lauryane Christophel in the parking lot of FHC.
“It’s just like the movies:” life as a French exchange student at FHC
March Mammal Madness is a beneficial FHC science class tradition.
The March Mammal Madness program provides immeasurable benefits for the students of FHC’s science classes
Lia's poster set an example for what the end result of each experiment should look like.
From hand washing to curing cancer, the AP Biology students are getting answers to all their questions
Junior Max Rienhardt (center) is deeply enthusiastic about the way he expresses himself and how that can influence others.
Junior Max Reinhardt has found understanding for both himself and the world around him through fashion
Senior Audrey Blosser has devoted her life to her passions through activity such as Science Olympiad.
Senior Audrey Blosser’s passion for science has opened doors into the world of science Olympiad that she hopes will never close
Matcha lattes have brought a simple happiness to Clare Knoester's life.
The sweet simplicity of matcha lattes provides many benefits for junior Clare Knoester
A selfie of Reese and one of her best friends from work: proving that although they are at work, it is always possible to make an after-school job enjoyable.
As a rising senior, working an after-school job was never “too challenging” for Reese Clarkin
Henry insists that New Mexico is the place to go for good scenery.
Under the stars, near a campfire, and on the trail is where Henry Hovinga finds serenity
Forest Hills Public Schools School Board President Kristen Fauson 2022
Q&A with FHC school board president Kristen Fauson
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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
A series of artworks and watercolors from Susan Cornelis' "Nursing Home Sketches" collection.
The infantilization and vilification of elderly people in both media and reality: an underlying societal issue
A collection of cute car decoration ideas from Pinterest and my own camera roll.
How to decorate your car on a budget
Mac and cheese is an easy dish that anyone can make, no matter their cooking abilities.
How to easily make mac and cheese like a pro
Gaga has embraced a new side of herself with this album, Mayhem.
Lady Gaga is reimagining the pop genre with her latest album Mayhem
I took this photo when the moon was bright orange, and my mind was filled with wonder.
The green light is just out of reach
Gaga has embraced a new side of herself with this album, Mayhem.
Lady Gaga is reimagining the pop genre with her latest album Mayhem
It takes a lot to really scare me, but Heretic is one of the best horror films I've seen in a while.
Heretic examines historic philosophies in a brilliantly modern way
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood showcase their improvisation talent in their fantastic comedy tour.
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood certainly are Asking for Trouble in their new comedy tour
Amanda Seyfried stars as Mickey Fitzpatrick in the new Peacock original series, Long Bright River.
Long Bright River would have been the perfect murder mystery series if only it was executed well
Starbucks new spring menu has refreshed my drink rotation.
Starbucks’ latest seasonal menu is full of perfect springtime sips
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
So Close to What by Tate McRae is a masterpiece that will be sung by everyone for years to come.
Tate McRae transcends expectations in her new album, So Close to What
Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet (Deluxe) contains five brand-new tracks.
Sabrina Carpenter has finished, the Short n’ Sweet era with the deluxe edition’s release
A cover of "2 Hands" by Tate McRae giving people a glimpse of the music video.
Tate McRae’s new song “2 Hands” explores different love languages with a focus on the importance of physical touch
The album cover for singer Lily Forte's album, "Can't Handle Hollywood."
Singer Lily Forte blends rock and roll with raw emotion to create a gut-wrenching debut album
143 by Katy Perry was one of her worst albums and was not received well by critics.
Katy Perry’s new album 143 is not the “Roar” I was hoping for
The poster for Disney's Moana 2, released on Nov. 27.
Moana 2, despite box office numbers, is a telling sign that Disney executives have lost sight of Walt Disney’s legacy
The poster for Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl, released on Dec. 6.
Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl depicts her most paramount concert yet in stunning visual form
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
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
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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
I took this photo when the moon was bright orange, and my mind was filled with wonder.
The green light is just out of reach
Although I know these wonderful people need to grow up, I hope they save a little piece of their heart for Neverland.
Please come back, just for spring cleaning time
I'm afraid of losing the brightness of this year, as it soon comes to an end.
Holding onto the vibrancy
Learning means wanting to be someplace where everyone wants to explore and understand.
What learning is
The younger version of me dreamed of so much more.
Second-place pleas and the slow burn of mediocrity
I'm afraid of losing the brightness of this year, as it soon comes to an end.
Holding onto the vibrancy
I associate green and March, but I did not have a lot of green in my recent photos.
An ode to the best, worst time of year: March
A collection of memories created with people I don’t want to say goodbye to.
I wish: I never want to say goodbye
This is my third annual birthday column, and it's weird to imagine I will only write one more.
An ode to February, pink sunsets, and the world falling into place
How could someone care so little about something so beautiful?
Something gold could stay
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
A series of artworks and watercolors from Susan Cornelis' "Nursing Home Sketches" collection.
The infantilization and vilification of elderly people in both media and reality: an underlying societal issue
Trump's tariffs are raising costs for consumers and could potentially be detrimental to the economy.
Experts left confused over President Donald Trump’s tariff plans for 2025
Millie Bobby Brown, pictured here at the 2025 SAG Awards, has been receiving a multitude of undeserved hate for simply growing up.
Revealing the media’s obsession with tearing apart young women, Millie Bobby Brown will not back down from the online bullies who seek to disrespect her
Mahmoud Khalil spoke at Columbia University during pro-Palestine protests across campus.
Mahmoud Khalil: The story of a legal immigrant in the United States today
Monica Lewinsky, although once the victim of incomprehensible embarrassment and ridicule, fights for a future where no one has to be defined by their mistakes.
From public scapegoat to anti-bullying activist, Monica Lewinsky hopes to turn the tides of cyber-bullying and public humiliation
A collection of cute car decoration ideas from Pinterest and my own camera roll.
How to decorate your car on a budget
Mac and cheese is an easy dish that anyone can make, no matter their cooking abilities.
How to easily make mac and cheese like a pro
The spring season is the few months to get your life together and create the best version of yourself before the summer quickly takes over.
Neglecting spring cleaning is easy, but with this simple guide there’s no need
One of the quotes from The Great Gatsby that I thought was so incredible that I needed to remember it.
Some of the most incredible quotes from The Great Gatsby
The movie Avatar, which is the top choice I would want to jump into.
If I could jump into any movie, these are the four I would want to live in the most
Photo Gallery: Valentine's Day and Jersey Day
Photo Gallery: Valentine’s Day and Jersey Day
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2025
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
Photo Gallery: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Catholic Central
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
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