The Central Trend

24/09/2024

Maylee's recent editorial on the controversy over the Olympic gymnastics bronze medal set a single-day record on our site, with over 8,000 views and counting! Check it out to see what has people buzzing:

"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"

https://thecentraltrend.com/152970/opinion/due-to-judges-error-gymnasts-jordan-chiles-ana-barbosu-and-sabrina-maneca-voinea-are-locked-in-a-vicious-fight-for-an-olympic-bronze-medal-that-all-of-them-deserve/

24/09/2024

"Varsity volleyball captain Kinzi Tilton lives and breathes volleyball through both her club and high school experiences"

Check out Kathryn's recent feature on senior Kinzi Tilton!

https://thecentraltrend.com/153072/features/varsity-volleyball-captain-kinzi-tilton-lives-and-breathes-volleyball-through-both-her-club-and-high-school-experiences/

24/09/2024

"Whether grilling with students or establishing the systems for their classroom successes, love for leadership has brought Principal Jonathan Haga to CHS"

Check out Elle's feature on our new principal, Mr. Haga!

Born and raised in Chicago, Principal Jonathan Haga “lost the war” to his wife upon moving from the bustling city to suburban Michigan, where she is originally from. Haga—a proud Chicago Bears fan who knows they will win the Super Bowl this year—chose to relocate once he had children of his ...

24/09/2024

"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"

Maylee sat down with FHPS's Director of School Safety & Security, Ryan Kimball, to get more information abut the district's commitment to safety and security.

Last year, Forest Hills Public Schools officially established a new administrative position: the Director of School Safety and Security. Former military member and teacher Ryan Kimball has taken on the job with great enthusiasm. Before this school year, FHPS tended to shove security measures under t...

24/09/2024

"Suzanne Jacoby looks forward to her promising future as part of the FHC community as the new guidance counselor"

Check out Addie's feature on our new school counselor!

Recently, FHC has been undergoing a series of changes in both the new furniture and upcoming renovations, as well as in the numerous staff adjustments since last year. These new staff additions include Jonathan Haga, our new principal, and multiple new teachers and staff members throughout the schoo...

14/09/2024

On Monday, the FHC Varsity Boys Soccer team defeated Ottawa Hills. Check out Addie McDowell's photo gallery of the game!

14/09/2024

In week 1, the Ranger football team took down Reeths Puffer. Check out Addie McDowell's photo gallery of the game, featuring over 60 photos.

14/09/2024

Ms. Webster has been a excellent addition to the FHC teaching staff. Read Alex Smith's recent profile on the new science teacher in Ranger Country!

Alexandra Webster is not British. But if you ask many of her previous students, they’d tell you she is. “All of my kids, when I taught in Spain, thought I was British,” Webster said, “and they would think the United States is all New York and Los Angeles, so they thought I knew celebrities. ...

14/09/2024

Junior Lilah Yoder does a great job of balancing sports and academics. Check out Maylee Ohlman's profile on her!

Every day after school, junior Lilah Yoder warms up on the track, ready to start one of her many cross-country practices. After a week of these practices, running in the blazing August sun, Lilah will have run 40 miles. However, while this may be an incredible feat for the average person, to Lilah,....

14/09/2024

Check out Ella Peirce's feature on the FHC Improv Team's recent field trip to Chicago!

This year, Junior Audrey VanSkiver, inspired by her sister’s fond memories, decided to go from sitting in the FHC Auditorium seats year after year to performing up on stage herself, and she has no regrets. “My oldest sister was on the improv team when she was a senior, and I was in sixth grade,....

14/09/2024

Check out Rowan Szpieg's article about Monday's Senior Retreat, featuring interviews with students and administration!

In Sept. 2023, just as FHC alumni Jia Neimeyer began her last year of high school, the much-anticipated senior retreat became one of her favorite memories she formed as a senior. Although the day was packed with a multitude of group activities, the end of the day is what really stuck out to her: the...

28/05/2024

Come see FHC Inspires tonight at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center at 7:00! To learn more about the event read these stories!
https://thecentraltrend.com/151641/showcase/fhc-inspires-2024-qas/
https://thecentraltrend.com/151936/showcase/for-the-sixth-year-fhc-inspires-is-hoping-to-bring-awareness-to-many-different-topics-and-struggles-post-5-20/
https://thecentraltrend.com/152100/opinion/this-years-fhc-inspires-performance-once-again-proves-the-students-incredible-abilities-with-words-pub-asap/

I’ve always had a fascination with the power of words. From the first time a poem, song, or book moved me to tears, I knew I had discovered a life-changing opportunity that has the ability to make a difference if used in a transformative way. My experience at the sixth annual FHC Inspires run-thro...