THE BEACON

A Review and A Look Backstage at “The Crucible”

Kathryn Naydenova and Nico Masud | April 7, 2025

In early March, FHHS’s Drama Academy put on an electrifying show based on Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, "The Crucible." The mixed junior-senior show was spectacular, with riveting acting and passionate...

Trump’s Second Term: The Early Days

Evie Etkin, Section Editor of Politics | April 1, 2025

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump was sworn in to a rare non-consecutive second term. The last time an event like this occurred was in the late 1800s, when President Grover Cleveland won the presidency...

The Dangers of the NYC Subway System

Bhargavi Patel, Managing Editor | April 1, 2025

Teens arrested for subway surfing. Man arrested for setting sleeping women on fire in the F train. Subway shovers. Pick-pockets and robberies. These are just some of the very real dangers that come...

Turning up the Talent: FHHS Factor Radiates Entertainment

Lauren Kil, Social Media Manager | March 15, 2025

Forest Hills High School’s Annual Talent Show commenced on Thursday, February 6. This year’s show showcased dance teams, student bands, solo dances, musicians, singers, and an assortment of endless...

The Heart of FHHS: The Positive Impact of FHHS Teachers on Students’ Mental Health

Diyora Bakhtiyorova, Reporter | December 18, 2024

As the new school year has begun, academic pressures and social dynamics have started to evolve. Many students face mental health challenges from rising stress, trying to balance schoolwork with personal...

SBVL: Gym is Now Online. What’s Next?

Amoy Chambers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief | December 17, 2024

The option to take online physical education in place of in person physical education instruction was offered at Forest Hills High School for the 2024-2025 school year. Many students expressed that they...

The FHHS Bathroom Policy: The 5 or 10 Minute Rule We’ve Been Wondering About

Zoe Shekhtman, Artist | December 6, 2024

The timing of the Forest Hills High School bathroom policy has raised a bit of confusion for some of the students and staff. Some say that a student can only go to the bathroom between the first and last...

Earth is in Crisis: Climate Change Hits Home in NYC

Kary Jocelyn Colin, Column Editor | December 6, 2024

Intro Global warming has effects on cities all over the world, even New York City, a massively populated and significantly important area. This beautiful city is vulnerable to climate change. Flooding Flooding...

When things slow down in the cold, Forest Hills Music Academy Ramps Up

James Cunningham, Reporter | December 6, 2024

On December 18 and 19, 2024, the school will be hit with the case of the winter spirit, as the winter concert will come to the school with a force of fury. The sound of a thousand voices of the Forest...

Wildfires Attack on the Border of New York and New Jersey

Athena Vishudanand, Editor-in-Chief | November 30, 2024

As of Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, the Jennings Creek fires at Sterling State Park in Orange County have been “fully contained” after burning for two weeks, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Notorious...

A Brief Sit-Down with the FHHS President of 2024-2025, Frida Ziu

Lauren Kil, Social Media Manager | October 29, 2024

Senior Frida Ziu has officially taken the title as Student Government President of FHHS for the 2024-2025 school year. She defeated Nick Wadia, Senior Appointee. With the nationwide election happening...

Lights, Camera, Jazz: FHHS’s Production of Chicago Takes Center Stage

Yupar Naing and Ester Tamarja | October 29, 2024

Forest Hills High School's thespians are set to transport audiences to the roaring ‘20s with a dazzling production of this year’s musical, Chicago. Directed by Mr. Birkhold, this thrilling show promises...