The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Head Custodian Sam Tartic comes to school before sunrise to make sure its clean and safe for students and staff members. However, Tartics journey began long before his time at South Forsyth.

A ‘Good Wind Behind Your Back’: Head Custodian Sam Tartic Shares His Story of Resilience, Focus

Saanvi Tatipalli, Features Editor March 28, 2023

South Forsyth High School’s 16 year-olds are typically concerned with standard teenage problems: classwork, social circles, driver’s licenses, relationships and so on.  When South's Head Custodian...

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Lending a hand. South Forsyth creates the Eagles Share Closet as a space where students can access personal items that they may not have at home. This closet has supported many students within the school.

South Supports its Students Through the Eagles’ Share Closet

Shree Delwadia and Saanvi Tatipalli February 8, 2022

Before the start of the Pandemic, South Forsyth High School took action when the school’s staff saw some of its students were in need of some additional support. SFHS Principal Ms. Laura Wilson worked...

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Go War Eagles. Souths lacrosse team pose for a photo at the War Eagle Stadium. The team practiced for several hours to get prepared for the 2022 spring season.

Previewing the 2021-2022 Boys Varsity Lacrosse Season

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor February 3, 2022

The South Forsyth High School Boy’s Varsity Lacrosse team is ready to kick off the 2022 spring season with several fun events and important games in February and March. On January 29th, the team and...

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A memorable game. South Forsyths Flag Football Team scores a win at region. The team won against West Forsyth and claimed a ticket to the state championship.

SFHS Flag Football Snags Region Win

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

On Thursday, November 18, South Forsyth High School's flag football team scored a monumental win at the Area 6 Class 6A-7A championship against West Forsyth High School. The War Eagles won with a 19-13...

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War Eagle Spirit all around. During homecoming week, students and staff celebrate their school spirit after an unforeseen school year. This week consisted of creative spirit days, an energetic football, game, and a memorable homecoming dance.

SOFO HOCO 2021: The Return of the Homecoming traditions

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief October 26, 2021

From October 18th - 22nd, South celebrated Homecoming Week, the annual tradition where students and staff showcase their school spirit and support for the football team. This led up to the hallmark Homecoming...

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Welcoming the War Eagle nation. South Forsyth introduces the spirit at SFHS through a school-wide pep rally. Students were excited to meet the rest of their peers and participate in a variety of activities.

South Spirit at the Stadium

The Bird Feed Staff August 15, 2021

Humid air cascaded upon the bleachers of the South Forsyth High School (SFHS) stadium, surrounding the staff and the student body with warmth. The freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors all stared out...

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The SFHS administration team pose for a picture. Mrs McKee(back row, far right) is moving to East and Mr Schreier(back row, fourth from left to right) is moving to Central. Mr Wolff(back row, fifth from left to right) and Ms Espy(front row, right) are staying and taking on new roles. They are all very excited about their new positions.

The 2021-2022 school year brings changes to SOFO admin

Grace Drawdy and Saahithya Gutta April 2, 2021

If this school year has taught South students anything, it is to be flexible to change. In this time of uncertainty, we will sadly have to say goodbye to two of our highly appreciated administrators in...

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Peyton Goolsby pressuring the ball. Goolsby successfully steals the ball from Johns Creek with her constant attack, leading to an opportunity for the War Eagles. Throughout the game, Goolsby, forward for South, made many  opportunities for the South team to move the ball and break through the defensive line for Johns Creek.

SFHS Varsity Girls face Johns Creek soccer team

Kailee O'Donnell, Sports Editor March 11, 2021

On February 5th, 2021, the SFHS Varsity girls faced off with the girls soccer team at Johns Creek High School. The weather was cold and windy, but despite the unfavorable conditions, both teams fought...

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Throw-in for South. The South right defender runs across the field to retrieve the ball for a throw-in. The South defense was able to hold their line throughout the game and prevented the North View team from getting any goals.

War Eagle win for the SFHS Varsity Girls soccer team

Kailee O'Donnell, Sports Editor March 11, 2021

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the South Forsyth High School Varsity Girls soccer team played against the North View High School Titans. The Lady War Eagles were able to go home with a win that night after...

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Go War Eagles! The cheerleaders smile for the camera, ready to cheer on the strong and successful  SFHS Varsity Football team. The cheerleaders came together this year to perform stellar cheers and stunts for the crowd to boost team spirit at the SFHS football games.

Varsity Sideline Cheerleaders Benefit Their Team and Community

Kailee O'Donnell, Sports Editor October 15, 2020

From September 15th to September 25th, the Varsity Sideline Cheerleaders for South Forsyth High School sold silver and blue masks studded with decorative eagles to their community for their 2020 cheer...

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Senior War Eagle on the field. Makenna Segal is ready to jump into action as the Gainesville batter approaches the plate, her eye on the ball. Makenna Segal joined the varsity softabll team her freshman year, and has continued to play in and outside of school with plans to play in college.

Softball Senior Night Brings Another Success

Kailee O'Donnell, Sports Editor October 15, 2020

On Tuesday, October 6th, the South Forsyth War Eagles dominated the Gainesville Red Elephants at the memorable senior night varsity softball doubleheader.  The night of victory began with a tribute...

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Distancing during lunch. As students come to the dining hall during lunch, there are many new procedures to ensure that each student is safe. For example, as a student is waiting in line, they are spaced out from those around them to be safe.

Lunch Procedures

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief September 15, 2020

Lunch procedures this year are different to help keep the lunch staff and student customers safe. The main goal of these altered procedures is to deliver an adequate breakfast and lunch to students while...

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