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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Performers pose with the legendary songwriter, Chandrabose, who holds his prestigious OSCAR award. Audience members during the Sri Chandrabose Felicitation in Atlanta event were entertained all evening by various exceptional performances, some which were practiced and put together just days before.
2023 Oscar for "Best Original Song" Goes to Telugu Ballad "Naatu Naatu," Songwriter Visits FoCo
Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor • March 28, 2023
Buildings are left in ruin in Hatay, Turkey. After several devastating earthquakes rumbled across southern Turkey, many cities were left levelled.
Several Earthquakes Devastate Turkey and Syria, Calling Infrastructure Integrity Into Question
Simra Waheed, News Editor • March 10, 2023
As part of the American Enterprise Project, Nikki Garikota and Sritha Neeli work to promote female entrepreneurship. Through a combination of workshops, interviews, and a social media campaign, Garikota and Neeli educated students and many others about the importance of female business leadership.
South FBLA Partners Work to Educate and Empower Women in Business, Entrepreneurship
Srithi Neeli and Nikki Garikota March 9, 2023
Dawn Martin shows off the strawberry scones her class made from scratch. Martin has been working at South for 22 years.
South's Dawn Martin Gives '100%' to Culinary Program and Staff
Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor • May 8, 2023
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
Dawn Garrett-Martin works hard to keep the cafeteria running. Shes been in working for 26 years
Dawn 'til Dusk: Cafe Manager Dawn Garrett-Martin Gives South her all
Avani Prabhu, Copy Editor • March 18, 2023
Meet the Staff
Avani Prabhu
Avani Prabhu
Copy Editor

Avani Prabhu is a freshman at South Forsyth High School. She is new to The Bird Feed and is excited to get started. Some of her hobbies include writing, drawing, reading, and playing Minecraft. She also...

Brady Lynn
Brady Lynn
Sports Editor

Brady Lynn is a senior at South Forsyth High School beginning his first year writing with The Bird Feed. He joins The Bird Feed with the intent to be a sports writer. He is a dedicated sports fan as he...

Many teens get their license after their 16th birthday or in the months that follow. According to the CDC, up until recently, “motor vehicle crashes” have been the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States.
Is 16 too Early? Freedom is Great, but it Comes with Greater Responsibilities Behind the Wheel
Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor • February 28, 2023

“A lot of people do really well on the driving test, but they’re still often horrible, unsafe drivers...

Introverts get easily overwhelmed when theyre around too many people. They work better when left alone with their own thoughts.
One isn't the Loneliest Number: Schools Must do More to Support Introverts
Avani Prabhu, Copy Editor • February 13, 2023

Almost 40% of the world’s population consider themselves to be introverts. But in the loud, bustling...

Since the advent of algorithmic social media, a variety of childrens staples in entertainment, fashion and technology have gone by the wayside. With nowhere else to turn, children are consuming more and more content and experiences targeted towards adults.
The Demise of Childhood: How Modern Media is Killing What it Means to be a Kid
Simra Waheed, News Editor • February 10, 2023

Every morning I sweep open my curtains to find the streets empty. Parks are barren. Swing sets left rusted....

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Performers pose with the legendary songwriter, Chandrabose, who holds his prestigious OSCAR award. Audience members during the Sri Chandrabose Felicitation in Atlanta event were entertained all evening by various exceptional performances, some which were practiced and put together just days before.
2023 Oscar for "Best Original Song" Goes to Telugu Ballad "Naatu Naatu," Songwriter Visits FoCo
Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor • March 28, 2023

Naatu, a “local” Telugu word originating from South India, is now being spoken and heard throughout...

The 2022 hit The Glory returns to Netflix on Mar. 10th. The last eight episodes continued the story of Moon Dong-Eun and her revenge.
Netflix's "The Glory" Is a Glorious Love Letter to the Art of Revenge
Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief • March 24, 2023

Everyone loves a good revenge story. From “John Wick” to “Mean Girls,” there’s something oddly...

2022 British Academy of Film and Television Award (BAFTA) winner Ariana DeBose receives an invitation to perform the opening act for the 2023 BAFTAs. Her tribute rap for the female nominees gained traction on social media sites like Twitter and TikTok.
Ariana DeBose Was Our 'Woman King' At The BAFTAs
Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief • March 1, 2023

Will Smith punching Chris Rock at the Oscars? Boring. Harry Styles making a distasteful speech at the...

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Every year, NFL hopefuls find out their fate through a night of surprise and celebration that is the NFL Draft. (NFL Draft 2011 by mjpeacecorps is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.)
2023 NFL Draft: Football's Most Dramatic Night Full of Style, Surprise
Brady Lynn, Sports Editor • April 28, 2023

All 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL) get a chance come Thursday night. All 32 teams have goals to do and be better than they were...

Sophomore Thomas Lichtenwalner, Sophomore Ben Winn, Junior Adam Zorko and Senior Ben Bergey stand for a group photo after running the 4x800 relay. The boys broke a 15 year-old school record and all split under 2:06 per 800.
Going the 'Distance': SOFO Varsity Boys Break 4x800 School Record
Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter • March 14, 2023

On Saturday, March 4, parents and relatives arrived at Lambert High School for the 10th Annual Longhorn Stampede. Schools from all over the county...

Febrauary 1st, 2023. Sitting at the table are Alex Urias (left), Yash Jain (center), Michael Sime (right). The baseball team gathered around the table to celebrate the student athletes for this memorable occasion.
Bases Loaded: Three South Baseball Players Hit it Out of the College Park, Score Scholarships
Simra Waheed and Charley Sarmiento February 15, 2023

On Winter Signing Day 2023, the bleachers overflowed with support as South Forsyth High School congratulated three senior baseball players for...

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