AP and IB students no longer have to take EOC
Kate Haas, Senior Editor
December 18, 2019 • No Comments
The Georgia Board of Education recently approved the State’s School Superintendent Richard Wood’s advisement to no longer require AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) students to take EOC (End of Course) assessments, granted that they are passing the class. The point of this decision was to alleviate test anxiety for many students who in the past have had to study for both AP/IB exams and EOC’s. Some SFHS students are upset because they relied on the grade to boost...
FBLA President Tharini R.K. Shares what it takes to be an officer
Shreya Mishra, Online Editor
December 4, 2019 • No Comments
South Forsyth's FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter is a highly reputable CTAE Pathway organization, known for its several state and national championships. Alongside winning FBLA competitive events, FBLA officers and advisers tirelessly work towards winning the Georgia Chapter of the Year at the State Leadership Conference. FBLA Advisers elect the president each year for his/her excellence in a chosen pathway, hardworking spirit, and leadership skills. This year's president is Junior...
CTAE graduation rate increases over 14% this year
Shree Delwadia, Features Editor
December 4, 2019 • No Comments
The Georgia Department of Education, GADOE, strives for its students' excellence in the upcoming future. Students throughout the state have the opportunity to participate in over 100 Career and Technical Education (CTAE) Pathways which prepare them for any future they might want to pursue. These pathways consist of a set of elective classes students are required to take and connecting organizations that students can get involved in. Recently, the GADOE announced that the CTAE graduation rate has...
ATL to CHI, Because Mental Health Matters
Hannah Lucas, Social Media Lead
January 17, 2020 • 1 Comment
Standing in the center of the stage at the University of Chicago, my heart skipped a beat as my mouth opened to tell my story to the 600 pairs of watchful eyes starring back at me. It’s Friday, September 30th, and I am in Chicago with my family as the keynote speaker at the Hope For the Day Youth Empowerment...
Brantley Jenkins, Columns Editor
December 6, 2019 • No Comments
Mötley Crüe makes a surprise return to touring by blowing up their cessation of touring contract. They are back with a stadium tour of America starting in 2020.
Apple strikes again with new iPhone and Airpods Pro
Chris Bunker, Photo/Video Editor
December 2, 2019 • No Comments
With over a hundred devices including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and more, Apple continues to create more products to appeal to today's generation. Recently, Apple Inc. has released a new line-up of devices consisting of the iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Max, and the AirPods Pro. The iPhone 11...
GHSA State Cross-country Championship
Carmel Yonas, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019 • No Comments
South's runners walked onto the field, already hearing applause and cheers early in the morning for State Cross-country Championship. The day consisted of cold weather and layers...
Foot Locker Cross-country Championships
Carmel Yonas, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019 • No Comments
Foot Locker is a well-known championship race in different regions of the United States. On November 30, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina on a Saturday, races took place early...
Kate Haas and Minakshi Shivananda
December 18, 2019 • No Comments
Isabel Hui, the only senior on South’s Varsity Softball team, hit strides this year as she led the team in winning against undefeated teams such as North Forsyth and Allatoona....
Brantley Jenkins, Columns Editor
December 11, 2019
A new name is emerging in the hard rock scene, and its name is Reliqa. The Australian metal quartet, led by extremely powerful vocals from Monique Pym, is creating a new world...
Brantley Jenkins, Columns Editor
November 8, 2019
Darkness and doom are coming to metal genres courtesy of German band Powerwolf. The band is composed of five wolves: lead singer Atilla Dorn, lead guitarist Matthew Greywolf,...
Naisha Roy, Copy Editor
December 4, 2019
The line stretches around the block, groups of people elongating it with every passing second. Shoppers anxiously wait, bundled up in heavy coats and scarves, frosty air making a cloud with every breath....
Celebrating our differences: Thanksgiving Traditions
November 29, 2019
Thanksgiving or thanks-giving? When people think of the holiday, turkey and stuffing usually take precedence over appreciation. However, the holiday serves a different purpose for every family. While some...
To all the Netflix movies I’ve watched before
October 18, 2019
Netflix is good for many things such as binge watching and post-breakup comfort, but reflecting the accuracy of high schools isn’t one of them. Jocks shoving nerds into lockers, popular kids stuffing...
Brooke Eldridge, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
A twist that made cinematic history to the iconic Joker character, Joaquin Phoenix portrayed the aberrant backstory on how the Joker got his name, his behavior, and his psychotic mind. Critics from Rotten...
Maggie Craig, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Simba accepts his position as the king of Africa; Peter Pan faces off with Captain Hook in a final showdown, and the Blue Fairy turns Pinocchio into a real boy. Students can see these iconic scenes play...
Lisa Holiday, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2019
On November 1st at 10 a.m. Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star’s Conspiracy palette and other related merchandise were released to the public on Jeffree Star’s website to help support Shane’s dream...
Co-associate Editor
Sadie Rawlings is a junior and a co-associate editor of The Bird Feed staff this year as she was formerly the online editor. She usually spends her free...
Staff Writer
Maggie Craig is currently a freshman at SFHS and is a staff writer for The Bird Feed. If she isn’t writing stories, you will find her jamming out on...
