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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

Alyssa Freyman

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Freyman is a senior and is joining the journalism staff for her third year. You can usually catch her at a local bookstore or coffee shop, getting her caffeine fix. In her spare time, she enjoys jamming out to Coldplay and 70’s and 80’s rock or watching Netflix. Her latest binge-watch is That 70’s Show, and she is currently re-watching Parks and Rec. She believes that Disney movies are always a good idea. Alyssa is currently a member of DECA, National Honors Society (NHS), National English Honors Society (NEHS), and National Latin Honors Society (NLHS). She loves to laugh (mostly at her own jokes). Her friends would describe her as adventurous; she likes to go zip-lining and rock-climbing. Don’t ask her what her favorite book is; she loves them all. She enjoys taking photography, filming, traveling, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs. You can contact her at [email protected].

Taking over the story. Shows like Black Mirror and Man Vs. Wild have been adapted to interactive stories on Netflix. Now, viewers can choose how the story lines go.

Taking over the story on Netflix

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief May 20, 2019

People all over the world turn on their televisions and watch shows and movies. The entertainment captivates them, and they feel as if they themselves are a part of the story. However, there is something...

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Tossing caps in celebration. For seniors, graduation is just around the corner. A graduation party is a popular way to say goodbye to high school friends and celebrate the new phase of life that they are starting.

Graduation party on a budget

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief May 15, 2019

Seniors celebrate the end of the school year while basking in the summer sun. They dream about the new part of their lives that is fast approaching: college. The moment soon arrives where their friends...

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Sweet Tooth. Sugar is everywhere around us, and can be hard to avoid. By eating minimal amounts of added sugars in processed foods and desserts, you can lower the risk of having diabetes. You can replace desserts with sweet fruits, such as strawberries and mandarins.

Diabetes: the silent killer

Alyssa Freyman and Grace Drawdy May 13, 2019

Every day, we try to eat right. We try to avoid sugar - which can be hard for people now that it is in most foods - and attempt to exercise daily. Even with all of this effort, the International Diabetes...

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The snap heard 'round the world. The Avengers are tasked with defeating Thanos and bringing back the other half of the population that turned to dust. It will take blood, sweat, tears, and a little time travel to fix what Thanos destroyed.

A Review of The Avengers: Endgame

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief April 29, 2019

People of all backgrounds and ages gather together in a theater to watch the final installment of the infinity saga: Avengers Endgame. They munch on popcorn and sip from their ice-cold drinks, ready for...

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Filled with anticipation. South Forsyth's prom is approaching soon on Saturday, April 13th. Some students are preparing for the night by purchasing their dresses, often finding them to be overly expensive.

[Photo] How to rock prom on a budget

Kate Haas, Senior Editor March 15, 2019

Filled with anticipation. South Forsyth's prom is approaching soon on Saturday, April 13th. Some students are preparing for the night by purchasing their dresses, often finding them to be overly expensive....

Literacy Day on display. Tuesday, March 12 marked the day South Forsyth High School partook in a day surrounding academic discourse and its importance in the classroom environment. Many classes participated in Socratic Seminars and class discussions.

More than a day for books: SFHS Literacy Day

Posters and wallpapers decorated the hallways advocating for Literacy Day on March 12th. Teachers and students have been preparing for this day to come, and now spectators are visiting classrooms and watching...

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Lining up to bat. South's boy's baseball team is preparing for a new season by fundraising and hitting the field for practice. Players left to right: Peyton Presley, Colby Wheeler, Landon Sims, Jake Witterman, Dylan Mazzei, Cameron Fox, Cole Kliphouse, Tyler Cowan, Steven Thompson.

Looking forward to the upcoming baseball season

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief March 1, 2019

The crack of a baseball bat hitting a ball echoes through the fields. The crowds of fans and family cheer as the player runs from base to base. He slides into home, winning the game. The South Boy's...

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A vacant lot. Trees stand waiting to be bought after school has ended. Every year for the past twenty three years, baseball players stand in the cold, selling trees to help fund their team.  "Friday morning early we have all the players and the dads unload the trees." Says Coach bayer,  "Usually the lot itself is physically put up the week before and is ready and prepared so once the trees come we can go ahead and replenish the lot and by about noon on black Friday it officially opens".

[Photo] College is necessary

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor December 10, 2018

A vacant lot. Trees stand waiting to be bought after school has ended. Every year for the past twenty three years, baseball players stand in the cold, selling trees to help fund their team. "Friday morning...

South and proud. Lauren Baccari stands in front of the South Forsyth High School logo, proud to be on the softball team. She has played softball since she was 4 years old, growing and improving in the sport ever since. "With the four years that I have played at South, I obviously improved my physical game with practicing almost every day," said Baccari, "but from this program and the people that have supported me through this process I have improved my character more than anything else and really found who I was as a person through this program."

Interviewing a signed-off senior athlete

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 28, 2018

South's softball season ended on Oct 18th, to the dismay of the varsity softball players. They began to realize that some of their teammates will be wearing different jerseys next season as seniors start...

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Culinary students at work. Inside South Forsyth's culinary kitchen, culinary students prepare the sweet potato casserole. The students have been working on making the dishes since Friday. “I think it’s a great opportunity to help out the community and help out the people who we are serving,” stated Bythewood. “And it’s really fun."

Thanksgiving made easy with Culinary students

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 16, 2018

People wake up in the early hours of Nov. 22, preparing for the tolling day ahead of them. They work tirelessly, making sure the perfect Thanksgiving feast is prepared for their family. The turkey, beloved...

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Rho Kappa member makes a difference. Lucas Ramos Gimenez has been spreading the word about voting, trying to get his fellow students to get involved in local politics.

An interview with Lucas Ramos Gimenez

Alyssa Freyman and Kate Haas November 5, 2018

With midterm elections approaching, there is a constant debate of who is the best candidate. At this time of the year, there’s only one way to decide: voting. For the past few weeks, members of the Georgia...

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Symbol of school spirit. Jordan-Hare Stadium overlooks the Auburn campus, hosting many home games for the Auburn TIgers. The stadium was built in 1939, nearly eighty-three years after the school was founded.

Making the most of college tours

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 25, 2018

High school students walk onto a college campus for the first time, taking in the feeling of life as a student there. College students walk from class to class, lounge around on chairs and lay on lawns,...

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Picture-perfect princesses. In the cafeteria of Haw Creek Elementary, DECA members volunteer and dress up as Disney characters. The purpose of the breakfast event was to raise money for Burt's Big Adventure. DECA was able to raise a large sum of money for the charity organization.

South’s DECA hosts A Magical Morning

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 22, 2018

Children walk into the cafeteria of Haw Creek Elementary, adorned in princess gowns and superhero costumes. They sit at one of the tables in the back, eating pancakes and other breakfast foods. Some little...

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German foreign exchange, Lara Herrmann, gives a presentation to the journalism class on the popularity of Schlager Music in Germany.

German students take on SFHS

Students arrive at the Atlanta airport, 4,671 miles away from their homes in Leipzig, Germany. This is their first tour of America, visiting Washington, D.C. a couple of weeks before. They meet their student...

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The Forsyth County library hosted lectures on the classic books pictured above. These lectures were hosted by the Great American Read tv show, which encourages people to revisit the classics and explore the hidden meanings in them.

Forsyth County Library celebrates classics

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 15, 2018

You’re sitting at a table in your house, engrossed in the novel in your hands. You don’t fully understand what’s happening, and the secret meanings behind the work go right past you, but you, for...

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Taylor Swift performs "Getaway Car" at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

More Concerts, Less Money

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief September 14, 2018

Atlanta is one of the hottest spots for concerts, especially since the Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened last year. Artists like Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Jay-Z have or are planning to perform there,...

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The JV Volleyball takes a group picture during the tournament. The players have been preparing for tournaments since December, and were able to show their hard work at The First Lady's Challenge.

Volleyball team spikes the competition

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief March 2, 2018

While most students were reclining in their couches and enjoying the long weekend, the Prolink Volleyball team was strapping on their sneakers. The team faced other groups in the state including A5, GA5,...

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Schools used to be a place of safety in America. The shooting in Parkland, FL, a high school recognized for its high achievement, signifies that no school is safe.

17 are dead after devastating school shooting

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief February 15, 2018

On February 14th at 2pm, a shooting began inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. It is believed to be the deadliest shooting in Broward County. Broward County, which is located in Parkland, Florida,...

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Wrestlers prepare to take on teams during the state tournament.

JV Wrestling prepares for state tournament

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief February 9, 2018

JV Wrestlers appeared confident and excited as they prepared for the upcoming state tournament. The tournament took place on February 8th, 9th, and 10th. Six students: Charles Ranta, Ian Hunt, Austin Riner,...

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The show ends with the cast singing "Part of Your World."

The Little Mermaid makes a splash

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief February 2, 2018

  Troupe 5362 roused laughter from the audience during its performance of “The Little Mermaid Jr”, a show based on the novel by Hans Christian Andersen and the Disney movie adaptation....

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