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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

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Next generation. Students from Lakeside Middle School end their tour at the Silent Disco. They had to opportunity to enjoy a part of South's culture before they enroll next year. “I enjoyed the tour and getting to see the school. The tour guide was friendly and showed us everything we wanted to see.” an eigth-grader from Lakeside, Cate Lee responded.

Welcoming the new generation of Eagles

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor March 1, 2019

A mass of 8th graders stepped off the precipice of middle school and entered the threshold of a whole new world: high school. Some braved the steps into the PAC with their heads high, ready for whatever...

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Sunrise in the valley. Outside of the Admin building, a camper's bag waits to be picked up and taken home after a week of adventure.

Summer camp: an opportunity to learn real-life skills

Douglas Seely, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

Cars arrive on Sunday morning, screeching to a halt on a gravel parking lot. Scouts pour out, faces full of pure joy and excitement. They climb the upward sloping hill. As they reach the top of the hill,...

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Don't crack under pressure. Students strive to give the best care for their egg babies to give them the best childhood. They scramble to get every part of the project done. Neomi Mendoza, a junior, replied, "The egg project has been a fun experience."

Cracking parenting: AP Psych students raise “egg” babies

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor February 8, 2019

225 babies are born each minute; in this case, however, it’s the AP Psych kids’ baby eggs. As they carefully prepare each egg, students tenderly carry colorful boxes and tins filled with fabric and...

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Exploring the difference between introverts and extroverts

Exploring the difference between introverts and extroverts

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor February 6, 2019

In this world, there are many people who can be shy and quiet, outgoing and loud, or a mixture of both. A girl who sits in class and doesn’t like to speak up, but is super outgoing around the people...

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The journey of a war eagle. As a rising freshman, many students have many different areas of concerns or questions about the upcoming year. Students should not be worried because everyone around South is friendly, kind, and willing to help.

Surviving the First Year of High School: A Guide for Students, by Students

Shree Delwadia and Naisha Roy February 4, 2019

The air is filled with new spirit. The hallways in the surroundings are yet to be discovered. Each step taken forward, is a step into a new future. The future called high school. The future of becoming...

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Models posing on stage. The DECA Prom Fashion Show was on Thursday, January 17th. Audience members got the chance to look at the year's most popular prom dresses from RSVP Prom and Pageant and help a good cause. "We're raising money for Burt's Big Adventure, which is a charity that sends children with chronic and terminal illnesses to Walt Disney World," stated junior Isabel Hui. "That's our huge project this year."

Student models show off this year’s grooviest prom dresses

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief January 28, 2019

Students strut across the stage, adorned in the latest and most popular prom dresses and tuxedos. The audience claps and cheers for those on stage, showing their support. Cameras flash as students makes...

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Circling the media. This post cannot be "egg-bored" since it "beat" Kylie Jenner's post by almost 3 times. Kylie's post with her new child on got 18 million likes!

Cracking the World Record

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2019

At the beginning of the new year, history was made. A new world record was set for the most liked Instagram post. It wasn’t a celebrity and it wasn’t an event; it was a stock photo of an egg. “I...

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Medals in hand. Pictured is the president of FBLA, Abhay Chilakamarri, and the South Advisor for the club, Carla Yonk. They posed soon after Abhay received a first place award in his speaking event. Mrs.Yonk, an advisor at SFHS, speaks on the experience. She says: "Besides time management and networking, students can also attend workshops at the conference where they may learn new skills or have exposure to new ideas which might help them in the future. Some students also lead workshops which allows them a chance to build presentation skills among their peers." Photo used with permission from Ishika Saluja.

Competition Winners announced at FBLA Regional Conference

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead January 23, 2019

Tuesday marked the day for the FBLA (Future Business Leadership of America) Regional Leadership Conference. Students filled the cafeteria as nervousness and anticipation bubbled between competitors. After...

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An empty room full of potential. 585 South will be the home of the new coffee shop. The room is filled with nice tables covered in tablecloths and comfortable chairs. Customers get the feel for a fancy restaurant while eating at 585 South.

Coffee Shop gives teachers extra boost of energy

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief January 16, 2019

Culinary students work behind a counter, serving coffee and delectable breakfast foods to teachers. Calming, coffee house music plays over speakers in the room. Some students come from the kitchen, bringing...

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Mock Trial Group Photo. The Mock Trial Team gathers together for a group picture at the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition last year. Although some members have moved to Denmark High School, the Mock Trial Team has gathered new members and are improving every day for their new case. "It’s a wonderfully fun club that teaches you how to argue and look graceful while doing it," junior Kate Tisdale claimed.

Featured Club: Mock Trial Competition

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 19, 2018

Court is now in session as the South Forsyth Mock Trial Team prepare their testimonies and arguments for the annual court case and competition. The South Forsyth Mock Trial Team represents a class of public...

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To can or not to can? The Food Fight has filled classrooms at South with cans of non-perishable items to go to Meals by Grace. The amount of cans will decide which grade level will win an ice cream social during IF.  "The community helps raise us. We want to show students that there are positive ways to give back," says Mrs. Mcgray, "and [the food fight] is one of them; we want to reach out to organizations that need our help."

South’s Food Fight to raise money for the holidays

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead December 12, 2018

The South Forsyth High School food fight, started by social studies teacher Leah Mcgray, has brought students together and onto a path of positivity in the form of charity. The Food Fight is a metaphorical...

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A glow in the window. The menorah is the traditional candle holder for Hanukkah; 9 candles are lit for each day of the holiday.

Celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah: An interview with Matthew Thompson

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor December 10, 2018

The purpose of Hanukkah is to celebrate the Jews´ victory over a tyrant king, and the re-dedication of the second Temple in Jerusalem. So when a small family of Jewish people gathers around their dining...

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