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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

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The Dancing Snowflakes. In a world of winter-wonderland, traditional winter treats and items come to life in The Nutcracker. In this scene, dancing snowflakes make way for the Queens arrival in an elegant procession.

Behind the Scenes of the Sawnee Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker

Olivia Waletzke, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

Her heart is racing, and butterflies are fluttering in her stomach. The cold wind from the AC backstage is the only thing keeping her cool. She jumps repeatedly in place, her pointe shoes silently tapping...

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Common tools. The table saw is patiently awaiting to be used by many eager students ready to work on their projects.

Understanding the differences of Manufacturing and Engineering

Douglas Seely, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

South offers many pathways, including ones for students who prefer to be more hands-on with their projects, like manufacturing and engineering. While engineering and manufacturing have many similarities,...

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Making dreams come true. As the game drew to an end, all the players, cheerleaders, and organizers came together for a picture. The event was a huge success and helped Carter and Carlis dreams come true. I like it a lot because of how fun it is for both the students and faculty, says Nathan Miller, a junior who attended the game.

Making the dreams of Carter and Carli a reality

Naisha Roy, Sierra Wamsley, and Alyssa Freyman December 4, 2018

November 30th, a day students will never forget. Newscasters from CBS set up their cameras, ready to capture the best moments. Students walked into the Arena, wearing blue wristbands and ready to cheer...

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Testing week. Midterms are right around the corner and these tests can make or break students grades. Midterms have continued to put stress on students from the past till now and without the proper organization and preparation, the weight of these tests might be too much to handle.

Bracing for Midterms

Naisha Roy and Shree Delwadia December 3, 2018

As December rolls by, Christmas trees are going up, hot chocolate is pouring, and the sugar-plum fairies are dancing. But high-school students are doing a dance of their own; trying to juggle the stress...

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The last day of first grade. As the Junie B. Jones cast goes through their final day of first grade, they wave goodbye to the audience and the classroom. The cast worked for months on the show, and it finally paid off. ¨The feeling of being on stage and being a character is so fun,¨ says Alyssa Lucas, a lead actress.

Junie B. Jones is taking audiences back to first grade

Alyssa Freyman and Naisha Roy November 30, 2018

Viewers get to transport themselves back to elementary school with the theater department’s newest musical: Junie B. Jones Jr. Based on the popular kids’ book series, the play features the ups-and-downs...

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Seasonings greetings. South Forsyth High School culinary students work in the kitchen to prepare meals for Thanksgiving. Each meal is specially prepared and labelled with each ingredient and allergen. We list the top ten allergens, Chef Martin said, and if they have any other concerns, we address those too.

Thanksgiving dinner: Catering dietary restrictions

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor November 19, 2018

The aroma of freshly baked dinner rolls and sweet potatoes baked in brown sugar fill the kitchen on Thanksgiving day. Pumpkin spice lines the countertops, ready to be poured into the buttery, flaky crust...

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Soutside Improvers listen to Senior Krishna Poroori explain an improv game.

Featured Club: Southside Improv

Olivia Waletzke, Staff Writer November 16, 2018

The final bell chimes on a Friday afternoon, releasing students to rush home and begin their long-awaited weekend. The school may seem deserted, but the Performing Arts Center (PAC) remains bustling with...

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Early campers. During Black Friday, people come early and camp outside the store to be one of the first people inside the store when the sale begins. Black Friday begun many years ago, and it is a day where everyone shops for special deals or items.

Reviewing Black Friday deals for teens

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief November 16, 2018

Black Friday is right around the corner. In order to save big on items, many look at some of the deals ahead of time. Various people are excitedly awaiting the day of Black Friday to see the different...

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Culinary students at work. Inside South Forsyths 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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Yellow. The color shines bright as volunteers from the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints offered their hands and their weekend for those devastated by hurricane Michael.

Helping Hands flood Florida

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2018

Destruction. As far as the eye can see, trees are down, houses are thrown across the street. Through it all, communities unite, lifting each other up after the category 4 hurricane whipped across the Panhandle. Within...

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Expressing their voice without voting. Non-citizens with a foreign passport scratch their heads when election time comes near. They put their full trust into citizens to exercise their power to vote and choose leaders that will benefit the country. I try not to stress and hope that the people of America know the power their leader has and choose one that will not abuse that power, says Surabhi Mishra. Photo used via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons. Edited by Naisha Roy.

Looking at the election through the eyes of a non-citizen

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor November 9, 2018

Streets are filled with red, white and blue as the elections draw near. Protests for and against candidates fill the roads. All the news stations can talk about is the competitors. People set up ballots...

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Every vote matters. Mr. Fahey, AP US History teacher, knows the importance of voting to select the leaders who represent us and the laws that we abide by.
Earlier this fall, Mr. Fahey and the Rho Kappa Society hosted a voter registration drive for high school students encouraging them to be involved in the upcoming election.

Voter’s voice with Mr. Fahey

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief November 6, 2018

Calling all high school students! The Georgia midterm elections are right around the corner. Voting is an important right that every citizen has, including many high school students. The future of many...

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