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This year, South Forsyth High Schools theme for prom is Aurora. The Junior Class Officers and The Prom Committee decided this and created this video to showcase and reveal the new theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFXTTacKmG4
The cost of prom can differ depending on where and what a person buys.

Budgeting for a “night to remember”

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor April 2, 2018

It is no secret that prom can be expensive once all of the factors and different costs are calculated. Some students want to go all-out for this experience and make it truly special. A person will buy...

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YouTube and the Advanced Placement program have collided with a variety of YouTube channels dedicated to helping students master the content for exams in May.

Using YouTube as a study tool for AP exams

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor April 2, 2018

As testing season approaches, it is imperative that Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate students begin their testing preparation in early April. Although the overwhelming majority of students...

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Zoe Maisel (left), Jada  White (center), and Ginny Flory (right) pose for a photograph after performing their poems at the Music Authoritys first ever poetry slam. After preparing for months, they were able to amaze the audience with their powerful words. Jada White earned second place in the competition.

Students speak out at Forsyth County’s first Poetry Slam

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief March 30, 2018

A large crowd of people gather in a small room, some stand against the room's white brick walls, while others are seated around the stage. The National English Honor Society Poetry Slam was the first...

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Reese Warta is more than a swimmer, she is  a witness of cancer and its awful effects. She and her family will stop at nothing to see cancer be eradicated.

Reese Warta swims for a cure

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2018

     Imagine a world without cancer. A world where parents don’t have to worry if their child will survive  to graduate from high school. A world where families won’t have to share the burden of...

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Watson Kimel is one of the three juniors who orchestrated the seven week fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser: Interview with Watson Kimel

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor March 26, 2018

At the beginning of January, students attended an assembly where students and adults from FOCO Cure gave a presentation about how they had been affected by cancer and what the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...

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Souths 1961U team created an impressive robot for their VEX State Competition. They were named the Robot Skills Challenge Champion (left), the Tournament Champion (center), and the Design Champion (right).

South’s VEX Robotics chapter recognized at GA state competition

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor March 20, 2018

At the VEX Robotics Georgia State Competition, six teams from South competed. South's registered school number is 1961. Each team uses an abbreviation from the Periodic Table of Elements to distinguish...

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The Bird Cage is located in the cafeteria and provides all sorts of attire and products for staff and students.

South’s The Bird Cage wins gold level certification

Erin Murtha, Staff Writer March 13, 2018

The Bird Cage has been recognized as an Outstanding School-based Enterprise. South Forsyth High School was named among 391 schools who received the Gold Level Certification. The school-based enterprise...

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A common St Patricks Day myth is finding gold at the end of a rainbow left by a leprechaun. In addition to the nonreligious aspect of this holiday, the Irish also celebrate St Patrick.

The true meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2018

As students walk through the halls, there is a feeling of excitement in the air. An athlete walks to the mods, showing off a glittery, lime-green tu-tu. Four-leaf clovers hang on the walls. A teacher wears...

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As the 45th President of the United States, Trump plans to make drastic changes to the nation in order ¨to Make America Great Again¨. 
Photo used under Wikimedia Commons license.

Overview of Trump’s first year in the presidency

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor February 18, 2018

Although personal opinions of Trump vary greatly, one cannot allow the number of changes that have occurred in his first year to go unnoticed. The first year of Trump’s presidency was certainly a roller...

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Bucky (left) and Lola (right) are both dogs that have been adopted from the humane society and are now very happy living in their forever home.

The humane society in Forsyth

Erin Murtha, Staff Writer February 18, 2018

About 68% of American families own a pet and many people consider their animals members of the family. The Humane Society is an organization that was created to help find animals their forever homes. The...

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Aditya Bhave is awarded a certificate for his club becoming the first JOI club in the Cumming Optimist Branch.

Club Profile: Optimist Club

Anna Hicks and Macy Kline February 17, 2018

Description : The Optimist Club at South Forsyth is a group of dedicated students who are concerned about improving the community. It was founded by Aditya Bhave and was the first JOI Optimist Club in...

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Join the French Honor Society if youre interested in French culture.

Club Profile: French Honor Society

Kate Haas, Senior Editor February 16, 2018

The French Honor Society is an organization that focuses on expanding one's understanding of the French language and culture and is meant for those who have interests in French culture. To join this organization,...

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