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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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As the holidays and new year gets closer, you can give back to the community by volunteering. Chip, the dog pictured above, was adopted from the Humane Society and given a loving home.

How to give back during the holiday season

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief December 20, 2017

Meals By Grace People of all ages gather and prepare boxes of food for families in need. Children may sit at tables to design cards and make crafts. Teens and adults have the opportunity to cut...

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As the snow begins to fall and the season slowly changes from fall to winter, there are so many wonderful things to do around Atlanta surrounded by loved ones.

14 Things to do this Christmas break in Atlanta

Lauren Bunker and Sierra Wamsley December 15, 2017

Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision- If you have a love for lights and family fun, you should visit the Lasershow Spectacular. It premiered on the 825-foot-tall granite outcropping in 1983 and...

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Students often feel distracted in class with technology at their fingertips.

Technology’s impact on students

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief December 14, 2017

Technology is an immense part of a student’s life. 15-18-year-olds spend an average of just under 8 hours a day on their smartphones according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The education...

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A picture of personalized learning up close and personal, and at its best.

Personalized learning evolves at South

Grace Drawdy and Erin Murtha December 13, 2017

     Schools in Forsyth county have begun to explore the topic of, “Personalized Learning”. South Forsyth High School, along with Piney Grove Middle School, and Shiloh Elementary, are the pilot...

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On March 19th, the Muslim Student Association gather for a group photo on the first day of the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST). Photo used with permission from the Muslim Student Association.

Club Profile: Muslim Student Association

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 6, 2017

Number of Members: About 20 members Date of Meetings: Every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month in Room 1328; from 3:50- 4:30 after school. Leaders: Ola Mohammad Club Sponsor: Mr. Thompson  Achievements:...

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The Black Student Union discussing topics of the local black community with a guest speaker. Photo used with permission from the Black Student Union.

Club Profile: Black Student Union

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 4, 2017

Number of Members: About 20-30 members; number continually varies. Date of Meetings: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Mrs. Bergdahl's Room (Rm. 486); from 7:45-8:15 before school begins. Leaders: Taylor...

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Tanya Kelloggs jeep mid transformation.

The process of becoming a teen driver

Anna Hicks, Online Editor December 1, 2017

Driving is a significant milestone in a teenagers life. It signifies the start of a more independent stage in their life. Not all teens are aware of the effort and time it takes to become a safe and responsible...

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During Thanksgiving, many different families coming from different parts of the world incorporate their culture into their Thanksgiving feast.

Untraditional Thanksgiving

Kate Haas, Senior Editor November 17, 2017

When most people think of Thanksgiving food, turkey, stuffing, green beans, and mashed potatoes might come to mind. However, other students families have a less traditional menu for their Thanksgiving...

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This is the new favorite Nike shoe this season. Buy one at Nike for only $79.97 this black Friday.

Top 10 gifts to get teens on black friday and cyber monday

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 15, 2017

It is almost that time of year again. Parents will be entering stores looking for the best deals of the season. Here are the latest deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Apple Watch series three,...

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10th grade Literature and Composition teacher, Mrs. Reid, is happy to share her feelings about safe places.

Safe places with Mrs. Reid

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2017

Teens and adults alike are struggling with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. Some have expressed feelings that they do not have a safe place or person to talk to. Within our high school...

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Photo by Sophie Ralph. Herr Strecker helps student Davis Street during his fourth period.

South Forsyth Teacher of the Year

Daria Weber, Copy Editor November 10, 2017

Herr Strecker is a teacher who not only cares about the content of what he teaches, but also about his students. As one of SFHS’s German teachers, Herr Strecker has always enjoyed traveling and experiencing...

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Mrs. Burnell and Ms. Frankel stand in front of wings constructed in the counselors office from the feathers students made for Red Ribbon Week . The two counselors worked together on the events that occurred October 23 through the 30th.

History of Red Ribbon Week

Lauren Holiday, News Editor November 8, 2017

Red Ribbon Week is a drug awareness campaign that occurs annually in October and that began in 1985. The campaign was put into effect after the murder of a 37 year old Drug Enforcement Administration agent,...

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