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Flock to the tropics! South Forsyth greets both returning and new faculty and students with a tropical-themed campus. The staff sprawled blue flamingoes all around the front of the main hall to accompany their Hawaiian theme.

From Zoom Calls to School Halls: Seeing New Faces at South Forsyth’s Sofopalooza

Maggie Craig and Shree Delwadia August 12, 2021

On a hot and humid Thursday morning, students of all grades gathered once again on the South Forsyth campus to advertise the many clubs South has to offer. As many students transitioned from virtual...

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Vintage vehicles!  Juniors Shruthi Kapoor and  Alex Van Alstyne sit  in the vintage bicycle the school rented for the aesthetic. There were many places around the venue for perfect photo-ops to create lasting memories.

Dancing through Vintage Hollywood: Prom 2021

Chris Bunker, Maggie Craig, and Lisa Holiday April 30, 2021

      Long, shimmering dresses and matching ties, boxes of corsages and endless rounds of photos: Prom is an annual tradition that marks a monumental moment in the lives of high school students. The...

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A staple at South. Mr. Arant, 2020-2021 SFHS teacher of the year, marveled on his success. His students adore him and he gave credit for his success to his partner Mrs. Tyra. Mr. Arant stated, “Without her, I won’t be where I am now.”

South Forsyth High School Awards Mr. Jon Arant as Teacher of the Year

Sayna Kaushik, News Editor April 23, 2021

Mr. Jonathon Arant is the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. Throughout his twelve years of teaching, he has left a print on everyone as he continues to inspire his students and coworkers around South. Congratulations...

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The SFHS administration team pose for a picture. Mrs McKee(back row, far right) is moving to East and Mr Schreier(back row, fourth from left to right) is moving to Central. Mr Wolff(back row, fifth from left to right) and Ms Espy(front row, right) are staying and taking on new roles. They are all very excited about their new positions.

The 2021-2022 school year brings changes to SOFO admin

Grace Drawdy and Saahithya Gutta April 2, 2021

If this school year has taught South students anything, it is to be flexible to change. In this time of uncertainty, we will sadly have to say goodbye to two of our highly appreciated administrators in...

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Now Showing: SFHS prom. According to the video, the theme for this year would be Hollywood. This guide shows everything you need to make the night as spectacular as possible.

Preparing for War Eagle Prom- A guide for students, by students

Naisha Roy and Shree Delwadia April 2, 2021

On March 3rd, 2021, South Forsyth High School announced that they would be holding a prom in the midst of April. With COVID-19 still affecting the county, prom this year would be somewhat unconventional...

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An unexpected surprise. In South Forsyth's College and Career Center, the Joshi family gathers to enjoy a special moment with their daughter, Anjali. Anjali was the recipient of the Stamps Scholarship, a prestigious award gifted by Mercer. When Joshi walked into the room, she was confused by all the people waiting in the room for her. "I was so surprised to see so many people there." Joshi recalls, "As a virtual student I haven't been on campus that much and I was like ‘whoa’." 

South senior, Anjali Joshi, receives a prestigous award

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 31, 2021

On Friday, March 12, the South Forsyth High School faculty, Mercer’s Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management Kelly L. Holloway, and Assistant Director of Admissions Jackie Atchinson gathered...

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"Something Rotten!". The SFHS performing arts program puts on their first spring show in two years. They managed to pull off a wonderful performance despite the obstacles of COVID-19.

SFHS Smells “Something Rotten!” in the Performing Arts Center

Maggie Craig and Saahithya Gutta March 19, 2021

Over the past two weekends at South Forsyth High School, the SFHS Performing Arts program put on a production of the 2015 Broadway musical “Something Rotten!”. The light-hearted comedy brought smiles...

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The Emotional Impact of a Teacher: Julie Hunt Is Celebrated on the Humans of New York Instagram Page

The Emotional Impact of a Teacher: Julie Hunt Is Celebrated on the Humans of New York Instagram Page

Kayleigh Emberton and Kate Geiger March 19, 2021

The threshold of Julie Hunt's classroom separates a home from a hallway. Cozy fragrances dance around the room and dimly lit candles sit on the tabletops. Each day, students enter the class with a smile...

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A winner's smile. Pictured are Juniors Rahav Kothuri and Abhinav Pasupuleti, posing victoriously for a photo at the 2019 State Leadership Conference. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Leadership Conference of 2020 was cancelled, students were invited to watch a live awards ceremony virtually, similar to the 2021 SLC broadcast. "We are excited to see what Georgia FBLA has in store for virtual SLC," said Rahav. "My group has worked really hard so the award ceremony is a rewarding ceremony."

FBLA State Competitors overcome social-distancing barriers in SLC submissions

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead March 11, 2021

On Friday, January 18th, Georgia FBLA announced Regional Competition winners leaders via a Youtube Live Ceremony. In the days following, South Forsyth High School FBLA members, in collaboration with advisers,...

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(Pictured above from left to right: Siya Kumar, Krithika Kasireddy, Rasagna Vuppala, Swetha Pendela, and Shree Delwadia). Serving the community. Juniors at South Forsyth High School aid individuals in their school and community through aspects of healthcare. They started their service projects in early August of last year.

A passion for healthcare transforms into service for the community

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief March 9, 2021

Earlier this school year, a group of HOSA- Future Health Professionals members at South Forsyth High School started a journey serving their community through healthcare. Juniors Krithika Kasireddy, Siya...

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A tale as old as time. A person meets a person, and sometimes it feels as if all the pieces fall together. Developing feelings was a challenge every couple had to navigate at some point in their relationships.

Behind the butterflies: why we develop crushes and how to deal with them

Maggie Craig and Carmel Yonas February 11, 2021

When you see them, your palms grow sweaty. You try to stabilize yourself, but your knees begin to wobble. Your stomach twists in knots. This person makes your throat dry, and you struggle to find the proper...

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Fight For Faith. Varsity high school swim teams, Lambert and South Forsyth, show their support for a fellow swimmer and teammate Faith Johnson who is battling leukemia. Faith has been apart of Lambert's varsity team for 4 years and has consistency helped the team place well at both the Forsyth County Championships and GHSA 6-7A state meet which takes place in February.

Sofo Swim and Dive Fights for Faith

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2020

On November 24th, 2020, South Forsyth Swim and Dive competed in a quad-meet with Lambert High School, Tift High School, and Pinecrest High School. This meet was in honor of Faith Johnson, a student and...

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