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A different school year. As students start the school year, there are many rules and guidlines set in place to protect the students and faculty. While this school year may look different, these guidlines are important to ensure that the students and teachers have a successful year on the SFHS campus.

Stop the Spread – A Guide for Students, by Students

Shree Delwadia and Naisha Roy September 14, 2020

As students embark upon the 2020-2021 school year, they face a year that is far from their normal routine. As they walk in the hallways, each student is masked up. As they sit in the classroom, each desk...

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A room full of adoring fans. As Michelle Obama walks on to the stage with a huge smile on her face, she waves to the audience as she walks up to the podium. Former first lady has experience in public speaking and continues to display those skills. Like during this virtual democratic national convention.

Virtual Democratic National Convention starts with Michelle Obama’s inspiring speech

Sayna Kaushik, News Editor September 14, 2020

Michelle Obama gave a compelling speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC); on August 17, 2020, from a virtual platform at her home. At the beginning of her speech, Obama emphasized...

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A region win for SOFO Nation. The Junior Varsity softball team played West Monday August 24 in their third region game of the season. After a long, and successful battle, South came off on top with a 9-0 win. A incredible performance by each member of the team leaves South undefeated in the region.

South Forsyth’s JV team dominates West Forsyth Monday night

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor September 14, 2020

On Monday August 24, the Lady War Eagles faced the Lady Wolverines at home in a JV region softball game. After a long break due to Covid-19, the girls returned to the field better than ever with a winning...

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A community comes together. During the height of the social justice protests of summer, hundreds of people gather at the Forsyth County courthouse to protest. Forsyth County residents felt it absolutely necessary to voice their anger over recent killings of Black people. “It really helped me to feel more understood and valued in the community” said a SFHS student who wants to remain anonymous.

Social Justice in Forsyth County: A conversation with Patrick Phillips, author of Blood at the Root

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter August 24, 2020

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this piece belong solely to their respective author(s). They do not necessarily represent the opinions of South Forsyth High School or Forsyth County Schools. Over...

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3 varsity girls. On August 22, Carmel Yonas (Sophomore), Emma O'Connor (Senior), and Isabel Yonas (Freshman) finish the race smiling as they take a group picture. The girls wore a green ribbon in memory of Trevor Lockhurst who went to South, and was on the Cross-country team.

South’s 2nd Cross-country meet: Cherokee County Classic

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter August 22, 2020

On a Saturday morning in late August, the sun glared down and humidity filled the air. Despite the oppressing heat, South was full of energy and anticipation for Cherokee Country Classic . Cherokee Classic...

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South girls. South Forsyth Cross- country girls warm-up, and are getting ready to race. Seniors Megan Milstead and Madi Butler hype the team up with music, and get in the groove of racing in South's first meet. This past weekend, the Lambert Tri-meet was hosted at Chattahoochee Pointe Park.

South’s First Cross-country meet of 2020: Lambert Tri-meet

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter August 15, 2020

On Saturday, August 15th, Lambert High School gets ready to host the first cross-country meet of the season, the Lambert Tri-meet. It’s early in the morning, and Chattahoochee Pointe is packed with cars...

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Nine innings. The game is nicknamed America's favorite past time and continues to entertain all generations. With a delayed season everything right now is on hold but the Atlanta Braes will come up ready to play. With a team based on younger athletes with few veterans, the organization is looking good to get their third straight NL East pennant.

Atlanta Braves have the talent for third straight NL East pennant

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor May 13, 2020

Baseball is America’s pastime. It is a game that dates back hundreds of years, but never ceases to amaze Americans. This season, however, has provided a serious learning curve to the league.  Commissioner...

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Engaging in learning in an unorthodox climate. The set-up of a online learning looks quite similar to what is shown above. Many students have found themselves taking online summer courses to free up space in their schedule or to be ahead amongst their peers. However this does have its pros and cons as it is still very new and may not be as great as it seems.

Point Counterpoint: Online Summer Courses

Naisha Roy and Minakshi Shivananda May 11, 2020

With course registration drawing to a close, many students pursue the option of taking courses over the summer as a means of getting ahead in coursework. While this method of education can be very beneficial...

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Keeping everyone informed. As students are completing the school year virtually, teachers and staff are contiously updating them with the newest information. As of now, there are updates regarding grades and tests administered at the end of the year.

Latest updates regarding grades and final exams

Shree Delwadia and Naisha Roy May 7, 2020

As many schools are closed for the rest of the year, schools and educational organizations are adapting to these unique circumstances. Many counties are releasing new updates and information regarding...

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Reading time. The much anticipated sequel to "A Handmaid's Tale" preaches equal rights. The sequel delves further into the lack of inequality that women have.

Margaret Atwood brings new commentary about women’s rights in her novel, “The Testaments”

Kelsey Watson, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

*Spoiler alert* The follow-up novel to The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments, strikes the perfect balance between fiction and reality as Margaret Atwood compares the violently religious and controlling...

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Easter is here. The West Hall tree is full of colorful eggs. The German students hand painted each egg and hung them up to celebrate the Easter season.

The German Club welcomes Easter with their Tree of Life

Kelsey Watson, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

South Forsyth prides itself on the ability to incorporate all kinds of culture into the community. One annual tradition is the creation of the Osterbaum or Tree of Life by the German Club. Before Easter...

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Dirt roads and pretty girls. One of the genres of music on the rise is Country Music. Country music has deep roots in the South where it is the main center of inspiration for the genre. Top artists for this genre include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, and Zach Brown Band.

A hot take on the country genre

Sadie Rawlings and Grace Drawdy May 4, 2020

Country music is the heartbeat of America. Built on pillars of American nationalism and roots of hard work and determination, country music is one of the staples of not only the South, but the nation that...

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