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Together forever. Maria and Lyndsey enjoy the signing ceremony to officiate their decision to attend Berry College. Both players cannot wait to take part in a new journey of their life, together.

Kicking it into college

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief May 11, 2019

As the year comes to an end, South Forsyth seniors are making their way towards different colleges and future plans. Whether it’s early admissions deadlines or final decisions, the War Eagle journey...

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Waiting in anticipation. Seniors wait outside of Six Flags, waiting to get on rides and eat at the buffet. The senior class president planned the event.

Seniors celebrate at Six Flags

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief May 5, 2019

Students run into the park with their friends, trying to decide where to go next at the amusement park. Others scream in delight as they twist in turn on the rides. The moonlight glows over those in the...

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Bearing sashes after victory. From left to right: Hannah Gannon, Emilee Spicer, Cate DeCastro, Alejandra Pena celebrate after the Zone 4 finals. Excluding Hannah Gannon, the other equestrian girls are captains of the equestrian team, with Emilee Spicer as the junior varsity captain.

Interviewing the senior Equestrian Varsity Co-captains

Lauren Holiday, News Editor May 3, 2019

With the 2019 school year coming to a draw, hundreds of seniors will be graduating from South Forsyth to continue their journeys outside of campus. It is a time where friends and family may break apart...

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Helpful, sweet, kind. These puppies are making a difference; they go from being only a couple months old at a school to 2 years old, helping someone who needs them. On Wednesdays during lunch, these puppies have greeted students in the atrium.

Therapy dogs in South Forsyth High School

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor April 30, 2019

A golden lab lays on the floor chewing on a neon green toy. Her tail wags harder when students approach with smiles on their faces. Seeing a furry friend causes a student's anxiety and stress to nearly...

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A world of opportunities. Mr. Holmes, a World Geography teacher, often uses the boards to display maps to his class. The boards have changed the way many teachers use their everyday class time.

ClearTouch boards change the learning game at South

Shree Delwadia and Naisha Roy April 30, 2019

This year, the school installed new ClearTouch boards in every classroom at South Forsyth High School. These boards provide an interactive, sleek interface for both students and teachers. As time goes...

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The snap heard 'round the world. The Avengers are tasked with defeating Thanos and bringing back the other half of the population that turned to dust. It will take blood, sweat, tears, and a little time travel to fix what Thanos destroyed.

A Review of The Avengers: Endgame

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief April 29, 2019

People of all backgrounds and ages gather together in a theater to watch the final installment of the infinity saga: Avengers Endgame. They munch on popcorn and sip from their ice-cold drinks, ready for...

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Getting ready to play. Danielle (left) and Kailyn Serbinski (right) pose for a picture before playing their last game of the 2019 season against West. Although South lost the game, they were determined to play their strongest till the second the buzzer blared, ending the game.

Girl’s varsity lacrosse: determined to improve

Kate Haas, Senior Editor April 25, 2019

On Tuesday, April 23rd, the South Forsyth girls varsity lacrosse team concluded their 2019 season. With a 4-8 record, South faced moments of triumph and defeat this spring. Starting from the beginning,...

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Participating in internet courses. Students are swarming to take online courses. Online classes help you create flexibility in your schedule or help get pre-requirements for other courses.

Technological takeover: the rise of online classes

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2019

Students spend each and every day wishing for the time that they can get out of school and go home. Most people sit in their classes, listening to the teacher lecture for hours on end. But what if there...

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Kings of the court. Coach Steele comments that the chemistry of the team is "very strong" and that they "all pool for each other." The Varsity Boys' team at South won State championships last year, after many years of hard work.

Varsity Tennis teams place at Region Tournament & Advance to State

Minakshi Shivananda, News Editor April 22, 2019

Two players are on the court, the want to win becoming overwhelming. They hit the tennis ball back and forth, trying to score. Sweat beads on the players' forehead as the tension runs high. The ball hits...

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The hidden opportunities. Rising sophomore, Shruti Kapoor, hopes to discover unique careers to pursue her diverse passions. Shruti learned about how she can be involved in certain marketing companies such as Fiserv. Inc.

9th grade students attend Junior Achievement Career Fair

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief April 18, 2019

Today’s generation has the opportunity to choose from a wide array of professions that appeal to even the most unique of interests; careers in hospitality, social media, engineering, banking, medicine,...

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Teachers proudly observing success. Above are pictured Manju Tiwari (left, and Smita Daftardar (right), watching BalVihar alumni discuss the impact Hindi has had on their lives years after their graduation.  BalVihar strives to teach Hindu students in America how to find context in their life, when religion and culture is questioned. When asked how Shyam Tiwari believes BalVihar is important, he says, "We tought that we should have a program for children that imparts culture,  value, as well as how we celebrate our festivals, and what we do in India."

VHP Atlanta BalVihar: The Connection of Culture from Old to Young

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead April 17, 2019

After spending eight years as a student enrolled in the VHPA BalVihar program, I became well-versed in the Hindi Language and Hindu Culture. I understood the context of my way of life, and now had an explanation...

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The Tree of Life. German students prepare uniquely designed egg shells, to decorate the tree located outside of West Hall at South Forsyth. The German tradition has been practiced for decades in German tradition, in which a delicate, complex procedure was done to obtain a perfect eggshell ornament. The fortunate students in German club were given the chance to obtain a taste of German culture by practicing this interesting tradition.

Tree of Life: A German Tradition

Douglas Seely and Samyu Machani April 17, 2019

One usual routine in the German club is, for the class to discuss and learn about the many traditions in German culture. At South Forsyth, Mr. Strecker’s German club tends to participate in hands-on...

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