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Head Custodian Sam Tartic comes to school before sunrise to make sure its clean and safe for students and staff members. However, Tartics journey began long before his time at South Forsyth.

A ‘Good Wind Behind Your Back’: Head Custodian Sam Tartic Shares His Story of Resilience, Focus

Saanvi Tatipalli, Features Editor March 28, 2023

South Forsyth High School’s 16 year-olds are typically concerned with standard teenage problems: classwork, social circles, driver’s licenses, relationships and so on.  When South's Head Custodian...

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The 2022 hit The Glory returns to Netflix on Mar. 10th. The last eight episodes continued the story of Moon Dong-Eun and her revenge.

Netflix’s “The Glory” Is a Glorious Love Letter to the Art of Revenge

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief March 24, 2023

Everyone loves a good revenge story. From “John Wick” to “Mean Girls,” there’s something oddly satisfying about watching a protagonist deliver justice to their enemies. That’s why Netflix’s...

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Dawn Garrett-Martin works hard to keep the cafeteria running. Shes been in working for 26 years

Dawn ’til Dusk: Cafe Manager Dawn Garrett-Martin Gives South her all

Avani Prabhu, News Editor March 18, 2023

From sunup to sundown, a cafeteria manager works tirelessly to feed the staff and students of South Forsyth High School. That manager's name is Dawn Garrett-Martin. She leads a group of 10 staff members...

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Sophomore Thomas Lichtenwalner, Sophomore Ben Winn, Junior Adam Zorko and Senior Ben Bergey stand for a group photo after running the 4x800 relay. The boys broke a 15 year-old school record and all split under 2:06 per 800.

Going the ‘Distance’: SOFO Varsity Boys Break 4×800 School Record

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter March 14, 2023

On Saturday, March 4, parents and relatives arrived at Lambert High School for the 10th Annual Longhorn Stampede. Schools from all over the county and beyond gathered their best runners, throwers and hurdlers...

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Buildings are left in ruin in Hatay, Turkey. After several devastating earthquakes rumbled across southern Turkey, many cities were left levelled.

Several Earthquakes Devastate Turkey and Syria, Calling Infrastructure Integrity Into Question

Simra Waheed, Managing Editor March 10, 2023

In the early morning of Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Gaziantep, Turkey, a city near the country's shared border with Syria. The earthquake devastated the surrounding cities of Kilis,...

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As part of the American Enterprise Project, Nikki Garikota and Sritha Neeli work to promote female entrepreneurship. Through a combination of workshops, interviews, and a social media campaign, Garikota and Neeli educated students and many others about the importance of female business leadership.

South FBLA Partners Work to Educate and Empower Women in Business, Entrepreneurship

Srithi Neeli and Nikki Garikota March 9, 2023

The American Enterprise project is an FBLA competition in which students have an opportunity to impact the students, school, and community in a positive way. Two South juniors competing as a team this...

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2022 British Academy of Film and Television Award (BAFTA) winner Ariana DeBose receives an invitation to perform the opening act for the 2023 BAFTAs. Her tribute rap for the female nominees gained traction on social media sites like Twitter and TikTok.

Ariana DeBose Was Our ‘Woman King’ At The BAFTAs

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief March 1, 2023

Will Smith punching Chris Rock at the Oscars? Boring. Harry Styles making a distasteful speech at the Grammys? Meh. “West Side Story” star Ariana DeBose creating a clumsy rap at the BAFTAs? Sign...

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Many teens get their license after their 16th birthday or in the months that follow. According to the CDC, up until recently, “motor vehicle crashes” have been the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States.

Is 16 too Early? Freedom is Great, but it Comes with Greater Responsibilities Behind the Wheel

Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor February 28, 2023

“A lot of people do really well on the driving test, but they’re still often horrible, unsafe drivers on the road,” said South Sophomore Caylie Perrella. Perrella took her driving test on Dec....

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The 2022 HOSA MRC group pitcured left to right (Aadi Dodda, Namita Gupta, Nikita Kopula, Aryan Kumar). Through the HOSA and MRC partnership, dedicated high school students are able to make a strong impact on the community though volunteering and service.

HOSA MRC: South Students Help the Community Through Service Learning

Charley Sarmiento and Diya Maheshwari February 28, 2023

Every year, members of South Forsyth High School’s HOSA chapter have the opportunity to partner with the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to spread public-health awareness. This year, juniors Aadi Dodda,...

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The clean-up effort underway as Ohio scrambles to keep the chemicals at bay. Numerous health problems have risen in the wake of the derailment.

Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Rural Ohio, Spills Toxic Chemicals, Kills Wildlife

Avani Prabhu, News Editor February 15, 2023

On Feb. 3, a Northfolk Southern train crossing the Ohio-Pennsylvania Border derailed and spewed toxic chemicals into the surrounding area of East Palestine, Ohio. The government was adamant that the...

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Wilted rose. The weather gets harsh and leaves no exception for once beautiful and lively flowers like roses. Like flowers not being able to survive certain seasons, humans also find it hard to live with their mental health during a specific part of the year.

SAD is Real: It’s Always the Right Season to Get Help

Dhriti Pippiri, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

The month of January: it's the time of year to put Christmas carols behind us and begin a new semester. For most students, including myself, this time of year it's especially a hassle to find the motivation...

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Febrauary 1st, 2023. Sitting at the table are Alex Urias (left), Yash Jain (center), Michael Sime (right). The baseball team gathered around the table to celebrate the student athletes for this memorable occasion.

Bases Loaded: Three South Baseball Players Hit it Out of the College Park, Score Scholarships

Simra Waheed and Charley Sarmiento February 15, 2023

On Winter Signing Day 2023, the bleachers overflowed with support as South Forsyth High School congratulated three senior baseball players for signing on with colleges. “The baseball program is blessed...

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