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Feelin' Peachy. Georgia voter walks out after casting their ballot. Because of the recent midterm election, several voters have been using the media to encourage others to go vote.

Point-Counterpoint: Media Influencing the masses

November 2, 2018

A sea of people and a wave of posts flood the media; each utilizing their right to express themselves, protected by the First Amendment. Thousands of voices come together as a choir of opinions, shaping...

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Down, set, hut! The ball is hurdled into the quarterback’s hands and he looks up, scanning the field for his receiver. A nice pass is thrown into the hands of the receiver as he turns up the field heading for the touchdown. Parents and students stomp their feet and scream, cheering for the boys on the field. This year, the football team went 5-5 in the regular season with two region wins. One of the team captains, Jamal Camp, talks about his leadership and how he worked with the team this season. “Whenever stuff does happen, I just try to, being a leader on the team, I try to hold everybody to that standard of the south way."

South prepares for their last regular season matchup against West

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 2, 2018

The stands are full for the last game of this year’s regular season. Students and parents fill the bleachers sporting black t-shirts, tutus, and more. The football players stand on the field, warming...

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Gone too soon. A murder victim, 6 year old JonBenét Ramsey's grave located at the Saint James Episcopal Cemetery. She was killed in her home on Christmas in 1996, and was best known for her Little Miss beauty pageant win.

Looking back: Two infamous murders

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor October 31, 2018

There are always people who crave the mysteries of unsolved murders and odd deaths, and I’m here to calm those cravings. I have been fascinated with murder mysteries and horror concepts for years. Especially...

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Las Vegas was so different from everywhere I have been to before. It was such an eye opening experience to visit a place completely different from where I live and where I've been.

Seeing the Strip: my trip to Las Vegas

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2018

       The art of traveling is both exciting and exhilarating. Traveling to new places gives you perspective and a better insight into what it's like in different areas of the country, and...

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The world of healthcare.  Healthcare is diverse field that consists of different jobs and opportunities for many people. Students in Forsyth County have seen other high schools with a healthcare pathway; yet, many have not realized that South Forsyth High School created a path of its own for healthcare students.

South’s healthcare opportunities

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief October 26, 2018

Imagine what graduating high school will be like. Some of us look forward to the day when we walk across the stage to accept our diplomas. That day, walking across the stage, receiving a diploma, and moving...

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Wearing the ribbon. South often brings in motivational speakers to inspire the students during important times. Red Ribbon Week began in 1988, when DEA Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered during his investigation of drug usage; angered parents and youth began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to stop the destruction caused by drugs in America. "You can only fulfill goals and dreams with correct choices," said John.

Red ribbons; fighting against drug usage

Sierra Wamsley and Douglas Seely October 24, 2018

Students file into one of the many the South Forsyth High School gymnasiums. It is October 24th, halfway through the Red Ribbon Week. Students all over campus decide to wear red to support the cause; saying...

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Picture-perfect princesses. In the cafeteria of Haw Creek Elementary, DECA members volunteer and dress up as Disney characters. The purpose of the breakfast event was to raise money for Burt's Big Adventure. DECA was able to raise a large sum of money for the charity organization.

South’s DECA hosts A Magical Morning

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 22, 2018

Children walk into the cafeteria of Haw Creek Elementary, adorned in princess gowns and superhero costumes. They sit at one of the tables in the back, eating pancakes and other breakfast foods. Some little...

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This picture captures the destruction of Hurricane Michael in Jackson County, FL.

Hurricane Michael devastates Southeast Coast

Kayleigh Emberton and Minakshi Shivananda October 18, 2018

Hurricane Michael arrived at full force last Thursday, heading straight for Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Panama City experienced the worst of the storm with winds up to 155 miles an hour and heavy...

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German foreign exchange, Lara Herrmann, gives a presentation to the journalism class on the popularity of Schlager Music in Germany.

German students take on SFHS

Students arrive at the Atlanta airport, 4,671 miles away from their homes in Leipzig, Germany. This is their first tour of America, visiting Washington, D.C. a couple of weeks before. They meet their student...

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Dan Brown's novels are said to be thrilling, spine-chilling, and mind-blowing.

Reviewing Dan Brown’s novels

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor October 16, 2018

An unbreakable code. A war between science and religion. A plague that could wipe out the world. Dan Brown books tackle topics like these with knowledge and mystery. A perfect read for anyone who loves...

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War Eagle Stadium sits right outside the cafeteria, on display for all the students walking around campus. The football players practice here multiple times a week, preparing for this week's game against North Forsyth.

South is now 1-1 in region play after loss to milton

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 16, 2018

Students, families, and friends sit in the bleachers cheering for the players down on the field. Shaking the stands with their cheering, students glow and glitter under the stadium lights; decorated with...

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The Forsyth County library hosted lectures on the classic books pictured above. These lectures were hosted by the Great American Read tv show, which encourages people to revisit the classics and explore the hidden meanings in them.

Forsyth County Library celebrates classics

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 15, 2018

You’re sitting at a table in your house, engrossed in the novel in your hands. You don’t fully understand what’s happening, and the secret meanings behind the work go right past you, but you, for...

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