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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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Sudden mourning. Christopher finds Wellington, his four-legged friend, dead in an alleyway. Mrs. Shears, Wellington's owner, found Christopher over the dog's body, and assumed he was guilty of the tragedy.

Curiosity comes to life

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2018

People walk into the Performing Arts Center with the lights dimming, filled with excitement for the show to begin. The actors and actresses all transform into their characters for the evening. Two and...

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Young adults can be seen dancing the night away at a local party in Atlanta, in 2009. Bodies clashing and music blasting, accompanied with the fact that the picture is blurry, truly sets the seen for a classic high school party in Georgia.

The Importance of Saying No

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead October 8, 2018

She stands in the corner, slightly dazed and sweaty. The batch of bodies dancing to a heavy bass, shaking the floor below her, flicker through her senses, and she can barely comprehend the situation, let...

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Three of the four founders of the recently new school club, Power in Words.

Featured Club: Power in Words

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2018

Boxes as far as the eye can see sit, brimming with books where the words pour from the sheets. Smiles cover the children’s faces as they scramble to pick one from a pile, each one more interesting...

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The journey continues. During my experiences as a writer, journaling takes up a big part in my journey. In this second part of my column, I share my personal experiences and beliefs in the art of journaling.

Broken Lead: Beginning the journey

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor October 3, 2018

Many writers - including myself - tend to picture the image of their writing process in their mind: a confident look on their face, a sharpened pencil smoothly sliding across paper, and the mind overflowing...

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