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Statistics have shown that prom attendance in the Southern United States is the highest it has been with 76% of teens reporting that they will attend the end of year celebration for upper-classmen. (Statistics credited to USA Today).

Are proms worth the hype?

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor April 7, 2018

Ah, proms. The highlight of the year and the big event that ends an upperclassmen's year of hard work. Before prom, it is not uncommon to see students shuffling around stores in search of the perfect suit...

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On Prom night, listen to all of the best music that we have selected. There is a playlist for getting ready, dancing, and for simply chilling out.

Playlist: Dancing the night away at prom

Brittany Rodi, Photography/Design Section Editor April 4, 2018

Butterflies are fluttering around in stomachs, nervousness paired with excitement makes for an interesting mix of emotions that has one feeling sick but still smiling. It's prom day and groups of friends...

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Jared Honey poses for a picture with his date to prom, Hannah Hausler. He asked her on her birthday, which made the day extra special to remember. The two have been dating for a year and are excited to go to prom together for the second time.

Point Counterpoint: Extravagant promposals are not worth the expense

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief April 3, 2018

In 2001, the first promposal was recorded. Two students had asked girls to prom over the school loudspeaker while singing an edited version of “The Wedding Singer”. Since then, promposals became the...

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This year, South Forsyth High Schools theme for prom is Aurora. The Junior Class Officers and The Prom Committee decided this and created this video to showcase and reveal the new theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFXTTacKmG4
The cost of prom can differ depending on where and what a person buys.

Budgeting for a “night to remember”

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor April 2, 2018

It is no secret that prom can be expensive once all of the factors and different costs are calculated. Some students want to go all-out for this experience and make it truly special. A person will buy...

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Despite the cold and windy weather, Souths German Club kids set up their Tree of Life between the World Language Mod Pod and West Hall.

German club celebrates old Easter tradition

Lauren Bunker, Staff Writer March 31, 2018

Ostereierbaum, also known as an Easter egg tree, is a German tradition where the branches of trees and bushes are decorated with eggs. During Ostereierbaum, children in Germany gather an array of supplies...

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Freshmen students celebrated their Indian roots on cultural attire day during International Week.

South Forsyth celebrates cultural diversity during International Week

Anna Hicks, Online Editor March 30, 2018

During the week of March 26-30, students at South Forsyth were seen celebrating the wide variety of culture represented by the 3,800 students who attend South. Each day, the language department hosted...

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Zoe Maisel (left), Jada  White (center), and Ginny Flory (right) pose for a photograph after performing their poems at the Music Authoritys first ever poetry slam. After preparing for months, they were able to amaze the audience with their powerful words. Jada White earned second place in the competition.

Students speak out at Forsyth County’s first Poetry Slam

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief March 30, 2018

A large crowd of people gather in a small room, some stand against the room's white brick walls, while others are seated around the stage. The National English Honor Society Poetry Slam was the first...

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The end of the year is quickly approaching and you and your friends have settled down for a pre-prom sleepover full of laugh, jokes, and popcorn. With the soft fabric of your pajamas wrapped around your skin, the group begins to contemplate about which movie to watch. And so the age old question lingers, which movies are best for prom?

8 prom movies to binge watch before the big night

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 28, 2018

Grease (1978) Grease is a romantic musical that is set in the 1950's. Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) run into each other at the beach during summer break. The American...

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March 17, 2018 - The Winter Guard gather together for a group photo after winning 1st place at the Scholastic Regional A Class competition.

South Forsyth’s Winter Guard wins 1st place

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor March 28, 2018

On Saturday, March 17, 2018, the South Forsyth Winter Guard won 1st place in the Scholastic Regional A Class competition at Flowery Branch High School in Gwinnett County. "Being together with the entire...

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Reese Warta is more than a swimmer, she is  a witness of cancer and its awful effects. She and her family will stop at nothing to see cancer be eradicated.

Reese Warta swims for a cure

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2018

     Imagine a world without cancer. A world where parents don’t have to worry if their child will survive  to graduate from high school. A world where families won’t have to share the burden of...

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Watson Kimel is one of the three juniors who orchestrated the seven week fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser: Interview with Watson Kimel

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor March 26, 2018

At the beginning of January, students attended an assembly where students and adults from FOCO Cure gave a presentation about how they had been affected by cancer and what the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...

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South students earned their bid to compete in the national FCCLA competition.

South Forsyth students compete in state FCCLA conference

Adithya, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2018

South Forsyth FCCLA students have experienced a busy two months competing in various local and state events, which included a meeting with Georgia representatives at the state capital. South Forsyth...

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