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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Erin Maley, Carly Bachism, Jordyn Paul-Slater, and Maiwenn Loheac engage in a Wednesday Habitudes lesson in Mr. Thompsons IB Literature class. Mr. Thompson infuses his Habitudes lessons with knowledge from his TOK class.

Habitudes: A Movement in 21st Century Education

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor October 31, 2017

  South introduced Habitudes this year because administration and county level educators wished to initiate a dialogue between students and teachers about life skills required for the workplace...

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Antidepressants save the day. The increase in depression diagnosis has lead to a surge in the use of Antidepressants.

Depression: What is the solution?

Macy Kline, Opinions Section Editor October 31, 2017

Depression is a shadow that follows the lives of adolescents on a day to day basis. Depression has become increasingly common with the prescription of antidepressants. In fact, according to a report done...

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October 21,  2017 - The  South Forsyth Marching Band gathers for a victory photo as the new champions of the Greater Atlanta Marching Festival.

Photo used with permission of Stephen Hendricks and Dixon Pendergrass.

South Forsyth Marching Band wins championship

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor October 31, 2017

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, the South Forsyth Marching Band won first place at the Grovetown Warrior Invitational in Augusta, Georgia. Many hours of effort and practice were put into the band's show,...

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Every day, an average of over 2,000 teens die on the road each year according to CDC statistics. Joshuas Law is a series of requirements that are intended to make teen drivers safer.

Joshua’s Law applied to today’s teenagers

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 30, 2017

Many students today find it difficult to obtain a Class D driver’s license in Georgia, and they wonder why the process isn't simpler. The answer lies in Joshua’s Law. It all started in 2003. A...

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As the leaves and weather begin to change and fall officially begins, there are so many wonderful foods and activities to engage in.

Fall fun with family and friends

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2017

Fall is the time of year full of family, friend and holiday fun. The leaves change color, animals go into hibernation, and the holidays begin. From Apple Picking, to camping, to Pumpkin Pie, fall is a...

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DECA used decorations to display the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. Children could play a tossing game.

South Forsyth High School hosts 2nd annual Trunk or Treat

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 27, 2017

On October 26th, South Forsyth High School celebrated their second annual Trunk or Treat, which was held by the Student Government Association. Clubs came to the bus lanes at school and decorated the...

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Students stand to take the NHS pledge, led by Katie Madden. Parents watch from the back of the Dining Hall, taking pictures.

Members attend the National Honors Society Induction Ceremony

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 27, 2017

On the evening of October 24th, junior and seniors who were invited to join the National Honors Society (NHS) attended the annual Induction Ceremony. Students arrived at the War Eagle Dining Hall at 5:20,...

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This is the American Flag, symbol of freedom. The flag stands in-front of West hall waving in the air, waiting to be saluted by the students of South.

National Anthem conflict strikes again

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 25, 2017

Kneeling during the anthem. Disrespectful, unpatriotic, and ignorant are all words that can be attributed to the actions that date back to the 2016 football season. Colin Kapernick, who is currently a...

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Denmark High School being constructed as of  August 2017. The high school is expected to open its doors at the start of the 2018-2019 school year. Photo used with permission from Forsyth County Schools.

Redistricting affects South Forsyth

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief October 24, 2017

Forsyth County Schools announced in September that they would be redistricting students to accommodate for Denmark High School which will open its doors in 2018. The County has cited overcrowding as...

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Photo via 3268zauber under Creative Commons license.

The BEST horror movies for Halloween

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor October 23, 2017

It's that time of year again. The leaves are falling, the wind is howling, and the Halloween movies are rising from the dead! It's Halloween season, October, my favorite time of the year. Why? Not only...

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Caitlyn Solei sits with her aunt Brenda Valentin, surrounded by the donations theyve collected for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.

Local student provides hurricane relief for Puerto Rico

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 23, 2017

Hurricane Maria, a category 4 storm, hit Puerto Rico on September 20th. Kristy J. O'Hara, an author at World Vision, easily described it as the “strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than...

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South Forsyth players burst onto the field filled with cheerleaders, Blue Crew Posse (BCP) members, and the South Forsyth mascot ahead of their game against Lassiter.

Concussions in south athletes and beyond

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 16, 2017

Interceptions, goals, and home-runs all have something in common. Sports. The best feeling is when  you are in a stadium watching your favorite team play, listening to fans cheering and announcers commentating. Millions...

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