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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

Back to School Playlist: Study Tunes

Back to School Playlist: Study Tunes

Daria Weber, Copy Editor December 27, 2017

The second semester is upon us, and is a scramble to raise grades and prepare for EOC's, SAT's, ACT's, AP tests and finals. People enjoy music, but it may be a distraction while studying. This playlist...

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One of the many gifts you can buy for your friends or loved ones this holiday season. They are all twenty five dollars and below.

25 gifts under $25

Kate Haas, Lauren Bunker, and Daria Weber December 21, 2017

December is a flurry of midterms, so getting presentsfor the holidays can often slip someone's mind. So, The Bird Feed is here to help by researching gifts that are both available last-minute and under...

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Learning in Style

Learning in Style

Daria Weber, Copy Editor December 20, 2017

With a new semester right around the corner, students have a chance to raise their GPA. Many students struggle with finding a study method that bests suits their needs. With the flow chart below, students...

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South Forsyth students take the stage in their recent performance of the Hunchback with Charlie Webb as The Hunchback.

Hunchback takes the stage

Brittany Rodi, Sierra Wamsley, and Sophie Ralph December 20, 2017

As November approached, South Forsyth High School put on its first major production of the year. The cast and crew of the show had worked tirelessly since late August and now (since) have taken their final...

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As the holidays and new year gets closer, you can give back to the community by volunteering. Chip, the dog pictured above, was adopted from the Humane Society and given a loving home.

How to give back during the holiday season

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief December 20, 2017

Meals By Grace People of all ages gather and prepare boxes of food for families in need. Children may sit at tables to design cards and make crafts. Teens and adults have the opportunity to cut...

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South Forsyth swim and dive team show their love for their community by participating in a Day of Service. They partook in activities for Corners Outreach, The Place and No Longer bound.

Swim and dive team gives back

Lauren Bunker, Staff Writer December 19, 2017

On December 2nd, the swim and dive team participated in a Day of Service to give back. The team held a snack drive and donated two hundred individually wrapped snacks to Corners Outreach and worked as...

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Teen drug use epidemic

Teen drug use epidemic

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor December 15, 2017

Teenagers growing up in today’s world face many issues, but one of the most serious is drug use. Drugs have disastrous impacts on teens and their future.   https://twitter.com/FCSchoolsGA/status/917797357584027649 Understanding...

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As the snow begins to fall and the season slowly changes from fall to winter, there are so many wonderful things to do around Atlanta surrounded by loved ones.

14 Things to do this Christmas break in Atlanta

Lauren Bunker and Sierra Wamsley December 15, 2017

Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision- If you have a love for lights and family fun, you should visit the Lasershow Spectacular. It premiered on the 825-foot-tall granite outcropping in 1983 and...

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Faculty and staff watch for signs of sucide or SOS.

Teachers ACTing on Depression

Macy Kline, Opinions Section Editor December 14, 2017

The Counseling Department informed the faculty and staff at South about common suicide warning signs and how to act accordingly. The informational meeting resourced a plan for an open dialogue between...

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Point Counterpoint: Silence is Golden

Point Counterpoint: Silence is Golden

Daria Weber, Copy Editor December 14, 2017

In a student’s life, time after school is more often than not spent studying. With midterms approaching, this statement is truer than ever. With the increased study time, students may have difficulty...

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Students often feel distracted in class with technology at their fingertips.

Technology’s impact on students

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief December 14, 2017

Technology is an immense part of a student’s life. 15-18-year-olds spend an average of just under 8 hours a day on their smartphones according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The education...

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A picture of personalized learning up close and personal, and at its best.

Personalized learning evolves at South

Grace Drawdy and Erin Murtha December 13, 2017

     Schools in Forsyth county have begun to explore the topic of, “Personalized Learning”. South Forsyth High School, along with Piney Grove Middle School, and Shiloh Elementary, are the pilot...

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