The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Team Spirit. South Forsyth swim and dive team gather for their first team cheer of the season. The team continued this spirit throughout the meet and continued to work hard.

South swim and dive makes their debut at the first meet of the season

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2018

On November 2 and 3, 2018, South Forsyth's Swim and Dive Team competed in North Forsyth’s 11th annual swim and dive meet. Four teams competed in the dive competition: North Forsyth, Forsyth Central,...

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Soutside Improvers listen to Senior Krishna Poroori explain an improv game.

Featured Club: Southside Improv

Olivia Waletzke, Staff Writer November 16, 2018

The final bell chimes on a Friday afternoon, releasing students to rush home and begin their long-awaited weekend. The school may seem deserted, but the Performing Arts Center (PAC) remains bustling with...

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Early campers. During Black Friday, people come early and camp outside the store to be one of the first people inside the store when the sale begins. Black Friday begun many years ago, and it is a day where everyone shops for special deals or items.

Reviewing Black Friday deals for teens

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief November 16, 2018

Black Friday is right around the corner. In order to save big on items, many look at some of the deals ahead of time. Various people are excitedly awaiting the day of Black Friday to see the different...

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Celebrating Diwali at South Forsyth

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor November 16, 2018

This year, as Diwali came by, the fireworks were louder than ever. More and more people in South's diverse population took an excused absence to celebrate this very cultural holiday. Diwali, also known...

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Culinary students at work. Inside South Forsyths culinary kitchen, culinary students prepare the sweet potato casserole. The students have been working on making the dishes since Friday. “I think it’s a great opportunity to help out the community and help out the people who we are serving,” stated Bythewood. “And it’s really fun.

Thanksgiving made easy with Culinary students

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 16, 2018

People wake up in the early hours of Nov. 22, preparing for the tolling day ahead of them. They work tirelessly, making sure the perfect Thanksgiving feast is prepared for their family. The turkey, beloved...

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On the football field of Milton High School, the South Forsyth Marching Band gather once again for a group photo. That night, they celebrated as the new champions of the 2018 White Columns Invitational. Im excited that Ill have more free time after this is all over, but really sad that my senior friends wont be able to spend more time with us. said sophomore Claire Fletcher.

Winning the championship: South Forsyth’s Marching Band

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor November 14, 2018

On Saturday, Nov 3, 2018, the South Forsyth Marching Band won first place at the White Columns Invitational in Milton High School. The band's 2018 show that won the honor was titled Inside Out, to which...

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Varsity Boys Basketball Map

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor November 12, 2018

The South Forsyth War Eagles face tough competitors during the upcoming 2018-2019 season lasting from November to February. Lowry Hicks, a varsity basketball player commented, "I'm really excited...

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Yellow. The color shines bright as volunteers from the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints offered their hands and their weekend for those devastated by hurricane Michael.

Helping Hands flood Florida

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2018

Destruction. As far as the eye can see, trees are down, houses are thrown across the street. Through it all, communities unite, lifting each other up after the category 4 hurricane whipped across the Panhandle. Within...

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Expressing their voice without voting. Non-citizens with a foreign passport scratch their heads when election time comes near. They put their full trust into citizens to exercise their power to vote and choose leaders that will benefit the country. I try not to stress and hope that the people of America know the power their leader has and choose one that will not abuse that power, says Surabhi Mishra. Photo used via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons. Edited by Naisha Roy.

Looking at the election through the eyes of a non-citizen

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor November 9, 2018

Streets are filled with red, white and blue as the elections draw near. Protests for and against candidates fill the roads. All the news stations can talk about is the competitors. People set up ballots...

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Point-Counterpoint: Media Influencing the masses

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2018

Our founding fathers wished to establish a country that protects and enforces the freedoms of its citizens. Created in order to do just that, the first amendment allows the freedom of the press and differing...

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Media skewing opinions

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor November 7, 2018

On this wide expanse of a network through newspapers, websites, television, social media, and other platforms, only the loudest voices can be heard. Those with the largest amount of followers are the...

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Voting In Process. On November 6th, 2018, Georgians from all parts of the state gather to place their vote for the midterm elections. This election will determine Georgias new governer, a huge discussion for many citizens in the past few months.

Complacent decision: Adults leave the ballots thinner each year

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead November 7, 2018

Each year, the turnout of voters for elections falls lower and lower; the 2018 midterm election has not differed from the past. Looking in the past, in 2016, only 6 in 10 eligible voters casted their...

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