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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

Kayleigh Emberton

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor

Kayleigh Emberton is the Senior Editor of the BirdFeed. Kayleigh is in her fourth year of journalism and could not be more excited. Kayleigh loves sports, especially baseball and football. Kayleigh is a die-hard fan of the Atlanta Braves and Indianapolis Colts. She loves the beach, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. When she isn’t outside, she is listening to music and dancing around the house. Kayleigh loves the feeling of adrenaline, so she enjoys action and horror movies; but every once in a while, a Disney movie really sets the mood. Her love for action, adventure, and helping people, sets her on the path of becoming a K-9 cop. You can contact her via twitter @KayBirdFeed or her email [email protected].

2016 All-Star game at Petco Park. Baseball is a special game that brings about people from all over the world. Recently, Major League baseball brought about new rules into the minor leagues.

Baseball implements new rules into Minor Leagues

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor April 23, 2021

Baseball has returned and fans have enjoyed the sensation of being in a ballpark after last season. The pandemic has called for new policy changes; however, there are changes that one wouldn't expect....

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1966 baseball card. Henry Aaron plays baseball for the Atlanta Braves. Hammerin' Hank was an immensely talented player that set many records in baseball. One may not be surpassed: 25 All-Star selections.

The legacy of Hammerin’ Hank lives on

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 31, 2021

Henry Hank Aaron dreamed of being a baseball player and in 1951 he became one when he joined the Indianapolis Clowns. Aaron was a leader in an era of changes for Major League Baseball.  He was a small...

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Luke Combs attends the 51st CMA awards. Luke Combs sings country songs about every stage of life. Combs recently released a new album, song, and a teaser of something he is working on.

Luke Combs releases “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” teaser

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 31, 2021

On February 17, 2021, Luke Combs released a teaser for an original song on his Instagram. The minute and 17-second snippet was only a short taste of the song. After releasing his album, 'What You See...

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An unexpected surprise. In South Forsyth's College and Career Center, the Joshi family gathers to enjoy a special moment with their daughter, Anjali. Anjali was the recipient of the Stamps Scholarship, a prestigious award gifted by Mercer. When Joshi walked into the room, she was confused by all the people waiting in the room for her. "I was so surprised to see so many people there." Joshi recalls, "As a virtual student I haven't been on campus that much and I was like ‘whoa’." 

South senior, Anjali Joshi, receives a prestigous award

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 31, 2021

On Friday, March 12, the South Forsyth High School faculty, Mercer’s Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management Kelly L. Holloway, and Assistant Director of Admissions Jackie Atchinson gathered...

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The Emotional Impact of a Teacher: Julie Hunt Is Celebrated on the Humans of New York Instagram Page

The Emotional Impact of a Teacher: Julie Hunt Is Celebrated on the Humans of New York Instagram Page

Kayleigh Emberton and Kate Geiger March 19, 2021

The threshold of Julie Hunt's classroom separates a home from a hallway. Cozy fragrances dance around the room and dimly lit candles sit on the tabletops. Each day, students enter the class with a smile...

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State playoffs. The adrenaline from Thursday night continues to flourish through the minds of South's flag football team. There was nothing to lose in the final face off between Denmark and North. Each team was competing for one state playoff bracket. After 80 long minutes of playing time, South came out on top, securing third place.

South prevails against Denmark and North to gain a spot in the state playoffs

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor December 21, 2020

After a quick huddle, they line up on the ball. The opponent's rushers are only about one yard away, waiting for the ball to be snapped. A quick clap releases the ball into the quarterback’s hands and...

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Practice makes perfect. South Forsyth performing arts students have worked diligently everyday after school to prepare for their upcoming show, Oklahoma. Each day small groups sing, dance, and run lines, critiquing and perfecting everything before the big day. Daegan Bennet explains how he practices outside of school, "I practice whenever I can. I perform in front of my family and friends so they can critique me."

Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’: South Forsyth’s Performing Arts puts on a production of Oklahoma!

Kate Geiger and Kayleigh Emberton December 14, 2020

On December 17th-20th, 2020, South Forsyth performing arts students are displaying their interpretation of the famous play, Oklahoma! Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein wrote the musical and it takes...

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Back the Blue. Five teams from all over the county competed in a softball tournament supporting first responders in Forsyth County. Teachers and staff from schools in the county came together to support first responders. Three teachers and softball coaches from South, Coach Brooks, Coach Weber, and Coach Pearson, competed in this tournament.

Back the Blue softball tournament raises $60,000 for B.A.D.G.E.

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 19, 2020

On Saturday, September 26, people from all over Forysth county gathered at Central Park to watch the Back the Blue Softball Tournament. Games started at 11:00 and five groups of government employees showed...

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Great resources. Mrs. Mallamace is the head of the College and Career Center at South Forsyth. She has been working at South for many years and has a passion for helping students. This year, through the CCC, she hopes to help juniors and seniors understand what colleges look for and what they have to offer for their student population

South’s improved College and Career Center aims to help students with college worries

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 1, 2020

A new school year brings about a new class of seniors. The class of 2021 runs into many problems that students haven't encountered before. Trying to apply to college is a challenging process, but throw...

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A region win for SOFO Nation. The Junior Varsity softball team played West Monday August 24 in their third region game of the season. After a long, and successful battle, South came off on top with a 9-0 win. A incredible performance by each member of the team leaves South undefeated in the region.

South Forsyth’s JV team dominates West Forsyth Monday night

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor September 14, 2020

On Monday August 24, the Lady War Eagles faced the Lady Wolverines at home in a JV region softball game. After a long break due to Covid-19, the girls returned to the field better than ever with a winning...

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Nine innings. The game is nicknamed America's favorite past time and continues to entertain all generations. With a delayed season everything right now is on hold but the Atlanta Braes will come up ready to play. With a team based on younger athletes with few veterans, the organization is looking good to get their third straight NL East pennant.

Atlanta Braves have the talent for third straight NL East pennant

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor May 13, 2020

Baseball is America’s pastime. It is a game that dates back hundreds of years, but never ceases to amaze Americans. This season, however, has provided a serious learning curve to the league.  Commissioner...

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Sofopalooza shenanigans. Rising freshmen Matt Craig, Caleb Singh, and Tamsen Hayden relax on a bench in the plaza after a long day filled with smiles and laughter. They cannot wait to become a South Forsyth War Eagle in the 2020-2021 school year.

South Forsyth’s annual Sofopalooza welcomes the rising freshmen

Maggie Craig and Sierra Wamsley April 16, 2020

On Saturday morning, the South Forsyth High School campus buzzed with teachers and student volunteers dressed in tie-dye uniforms as they prepared the school for Sofopalooza, an event to introduce...

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Stay home. As a result of health officials recommending physical distancing, many streets and buildings are empty. Many doctors and others believe that physical distancing is the key to slow the transmission of COVID-19.

Six Feet Apart

Kate Haas and Shree Delwadia April 3, 2020

As many individuals are affected by these unforeseen circumstances, the key to returning to our normal schedules is by working together. As current statistics show, the number of COVID-19 cases in the...

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Preparing to play. South's players stand around preparing themselves for the game to come. The team has done much work to improve their skills and perform better then years before. "The team this year not only improved in talent amongst players but also our leadership through our captains and Black Shirt Program. These connections led to a real brotherhood to be developed", Nick says.

South’s lacrosse team has a bright future

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 30, 2020

This year, South Forsyth High School’s boys' lacrosse team has a new group of competitors to represent them. The young team has much room to grow but shows signs of a bright future for the program as...

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Bags of Love. Sophomore Kira Young displays the mental health kits that sparked her award-winning FCCLA project. They are meant to destress and uplift during a stressful time. "I've always been inspired to go into the field of mental health," she explains, "so this was one way I could make a difference as a tenth grader."

FCCLA bags of love help with mental health

Sierra Wamsley and Naisha Roy March 26, 2020

Last month, Sophomore Kira Young created unique “Bags of Love” as part of her Region Star Events project for FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), spreading the importance of mental...

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Swimmer ready stance. After achieving the times required to compete at the state meet, senior Emory Betzer prepares to swim her final race of the high school swim season.

SOFO Wet War Eagles wrap up their championship season

Grace Drawdy and Sierra Wamsley March 12, 2020

This past February, South Forsyth Wet War Eagles competed in a few significant meets throughout the end of the competition season: the Forsyth County meet and State meet. This is where all teams in the...

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Senior season. Seniors Ryan Fuerst, Chris Dougherty, Josh Green, and Peyton Rawlins (left to right) pose for the last baseball picture of their high school career. Each of these boys have been working hard for the past four years to play to the best of their abilities and bring wins to South Forsyth.

War Eagles extend their winning record with a win against North Atlanta

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 10, 2020

Monday February 17, students and fans gathered to War Eagle Stadium for the varsity baseball game against North Atlanta. The game started at one o'clock on a windy day. Parents and students covered with...

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Mitali Bidkar sits will an elderly woman from Arbor Terrace. The day started with games like Headbandz and ended with a monopoly tournament to reinforce the American Enterprise System. This is one piece to a large puzzle. The three girls involved have worked hard to integrate business into the world through adults and children.

Project All American teaches business to the local community

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor February 7, 2020

What started as a simple project has turned into a dream of helping Americans understand the financial systems of the United States. Havisha Murukuntla, Mitali Bidkar, and Dhriti Pentela put together Project...

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Devoted team player hustling through a game. Senior Isabel Hui had a lot of pressure this season as being the most experienced at school softball and leading the rest of the varsity team. However, her leadership helped South's softball team reach new heights like never before, winning 2nd place in regionals this year.

Senior Spotlight: Isabel Hui

Kate Haas and Minakshi Shivananda December 18, 2019

Isabel Hui, the only senior on South’s Varsity Softball team, hit strides this year as she led the team in winning against undefeated teams such as North Forsyth and Allatoona. Her endeavor and zeal...

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Alleviating stress or causing more? "Many students count on that 20% that the EOC brings to boost their class average since the test is not as challenging as AP Exams. I have seen more anxiety as a result of this change.” said Ms. Hunt. Many students regarded the EOC as a grade booster.

AP and IB students no longer have to take EOC

Kate Haas, Senior Editor December 18, 2019

The Georgia Board of Education recently approved the State’s School Superintendent Richard Wood’s advisement to no longer require AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) students...

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Sports are worldwide. Sports have a large impact on society in every part of the world. The attitudes, actions, and outlook of professional athletes broadcasted on tv play a large role in how high school athletes view themselves and act in class.

Coach’s Corner: How do professional athletes influence high school athletes?

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor December 11, 2019

Fanatics all over the world pass down the love of sports teams to the generations below them; it brings families together or places walls at the dinner table. Fans spend millions of dollars a year on jerseys,...

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Moving waters. South Forsyth swimmers swiftly swam to the wall earning many state qualifying cuts. The meet prepares incoming swimmers for the competitive atmosphere of swim and dive.

SOFO Swim and Dive kick-start the season

Sierra Wamsley and Grace Drawdy December 2, 2019

People could hear the splashes from dives and flip turns from across the Cumming Aquatic Center on Saturday night as the beginning of the winter Swim and Dive season started. Swimmers cheered on their...

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Wrestling is a way of life. Seniors Aragon and Fogarty meet for the flip that will start the meet. Last Saturday, South Forsyth War Eagles went 4-1 in their Dual Meet. Each week, these athletes work for nine hours to perfect their techniques so that they can perform to their best ability.

Wrestling leaves South with a 4-1 record on Saturday’s dual meet

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 22, 2019

On Saturday, November 16, South Forsyth parents and fans filled the bleachers of the Arena for the first dual wrestling meet at South Forsyth High School. The sound of mats and fans rumbled through the...

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A day to honor the veterans that have served. The first Veteran's day was observed on October 25, 2019. This Veteran's day Sergeant McClinton came to speak to U.S. History classes about his service and memories as an Army Ranger.

Staff Sergeant Jacob McClinton shares his service as an Army Ranger

Sadie Rawlings and Kayleigh Emberton November 20, 2019

U.S. history classes file into the seats of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) as they await a special visit from an American veteran. As the presentation begins, the student-helpers instruct the students...

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All dressed in black. SOFO seniors were admitted into the senior night game with no admissions fee. With the winning score of 21-14, South Forsyth students and faculty were provided with a night of football and fun.

South shows spirit on senior night

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2019

South students dressed in all black on November 1st to support the football team in their final home game of the season. South Forsyth administration admitted seniors who attended the event into the game...

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Dancing the Zorba. At the Greek festival, the Nicholas and Irene Greek Dance Troupe entertained guests with traditional Greek dances. Greek music also accompanied their dance.

Shout “Opa!” to the Cumming Greek Festival

Kate Haas and Sierra Wamsley November 8, 2019

Polished jewelry varying from tent to tent lays out in the open with a shopkeeper lurking near. The mysterious smells of homemade gyros and baklava drifting fill the air. One step off the bus and the mix...

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The lady war eagle's flag football team poses after their win against North Forsyth; 8-2. Each and every girl has been working hard from 4:00- 5:30 after school to prepare for the season ahead. The game was on Thursday night at North Forsyth High School where South's football team also faced the Raiders Friday night.

Lady War Eagles win their first game of the season

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 29, 2019

Thursday, October 24 was the beginning of a long weekend for the students in Forsyth County. While others were hanging out with their friends and watching movies at home, the Lady War Eagle flag football...

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Celebrating a win. Varsity team enjoys another win and celebrates with the team. The 2019 Varsity team worked hard throughout the season which was shown through their wins.

2019 Varsity Volleyball season wraps up

Dione Geiling and Kate Haas October 22, 2019

South’s varsity volleyball closed its 2019 season after finishing in the first round of state championships October 19th at Brookwood High School. Their season contained ups and downs with a 16-16 record....

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Teamwork makes the dream work. South Forsyth War Eagles work together in an attempt to defeat their rival team, the infamous Lambert Longhorns on the final day of Homecoming week.

South victory adds the final spark to the “Enchanted” evening

Sierra Wamsley and Naisha Roy October 21, 2019

The eventful evening began with the marching bands from Lakeside and South Middle School joining the South High School marching band to play "Fight Song". Two of South's choirs then sang the National Anthem...

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Breast Cancer awareness month. Every year students dress head to toe in pink outfits at a football game in October to commemorate those who have connections to the illness. South students line the railing at Milton to cheer on the War Eagles in their second regional game of the season. South played hard but could not come up with the win.

War Eagles leave Milton with a 1-1 regional record

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 21, 2019

Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer in American women, next to skin cancer. 13 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in their lives and in order to awareness for this...

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School Spirit. This year South celebrated its homecoming bigger and better than ever. Along with the annual traditions of homecoming week, the school also invited back its alumni to help celebrate its 30th anniversary.

SOFO HOCO: War Eagle spirit

Homecoming is an annual tradition at South Forsyth High School that many students and staff look forward to. Because of South's 30th anniversary, homecoming week was full of more spirit than ever before....

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Vacation over Staycation

Kate Haas, Senior Editor October 14, 2019

After spending hours on a flight, crammed like sardines next to complete strangers, a passenger sees a city behind the clouds through the airplane window. The wheels touch the ground and the plane comes...

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All night long. War Eagle fans gather together in unified gold to support their school team.

Birds fight for gold

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

In hope for a win, South supporters dressed in all gold. Gold shirts, ties, pants, hair accessories, and shoes stormed the hallways at the high school. Many teachers and faculty members dressed up for...

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A dramatic break up song. On August 21, 2019 Australian band, 5 Seconds of Summer, released the second single in their fourth album. The band was featured in a song, Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers in February. That was followed by their first single on their fourth album Easier.

5 Seconds of Summer bring Halloween vibes to their new song Teeth

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 8, 2019

5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) is a pop-rock group of four Australian boys from Sydney, New South Wales. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Luke Hemmings, lead guitarist Michael Clifford, bassist Calum Hood,...

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Cathedral of Barcelona. The Catholic church is an important part of Spanish culture which is represented by the architecture found in the country. Traveling to different regions allows one to broaden their cultural perspective.

Point counterpoint: Staycation vs. Vacation

Kate Haas and Sadie Rawlings September 27, 2019

As school break approaches, students share their exciting plans. Some students pack up to travel to a new area while others spend their homework free time with friends. Whether staying at home or venturing...

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Saving lives. South Suicide Prevention Day educated students, advising them to unite together to overcome the challenges of mental illness. Several symbols such as a heartbeat, semicolon, and yellow ribbon were advertised to show the value of continuing life.

More than just yellow shirts

As waves of orange and yellow flood the hallways of South Forsyth High School, the students bond together over a theme none should have to face alone.
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Living the American Dream. South Forsyth students and staff join in the stands to cheer on their favorite American team while celebrating red, white, and blue.

War Eagle American Dream

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2019

American clothes, spirit and attitude roamed through the halls of South as students and teachers prepared for the exciting game at South Gwinnett.  The War Eagles kicked off their fifth game of the...

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All coming together. South students and faculty dress in jerseys to support their favorite team. The game was filled with renewed zeal from winning the 11Alive coverage.

11Alive catches a glimpse of the War Eagles in action

Sierra Wamsley and Regan Blood September 9, 2019

SFHS has recently entered the football season and brought a flood of school spirit along with it. Thousands of eager students whipped out their phones to vote South as Team of the week through the SuperFan...

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Concessions at the field. CBI Contractors have been diligently working since May to complete three major construction projects on campus. The one pictured above is a new facility near the baseball field.

New construction brings new opportunities

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor September 4, 2019

CBI Central Contractors started their work on South Forsyth High School in May of 2019, updating and adding new amenities to the performing arts center (PAC), baseball field, and football field. “Everything...

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Shining Bright. After a day in neon, South students fill the stands with their brightly colored outfits to cheer on their favorite team.

Bright spirits come out to support the War Eagles

Sierra Wamsley and Regan Blood September 3, 2019

The crowd rises to their feet as South moves the ball upfield, getting closer and closer to the end zone, determined to score another touchdown. The audience roars as South crosses into the endzone. Neon...

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Hawaiian Out vs Sprayberry

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2019

The Friday mood lightens as the South’s hallways explode with grass skirts, lei’s, Hawaiian shirts, and sunglasses. Beachy vibes are felt throughout the school as teachers decorate their classroom...

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Coffee with friends. 585 Cafe is open during FlexTime for students to purchase coffee and nutritious foods.

Flex time additions for the new school year

Grace Drawdy and Sierra Wamsley August 27, 2019

FlexTime is one of the numerous changes South Forsyth is implementing this year.  It was made specifically for students who opined that they need more time to relax during the school day. There are many...

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Friday Night Lights. After a day bringing back the old souls, South students gathered together to support and watch their very own football team begin their season with a scrimmage against Sequoyah. The day was memorable, full of excitement, and packed with school spirit.

[Photo] Throwing it back with decades

Sierra Wamsley and Maggie Craig August 21, 2019

Friday Night Lights. After a day bringing back the old souls, South students gathered together to support and watch their very own football team begin their season with a scrimmage against Sequoyah. The...

Spoilers everywhere. In today's society, it is very difficult to completely avoid spoilers and important plot points about Avengers: Endgame. However, there are techniques and methods to ensure a spoiler-free viewing experience.

How to handle Endgame spoilers

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor May 18, 2019

According to IMDb, Avengers: Endgame (often simply referred to as Endgame) is currently the most popular movie out right now and is breaking box office records. It should be no surprise that Endgame is...

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Helpful, sweet, kind. These puppies are making a difference; they go from being only a couple months old at a school to 2 years old, helping someone who needs them. On Wednesdays during lunch, these puppies have greeted students in the atrium.

Therapy dogs in South Forsyth High School

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor April 30, 2019

A golden lab lays on the floor chewing on a neon green toy. Her tail wags harder when students approach with smiles on their faces. Seeing a furry friend causes a student's anxiety and stress to nearly...

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Getting ready to play. Danielle (left) and Kailyn Serbinski (right) pose for a picture before playing their last game of the 2019 season against West. Although South lost the game, they were determined to play their strongest till the second the buzzer blared, ending the game.

Girl’s varsity lacrosse: determined to improve

Kate Haas, Senior Editor April 25, 2019

On Tuesday, April 23rd, the South Forsyth girls varsity lacrosse team concluded their 2019 season. With a 4-8 record, South faced moments of triumph and defeat this spring. Starting from the beginning,...

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Posing for a royal photograph. Matthew Tesvich and Kiera George stand side-by-side after accepting their titles as Prom King and Queen. Both didn't expect to receive the honor, but were happily surprised for the rest of the evening.

South crowns Prom King and Queen

Alyssa Freyman and Sierra Wamsley April 15, 2019

Students fill Lanier Tech, heading to the dance floor with their friends. Compliments for each other's dresses are heard as the DJ blares out the latest music tracks. April 13th was a night to remember...

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The voices of students. A select couple of students voiced out their opinions and displayed them in words for all to see. All of these opinions vary depending on what they believe to be the most necessary change for their classrooms and education.

Student Opinions: What we wish our teachers knew

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor April 11, 2019

As students enter their morning classrooms sleep-deprived and stressed out, they brace themselves for another routine-filled and tedious day. As they trudge through the hallways of South Forsyth, a burning...

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Maintenance is important. Everyday during sixth period, seventh period, and after school the baseball coach works hard to maintain the fields around campus. After talking with Mr. Pileggi, Coach Bayer decided to start this new class that will capture the interests of many students at South. "I am really looking forward to drawing it," says Coach Bayer. "I think it is going to be a really cool thing. Being in the Southeast not only sport facilities, but golf courses are very big".

Turf management maintains an important role in society

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor April 9, 2019

For the past ten years, South’s head baseball coach, Coach Bayer, has worked to maintain the school’s athletic facilities, diligently making sure they are ready for each and every sporting event. Coach...

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Remembering our past. Vietnam war veteran, Captain Beddingfield, talks with AP Lang students about his experience from the Vietnam war. Students listened to his stories and asked any questions that they had about his time in the war.

Vietnam war veteran shares stories with AP Lang classes

Sierra Wamsley and Kate Haas March 28, 2019

Students gather around, eager to hear the stories of Captain Beddingfield, a Vietnam war veteran. He shares his stories, as well as takes pictures with the students. His experiences seem completely foreign...

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Learning vocabulary online. In the extra time students have in their classrooms, students are able to have time for perhaps a 10 minute session on Membean. Students are required to work on Membean for a certain amount of time depending on the student's literature teacher.

Membean in the classroom

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor March 27, 2019

Arbitrary. Gratification. Impoverished. Many words like these can be found zooming across computer screens in every literature classroom in South Forsyth. After ten or fifteen minutes, students put away...

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Their career, our entertainment. Ender Inciarte waits for the catcher to return from the mound. The game was in progress and the Atlanta Braves were on fire and they came out on top, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7.

My Atlanta Braves experience

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 22, 2019

A baseball; white and circular with bright red laces. A major league baseball emblem stamped cleanly on the pristine leather. I sit next to my dad on the hard green seats at Turner Field watching players...

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True love. South's cast finishes the musical with a ballroom dance. The former Beast dips his princess in the finale of the play.

South Forsyth Thespians Present Beauty and the Beast

Sierra Wamsley and Oliva Waletzke March 15, 2019

The velvet curtain closes and the lights flicker on. The roaring applause of audience members dies down until the only person clapping is that awkward man in the corner. Characters are welcomed onto the...

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Filled with anticipation. South Forsyth's prom is approaching soon on Saturday, April 13th. Some students are preparing for the night by purchasing their dresses, often finding them to be overly expensive.

How to rock prom on a budget

Kate Haas, Senior Editor March 15, 2019

Students across America spend hours perfecting their hair and makeup, all hoping to turn heads with their stunning look. For many students, this is one of their last chances to bond with their high school...

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Literacy Day on display. Tuesday, March 12 marked the day South Forsyth High School partook in a day surrounding academic discourse and its importance in the classroom environment. Many classes participated in Socratic Seminars and class discussions.

More than a day for books: SFHS Literacy Day

Posters and wallpapers decorated the hallways advocating for Literacy Day on March 12th. Teachers and students have been preparing for this day to come, and now spectators are visiting classrooms and watching...

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Preparing for a new year. Ms. Hunt will take on the challenge of teaching the Mythology and Speech classes. She is excited for these semester-long classes and believes that they will become very popular among students.

New classes for a new school year

Alyssa Freyman, Sierra Wamsley, and Kate Haas March 5, 2019

As students come back to South in the fall, a lot of change will have occurred. New schedules, more challenging classes, and new literature classes. Some will be half semester classes, while others will...

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The Girls Basketball team dribbles evenly into regionals.

Girls Basketball team ends season with nothing but net

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2019

A senior player dribbles the basketball down the court. Almost out of energy but so close to scoring, she keeps going. There are only a few seconds left of the game. She shoots and scores. The players...

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Reviewing the 2018-2019 wrestling season

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor February 6, 2019

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Defense and plaintiff at court. The South Forsyth Mock Trial Team stand together on the courtroom stairway steps for a group photo. They recently received news of winning third place in district and will start preparing for the district round. "For the first time in my three years, I felt like I was on a team that mattered and worked as a team, " said junior Bryan Walker.

South Forsyth Mock Trial Team wins 3rd place in District

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor February 6, 2019

Court is adjourned as the mock trial teams across the county exit the doors of the Forsyth County Courthouse with pride. The blinding sunset shines upon the mock trial teams as they walk for lunch and...

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Anime franchises collide. The most popular and influencial anime franchises are spread out in a collage. Many of franchises have become favorites to many fans worldwide, including Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, and Fairy Tail. "Whether it's tragedy, shounen, or isekoi, there's a genre of anime for everyone and everyone is able to express themselves in unique ways." said sophomore Aakash Venumuddala.

Cultural Exposures: Anime

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 19, 2018

Burly men with golden hair shoot energy beams. Ninjas soar through forests at unbelievable speeds. 10-year olds train to be the very best, that no one ever was. These images easily describe Dragon Ball...

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