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

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].

Mock Trial Group Photo. The Mock Trial Team gathers together for a group picture at the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition last year. Although some members have moved to Denmark High School, the Mock Trial Team has gathered new members and are improving every day for their new case. It’s a wonderfully fun club that teaches you how to argue and look graceful while doing it, junior Kate Tisdale claimed.

Featured Club: Mock Trial Competition

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 19, 2018

Court is now in session as the South Forsyth Mock Trial Team prepare their testimonies and arguments for the annual court case and competition. The South Forsyth Mock Trial Team represents a class of public...

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College is overrated

Kate Haas, Senior Editor December 10, 2018

When you ask a senior in high school what their plans are for the following year, their answer will most likely be college. In 1970, 53% of high school graduates enrolled in college. That number has increased...

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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 its tragedy, shounen, or isekoi, theres a genre of anime for everyone and everyone is able to express themselves in unique ways. said sophomore Aakash Venumuddala.

[Photo] Cultural Exposures: Anime

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 19, 2018

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...

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Eye on the ball. Makenna swings the bat with concentration, aiming to make an offensive play. Known for her offensive power, Makenna is seen as a threat to opposing teams. Hitting is another one of my strengths, comments Makenna, and I am a very heavy thinker when it comes to the game.

Rising to the top: Student athlete Makenna Segal

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor December 9, 2018

Spectators watch with their breaths held as south slugger Makenna Segal steps up to the plate. The pitcher wipes her forehead and reads the sign from the catcher. She starts to wind up and the ball seems...

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A vacant lot. Trees stand waiting to be bought after school has ended. Every year for the past twenty three years, baseball players stand in the cold, selling trees to help fund their team.  Friday morning early we have all the players and the dads unload the trees. Says Coach bayer,  Usually the lot itself is physically put up the week before and is ready and prepared so once the trees come we can go ahead and replenish the lot and by about noon on black Friday it officially opens.

Baseball team keeps the Christmas tree tradition alive

Alyssa Freyman and Kayleigh Emberton December 8, 2018

Bells and the sound of carolers ring in the air. People walk around, shopping bags filled with gifts wrapped around their arms. Everyone is getting ready for the holiday season. The only thing missing...

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Currently, 69.7 percent of high school graduates enroll in a college or university. Less than 40 years ago, that number was only 50 percent.

Point-counterpoint: Is college worth it?

Sadie Rawlings and Kate Haas December 5, 2018

The bell rings and a sea of students race out of the school's doors. Each year, millions of seniors flock out of the high school hallways, never to return, and are left with the decision to head to college...

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Making dreams come true. As the game drew to an end, all the players, cheerleaders, and organizers came together for a picture. The event was a huge success and helped Carter and Carlis dreams come true. I like it a lot because of how fun it is for both the students and faculty, says Nathan Miller, a junior who attended the game.

Making the dreams of Carter and Carli a reality

Naisha Roy, Sierra Wamsley, and Alyssa Freyman December 4, 2018

November 30th, a day students will never forget. Newscasters from CBS set up their cameras, ready to capture the best moments. Students walked into the Arena, wearing blue wristbands and ready to cheer...

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South Strong. Near War Eagle Stadium a sign encourages school spirt. A sense of pride sets over the students of South Forsyth every time they walk by the sign during home games.

Ending the fall sports season victorious

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 30, 2018

Girls tumble through the gym, performing their best moves in front of the watchful eyes of the judges. Boys race along the trail, imagining the moment they will be announced champions. The ball soars to...

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Political Change through Voting. To make their political voice heard, high school students who are of age cast their ballot and vote as their new responsibility as a citizen. However, for students who cannot vote yet, they can still inflict change by using social media and speaking out their opinions publicly.“We can reach out to our representatives and other people involved in politics to make a change in what we may not like within the policies. Anyone can make a difference, even though we may be young, especially through social media.” stated Junior Isabella Olivera.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Voting with the next generation

The Bird Feed Staff December 1, 2018

Political Change through Voting. To make their political voice heard, high school students who are of age cast their ballot and vote as their new responsibility as a citizen. However, for students who...

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Quiet study time. Today, some of South Forsyths students gather in the Blue Gym to study or work on any schoolwork in silence. This was part of the new FLEX system that the administration inputed into the IF period. It doesnt make any sense to me because all of this can be done in classrooms like we used to. Without desks, its actually difficult to study. said sophomore Mekela Iorio and Harper Mason.

[Photo] Trying Sofo Flex

November 30, 2018

Quiet study time. Today, some of South Forsyth's students gather in the Blue Gym to study or work on any schoolwork in silence. This was part of the new FLEX system that the administration inputed into...

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Magic and wonder. Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald is the second installment of the Fantastic Beasts movie series. This movie poster displays two of the main characters: Albus Dumblemore and Newt Scamander.

Diving into the world of magic: Crimes of Grindelwald

Kate Haas, Senior Editor November 25, 2018

On the weekend of November 16th, fans lined up to see more of the magical universe J.K Rowling created in The Crimes of Grindelwald directed by David Yates - the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to...

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Sophomore Brinley Bramwell shares her story of helping with hurricane Florence.

[Photo] Helping Hands flood Florida

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

Sophomore Brinley Bramwell shares her story of helping with hurricane Florence.

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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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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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Rho Kappa member makes a difference. Lucas Ramos Gimenez has been spreading the word about voting, trying to get his fellow students to get involved in local politics.

An interview with Lucas Ramos Gimenez

Alyssa Freyman and Kate Haas November 5, 2018

With midterm elections approaching, there is a constant debate of who is the best candidate. At this time of the year, there’s only one way to decide: voting. For the past few weeks, members of the Georgia...

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Down, set, hut! The ball is hurdled into the quarterback’s hands and he looks up, scanning the field for his receiver. A nice pass is thrown into the hands of the receiver as he turns up the field heading for the touchdown. Parents and students stomp their feet and scream, cheering for the boys on the field. This year, the football team went 5-5 in the regular season with two region wins. One of the team captains, Jamal Camp, talks about his leadership and how he worked with the team this season. “Whenever stuff does happen, I just try to, being a leader on the team, I try to hold everybody to that standard of the south way.

[Photo] South prepares for their last regular season matchup against West

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 2, 2018

Down, set, hut! The ball is hurdled into the quarterback’s hands and he looks up, scanning the field for his receiver. A nice pass is thrown into the hands of the receiver as he turns up the field heading...

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Wearing the ribbon. South often brings in motivational speakers to inspire the students during important times. Red Ribbon Week began in 1988, when DEA Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered during his investigation of drug usage; angered parents and youth began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to stop the destruction caused by drugs in America. You can only fulfill goals and dreams with correct choices, said John.

[Photo] Red ribbons; fighting against drug usage

Sierra Wamsley and Douglas Seely October 24, 2018

Wearing the ribbon. South often brings in motivational speakers to inspire the students during important times. Red Ribbon Week began in 1988, when DEA Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered during his investigation...

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Sudden mourning. Christopher finds Wellington, his four-legged friend, dead in an alleyway. Mrs. Shears, Wellingtons owner, found Christopher over the dogs body, and assumed he was guilty of the tragedy.

[Photo] Curiosity comes to life

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2018

Throughout the show, many actors play a piece of Christopher's mind.

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This picture captures the destruction of Hurricane Michael in Jackson County, FL.

Hurricane Michael devastates Southeast Coast

Kayleigh Emberton and Minakshi Shivananda October 18, 2018

Hurricane Michael arrived at full force last Thursday, heading straight for Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Panama City experienced the worst of the storm with winds up to 155 miles an hour and heavy...

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German foreign exchange, Lara Herrmann, gives a presentation to the journalism class on the popularity of Schlager Music in Germany.

German students take on SFHS

Students arrive at the Atlanta airport, 4,671 miles away from their homes in Leipzig, Germany. This is their first tour of America, visiting Washington, D.C. a couple of weeks before. They meet their student...

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War Eagle Stadium sits right outside the cafeteria, on display for all the students walking around campus. The football players practice here multiple times a week, preparing for this weeks game against North Forsyth.

South is now 1-1 in region play after loss to milton

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 16, 2018

Students, families, and friends sit in the bleachers cheering for the players down on the field. Shaking the stands with their cheering, students glow and glitter under the stadium lights; decorated with...

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Three of the four founders of the recently new school club, Power in Words.

Featured Club: Power in Words

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2018

Boxes as far as the eye can see sit, brimming with books where the words pour from the sheets. Smiles cover the children’s faces as they scramble to pick one from a pile, each one more interesting...

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The journey continues. During my experiences as a writer, journaling takes up a big part in my journey. In this second part of my column, I share my personal experiences and beliefs in the art of journaling.

Broken Lead: Beginning the journey

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor October 3, 2018

Many writers - including myself - tend to picture the image of their writing process in their mind: a confident look on their face, a sharpened pencil smoothly sliding across paper, and the mind overflowing...

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Lefties make up about ten percent of the population.

Left-handed people in a right-handed world

Kate Haas, Senior Editor September 14, 2018

Some are living in a world where most of the hand tools humans use do not work as well. Scissors, notebooks, and desks are all a mystery. Using these items everyday is troubling, but most people are able...

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Millenials are one of the most educated and well-informed group of young people ever to exist, yet they continue to be ignored in the public eye.  Despite their youth, these youngsters are ready to included at the table.

[Staff Editorial] Millennials: a Silenced Generation

Macy Kline, Opinions Section Editor May 24, 2018

As high school students, we have the power to change issues of school safety and diversity. In result of the mass shootings and the idea of creating change in the community, an uproar of peaceful protests...

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Transitioning from high school to college can often be a hectic and chaotic time. Below, a college student can find the perfect style for his or her dorm room.

Dorm room decorating made easy

Graduating seniors take a new and fresh step into the beginning of adulthood when attending college. Harder classes, new friends, tight money budgets, and less time for friends and family come with the...

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There are tons of amazing books you can read over the summer!

[Photo] Hot books to spice up your summer

Kate Haas, Senior Editor May 15, 2018

There are tons of amazing books you can read over the summer!

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As final exams count as a double summative grade (and a normal summative grade if it is an EOC class), it is most important to develop the best study plan for yourself in order to pass the finals efficiently.

The Daily Grind: The Proper Tools for Final Exams and EOC

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor April 20, 2018

I forced myself off the seats and out of the stuffy bus onto the concrete walkway. I made my way into the same, mundane halls that seemed to blur right past me. Before I knew what was happening, I found...

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South volleyball players, Hannah McGlockton, Jessica Beil, and Sydney Bibby (Left to right), sit awaiting their chance to sign into their college career.

39 South students take the next step in their athletic careers

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor April 19, 2018

Young athletes wait patiently in a room surrounded by their closest friends and family, anticipating the moment when they will sign the paper which secures their athletic college careers. Thoughts of beating...

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Troy Brumbalow hopes bring big changes to Cumming. Photo taken from the City of Cumming. Photo taken with permission from Koko Hunt Photography.

Meet the new mayor of Cumming

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief April 19, 2018

Troy Brumbalow, the sitting mayor of Cumming, spoke with The Bird Feed about the changes he hopes to implement in our County's only city as well as the experience he has gathered five months after the...

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The wall that Donal Trump is building will separate the US and Mexico and prevent illegal immigration.

Student voices on immigration

Erin Murtha and Kate Haas April 11, 2018

President Trump’s controversial immigration plan has brought a lot of mixed reactions throughout the country. Some say that it will force innocent, law-abiding immigrants out of their homes and into...

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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?

[Photo] 8 prom movies to binge watch before the big night

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 28, 2018

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...

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Lucy Taylor, left, asks Anvitha Bommineni, right, to Prom through a promposal saying Of all the fish in the sea, Im so glad you swam with me. Whale you go to prom with me?

Point-counterpoint: Promposals, the next big thing

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

Prom is just around the corner and promposals have begun. Every once in a while, crowds of students gather in the hallways to witness witty and cute promposals. Guys sometimes hold up posters with puns,...

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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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The vibrancy of prom overshadows the innate gender stereotypes that exist in this event.

Is Prom too genderized?

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief April 6, 2018

Anyone who has watched a High School movie understands that Prom is thought of as the pinnacle of the high school experience. A night full of fun with glamorous clothes to make lasting memories with friends...

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Another Chapter Bookstore offers a variety of genres for every type of book lover. The store is open now for business.

Another Chapter Bookstore

Kate Haas, Senior Editor April 5, 2018

Book lovers all around Forsyth County were devastated when the locally owned bookstore Humpus Bumpus closed after nearly 30 years of business. Many students used Humpus Bumpus to obtain the books needed...

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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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A survey was taken by approximately 200 of South Forsyths students about their smartphone usage, with 45% believing that smartphones are mostly used as distractions, while 55% believe that they are mostly used as assistants.

Smartphones: Better Assistant or Better Distractor?

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor March 15, 2018

After walking into the cafeteria for lunch, I quickly find my seat to eat and I suddenly stop and look around for a moment. Possibly hundreds of students like me are also eating, seated in one room, and...

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February 17, 2018 - The South Forsyth Indoor Percussion team gathered for a picture after winning 1st place at the Georgia Indoor Percussion Association (GIPA) competition. Photo used with the permission of Stephen Hendricks and Dixon Pendergrass.

South Forsyth’s Indoor Percussion wins 1st place

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor March 15, 2018

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, the South Forsyth Indoor Percussion won first place in the Georgia Indoor Percussion Association (GIPA) competition at North Gwinnett High School. The SFHS Indoor Percussion...

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The baseball team started off their season in February and have a current 7-2 record. The team is confident in their pitching staff and want to bring home the regional tittle.

[Photo] War Eagles baseball enters a new season; expects to win regions

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor March 12, 2018

The baseball team started off their season in February and have a current 7-2 record. The team is confident in their pitching staff and want to bring home the regional tittle.

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A common St Patricks Day myth is finding gold at the end of a rainbow left by a leprechaun. In addition to the nonreligious aspect of this holiday, the Irish also celebrate St Patrick.

The true meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2018

As students walk through the halls, there is a feeling of excitement in the air. An athlete walks to the mods, showing off a glittery, lime-green tu-tu. Four-leaf clovers hang on the walls. A teacher wears...

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This was the first TEDx event at South Forsyth, and all involved expect it to be the first of many for the school.

TEDxYouth visits South Forsyth

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief March 1, 2018

TEDxYouth came to South Forsyth on February 21 with student speakers presenting their ideas on the topic “Beyond the Bubble”. The organizers of the event stated that the topic is about "exploring...

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Eagles support Eagles: South wears MSD colors in act of solidarity

Eagles support Eagles: South wears MSD colors in act of solidarity

Macy Kline, Opinions Section Editor February 28, 2018

Silver and burgundy – the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School colors.  These are the colors South students wear two weeks after the tragic shooting that took the lives of seventeen students...

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Hilton Head is an island located off the coast of South Carolina. The place is easy to navigate and littered with different shops, stores, and restaurants to visit. Since it is an island, the landscape is full of beaches and other bodies of water. Hilton Head is also home to the famous Salty Dog Café as well as many walking and biking trails. The beaches of Hilton Head are littered with owners walking their dogs, families biking, and friends walking or exploring.  This place is perfect for a close to home vacation.

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Hilton Head is an island located off the coast of South Carolina. The place is easy to navigate and littered with different shops, stores, and restaurants to visit. Since it is an island, the landscape...

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As the 45th President of the United States, Trump plans to make drastic changes to the nation in order ¨to Make America Great Again¨. 
Photo used under Wikimedia Commons license.

Overview of Trump’s first year in the presidency

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor February 18, 2018

Although personal opinions of Trump vary greatly, one cannot allow the number of changes that have occurred in his first year to go unnoticed. The first year of Trump’s presidency was certainly a roller...

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Aditya Bhave is awarded a certificate for his club becoming the first JOI club in the Cumming Optimist Branch.

Club Profile: Optimist Club

Anna Hicks and Macy Kline February 17, 2018

Description : The Optimist Club at South Forsyth is a group of dedicated students who are concerned about improving the community. It was founded by Aditya Bhave and was the first JOI Optimist Club in...

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Join the French Honor Society if youre interested in French culture.

Club Profile: French Honor Society

Kate Haas, Senior Editor February 16, 2018

The French Honor Society is an organization that focuses on expanding one's understanding of the French language and culture and is meant for those who have interests in French culture. To join this organization,...

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Teenagers often begin looking for job opportunites. Babysitting is one of the top suggestions.

5 easy tips to babysitting

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2018

Once a girl or guy hits their teenage years, discovering a way to earn money is often a top priority. One of many ways they accomplish this is by babysitting for a neighbor or friend across the street....

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Student athlete, Luis Gonzalez, is posing outside of his math class. The diligent student wonders of his life after high school.

Student athlete, Luis Gonzalez, has high hopes for the future

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor February 13, 2018

South Forsyth's Wrestling team is staffed by many impressive athletes. However, one of these students stands out from among the rest. Luis Gonzalez is a SFHS wrestler who is pushing the sport's boundaries...

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These are the Olympic rings that stand at the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, United States.

Georgians compete for gold in the winter olympics

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor February 3, 2018

Chamonix, France held the first official winter Olympics in 1924. Flash-forward 94 years and the 23rd winter Olympics is in Pyeongchang, South Korea. An estimated 90 countries will be competing in this...

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This years winter Olympics will be hosted by The Republic of South Korea beginning February 9th.

Athletes face the bitter cold as they prepare for the winter Olympic Games

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

206 countries are participating, 102 different medal events are scheduled, six new events are premiering, all with one thing in common: Pyeongchang, South Korea, Winter Olympics 2018. The first ever...

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2018 has a wide variety of things to look forward to for avid sport fans or music aficionados.

[Photo] 19 events, technologies, and media to look forward to in 2018

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief January 26, 2018

2018 has a wide variety of things to look forward to for avid sport fans or music aficionados.

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Many students across the nation are now given online learning days as a way to do school work, despite weather issues.

Online Learning Days: Extra Work or Extra Rest?

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor January 25, 2018

With a slight stretch and a yawn, I woke up and my eyes met the ceiling once again. I started to remove the covers when a sudden gust of chilling wind entered the bed, uninvited I might add. Shivering...

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The beautiful snow covers the yard.

North Georgia Snow Day

Kate Haas, Senior Editor January 22, 2018

Last week, Forsyth County and other parts of North Georgia were blanketed with around one inch snow and ice. This weather event caused dangerous road conditions which led to the cancellation of school...

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Speaker Logan Weber opens up his presentation about setting and reaching goals in Souths Arena this morning. The Arena was packed with students, forcing the faculty to move the projector and screen  back and adjust the speakers rotation.

Finding the keys to success through the X-Factor

  Logan Weber, a motivational speaker and a Georgian, paid a visit to South Forsyth’s student body to speak about making goals and following through with them. As a public speaker, Mr. Weber...

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The flashlights of students phones light up the gym to represent the many people who have been affected by cancer.

FOCO Cure fights to end childhood leukemia

Students at South Forsyth teamed up with the community to join the fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma. The organization's 2018 Students Of The Year, Ross Ashby, Jake Hale, and Watson Kimmel are raising...

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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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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 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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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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Christmas is approaching and the official Christmas movie countdown is here. These are the staffs 12 top Christmas movies for this season.

Reviewing 12 days of Christmas movies

Alyssa Freyman, Kate Haas, Brittany Rodi, and Anna Hicks December 8, 2017

Four Christmases Summary: After avoiding their family Christmas for years by claiming to do charity work and escaping off to the coast, couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate’s (Reese Witherspoon)...

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On March 19th, the Muslim Student Association gather for a group photo on the first day of the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST). Photo used with permission from the Muslim Student Association.

Club Profile: Muslim Student Association

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 6, 2017

Number of Members: About 20 members Date of Meetings: Every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month in Room 1328; from 3:50- 4:30 after school. Leaders: Ola Mohammad Club Sponsor: Mr. Thompson  Achievements:...

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Image featuring the covers of Tv shows: The Office, Riverdale, and Stranger Things. All of these shows are available on Netflix.

Most binge-worthy shows to watch this season

Alyssa Freyman, Kate Haas, and Brittany Rodi December 5, 2017

The Crown - Summary: The show follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) as she rules over Great Britain from the 1950s to the present. It is based on the award-winning play “The Audience”...

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Many students use music as a way to stay focused and motivated while studying.

Point counterpoint: Studying to the sound of music

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2017

With midterms quickly approaching, many are looking for a productive way to study. Some turn to study groups and others to parents and teachers for early morning help, but the majority of teens at South...

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The Black Student Union discussing topics of the local black community with a guest speaker. Photo used with permission from the Black Student Union.

Club Profile: Black Student Union

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor December 4, 2017

Number of Members: About 20-30 members; number continually varies. Date of Meetings: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Mrs. Bergdahl's Room (Rm. 486); from 7:45-8:15 before school begins. Leaders: Taylor...

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 This was taken at the GHSA 2017 state duals. The team stands posing and exciting for the tournament that awaits for them.

War Eagles wrestling has high hopes for this new season

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 29, 2017

The War Eagle wrestling season kicked off over Thanksgiving Break; the eagles started off the season by going 9-1 in dual meets. The team is led by head coach Joshua Stephens and coaches Eric Cluck, David...

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