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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
Sophie Ralph

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor

Sophie Ralph is a quirky sophomore and has been on staff with The Bird Feed for two years. She loves this opportunity to express herself through writing and design! Photography is a passion of hers, even though most of her camera roll is pictures of her dog. She loves to sing and dance like a dork. In her natural habitat, she can be found out and about with her friends or curled up in bed watching Netflix wearing fuzzy socks. Sophie’s a writer, a geek, an optimist, and a Christian. She believes happiness is the most important thing in life, and has learned to find and appreciate it every single day.

You can reach Sophie on Twitter @sralphbirdfeed or email her at [email protected]! She would be happy to hear from you!

Cindy Mills is the Commissioner of District Four in Forsyth County, Georgia.

Development in Forsyth County: Interview with Cindy Mills

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • May 21, 2018

Anyone can tell that Forsyth County is booming. Forsyth County has the best school system in the state, and this fact has attracted many families to this area. The population has flourished, as seen in...

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Despite the cold and windy weather, South's German Club kids set up their Tree of Life between the World Language Mod Pod and West Hall.

[Photo] German club celebrates old Easter tradition

Lauren Bunker, Staff Writer • March 31, 2018

Despite the cold and windy weather, South's German Club kids set up their Tree of Life between the World Language Mod Pod and West Hall.

This year, South Forsyth High School's theme for prom is Aurora. The Junior Class Officers and The Prom Committee decided this and created this video to showcase and reveal the new theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFXTTacKmG4 The cost of prom can differ depending on where and what a person buys.

Budgeting for a “night to remember”

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • April 2, 2018

It is no secret that prom can be expensive once all of the factors and different costs are calculated. Some students want to go all-out for this experience and make it truly special. A person will buy...

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Watson Kimel is one of the three juniors who orchestrated the seven week fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

[Photo] Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser: Interview with Watson Kimel

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • March 26, 2018

Watson Kimel is one of the three juniors who orchestrated the seven week fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Denmark High School’s field nears completion as the field is painted and the bleachers are installed. The only thing that is left to do is to paint the lines on the track surrounding the field. In addition to the Danes’ football field, Denmark High School will have separate fields for soccer and softball/baseball that have yet to be finished.

Glimpse into Forsyth County’s Newest High School

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • February 28, 2018

Latest aerial photos... pic.twitter.com/FEi5yQKBqm— Denmark High School (@DenmarkHS) February 22, 2018   As students approach the last months of the 2017-2018 school year, many students...

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It's always fun to curl up and watch a movie, and since it's Valentine's Day, we've come up with a list of some of the best romances and romantic comedies over the years. Some people enjoy the classics like "Grease", "Dirty Dancing", or "Titanic". Others like more modern movies such as "The Fault in Our Stars", "La La Land", or "Me Before You". In addition, who can go wrong with a romantic comedy including but not limited to, "You've Got Mail", "Leap Year", and "Serendipity"?

Top 16 movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • February 13, 2018

Grease (1978) This classic musical explores the life of a high school cliché, especially two of the senior gangs at Rydell High School: The T-Birds and The Pink Ladies. When the innocent Sandy Olsson...

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Data and statistics from this year's flu season proves that the 2017-2018 season of the flu is more widespread than the 2016-2017 flu season. Even the flu season from several years ago were not as active as this year. All data was found on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

Reaching the peak of the 2018 flu season

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • January 30, 2018

As the flu season continues, the number of cases are increasing dramatically week after week. Although the season begins in October, flu activity peaks during January or February. The country is experiencing...

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Speaker Logan Weber opens up his presentation about setting and reaching goals in South's 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

Daria Weber, Sophie Ralph, Anna Hicks, Kate Haas, Sierra Wamsley, Elijah Cho, and Brooke Eldridge • January 11, 2018

  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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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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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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Dear Evan Hansen Playbill at the Music Box Theatre, New York City on November 4. The stage is set on Evan Hansen's bedroom and screens displaying various social media sites update every second.

Dear Evan Hansen: A musical with powerful messages and strong emotion

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • December 1, 2017

The hit new musical Dear Evan Hansen has been a huge success for several reasons. The musical appeals to students by addressing the themes of loneliness and suicide in a high school setting, and it strikes...

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The War Eagles burst onto the field before kickoff with excitement about their upcoming game against Mountain View. Their excitement would soon turn to disappointment as they would go on to lose the game.

[Photo] Mountain View topples South Forsyth

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief • November 15, 2017

The War Eagles burst onto the field before kickoff with excitement about their upcoming game against Mountain View. Their excitement would soon turn to disappointment as they would go on to lose the game.

Scott McIntyre and his associate diligently work on the set of wings in the Plaza.

[Photo] Splash of color improves school spirit

Brittany Rodi and Sophie Ralph • September 20, 2017

Scott McIntyre and his associate diligently work on the set of wings in the Plaza.

South Forsyth's cheer squad hoists their flyer up in the air to ramp up the crowd before the game. The cheerleaders continued to support the War Eagles with spirit and optimism throughout the rest of the game.

Honey takes Homecoming

Brittany Rodi, Brooke Eldridge, Lauren Holiday, Lauren Bunker, Alyssa Freyman, and Sophie Ralph • October 10, 2017

FThe South Forsyth War Eagles were victorious against the Lassiter Trojans on September 22nd. The final score was 37-20. HOW. YOU. LIKE. US. NOW. 👏🏼FINAL: SOUTH 37 - Lassiter 20👏🏼 —...

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Suicide statistics

Suicide statistics

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor • September 15, 2017

Suicide is a huge problem in the United States, although not many people talk about it or understand the vastness of this problem. Depression, anxiety, and suicide plague teens of the United States,...

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[Photo] Elijah Cho

August 17, 2017

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[Photo] Lauren Holiday

August 23, 2017

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[Photo] Kayleigh Emberton

August 25, 2017

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[Photo] Anna Hicks

August 24, 2017

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[Photo] Sierra Wamsley

August 14, 2017

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[Photo] Alyssa Freyman

August 27, 2017

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[Photo] Erin Murtha

August 15, 2017

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[Photo] Grace Drawdy

August 26, 2017

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[Photo] Kate Haas

August 16, 2017

Staff member, Brittany Rodi, poses in front of the mural with War Eagle pride.

[Photo] Brittany Rodi

August 20, 2017

Staff member, Brittany Rodi, poses in front of the mural with War Eagle pride.

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[Photo] Adithya Ramanujam

September 30, 2017