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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

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].

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In the cafeteria, Abby Marson (bottom left), Mina Amirkhani (top left), Jordan Edwards (middle) and Laura Kelley (right), spend their Wednesday IF time catching up on work during South’s new Flex time. In collaboration with the possibility of a schedule change next year, South is trying new techniques to improve the productivity of students. Abby Marson reflects on her time in the cafeteria, “I like it because I can socialize with my friends but I did not get very much work done”

[Photo] Trying Sofo Flex

November 30, 2018

In the cafeteria, Abby Marson (bottom left), Mina Amirkhani (top left), Jordan Edwards (middle) and Laura Kelley (right), spend their Wednesday IF time catching up on work during South’s new Flex time....

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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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.

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...

The war eagles become region champs

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor November 8, 2017

The South Forsyth War Eagles clinched their third regional tittle Friday, November 3rd against West Forsyth Wolverines. At the Game of the Week, @sofofootball is starting to taste the region crown! Cal...

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South Forsyth players burst onto the field filled with cheerleaders, Blue Crew Posse (BCP) members, and the South Forsyth mascot ahead of their game against Lassiter.

Concussions in south athletes and beyond

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 16, 2017

Interceptions, goals, and home-runs all have something in common. Sports. The best feeling is when  you are in a stadium watching your favorite team play, listening to fans cheering and announcers commentating. Millions...

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