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

South Forsyth HOSA students volunteering at a retirement home and handing out valentines cards. They distributed out handcrafted cards that were filled with heartfelt messages, and smiles were gifted in return.

Empowering Minds & Inspiring Lives: SFHS HOSA Campaigns for Mental Health Awareness

Sophia Prashanth, Lifestyle Editor & Social Media Lead February 13, 2024

In the United States alone, there are about 57 million people who suffer from mental health disorders. Over 970 million individuals worldwide suffer from a mental health illness. Considering that one...

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The 2022 HOSA MRC group pitcured left to right (Aadi Dodda, Namita Gupta, Nikita Kopula, Aryan Kumar). Through the HOSA and MRC partnership, dedicated high school students are able to make a strong impact on the community though volunteering and service.

HOSA MRC: South Students Help the Community Through Service Learning

Charley Sarmiento and Diya Maheshwari February 28, 2023

Every year, members of South Forsyth High School’s HOSA chapter have the opportunity to partner with the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to spread public-health awareness. This year, juniors Aadi Dodda,...

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Wilted rose. The weather gets harsh and leaves no exception for once beautiful and lively flowers like roses. Like flowers not being able to survive certain seasons, humans also find it hard to live with their mental health during a specific part of the year.

SAD is Real: It’s Always the Right Season to Get Help

Dhriti Pippiri, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

The month of January: it's the time of year to put Christmas carols behind us and begin a new semester. For most students, including myself, this time of year it's especially a hassle to find the motivation...

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Silence

Silence

Gia Anish, Contributing Poet February 12, 2022

Silence, the loudest sound of all So loud that a pin could be heard dropping Silence, the place where secrets unravel Where your deepest fears comes true   Silence where nothing rejects...

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Episode 5: Surviving Social Media

Naisha Roy and Saahithya Gutta February 1, 2022

Naisha and Thya discuss the pros and cons of being active on social media, as well as some statistics on the mental health impact it can have.

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A broken heart. In many lives, heartbreak can cause a major impact on our hearts and our social lives. While many may think heartbreak is temporary, it has been known to have scientific effects upon the body.

The Headache Behind Heartbreak: Romantic Rejection and Teen Mental Health

Kate Geiger, Columns Editor January 27, 2022

Everyone knows the famous scene from Star Wars: Revenge of The Sith when Padme Amidala, the mother of Luke and Leia, tragically died of a broken heart after her husband Anakin went to the Dark Side. So...

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A three-part story. Crisis/Secret/Set Me Free came out on December 3rd. Bassett released it after finally gaining the courage to stand up for himself.

Joshua Bassett Changes the Narrative with His New EP: a Three-Part Story

Saahithya Gutta, Lifestyle & Features Editor, Social Media Lead December 22, 2021

On December 3rd, 2021, Joshua Bassett released a new Extended Play (EP), “Crisis/Secret/Set Me Free” containing three songs: “Crisis”, “Secret” and “Set Me Free”. These songs also came...

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Everyone matters. South Forsyth High School counselors and students create a new suicide awareness campaign known as Sources of Strength. Students were encouraged to spin the Sources of Strength Wheel to learn more about who they can contact in order to support their mental health needs.

SFHS Counselors Work With Students to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention

Shree Delwadia and Saanvi Tatipalli December 1, 2021

A growing concern among students and staff requires attention, and thankfully, the faculty is working towards taking measures to protect its students. This prevalent concern is suicide, which takes...

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Mental health matters. Many individuals tend to dismiss the importance of maintaining their mental health because they do not consider it a real health condition. In reality, many students have experienced many of the effects of negative mental health practices without receiving the proper support and help they need.

Chatting with Counselors: COVID 19’s Impact on Students’ Wellbeing and Mental Health

Shree Delwadia and Saanvi Tatipalli October 25, 2021

As students and staff are settling down in the school year, many individuals are still adjusting from the transition of virtual to in-person school. With over a year of solitude and other hardships...

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Humans of South Forsyth - Leah McGray

Humans of South Forsyth – Leah McGray

Kate Geiger, Columns Editor May 17, 2021

Social studies teacher Ms. Leah McGray has been a teacher at South Forsyth High School for the past five years. She loves building connections with her students and teachers all around her. Her passion...

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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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A distraction at school. The girl in the photo above was captured checking her Instagram analytics. According to the Pew Research Center of Internet and Technology, 72 percent of teenagers, ages thirteen to seventeen, use Instagram on a frequent basis. This excessive use can become an addiction, and a compulsion for students at school.

Highlighting the negative impact of Instagram on high-school students

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead November 13, 2020

If you do not know what Instagram is, you may be living under a rock. From lighthearted, pumpkin-spice-themed selfies, to creative, editorial photoshoots, Instagram is home to all forms of content. But...

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