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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

Beaming Seniors. Letta Young and Griffin Bramer pose for the camera, their superlative was Best Hair. Bramer holds an older picture of himself with long hair, since he recently cut his hair short and dyed it red, resulting in scattered laughs throughout the studio.

South’s Spectacular Senior Superlatives

Minakshi Shivananda and Olivia Waletzke December 5, 2018

Indeed, South Forsyth will be sending another group of seniors off to college. As a way to remember the memories and personalities of the class of 2019, South’s yearbook staff continued the tradition...

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Common tools. The table saw is patiently awaiting to be used by many eager students ready to work on their projects.

Understanding the differences of Manufacturing and Engineering

Douglas Seely, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

South offers many pathways, including ones for students who prefer to be more hands-on with their projects, like manufacturing and engineering. While engineering and manufacturing have many similarities,...

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Testing week. Midterms are right around the corner and these tests can make or break students grades. Midterms have continued to put stress on students from the past till now and without the proper organization and preparation, the weight of these tests might be too much to handle.

Bracing for Midterms

Naisha Roy and Shree Delwadia December 3, 2018

As December rolls by, Christmas trees are going up, hot chocolate is pouring, and the sugar-plum fairies are dancing. But high-school students are doing a dance of their own; trying to juggle the stress...

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Sweet victory. South Forsyth basketball travelled to Lanier during their season. The JV boys were consistent in their game, and ended up defeating the Boys JV Lanier team. Whenever Im playing basketball, I always try to put the team before myself because winning as a team is more important than losing playing for yourself. Nathan Moore, a sophomore player stated.

Court-side victory: Taking on Lanier

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor December 1, 2018

On November 29th, the South's JV basketball team traveled to Gwinnett County to play Lanier. Within the first quarter, the boys were up significantly from the Longhorns, and by half-time, they were beating...

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(From left to right: Coach Pileggi, Alexis Carvalho, Emory Hilton, Kalyn Vlasak, Jacquelyn Baker, Gaby Schauer, Cori Brustein, Coach Brawner, Katie Ireland, Mallory Mctyre, Jennifer Lucarelli, Abby Hallowes, Trinity Ford, Tori Watkins, Lily Cameron, Kendall Stephens, Sara Dougherty, Elizabeth Coffin , Sadee Sherrick, Kaylee Erneston and Sienna Rosin) The South Forsyth cheer team took on Regions and competed against four different schools; they placed 4th.

Taking on regionals: South Forsyth Cheer

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor November 27, 2018

The South Forsyth cheer team hit the regionals with a bang on Saturday, November 3 at Dawson County High School. The four teams in the region were all very competitive and were ready for a challenge, but...

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Quick break. During a game, the team poses for a quick photo after a well-deserved victory. The team had a great season this year, advancing in the state tournament, and beating even the toughest competitors. This year our team has really come together and been really strong, Captain Molly Bergin said.

Mapping the varsity volleyball season

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead November 26, 2018

The Varsity Volleyball team impressed many this year, making it to the second round of state competitions, and fighting a tough game throughout the season. Regardless of where they go, they play incredibly...

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Culinary students at work. Inside South Forsyths culinary kitchen, culinary students prepare the sweet potato casserole. The students have been working on making the dishes since Friday. “I think it’s a great opportunity to help out the community and help out the people who we are serving,” stated Bythewood. “And it’s really fun.

Thanksgiving made easy with Culinary students

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 16, 2018

People wake up in the early hours of Nov. 22, preparing for the tolling day ahead of them. They work tirelessly, making sure the perfect Thanksgiving feast is prepared for their family. The turkey, beloved...

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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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As the year goes on, students desks are getting more cluttered- just like their minds.

Teachers vs. Students: Workload

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor October 2, 2018

High school students, in general, are getting more and more flustered with the amount of work they have. After reaching home in the late afternoon from an extracurricular activity, the average high...

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On Prom night, listen to all of the best music that we have selected. There is a playlist for getting ready, dancing, and for simply chilling out.

Playlist: Dancing the night away at prom

Brittany Rodi, Photography/Design Section Editor April 4, 2018

Butterflies are fluttering around in stomachs, nervousness paired with excitement makes for an interesting mix of emotions that has one feeling sick but still smiling. It's prom day and groups of friends...

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This year, South Forsyth High Schools 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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This year, South Forsyth High Schools theme for prom is Aurora. The Prom Committee has been planning and brainstorming since September to make prom 2018 enjoyable for all who attend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFXTTacKmG4

Dancing under Northern Lights: SFHS Prom 2018

Daria Weber, Copy Editor April 1, 2018

Prom is an event that adults may look back fondly upon and students look forward to. A lot goes into preparing to go to prom, such as buying an outfit, brainstorming promposal ideas, finding a ride, and...

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