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The Class of 2019 is celebrating the end of their high school years. Are you ready for your senior year?

Ask a Senior: Are You Ready for Senior Year?

Anna Goellner, Literary Magazine Editor April 18, 2019

Graduation is something all students wait for restlessly as they look forward to college, independence and adulthood. Senior year may seem like it is taking forever to come, but it will be rolling around...

North junior Joel Edmonson stands next to his piece, titled “Turtle Teapot.”

Ceramics Art Show At LaGrange University

Daphni Torres, Staff Writer March 25, 2019

On March 9, a Saturday morning, the North Forsyth High School ceramics class attended an awards ceremony at LaGrange University for the Georgia High School Art Exhibition and Symposium. Teachers and students...

As the school year winds to a close, the majority of seniors have only one thing on their minds: college. Whether one is choosing to move out of state or just down the road, the possibilities are endless and the future is bright.

Attention Seniors! What You Need to Bring to College, Other Than Yourself

Quillen McKinney, Staff Writer January 26, 2019

As the second semester of school begins, there is one thing on everyone’s mind: summer. For freshmen, summer means suntanning and sleepovers; for sophomores driving lessons and increased freedom. For...

Carly Henning, Canby Biddle, Mary Ellen Enright, Paul Watkins, Caleb Vercek, Brody Westbrooks (Left to Right) are proud recipients of sport scholarships.

Raider Athletes Sign on to Play on in College

Grace Wood, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Six Raider athletes honored the tradition of signing on to play sports at their respected colleges in ceremony. The signings take place at North Forsyth where families, friends and teammates can see their...

 Georgia Bulldogs fans were understandably disappointed that they once again lost the SEC Championship Game to the Alabama Crimson Tide. This marks the third occasion in the last 10 years that Georgia has lost against Alabama despite a promising lead early on in the game. (Photo credit: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2807815-sec-championship-2018-alabama-vs-georgia-breakdown-predictions.)

Alabama Sweeps Last-Minute Victory Against Georgia in SEC Championship Game: An Analysis Based on Past History

Emily Stocksdale, Editor-in-Chief December 22, 2018

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the University of Alabama’s football team turned the tide to beat the Georgia Bulldogs in this football season’s SEC Championship Game. Georgia appeared to have the upper hand...

Students from all Forsyth County high schools are given the opportunity to earn college credit through dual enrollment opportunities at Lanier Technical College and the University of North Georgia.

Dual Enrollment Requirements for 2019-2020

Ramya Raja, News Editor December 4, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, North Forsyth High School hosted a dual enrollment night for parents and students, in order to showcase the various opportunities local colleges provide for juniors and seniors seeking...

The PSAT is a great way to prep for the real SAT, so here are some tips and advice for preparing!

PSAT: What To Expect From Those Who Have Taken It

Melina Vergilis, Opinion Editor November 2, 2018

Every year when October comes around, students begin preparing and studying for the PSAT. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors are all able to take it; however, sophomores are the only grade required to take...

Students should look at a variety of colleges to figure out what they like about them: size, available majors and minors, diversity,, distance from home and much more.

“Oh, The Places You’ll Go” – College Visits, Yes or No?

Bella Angell, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2018

The children’s book “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss is a popular gift to those who are graduating from high school. It talks about many different opportunities for a person’s future....

So many AP classes, so little time!

To AP or Not To AP…

Bella Angell, Opinion/Feature Editor April 18, 2018

This time of year, during registration, the discussion among parents and students turns to Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Is the teacher recommending a student for an AP class? Who should take AP classes...

Sara Chesnut holds up her acceptance letter to Young Harris College. She is excited to attend the same college as her father, sister and many other family alumni.

Seniors Looking Toward the Future

Leilani Gibbons, Editor- in- Chief December 20, 2017

As the school year progresses, seniors across the United States are either dreading or longing for their final days of required education, enduring the waiting period before they are sent out of the door...

Senior Leilani Gibbons works on her college applications while sophomore Holley Murray looks on. Leilani hopes to attend UGA in the fall.

Senior Year: What You Need To Know

Noah Smith, Lit Mag Editor October 10, 2017

Finally, after three years of pain and agony, senior year is upon you. You have put in the work and now you have to start looking at and applying to colleges, taking standardized exams and worrying...

Brown recently got a tattoo of the keys on an oboe after her 18th birthday. It is very intricate work and represents her love and passion for her instrument.

Anna Grace Brown: An Oboe Wizard

Abby Marks, Staff Writer May 19, 2017

North Forsyth’s halls are sprinkled with incredibly talented actors, singers, mathematicians, musicians and many more. One of these gifted musicians is senior Anna Grace Brown, one of three oboists here...

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