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It can be hard to get sleep in high school when you have so much work to do. However, you will surely appreciate getting those eight hours I promise.

Sleep Is Not For The Weak, I Promise

Kana Mullee, Staff Writer December 4, 2018

Research shows that a teenager needs nine to ten hours of sleep every night. Yet, most teens only get roughly seven to eight hours on average. About seven out of ten high schoolers do not get the right...

All five major high schools in Forsyth County passed the SAT with flying colors. The average rounded out to 1167. These photos were taken from their school websites through https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/.

Forsyth County School Systems Claim the Title of “Highest SAT Scores” in Georgia

Cynda Allen, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

This year, students in the Forsyth County School System scored an average of 1167 on the SAT, which is above the state and national average. A total of 2,206 students took the SAT, scoring an average of...

The front of North Forsyth High School is a largely populated high school with a few set protocols to protect students and faculty.

Are “Hardening” Locks Necessary?

Marvin Cruz, Staff Writer November 8, 2018

Student safety and school security have always been a big concern, but most security companies began with slow sales towards schools. This changed back in February, after a former student shot and killed...

25 Years of Excellence: Here’s North’s Story

Abby Marks, Features Editor November 1, 2018

This 2018-2019 school year, North Forsyth High celebrates its 25th year of educating students and striving for excellence. Since its opening in 1994, this school has greatly expanded its campus, staff,...

This year, NFHS welcomes its very own mountain bike team to its growing collection of clubs and extracurricular activities.  North is the first school in Forsyth County to have its own team, separate from the Forsyth Composite.  (Photo used with permission from Dr. Joan Graham.)

New Mountain Bike Team Rides in to NFHS

Emily Stocksdale, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2018

North Forsyth High School has grown a lot over the past decade or so, and new clubs, sports teams and other organizations are being added every year. For the 2018-2019 school year, one such new addition...

 Pre-season training is nothing truly extraordinary, but the real dedication of Raider tennis players is demonstrated in their independent efforts to build a strong team. Many prospective members are close friends outside of their sport, and they take advantage of their bond by making plans several times a week to meet and practice tennis on their own.

Tennis Training: How North Forsyth’s Team is Preparing for the Spring Season

Holley Murray, Literary Editor October 15, 2018

In the wake of the 2018 U.S. Open, the international buzz surrounding tennis is more alive than ever as people lament about the defeats of their favorite competitors, root passionately for them in their...

 Rather than being so focused on deciding what to do with the future, middle and high school students should use this period of their life for trying new things. One such thing is experimenting with makeup. There is no better time to learn how to put on makeup than during middle school and high school, where expectations are fairly low and everyone is working to find their unique style.

Missed Opportunities: Why Teenagers Should Make Stupid Decisions

Emily Stocksdale, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2018

  Unpopular opinion: planning for the future is overrated. My stint in high school is coming to an end, and as it does I cannot help but look to the past. Middle school and high school have...

Georgia schools have received a number of terroristic threats by students and teachers in the wake of the Parkland shooting.  Weapons are strictly prohibited from North Forsyth High School and other schools in this state.

Georgia Schools In the Aftermath of Parkland

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor March 8, 2018

  With the country still reeling from all that has happened regarding mass shootings in the last six months or so, and with Parkland a fresh reminder of the necessity for some sort of change in...

The journalism table was set up and ready to recruit new staff members for the 2018-2019 school year!

Rise Up Raider Review

Melina Vergilis, Web Editor March 8, 2018

Saturday, February 10th was Rise Up Raider day at North Forsyth High School from 9-11 A.M. Many of the rising freshmen were visiting from their current middle schools to check out possible classes and...

Homework takes up far too much time of the day for students who are also
involved in extra clubs or sports. It leaves no room for time to relax at home, spend time with
family or even get jobs.

Does Finland Have it Right?: Cutting Down on Homework

December 21, 2017

After a grueling eight hours of schoolwork and learning, students should be able to go home and relax, right? Wrong. Instead, they have to spend what should be free time doing homework. On average, high...

The students accepted into the Governor’s Honors Program as finalists will be invited to a summer instructional program at Berry College. They will be supplied with opportunities to grow and learn more in their fields of interest.

Raider Representation in the Governor’s Honors Program

Holley Murray, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

Out of all Forsyth County School students, 14 students from the Raider Nation have been selected to represent our county and advance to the state level of the Governor’s Honors Program. This is a prestigious...

NFHS is proud to have added Lori Waddell to its staff.  Waddell is a first-year  assistant administrator here at North, but she has been working in the field of education for much longer.

Introducing Assistant Administrator Lori Waddell

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor November 7, 2017

North Forsyth High School is lucky to have gained several new staff members this school year, including Lori Waddell, who is our new assistant administrator.  This is Waddell’s first year working at...

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