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A humorous Representation of Trump presenting Rex Tillerson to his cabinet

Trump Cabinet brings up familiar and unusual picks

Seth Anderson, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Even before inauguration, President Elect Donald Trump was busy setting up his cabinet to feature many familiar Republican faces, but even when working behind the scenes, Trump can’t avoid controversy....

The North Forsyth winners of the district competition will be back in action on February 16-18 at the State Career Development Conference in Atlanta. They will compete in categories that will enhance their confidence, experience and knowledge about the fields of marketing, business and finance.

North Forsyth DECA Takes Home 13 Awards at District Competition

Morgan Champion, Poetry Editor February 10, 2017

The members of DECA, a club that prepares emerging leaders in marketing, finance and hospitality in today’s society, represented North Forsyth exceptionally well during its Region 8A competition at First...

Coach Jared Steinberg joined the North Forsyth Raider Soccer coaching staff last year and led our Varsity girls to many victories and took over the boy’s team after a loss in the coaching staff.

Raider Soccer Teams Prepare for a New Season

Lauryn Almand, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

As the air grows colder here in North Forsyth, most students and staff members head home after the school day and bundle up in their warm blankets and spend the night indoors. However, during this time...

Playground

Lanierland Park: A New Era for North Forsyth

JoAnn Ahn, News Editor February 1, 2017

In March 2016, ground was officially broken for the construction of a new, 109-acre park off of Jot-Em Down Road named Lanierland Park, coined after its predecessor, Lanierland Music Park, a popular country...

“Everyone likes different flavors, some like it salty, some like it spicy. I like mine doused in humor.”

A Close Up of One of Journalism’s Own: Snodgrass Edition

JoAnn Ahn, News Editor February 1, 2017

It was seemingly another simple Tuesday on April 25, 2000; the weather was “not too hot, not too cold- all you needed was a light jacket.” –Miss Congeniality. As the light breeze picked up, a new,...

Culturally, especially for men, crying is a taboo. Why is a natural emotion seen as such a negative?

It’s Okay to be Sad: An Open Letter to the Person Who Needs it

Anna Anglin, Staff Writer February 1, 2017

They say happiness is a choice. So, I used to wonder: Is sadness a choice as well? Happiness is a positive emotion, something I know you strive for. Happiness is laughing with friends, seeing your excited...

Today’s society is filled with a diverse population, and the world must be equipped for this diversity.

An Open Letter to the “Able-Bodied” World: The ADA and The Importance of Handicap Accessibility in Schools

Morgan Champion, Poetry Editor January 24, 2017

Dear “Able-Bodied” World, According to the world bank, 15% of our population experiences some form of disability, and while this does not seem like much compared to the whopping seven billion humans...

The classrooms in the clinic replace the old back room of the cafeteria. Students in all healthcare classes will share a commonplace for community learning.

North Forsyth Designs New Healthcare Clinic

Natalie Wilson, Co-Editor January 24, 2017

  In addition to the recently completed construction, North Forsyth High School has set aside a part of its yearly budget to improve its up and coming healthcare pathway. Inspired by the growth...

So let your wings catch the wind, let your soul free with hope. It’s what you were made for, after all, to soar.

Soar

JoAnn Ahn, News Editor January 20, 2017

I want you to know something. You were made to fly, You were born with wings. They’re quite the beauty, actually, With colors so brilliant, so alive, so eager to shine. They long to fan out, to...

Martial arts are greatly varied in many aspects including their belts. To the right, is a Karate black belt, while to the left is a Taekwondo black belt.

“Do you do Karate?”

Ramya Raja, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

There are over a thousand types and variations of martial arts in the world, each one different from any other, even if only slightly; however, many are yet to realize each martial art has its own unique...

Make me like a tree, God, to stand tall, defined among the crowd.

Standing Tall

Hailey Yarbrough, Co-Editor January 20, 2017

Make me like a tree, God, To stand tall, Defined among the crowd. I want to bend with all the changes And the blowing of the riotous winds, But bestow upon me the ability to remain strong, Remain...

Hailey’s Herald: Suppress the Stress

Hailey’s Herald: Suppress the Stress

Hailey Yarbrough, Editor-in-chief January 20, 2017

November is the month where many colleges close their early application portals and release their decisions in the later weeks. Students across the nation sit in anxiety and await to discover their future...

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