An Inside Look into Work-based Learning
Grace Wood, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
Senior Sydney Martin is one of the handful of students who participate in the North Forsyth’s work-based learning program. Work-based learning is a program that allows students to intern in different places they would potentially like to work in such as a hospital, a local newspaper, or an elementa...
Counselors meet with the class of 2023 freshman for Important Meeting.
Jen Vincent, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
On Dec. 9, the 2023 freshman class gathered in the cafeteria to discuss some recent alarming news: 451 students were failing one or more classes. There has also been a total of 218 discipline referrals, 1,622 full-day absences, and about 2,195 tardies. Although this is rather news for the majorit...
Tri-M Music Honors Society Carols During Radier Time On Wednesday, Dec. 11
Melody Scott, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
Tri-M Music Honors Society went caroling during the first and second Raider Time transitions on Wednesday, Dec. 11. They sang songs such as, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” They made appearances in Ms. Ka...
North Forsyth Choir Puts on Their 2019 Holiday Concert
Emma Simmons, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
The North Forsyth High School chorus performed at First United Methodist Church on Dec. 9. It was their holiday concert that they have been preparing for since their last performance in October, working hard to perfect their sound, dynamics, and structure. The concert started at 7 p.m., though the p...
Dancing in the CHOA Christmas Parade with Dance Now Alpharetta
Sarah Treusch, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
Dance Now Alpharetta danced in the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA) Christmas parade at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 7. Wanted to watch without having to drive to the parade? Anyone could on TV at WSB or Channel Two. Welcoming the Christmas season to Atlanta, many viewers waited for Santa at the end of ...
Donald Trump Faces Advancements in Impeachment Hearings
Abby Marks, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
Jerrold Nadler, a House Judiciary Chairman, has scheduled an impeachment hearing for the week of Dec. 9 where committee lawyers will present evidence against President Trump and the Democratic Party will write articles of impeachment under the direction of the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. ...
Raider Station Hosts Holiday Event, “Santa’s Workshop”
Cynda Allen, Opinion Editor
December 9, 2019
North Forsyth High School’s school store, the Raider Station, has created a fun way to get discounts for the holidays. They call it “Santa’s Workshop,” and all students throughout the school can participate in it. Students can purchase stocking stuffers, gifts and many more for their friends...
Raiders Learn Comic Book Writing Tips from Local Author
Elizabeth Wood, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
On Oct. 30, Robert Venditti, a local comic book writer, came to our school and spoke to students about his comics, his personal writing process, the comic book industry in general, and more. Mr. Venditti wrote The Surrogates, which was late adapted into a major motion picture starring Bruce Willis. He also writes ...
Pack the Pac: A North Talent Show
Imogene Ragan, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
Pack the Pac was held on Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m. Pack the Pac was an event where students showed off a variety of different talents and hobbies. These acts consisted of singing, dancing, monologues, skits, filming, lights, and playing instruments. Students performed by themselves or with a group. ...
Family Connection Night: Relieving Stress from School
Eva Watson, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
In the new 2019-20 school year at North Forsyth High School, both student and teachers were introduced to Family Connect Night. Family Connect Night is on the first Wednesday of every month where students are not assigned any homework and get to relieve stress and spend time with their families ...
Brock Talks on Tuesdays
Emma Simmons, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
In room 434, Mr. Brock has a Wellness session during Raider Time every Tuesday, which he calls “Brock Talks.” Mr. Brock goes over subjects that are of interest to him and the students, engaging everyone with his own insights and advice in an easy way to understand, much like a Ted Talk. He speaks...
Monte Pythons vs Combs Brushes in NFHS Civil War
Steven Gresham, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
On Nov. 4 through Nov. 8, two AP U.S. History teachers arranged a fun and creative project for their students. Mr. Monte gave his classes a black lanyard and Ms.Combs gave her classes a red lanyard. Everyone on each team received five laundry clips on their lanyards which represented necessities f...
Sarah Treusch, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
At the Aquatic Center, the Swim Team placed third for both boys and girls against seven other schools on Jan. 11 beating out Denmark and Lambert. The swimmers have been working...
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