Raider Athletes Sign on to Play on in College
Grace Wood, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase, Sports
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 athletes move on to the next chapter as an athlete. Mary Ellen Enright, who recently was named c...
Holiday Choir Concert
Ella McCook, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Local, Music, News, School, Showcase
On December 11th, North Forsyth High School’s choir program hosted their annual holiday concert at Cumming First United Methodist Church. The 2018 Holiday Choir Concert will showcase all four NFHS ensembles. From Chamber Choir to Cantamus to Raider Chorale to Acapella Club, the audience had the oppo...
Get Your NFHS Ornaments Today
Kana Mullee, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
The NFHS art club and the National Art Honor Society are making ornaments this holiday season! The ornaments are glass, globe shaped and hand-painted with alcohol inks. There are vinyl school logos on the front to top them off. Multiple types of ribbon are available, depending on how glittery you want to get...
When To Take Your SAT?
Anes Ribic, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Local, School, Showcase, Student Life
North Forsyth has approached the third SAT exam, which was given on Dec. 1. The SAT is an exam given to high school students to help colleges gauge their math, reading and writing levels. Students can choose to take the SAT in their junior year or senior year, but they can also choose to take the SAT...
Allergies are on the Rise: Here’s Why
Quillen McKinney, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Local, News, Showcase, World
One in every 13 children are affected by allergies and those numbers are on the rise and increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. The majority of allergic reactions are caused by eight foods: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish and in children under 18, these foods cause abo...
Students of the Month
Anes Ribic, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase, Student Life
The November students of the month for North Forsyth High School have been announced. Each month, teachers nominate students who have been progressing or improving in their classes, or who have exceeded the teachers’ expectations, to win student of the month awards. Different teachers are given th...
Submissions for the Threshold Literary Magazine are Due December 14
Sallie Kate Worley, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
Students who are interested in being featured in North Forsyth High School’s Threshold Literary Magazine may submit original pieces of art and literature until Dec. 14. Students should pick up a cover sheet from their English teachers, from the bulletin board by the library or from Mrs. Smith in r...
North’s 2018 December Donations!
Ramya Raja, News Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
It is that time of year, when everyone is interested in spreading holiday cheer! North Forsyth High School is collecting donations for several different local charities and fundraising to help those in need during the holidays! Students are encouraged to donate and collect donations for these good causes...
NFHS Booming Agricultural Program
Ramya Raja, News Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
North Forsyth High School has several pathways, many of which focus on the agricultural industry. The agricultural program at North continues to grow and change as the years progress. For example, North’s farming program has a new animal breeding program. Other changes, such as greenhouse improvements...
Forsyth County School Systems Claim the Title of “Highest SAT Scores” in Georgia
Cynda Allen, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
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 589 in the reading/writing section and 578 in the math section. Forsyth’s mean score improved by 21 points...
AP US History Students of NFHS are in the Middle of Their Own Civil War
Sallie Kate Worley, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
Since the week of Nov. 5, AP US History (APUSH) students have been involved in a Civil War simulation, pitting Combs’ students against Monte’s. Here is how the game works: The rivals identify each other by their red or black lanyards. A student with a red lanyard may challenge a student with a ...
Recap of the 2018 Varsity Volleyball Season
Ella McCook, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase, Sports
North Forsyth High School’s varsity volleyball team has shown constant growth and has made continual progress throughout the 2018-2019 season. After losing nine seniors the previous year, the past players were at a loss as to who would fill these positions. This decision was crucial to the season and w...
Blaise Rayburn, Literature Editor
January 10, 2019
In the age of WebMD and online quizzes, hypochondriacs are thriving. But the realm of digital self-diagnostic tools not only covers physical illness but has also expanded...
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