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Students and staff dressed up everyday for spirit week last week to show their school support and they did a wonderful job.

North Forsyth Was In High Spirits Last Week

Carena Ravenel, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

North Forsyth students and staff went all out last week for their annual spirit week. On Monday Disney day commenced, Disney princesses and Mickey ears could be seen around every corner. The halls...

Becky Albertalli (left) and Adam Silvera (right) discuss how they initiated the idea to incorporate the “missed connections” feature on Craigslist into their story.

“What If It’s Us” Release Event at Milton Public Library

Bella Angell, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2018

On Oct. 9, 2018, the novel “What If It’s Us” by young-adult (YA) authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera hit shelves all over the country. To celebrate its release, the authors went on tour with...

Cobb County Firefighters work to free the cows who were trapped in the wreckage after the accident. (Photo from JOHN SPINK/JSPINK@AJC.COM (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)).

Another Cattle Crash Catastrophe Kills 11 Calves

Sallie Kate Worley, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

Just before 4 am on Oct. 1, a tipped-trailer crash on the I-75 interchange in Cobb County killed 11 commercial meat calves. For 12 hours, the remaining 78 calves roamed the highway, with the blaring...

JROTC team huddles before Raider meet competition begins.

Strong and Determined NFHS JROTC team takes on the Raider Meet competition in the last heat of September

Katie Harrill, Staff Writer October 3, 2018

  On Sept. 8, from 6 a.m to 2 p.m,  the NFHS JROTC team participated in the Raider Meet, a competition hosted by Lumpkin High School. The meet consists of six events which tests the endurance of each...

The orphans of the show pose at the end of a musical number. They are all excited for the show to start, and are working hard to prepare for their audience.

“Annie” the Musical Comes to the Cumming Playhouse this Fall.

Katie Harrill, Staff Writer October 3, 2018

As fall approaches, the season for theatre is beginning. The Cumming Playhouse, a historical theatre, puts on multiple shows a year. This year, the Playhouse is pleased to welcome “Annie” to the stage....

The 2018 Cumming Fair is just around the corner. With rides, food and games , it is one of the most awaited attractions in Forsyth County. Spanning 11 days, it gives students many opportunities to take a break from the stresses that come with school.

The 2018 Fair is Here!

Kana Mullee, Staff Writer October 3, 2018

It is that time of year again! The fair will be open Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 14. The fair’s hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday from 4...

Hurricane Florence’s damage has been life-threatening to those in the Carolinas. As the hurricane decreases to a tropical storm, the hardships both physically and mentally still remains.

Florence: 2018 Hurricane Season’s Most Daunting Storm

Anna Anglin, Web Editor September 21, 2018

June 1 is an important date for the state of Georgia and the East Coast. Itmarks the first day of hurricane season, a potentially scary time for many living near the Atlantic Ocean. This year, the trouble...

Important events in politics, pop culture and around the world have occurred during the summer of 2018. Whether seemingly big or small, these past stories have made an impact in people’s lives around the world. Photos by : Billboard.com , CNN.com, Genius.com, Moveon.org

What You Missed: Summer ‘18 Recap

Anna Anglin, Web Editor September 21, 2018

Although the school year comes to a close and the Raider Wire takes its annual 2 month break, the news and important events never come to an end. Here’s what happened during the hiatus. Thailand Cave...

Left to Right: Lindsay Needham, Gary S. Orris, Krista Wagner, Jennifer Barker, Tom Query; the panel discusses the shock of Logan’s suicide, how his death has changed the lives of others and what the audience members can do to help prevent suicide.

Forsyth County’s Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Summit 2018

Bella Angell, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2018

What do one teacher, one counselor, two substitute teachers, two parents, one student and one grieving stranger have in common? North Forsyth High School and the Forsyth County Suicide Awareness Meeting....

This is Emma; a horse that will be ridden in the North Forsyth High School equestrian club.

Horse Lovers Rejoice: Equestrian Team Is Back At NFHS

Melina Vergilis, Web Editor December 21, 2017

North Forsyth High School offers many clubs and extracurricular activities for people to express themselves and make friends. Students will have an opportunity to learn important skills the new chemistry...

The students smiled proudly as they held their certificates for the camera.

November Students and Teacher of the Month

Grace Wood, Staff Writer December 21, 2017

On November 29, North congratulated the students and teacher of the month for their hard work and dedication to the school during IF. Each hardworking student was nominated by their teachers for their...

Puppy and animal mills keep pets in inexcusable conditions. Including the puppy above, hundreds of captive animals were rescued on April 18th 2017 in Habersham county; however, thousands more will not be so lucky.

Puppy Mills a Continuing Atrocity in Georgia

Ramya Raja, News and Sports Editor October 19, 2017

Puppy mills in Georgia originated roughly during the post-World War II era and are still in extensive existence today. They are horrible places in which dogs are extensively bred to maximize profits of...

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