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An image of the infamous hairstyle: the mullet. This hairstyle simply should not be around in this day and age. Photo from Mens Health.

Are Mullets Really That Attractive?

Sydney Jarrard, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

Mullets have been around for way longer than the 1980s. The first mention of the mullet was in Homer’s The Iliad when he described the Abantes spearmen; however, the term ‘mullet’ wasn’t a word...

Sophomore Abigail Hutchenson diving into her swimming lane at the Forsyth Central Holiday Invitational. Photo by Sarah Treusch.

Raider Swim & Dive Team Wins Second Place in Forsyth Central Holiday Invitational

Cynda Allen, Opinion/Features Editor December 15, 2020

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Raider Swim and Dive team participated in the Forsyth Central Holiday Invitational. The event was located at the Cumming Aquatic Center and lasted from 12-5 p.m. North Forsyth...

Junior Will Peltz defends Lambert’s Kojo Antwi as Antwi carries the ball down the field. Photo by Sarah Treusch

North on Top, Horns Down at Homecoming

Sarah Treusch, News/Sports Editor November 4, 2020

North Forsyth’s varsity football team reigned victorious against the Lambert Longhorns at the homecoming game on Oct. 30, bringing home a final score of 34-20. The Raider student section theme was pink...

Raider Nation participated in a door decorating contest the week of Oct. 26-30. Clubs and teachers were able to create elaborate door designs for Homecoming week. Photo by @nfhsraiderwire on Instagram.

NFHS’ Homecoming Door Decorating Contest

Cynda Allen, Opinion/Features Editor November 4, 2020

In the spirit of Homecoming, North Forsyth High School put on a door decorating contest the week of Oct. 26-30. Students and teachers displayed their artistic abilities by creating a door design that would...

 NFHS along with multiple other Forsyth County Schools have been participating in the BYOT “iChallenge.” The “iChallenge” is a friendly competition between schools that involves the whole family to get physical in order to raise funds for technology.

Forsyth County Schools & BYOT Presents “iChallenge”

Cynda Allen, Opinion/Features Editor October 28, 2020

North Forsyth High School is one of the many Forsyth County Schools that participate in the annual BYOT 5k and Fun Run. This year, due to COVID-19, the event has been canceled and transformed into something...

Lily Jackson (an alumni who graduated in 2018), Justin Cole and Zachary Barnett (sophomores), and Kierra Jacobsen (junior), work at Pizzeria Azzurri.

Is Having an After School Job Worth it?

Elizabeth Wood, Social Media Manager September 30, 2020

Summer 2020 was a bit on the boring side. Students had to stay inside and were not able to go to the pool, go on vacations, and other normal summer activities. The thought of having a job crossed my mind;...

To support the Special Education Program, PALS put on a fundraiser that ended up raising over 400 dollars.

NFHS’ PALS Sock Fundraiser

Cynda Allen, Opinion Editor March 16, 2020

North Forsyth High School's PALS program recently held a fundraiser to help collect money for the Special Education Program. This event lasted about two weeks and proved to be a success. The organization...

The musical theatre class rehearsing the number “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” With a rather unique dancing style, spelling out each letter with body movements. Photo from: nfhsdrama Instagram

NFHS Theater Department Is Putting Mary Poppins Jr. Onto the Stage

Jen Vincent, Staff Writer March 1, 2020

North Forsyth High school’s musical theater class is bringing Mary Poppins Jr. onto the stage. It is starring students Nina Vail (Mary Poppins), Noah Colwell (Bert), Sophie Jerry (Jane Banks), and Adam...

The JV Girls were ready to work their hardest as they faced off against South.

JV Girls Soccer Team Fall to South 4-2

Emma Simmons, Staff Writer March 1, 2020

The North Forsyth JV girl’s soccer team was back to compete on Feb. 12 after their game was canceled on the 6 due to lightning and heavy rainfall. With a victory under their belt from their last game...

This is the current schedule for Forsyth County Schools and the topic of discussion for this article. Photo by: Steven Gresham.

Should the School Year be Year-Round?

Steven Gresham, Staff Writer February 29, 2020

I am currently in my sophomore year of high school, and I think that after 13 years of torture, I am entitled to voice my opinion of the current school schedule. Ever since I was in kindergarten, I wondered...

Everyone on stage for the Prom Fashion Show King and Queen to be revealed.

North Forsyth’s annual Prom Fashion Show performs “Puttin’ on the Ritz”

Daphni Torres, News Editor February 22, 2020

  North Forsyth High School performed their annual Prom Fashion show at the P.A.C. on Thursday, Feb. 13. This years prom theme has not been revealed as of late February, however “Puttin’...

 Sydney Martin (Right) is with her work-based learning supervisor Heather Thomas (Left). (Photo Courtesy of Sydney Martin).

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...

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