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The Raider Wire
The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire
The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire
Matthew McFadden

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer

Matthew McFadden is a sophomore with an affinity for all things cats, band, and the outdoors (but mostly cats).  He has a strong love for music and writing, and he aspires to continue these hobbies throughout his life.  Kindness is a virtue of his, and he prides himself on being quick to support his friends.  As a second-year journalism staff member, Matthew is excited to continue growing in his writing and sharing his ideas through his stories.

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Within the next decade, this image of President Andrew Jackson will be replaced with Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery to fight for abolition and save others from slavery.

Treasury Department Adds Harriet Tubman to $20 Bill

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
Mustafa, an Egyptian man who hijacked an EgyptAir flight, surrenders himself to police after releasing passengers and crew. Photo courtesy of CNN.

Man Hijacks EgyptAir Flight, No Passengers Injured

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
The new six miles of trails travel around Sawnee Mountain and pass by Tower Road and the cell towers at the top of the mountain. This is the third phase of Sawnee Mountain Preserve, which opened its first phase in 2005.

Sawnee Mountain Preserve Opens New Hiking Trails

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
As we enter into the holiday season, many blame Starbucks’ red cups for the recent widespread demolition of our planet.

Disaster Plagues World Due to Starbucks Holiday Cups

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
January 14, 2016
The Raider Marching Band officers pose with the band’s awards after the ceremony. Photo by Tracy Grose.

Raider Marching Band Earns Superior at Competition

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
North Forsyth High School welcomes 15 teachers and counselors to the staff this year. Mrs. Adams, the counselor for last names B-Da, spent last year at North as an intern.

Introducing North Forsyth’s New Faculty and Staff

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.” –Mother Teresa

The Warmth of Another

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
September 24, 2015
“I hope that I will be able to tell the world how an ordinary college student entered the DPRK illegally, but, however, with the generous treatment of the DPRK, I will be able to return home safely,” Won-moon Joo said.

DPRK Detains South-Korean-born Student

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
May 11, 2015
Three competitors from North pose with their robots. Students in the Robotics program spent many hours working on their robots. “We have to make sure everything on the robot is working and working at its maximum potential,” Noah Thomas said.

NFHS Robotics Team Competes in Championship

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
May 4, 2015
Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods recently named Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools. The GADOE named the 2015 AP Honor Schools based on the results of 2014 AP courses and exams. NFHS has been recognized in four categories: AP Merit, AP STEM, AP STEM Achievement, and AP Humanities Honor.

NFHS Named AP Honor School

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
March 20, 2015
When we learn not to compare ourselves with others, we free up the time and the space to focus on ourselves and think about how we can improve as individuals.

A Lesson in Comparing Yourself

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
March 16, 2015
Omar Gonzalez, an armed veteran, runs through the White House lawn after jumping a fence and evading security officials. An off-duty agent ended the chase by tackling the man inside the building. “It’s painful to leave as the agency is reeling from a significant security breach,” former director Julia Pearson said about the incident. Photo taken from CNN’s YouTube channel.

Secret Service Director Resigns After Controversy

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
February 23, 2015
Police storm a kosher supermarket in Paris as hostages escape. Amedy Coulibaly murdered four of the hostages before police raided the store and killed Coulibaly, putting an end to a week of terror in France. "In the streets of Paris, the world has seen once again what terrorists stand for. They have nothing to offer but hatred and human suffering,” Barack Obama said.

Terrorists Attack Satirical Magazine Office in Paris

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
January 27, 2015
Life of a Crabby Old Lady

Life of a Crabby Old Lady

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
December 16, 2014
Testing and Scholarship Information for Seniors

Testing and Scholarship Information for Seniors

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
November 17, 2014
Runner Madison Hill practices after school with her cross country team. Although she did not compete in the Sharptop Invitational, she ran a personal record of 24:11.37 in the three mile run on September 27th. Photo by Maddie James.

JV Girls Cross Country Team Places Third in Meet

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer
October 28, 2014
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