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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
Joe Dumphy was described as having “an incredible work ethic”, which made him an excellent golfer as well as a “solid citizen.” Photo from the Joe Dumphy Memorial website.

Fourth Annual Joe Dumphy Memorial Golf Tournament raises $31,000

Grace Wood, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2019

The fourth annual Joe Dumphy Memorial golf tournament was held on Saturday, September 6, which funds scholarships for high school students who are college bound and this year the tournament managed to...

Junior Grace Edwards took a trip to South Africa over the summer and described how it “really took a toll on [her] heart to see the harsh conditions that they had to live through, and yet they were still so joyful and grateful for life.” Her group brought the townships meal kits and got to interact with them face-to-face, fostering meaningful connections and completing important service projects. Moments like these are life-changing, exciting and important; however, it’s important for those going on mission trips to assess their own intentions and impact meticulously.

Mission Trips Matter (But Leave the Heroism at Home)

Holley Murray, Literature Editor • March 29, 2019

A simple refresh of an Instagram feed around June or July each year reveals the false glamour of everyone’s lives: one friend spent two weeks in the Bahamas, another went backpacking in Europe, and yet...

North is spreading holiday cheer! Several NFHS clubs are fundraising this holiday season and/or are sponsoring local charities! (Photo credit: Luke Miller.)

North’s 2018 December Donations!

Ramya Raja, News Editor • December 6, 2018

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...

Simple Charity raised over $500 for charity by hosting a tie-dying picnic. Photo by Madison Rush

Simple Charity Picnic

Anna Goellner, Staff Writer • November 6, 2017

North Forsyth’s chapter of Simple Charity hosted its first picnic on Oct. 7, to raise money for children in Uganda. Simple Charity is a Christian organization that stands for simple acts of charity and...

Students and teachers at first meeting of brand new charity based club at North Forsyth High School, Live to Give.

Do you Live to Give?

Rachel Lee, Staff Writer • September 8, 2017

Live to Give, a brand new club at North Forsyth High School, was started up this 2017-2018 school year by Mrs. Dykes who is the official sponsor. This club is a charity organization which will be acting...

As it turned out, the job came out as more than just a personal experience. The three generations of men on my dad’s side all came out to work: Tom (Grandfather), Thomas (Father), and me (Thomas is my middle name, imagine that). Building beside my own fathers was something I had wanted to do my whole life, and I’ll never forget the experience.

A Habitat by Habitat

Bim Peacock, Staff Writer • May 6, 2015

The wind howls, and the sun peers through the clouds. Haylie Shea Hatch studies the world around her because she knows some will never gaze upon the colors that the sun paints into the sky. Hatch breathes in the world, so she can show others how to breathe it out.

From Behind the Glass

Julie Day, Staff Writer • March 9, 2015

The smell of fresh bread wafts down the suburban boulevard while the limitless atmosphere hoists cotton-like clouds in place overhead. Perhaps there are fluorescent street lights and late city nights....

Harry Potter Club Completes First Successful Campaign

Harry Potter Club Completes First Successful Campaign

Kristin Iler, Staff Writer • December 12, 2014

The clothing drive “Clothe Our House Elves”, hosted by North’s Harry Potter Club, took place from October 27 to November 7. The uprising club collected approximately 12 bags of clothing over this...

North Forsyth Wounded Warrior tournament should lead to an improvement on the field.

NFHS Lacrosse Serves Wounded Warrior

Austin McIntosh, Staff Writer • October 27, 2014

The North Forsyth High School Lacrosse program hosted its first annual Wounded Warrior tournament this past weekend. Wounded Warrior is a charity organization dedicated to serving injured veterans and...

GSA Club president, Kylie Jefferis, works to sort through a variety of donated jeans with the help of other club members.

North Forsyth GSA Club Makes Strides in Jean Drive

Ashleigh Brown, Senior Editor • February 7, 2014

Aѐropostale and the charity organization DoSomething have joined forces with Fifth Harmony to form “Teens for Jeans,” a charity which collects gently used jeans and donates them to the homeless youth...

MI/MO instructor Mrs.Coffey and Mrs.Gilbert organize the food pantry in preparation for the canned goods to be sent out to children in need this Christmas.

MI/MO Class Gives Back for Christmas

Lacy Hamilton, Editorial Editor • December 19, 2013

North’s Mildy and Moderatly Intellectually Disabled class is collecting canned goods, toiletries, and toys for charity this Christmas season. MI/MO focuses on a mix of academics and life skills, and...

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” -Anatole France

Second Chance

Maddie Highland, Staff Writer • December 2, 2013

Every year, approximately 2.7 million dogs and cats are murdered in U.S. shelters. Some are lucky to live in a no-kill shelter, but sadly most end up in a shelter, where un-adopted animals are exterminated,...

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