Anna Grace Brown: An Oboe Wizard
Abby Marks, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Features
North Forsyth’s halls are sprinkled with incredibly talented actors, singers, mathematicians, musicians and many more. One of these gifted musicians is senior Anna Grace Brown, one of three oboists here at North. She started playing the oboe in sixth grade at North Forsyth Middle School...
Why Pay for College?
Ramya Raja, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
For thirteen years of their lives, most children who go to school are blessed enough to not have to pay a penny for their education. Public elementary, middle, and high schools cost nothing directly to parents who seek to give their children an education. If this is the case for most childrens’ thirteen...
Two Raiders Headed to the Naval Academy
Holley Murray, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Filed under News, School, Showcase
The U.S. Naval Academy appointed seniors Bryan Garcia and Shaun Herock Jr. to attend college in Annapolis, Maryland next year and ultimately serve their country as officers in their branch of choice. As students, the two will receive full scholarships and a monthly allotment for other expenses. “I think I can get a tremendous amount of leaders...
Scholarships for College that Require Zero Effort
Kristin Iler, Sports Editor
February 28, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
With graduation around the corner, the procrastinators who thought that there would be more time to prepare for college are scrounging to find the easiest scholarships that take the least time to apply for. Below is a list of hassle-free, no-essay scholarships that almost anyone in need of money can...
Clemson’s Win Over Alabama
Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor
January 20, 2017
After 35 years of waiting, the Clemson Tigers have reclaimed the title as national champions in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama, winning 35-31. The game was tight, with Clemson managing to score the winning goal in the last second. Given that the Crimson Tide...
UGA Is Not the Only Option
Natalie Wilson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2016
Filed under Columns
As a senior in fall semester, I am no stranger to the college application process: I have toured, attended and researched with the best of them, and I am beginning to notice a problem with the way students view college. At North, we are repeatedly encouraged to learn more about the larger institutions....
Smart Attacks the Day
Hailey Yarbrough, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2016
Along with the pumpkin spice lattes and corn mazes, fall brings back SEC football to the South, and with college football, Georgia cannot wait to cheer on their beloved Georgia Bulldogs. University of Georgia is widely renowned for their football program and can be found between those notorious hedges....
Kris Jenkins and the Wildcats Stun the Tar Heels
Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
With his team down by three points, Marcus Paige, the guard for UNC, went for the game tying 3-pointer. Every person in the NRG Stadium stood in anxious anticipation as the senior from North Carolina pulled up, double clutched to avoid the charging Villanova defenders, and finally released the ball as...
Pride-Filled College Campuses in Georgia
Diana Rodgers, Web Editor
September 2, 2015
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
Going to college in Georgia can be challenging considerably more so if one is a member of the LGBT+ society, but there are still some schools that are outwardly pride positive. For the most part, college is the first time that people are on their own, and for LGBT+ members, it often is the first time...
Speech Forensics: North Forsyth’s Newest Core Elective
Natalie Wilson, Associative Editor
August 31, 2015
Filed under News, School, Showcase
Along with the many additions (good and bad) to North Forsyth this year, Mrs. McConnell introduces Speech Forensics, a class focused on turning students into better public speakers. Interested in her intentions for the course, Mrs. McConnell and I discussed how she plans to turn her students into great...
Get Linked!
Brandon Moss, Staff Writer
May 4, 2015
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
It is a well-known fact that high school and college students rule the world of social media. Be it Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, students are well-connected at all times via smartphones and computers. Technology brings ease to one’s everyday life. So, why not put it to some real use? During...
A New Member Joins NSCS
Jade Flack, Staff writer
April 2, 2015
On February 26, 2015, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomed Emma Marie Browning from Cumming, Georgia as a new member. “NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits including career and networking resources,...
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Bassett Hits the Big Time: 2017 Teacher of the Year
Holley Murray, Staff Writer
On Sept. 5, Ninth grade English teacher James Bassett was announced as 2017 North Forsyth High School teacher of the year. It is an honor that came as a surprise to none of...
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