I Am
Abby Marks, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
I am from shivering cold winters, Where the snowmen towered over me And the conifers grazed the sky. I am from puffy jackets And too many layers of mittens and socks To keep me warm. I am from the cul de sac across the street, Where I learned to ride my bike And where the neighbors g...
A Christmas Miracle
Elizabeth Wood, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
On July 14, 10-year-old, Emily Marksdale was diagnosed with Leukemia. Emily’s life began to change very quickly. One moment, she enjoyed all things 10-year-old girls enjoy. She attended birthday parties, sleepovers, went to church, she danced ballet and competed with the Sparks, her local gymnastic...
The Goose and the Sword
Kai Shabman, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
The day was coming to an end; the world was quiet. I walked down the sidewalk as the streetlights lit the way home. The night was warm and light sounds of cars and insects filling my ears. I hummed a song to myself, nothing in particular just something to fill my head. All of a sudden, I heard a clanking noise. I...
Foolish Girl
Jen Vincent, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
It has been in front of you your whole life. Love doesn't exist the way you think it does. Foolish girl, You’re killing yourself over things like friendship. You’re just a foolish girl, For thinking anyone will save you from this endless pit. (4 years later I read it back...
A Sea of Emotion
Cynda Allen, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2019
From the river Into the woods He drifted With a sea of thoughts that could not be lifted He drifted Feelings and emotions The waves of his mind came flooding in a chorus of voices He thought of all of his choices The moon was high Stars floated motionlessly in the sky All was silent Stumbl...
The Best Quote
Sarah Treusch, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Senior year is supposed to be the best year of everyone’s high school career because everyone is supposed to live it up while still knowing exactly what they want to be. It’s the year of lasts: last first day, last lunch, last parking spot, and last yearbook. Senior yearbooks are the ones that mat...
Submissions for the Threshold Literary Magazine are Due December 14
Sallie Kate Worley, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Students who are interested in being featured in North Forsyth High School’s Threshold Literary Magazine may submit original pieces of art and literature until Dec. 14. Students should pick up a cover sheet from their English teachers, from the bulletin board by the library or from Mrs. Smith in r...
To My Friend
Lany Campbell, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
I can see the pain written on the canvas of your heart. Believe me when I say I have tried to understand what has happened, but I won’t pretend to know what you have been through. I just wish it was me and not you. Please know I wish it was me and not you. Everyone deserves moments of peace where th...
Fatal Friday
Ramya Raja, News/Sports Editor
December 20, 2017
Sleep and drowsiness clouded his vision as Eli realized the time visible on the clock in front of him. He bolted upright, stumbled out of bed, and began scrambling for clothes. “I can’t be late, not again,” Eli muttered to himself as he stumbled out the door without grabbing a bite to eat. Eli...
I Remember.
Anna Anglin, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Monday. She remembers his face so clearly Like a swift breath of air Except the air was not fresh No, it was a breath of cigarette smoke Life threatening, cloudy, yet she kept coming back for more Tuesday. She remembers when they spoke The words flowed out of his mouth...
Trivial
Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor
May 19, 2017
Jerry was a fidgety man with a face that made people nervous to look at--not because it was intimidating by any means, but because of a characteristic twitching of the corner of his mouth at odd intervals. He was short and balding, although with the amount of time he spent fixing his hair each morn...
Ode to Despondency
Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor
May 19, 2017
The sun’s descent beneath the clustered buildings of Paris gave confidence to all night’s shadows, even the most fickle in spirit, and they drew to huddle amongst the tattered scraps of paper and piled dust on the streets. Huddled, too, against the back of a young man, barely upon the age of eight-and-ten,...
Cassidee Jackson, Features Editor
May 8, 2020
To sweeten up your day, here’s a short and simple recipe on how to make apple bars. These apple bars have a serving size of eight people. The preparation time for this recipe...
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