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When will be free from the pressures of society and our peers? When will we triumph due to our own glory? Art credit – Downloaded from Deviantart, username Benedeus.

The Chains of Adolescence

Tiffany Lovell, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

Freedom, an idea presented and yearned forever since the dawn of time by every human being. It is not free, it is not given, but it should be something that everyone can have no matter the circumstances....

Thirty-three percent of students have admitted to plagiarizing.

Is Plagiarizing Really Worth It?

Andrew Willings, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

The rewards of plagiarism and other forms of copying another’s work may seem abundant; however, several have repeatedly established that all that is being done during plagiarizing is hurting the writer....

Both varsity basketball teams lost hard fought battles in their first game against Lambert High School in the new season. North will meet Lambert again later in the season.

Recap of Varsity Basketball Games Versus Lambert

Austin McIntosh, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

The Varsity Girls basketball team suffered a tough defeat against county rival Lambert on Tuesday, December 1. North played a strong first half offensively scoring 23 points, but gave up 29 points on the...

The team upon announcement that they were going to state. Photo credit to Heather Transue.

NFHS Cheer Goes to State

Danielle Stone, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

Our competition cheerleading team went to sectionals on Saturday November 7 and placed 5th out of 34 teams. They came in as the underdogs because it was their first time in the coed division. However,...

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

On Saturday, October 24, the NFHS Raider Marching Band travelled to Creekview High School in Cherokee County to participate in the Creekview Classic competition.  The band performed their show, Latin...

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

Many changes have taken place at North since last May, including the addition of fifteen new teachers and counselors.  With such a large group of new faculty, it is very important for them to be introduced...

Allie, an experienced college student talks about her first day, saying, “The nervousness was redundant. As I said a minute ago, it was terrifying, but exciting. Once I figured out more of how it works, made friends in classes, and became more comfortable and knowledgeable about the college atmosphere, it was great.” Allie Sarratori snaps a picture of her college on a regular day, excited to see what the new school day will bring and the new things she will learn.

Senior’s Guide to College

Jade Flack, Staff writer September 21, 2015

The new school year has begun, and as the old seniors are sent off to college, the newbies start applying. Now, even juniors have to start considering which colleges they wish to attend and how to do it....

Mr. Cheney is always at work, whether he is out and about or at his desk. The amount of effort our new principal puts into his work is massive and truly exceptional.

One-on-One with Mr. Cheney

Jack Kern, Staff Writer September 17, 2015

I recently conducted an interview with our new principal, Mr. Jeff Cheney, and I can say first-hand that he has a true passion for his job, a job that he fully understands. Mr. Cheney has had plenty of...

The hallways of any high school are important. They’re where all the magic happens. They’re at the heart of everything.

An Open Letter to High School (From a Student’s Perspective)

Morgan Champion, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 17, 2015

Dear High School, I do not know who invented you or your classes, stress, and downright horror, but whoever it was, they must have been ingenious. Anyone who takes the time to organize seven hours a...

The Raider marching band was working on fundamentals this July at band camp. They were blocked and learning the basics of marching. Photo used with permission by Ruth Allison.

Latin Fantasy: 2015 Raider Marching Band

Marissa Dintino, Staff Writer September 10, 2015

The Raider marching band has progressed greatly over the past few weeks. Many obstacles, such as construction and rain, have been a burden to them, but the group has not let it stop them. The band began...

Within a couple years, North Forsyth High School will be equipped with many new upgrades to the campus, including a new gym, cafeteria, and many more classrooms.

NFHS: A Promising Work in Progress

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer September 1, 2015

Summer break has officially ended, and the dreaded return to school has arrived. However, if going back to school was not bad enough, students at North have another thing to moan and groan about: construction....

“I just want everyone to know that my door is open for students and faculty if they need anything. I am here for everyone’s benefit.

Introducing New Assistant Principal, Ms. Oliver

Tiffany Lovell, Staff Writer August 31, 2015

With many new attributes introduced at NFHS so comes our new assistant principal, Ms. Oliver. After being interviewed, she expressed her life story and voiced how excited she is about this upcoming year...

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