The Raider Wire

  • Last day of school May 23
  • Graduation May 20
  • Finals May 20-23
  • Senior breakfast and awards May 14
  • Virtual Week May 6-10
New Additions to North Forsyth: Part 1

New Additions to North Forsyth: Part 1

Raicheal Havins, News/Advertisement Editor October 27, 2014

The new school year has kicked off to a great start, and a lot of new faces have joined North Forsyth’s population. Staff and students alike find new people to meet with teachers and staff being hired...

Highly trained Red Cross volunteers spend time drawing the blood from donors. Junior Alex Davis, along with the other participants have their arms sanitized and are given something to squeeze. Then the volunteers carefully poke the needle into the vain in the donors arm to begin the donation process.

NFHS Blood Drive

Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer October 14, 2014

Every year the Y-club, A Christian based service club puts together a blood drive. Mrs Burrus, the Y-club sponsor and main organizer of the blood drive, said, “We want promote community awareness and...

Many young men and women lined up on a dock to take a photo before going to Homecoming. Everyone’s bright smiles show how excited they are for the dance. Mckenna Watson, a freshmen at North Forsyth High School, exclaims, “I’ve been waiting for this night to come all week. I can’t wait any longer!”

“NoFo HoCo” for the Win

Kayla Salemi, Staff October 13, 2014

 October 27 was a crazy night for most North Forsyth High School students. Marissa Marino, a freshman student at North Forsyth, stated enthusiastically, “This is my first year at North Forsyth, and...

Senior Tessa Carley and University of North Georgia student Katie Pruitt shined the light on global poverty as they enjoyed a brisk October night at the annual Cumming Fair. At the fair, the members sell home-made t-shirts for $15 and provide different incentives for each dollar donated. They also strum melodies on a guitar to draw attention to the booth and give those walking by enjoyable music to listen, providing a pleasant contrast to the loud screams echoing from the rides in the distance.

Faith in Simple Charity

Erin Dickman October 10, 2014

Simple Charity began with a dream for a solution. Senior Brian Grasso, the founder of Simple Charity, saw the potential in North Forsyth to raise $100,000 before the end of the school year for the poverty-stricken...

Seniors Abigail Elrod and Eric Decker illustrate their drastically different emotions when asked to describe how they view their friendship.

Why Do You Have to Be so Rude?

Maddy James, Staff Writer September 18, 2014

I hate school. I hate it, not because of the continuous hours in a sitting position or the nasty cafeteria food or the piles of useless homework but because of the hatred I witness in the hallways daily....

Josh Martin, nominee for homecoming king practices his winning smile.

NFHS’ 2014 Homecoming Court

Noelle Walker, Staff Writer August 26, 2014

It is that time of year again. It is time to vote for NFHS’ homecoming court. The nominees for 9th grade princess are Jade Flack, Luz Hererra, Amber Jones, and Sarah Ward. Also, running for 10th grade...

Principal of South Forsyth High School Jeff Cheney explains the mishap as well as the photographs documenting the senior prank.

Racial Slur Displayed on Side of School as Senior Prank

Lacy Hamilton, Editorials Editor May 20, 2014

On Wednesday, May 14, South Forsyth High School's graduating class of 2014 celebrated their last few days of high school with their senior prank. This prank included creating a makeshift slip and slide...

How to Merge Spring and Schoolwork: Study Skills for Spring Weather

How to Merge Spring and Schoolwork: Study Skills for Spring Weather

Caitlin Shelby, Poetry Editor April 18, 2014

As spring break has passed and our notions of a week off are replaced with dreams of summer, we must remember that the most crucial part of the high school year remains to carry out in the next several...

Proudly on display in Academic Bowl coach Ms. Dykes’s room, the trophy stands as a reminder of all of the hard work the team put into the season.

The Unsung Journey to State

Sam Perryman, Staff Writer March 27, 2014

In the excitement of the lady raider’s winning basketball season and their journey to the state championship, it is easy to forget about our very own unsung heroes of intelligence, the Academic Bowl...

You can watch the competition and North’s own Robotics team compete as it is broadcasted on national television on April 23rd through April 26th

Robots…Man

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer March 11, 2014

After admirable performances at the state level competitions and almost a year of hard work and preparation, this April the North Forsyth Robotics Team will take part in the VEX Robotics World Championship...

Ladies of GRITS discus their next service project.

G.R.I.T.S: Girls Raised in the Spirit

Emma Franklin, News Editor February 4, 2014

Girls Raised in the Spirit is a weekly prayer group that meets every Tuesday morning and afternoon in Ms. Aponte’s room trailer 905. These girls help each other through the problems that they face...

Seniors Elly Wagner, Kaitlyn Shafter, Noah Wagner, Kaylyn Thomas, Ryan Brown, and John Wayne Creech dressed as the Village People for their Senior Swim.

2014 NFHS State Swim & Dive Team

Lisa Couts-Creech, Guest Writer February 3, 2014

Swimming Raiders Hosted the Rockin’ Relays on Saturday February 1st at the Cumming Aquatic Center. The meet is not like any other during the season with backstroke, kickboard, coed, coaches, and senior...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
School