Kylie Palak: ASL as a Passion
Abby Marks, Features Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Showcase
North Forsyth High School’s halls are littered with students who hold unique talents and abilities. From musicians and theater lovers to academic geniuses and foreign language experts, there are many students at North who rise above and beyond and use their talents to reach others. One such student ...
A Close Up of One of Journalism’s Own: Snodgrass Edition
JoAnn Ahn, News Editor
February 1, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
It was seemingly another simple Tuesday on April 25, 2000; the weather was “not too hot, not too cold- all you needed was a light jacket.” –Miss Congeniality. As the light breeze picked up, a new, mysterious feeling was stirring in the spring air. What the world didn’t know at the time was that...
Freshman Causes Widespread Despair with Geographic Cluelessness
Jack Scott, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Filed under Features, Showcase, The Raider Flatline (North's Satirical News)
In a stunning display of ignorance, Jay Marois, a freshman in AP Human Geography class, pointed at the small northern European country of Denmark on Friday when asked to locate China on a map. “I just can’t believe it,” said a shocked and appalled onlooker who asked to remain anonymous. “Like,...
NFHS Sophomore Savannah Keith Wins National Award
JoAnn Ahn, Staff Writer
March 27, 2015
Sophomore Savannah Keith has been recognized for a regional and national award for Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program began in 1923 and recognizes the talents, dreams, and creativity of America’s youth today. A few authors and artists, who are a celebrated...
Faith in Simple Charity
October 10, 2014
Filed under Features, Showcase
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 delivered through Christian-based organizations. The group has hosted several events to...
Experiencing Freedom
Rayanne Griffith, Staff Writer
April 14, 2014
Filed under Literature, Showcase
Fireworks bursting in the night sky Graduation caps soaring in the warm air Relief and bliss tenses in everyone’s vibe Oh, how great it is to finally taste freedom. Packing boxes, leaving family behind Anxiety, and nerves built up inside No longer a lost kid But a soul...
What Not to Wear
Reilly Deckard, Staff Editor
April 7, 2014
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
North Forsyth has two major rule infractions committed by students: tardies and dress code. 83% of surveyed staff members at North Forsyth dress code a student at least one to three times a day. Giving a student dress code can be anything from simply giving someone a warning to sending them to ISS. Compared...
Ryder’s Discovery
Beattie Hoyle, Staff Writer
March 24, 2014
Filed under Literature, Showcase
“Be still, you stupid mutt,” Ryder begged. With a squirmy puppy in tow, Ryder sprinted across the street and headed towards Fifth Avenue. Glancing down at his silver Rolex, he let out an exasperated moan. It was barely noon and he’d already managed to lose Gwen’s expensive Stuart Weitzman’s...
Fighting for a Victory
Jack Fleming, Staff Writer
February 26, 2014
Filed under Features, Showcase
The North Forsyth High School wrestling team now walks through the school with their heads held high as they bring home a victory from their recent Regional Competition. Placing Top 4 Regional Medalist the team also competed on February 7th and 8th at the GHSA Class AAAAAA East Sectional tournaments...
Uglies by Scott Westerfield Book Review
Noelle Walker, Staff Writer
January 23, 2014
Filed under Showcase
Imagine someone living in a world where they are raised to believe they are ugly. And they continue to believe it until they turn 16—in which they then go through an operation to become ‘pretty’. Tally Youngblood does. Ever since Tally could remember, she had been raised to think that everyone...
Band Members Advance in Auditions
Emily Starling, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2013
Filed under News, School, Showcase
Congratulations to the following North Forsyth band students who have advanced to the second round of the Georgia All-State Band auditions: Jacob Ambrose - Trumpet Patrick Collins - Trumpet Nick D'Amico - Alto Sax & Tenor Sax Cheylin Dutra - Tenor Sax Zach Flynn - Trumpet Zach Miller - Tuba Aaro...
The Wonder of National Novel Writing Month
Caroline Duckworth, Short Story Editor
December 2, 2013
Filed under Features, Showcase
Imagine writing a novel in thirty days. Insane, right? Absolutely. But every year during the month of November, hundreds of thousands of people across the nation attempt to do just that: write a novel in a month. This phenomenon is known as National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. NaNoWri...
Olivia Robert, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
On March 3rd, tornadoes touched down in Alabama and central Georgia. These tornadoes caused the injuries of many people in the area. This is being said to be the deadliest...
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