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The Zephyr

The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

Teaching as a profession students.
Teaching as a Profession class visits Southwest Elementary
Amanda Ramjeet, Content Editor • November 1, 2024
Students who are enrolled in the teaching as a profession class now have the opportunity to continue on their legacy of becoming a teacher in the future with the addition of adding a second and third level.
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A Story Retold Through Time: Theatre Departments hosts second fall play
A Story Retold Through Time: Theatre Departments hosts second fall play
Savannah Hitchcock, News Editor • November 1, 2024
The theatre department brings a new air of mystery and storytelling with a period piece for their second fall play. Sleepy Hollow is the traditional story written by Washington Irving, depicting Ichabod
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An Exchange of Different Customs: Cultural Festival Returns to Winston-Salem
An Exchange of Different Customs: Cultural Festival Returns to Winston-Salem
Jonah Williams, Sports Writer • October 25, 2024
The city of Winston-Salem is hosting its annual International Village Food and Music Festival in downtown
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Creativity Throughout the Years: ARTWORKS 40th Anniversary Events
Lillian Wood, Features Writer • October 25, 2024
Open since 1984, ARTWORKS is the longest-open cooperative gallery in Winston-Salem and over the years
Members of the Girl's Service Club at the blood drive.
Get Your Blood Pumpin’: Girls Service Club hosts annual Blood Drive
Lena Pearson, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2024
For many students, club involvement is an important part of high school due to the benefits of feeling
Kim Medlin (photos obtained from internet, graphic by Chance Beckmann)
Too Close to Home: Kim Medlin
Kaylee Styers, Sports Editor • November 6, 2024

(Clemmons to Monroe 1 hour and 36 minutes) Profiling the most twisted criminal case in North Carolina Trigger warning: content contains subjects such as murder, abuse and police brutality Charlotte...

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A city before and after the effects of a hurricane.
Stronger Storms, Greater Impact: How we can prevent hurricanes from getting stronger
Tucker Harper, Features Guest Writer • November 1, 2024

19 years ago, one of the most well-documented and intense hurricanes made landfall, Hurricane Katrina. Ever since, many hurricanes have been dubbed “Hurricane Katrina 2,” including Hurricane Milton,...

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Activities to do for Halloween.
Some More Candy in Your Bucket: Upcoming local Halloween and fall festivities
Emma Henkel, Features Guest Writer • October 31, 2024

As Halloween draws ever-nearer and the wind blows cold with the billowing of spirits and the whirling...

Sibela Pinochet standing in front of her students' projects
Celebrating a Good Time: Doctora Sibela Pinochet
Erin East, Features Guest Writer • October 28, 2024

Now that Spanish Heritage History Month has come to a close, we would like to showcase Spanish teacher...

Girls' golf player Emery Bowlie.
Striking While The Iron’s Hot: Girls’ golf team rides success into the postseason
Jacob Shumate, Sports Writer • November 6, 2024

For the girls' golf team, finishing second is par for the course. Coming off of a successful season last year, the team has earned another playoff berth this year, finishing second in the conference. They...

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Girls' tennis player Kathryn Phelps.
Out with the Old in with the New: Girls’ tennis is full of newcomers
Jonah Williams, Sports Writer • October 22, 2024

The girls’ tennis team welcomes many new faces on their roster this year, with over half of the team being freshmen. There have been some difficulties, although it is nothing the team couldn’t overcome....

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Athlete of the Month: Riley Powell
Athlete of the Month: Riley Powell
October 16, 2024

Every save means one less goal in the back of the net. For junior Riley Powell, saves couldn't be any...

Kyndall Palmer strikes ball at midfield.
Finding the Net and Friendship: Field hockey team creates a new beginning
October 10, 2024

Reflecting on the struggles of last season, the girl's field hockey team has high hopes and motivation...

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Student disapproving of spirit week.
Stop Messin’ – Get Dressin’: Why spirit week flopped this year
Gray Dimock, News Writer • November 6, 2024

In my years wandering through the breezeways and observing school culture, one thing stands abundantly clear: our student body has no sense of fun. I have never met anyone who doesn’t have at least a tiny part of them that...

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