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The Zephyr

The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

The a/perture cinema in downtown Winston-Salem.
A/perture Cinema at a risk of being closed down
Olivia Hutchison, Social Media Manager • October 16, 2024
The a/perture cinema is a unique and locally-owned art house cinema located in Downtown, Winston-Salem. This cinema opened in 2009 and has been loved by many, but it was recently announced that it may
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Bring Your School Spirit: This week's themes are here
Gray Dimock, News Writer • October 15, 2024
Homecoming is a staple of most high school experiences. Alumni come back to watch their old team face off against a rival on their familiar home turf, while current students attempt to prove that their
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A jousting tournament at the Renaissance Festival.
Traveling Back in Time: Theatre Department takes a trip to the Renaissance Festival
Emily Viands, News Writer • October 11, 2024
From live jousting, rich foods, handmade goods and theatrical performances, the Renaissance Festival
OCS student playing kickball.
Switching Bases: OCS program hosts kickball tournament
Amanda Ramjeet, Content Editor • October 4, 2024
The OCS students will kick off the start of fall with a kickball tournament hosted by OCS teacher Heather
WCKY promotional poster.
One W[A]CKY Night: This year's first fall play takes the stage
Emma Henkel, Opinion Writer • October 3, 2024
Illuminating the stage with a new kind of light, “WCKY” clicks on our flashlights as we look into
West student doing his school assignments on his computer
Infectious Education: How COVID-19 has affected the school system
Lillian Wood, Features Writer • October 8, 2024

COVID-19 might seem to have faded away, but the effects are still present to this day. Whether it’s how much we are online, how teachers run the classrooms, or the change in students' social skills ,...

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All of West's Scholastic winners show their Certificates of Recognition
A Brush of Success: Three West students win Scholastic National Art Awards
Abbie Leonard, Features Editor • October 4, 2024

The Scholastics Art and Writing Awards are part of an art contest held in various regions of the United States, catering to skilled high school artists and creators. In every art class on the West Forsyth...

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West Forsyth basketball compared to High School Musical
High School: Musical or Miserable
Erin East, News Writer • September 30, 2024

Once you finally get to high school, you might have realized it's nothing like the movies. Movies tend...

Fall Festivities in the area.
Fall Festivities: Autumn events come to Clemmons
Gray Dimock, News Writer • September 24, 2024

As the days grow shorter and colder and the leaves lose their summer hues, it’s time for fall activities....

Riley Powell
Athlete of the Month: Riley Powell
Kaylee Styers and Chance Beckmann October 16, 2024

Every save means one less goal in the back of the net. For junior Riley Powell, saves couldn't be any more important. So far this season, Powell has only allowed 14 goals past him out of 72 shot attempts...

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

Reflecting on the struggles of last season, the girl's field hockey team has high hopes and motivation for this season. This season, the girls came together and put their differences aside to prove they...

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Athlete Of The Month: Zoey Krause
Athlete Of The Month: Zoey Krause
September 23, 2024

Everyone has essentials in their life, as the goalie for the varsity field hockey team, senior Zoey Krause...

Coach John Blake
Kicking Off with the New: Welcoming new coach John Blake
September 18, 2024

After head coach Jeffery Williams left to coach the girl's soccer team, big cleats were left to fill....

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Sports Recap: October 7th-11th
Sports Recap: October 7th-11th
Ballot boxes.
Steps Towards the Future or the Past: U.S. election system needs an update
Noble Hart, Opinion Writer • October 16, 2024

When reviewing all of the previous presidents and their elections, it has become increasingly clear that without a significant change to the U.S. election system, there will be fewer people who are going to want to vote in future...

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