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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

West Forsyth Choir
Sing Loud and Proud: First Chorus Ensemble Concert Recap
Tucker Harper, Opinion Writer • December 6, 2024
The West Forsyth Chorus department had its first ensemble concert on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Not to be confused with the earlier solo concert, which was for singular students and duets only. The three ensembles
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A student dressed with holiday spirit.
Christmas Spirit: Holiday spirit week themes are in
Gray Dimock, News Writer • December 2, 2024
As the semester comes to a close, students prepare for their exams and Christmas break is on the horizon, one week stands out from the others. These holiday themes are another opportunity after the Homecoming
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Tangle Wood lights.
Shining Through the Years: Festival of Lights To Attend in the Area
Tucker Harper, Opinion Writer • November 21, 2024
To highlight the upcoming holiday season, festivals typically pop up in an effort to light the dark winter
FTC making cancellations easier.
Subscribing to Change: FTC changes subscription laws
Erin East, News Writer • November 19, 2024
On Oct 16, the FTC, or Federal Trade Commission, passed a rule called “Click-to-Cancel” for subscription
Candidate posters outside voting location.
The Power of Choice: Forsyth County’s Election Recap
Garrin Reiter, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2024
As the curtains closed on another primary election, Forsyth County residents showed up in droves at the
Students taking notes in their AP Pre-Calculus class
Sorting Out Your Schedule: Student’s suggestions for which AP classes to take
Olivia Hutchison, Features Writer • December 6, 2024

Choosing what classes to take in high school is always a detailed process, especially when considering Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The difficulty and workload of the coursework are common concerns...

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Future college students sport their school's merch.
Senior Happenings: Titans tell all about college admissions
Lena Pearson, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 25, 2024

Senior year calls for making memories, participating in school events and most importantly, planning for the future. Seniors have a lot on their plate as college applications and admissions are still in...

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All of the childhood crushes.
Students Say What: Who was your childhood crush?
Lillian Wood, Features Writer • November 22, 2024

As an impressionable child, it is common to form attachments towards characters and celebrities they...

Sean Sandag.
Staff Member of the Month: Sean Sandag
Abbie Leonard, Features Editor • November 21, 2024

With all the faculty members on West’s campus, it can be difficult to recognize each of the contributions...

Athlete Of The Month: Emma Staples
Athlete Of The Month: Emma Staples
Seth Cockerham, Sports writer • December 12, 2024

Athlete Of The Month: Emma Staples The ball flies through the air, the crowd is silent. Swish. Senior point guard Emma Staples lands another shot from way downtown. The five-six Staples is no walk in...

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Cruise making a blocking at Weddington game.
Achieving the Unachievable: Football team tackles challenges
Kaylee Styers, Sports Editor • December 10, 2024

From beating the unbeatable to overcoming ranking expectations, it’s safe to say the Titan football team had a memorable season, placing third in the conference and qualifying for state playoffs. The...

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Ethan Barghout Making a Assist.
Heading in the Right Direction: Soccer season recap
December 6, 2024

Starting a new season with a different coach is always a challenge. Although the boys’ soccer team...

High On The Mound: Dock Ellis’ no-hitter
High On The Mound: Dock Ellis’ no-hitter
November 25, 2024

Baseball has never been a sport of sobriety. As early as 1889, there were widely known reports of players...

Stack of books at risk of being banned.
Banned Books, Banned Ideas: The dangers of censoring literature
Emma Henkel, Opinion Writer • December 10, 2024

American culture is defined by our constitutional freedoms of speech and expression, and is practiced through works of art and literature in which we may communicate our innermost thoughts and ideas without fear of consequence...

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