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The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

The Witches Walk
Beware the Witching Hour: The “Witches Walk” in Downtown-Winston
Tucker Harper, News Editor • October 24, 2025

October is a month characterized by costumes, candy, and creativity. Downtown Winston-Salem, it's no different. The owner of the store, CasaShanti, Zachari VanDyne, has been organizing the annual Witches...

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New Restaurants You'll Love
Where Do You Want to Eat?: New Restaurants You’ll Love
Gigi Williamson, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

Several new restaurants have opened in the Winston-Salem area this year, bringing a wider variety of dining options to residents. From quick-service cafes to full-service eateries, these additions are...

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West Forsyth Spirit Week
Game On, Dress Up: Spirit week themes for homecoming week
Abbie Leonard, Features Editor • October 10, 2025

As homecoming inches closer, the village is preparing itself for its team’s win one day at a time. With spirit week, Titans  are able to show their support for their school and excitement for homecoming...

New assistant principals join the staff at West Forsyth

Photographs taken by Erin East.
District Shuffle: Welcoming two new Assistant Principals to the Village
Eugene Hollins, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

After the district decided to move forward with the decision to cut administrative staff around the district we ended up losing some of our very own. West Forsyth High School is entering a period of change,...

Fall Baked Goods
Spice and Everything Nice: Bakes and beverages to make this fall
Amanda Ramjeet, Social Media Editor • October 24, 2025

As the temperature drops and leaves scatter the ground, now's the time that the world gets consumed by the vast majority of pumpkin-spice-everything. With this being said, here are some fall-inspired sweet...

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Van Gogh Art Exhibit
It’s Gogh Time: The Van Gogh Exhibition enters Winston-Salem
Lillian Wood, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

After traveling internationally, the Van Gogh Exhibition has arrived in Winston-Salem. Bringing with it a unique and immersive experience, curated for everyone, art lover or not. The exhibit is intended...

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Summer Trips
From Classrooms to Countries: West Forsyth hosted multiple summer trips
Olivia Hutchison, Co-Editor in Chief • October 22, 2025

This past summer, West Forsyth provided students with an incredible opportunity to travel with their classmates and explore some of the world's most breathtaking destinations. From the ancient ruins of...

West Then VS. Now
Familiar Faces: West alumni coming back to the village
Kya Allaire, Staff writer • October 6, 2025

While working on assignments during class, many students don't recognize how closely teachers relate to them and their position. Sometimes, they are closer than they realize and are former West graduates...

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Coach Craven Knotts
Coach Spotlight: Craven Knotts
Eugene Hollins, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

Could you imagine if one day, while you're out on your job as an Amazon delivery driver, delivering packages, you got a call for your new coaching job?  Would you take the call and quit your job there? ...

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Girl's tennis coach Jeff Rickert
Coach Spotlight: Jeff Rickert
October 8, 2025

On the tennis court, Coach Jeff Rickert has become a staple to the team. Over the years, Rickert has...

Sophia Perdue
Female Athlete of the Month: Sophia Perdue
October 2, 2025

Leading our varsity girls golf to victory is sophomore Sophia Perdue with her amazing drive on and off...

Ethan Barghout
Male Athlete of the Month: Ethan Barghout
September 8, 2025

The West Forsyth Soccer team is looking to make a big push for the state championship while being led...

Mckamey Manor sign
The Spirit of Halloween: McKamey Manor ruins the reputation of haunted houses
Abbie Leonard, Features Editor • October 24, 2025

Frights and scares are in the air as Halloween kicks sets the mood during the autumn season. Not only does this mean trick-or-treating and watching spooky movies, but also visiting haunted houses, a staple...

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Brain-rot Epidemic: The Decline of Humor
October 16, 2025

There has been an increase of ‘brain-rot’ throughout the decade revolving around the influence of...

Has South Park gone too far?
Controversy of South Park: Funny or offensive
October 6, 2025

The first episode of the newest season starts as a normal school day, but then they bring Jesus in and...

Marvel decline graphic
Avengers Disassemble: Marvel movies’ steep decline
October 6, 2025

In the early 2000s, the superhero movie genre was looked upon with disdain, as many box office flops...

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Mobile Misconduct: The Statewide Phone Ban in Effect
September 24, 2025

For years, teachers have wanted to eliminate the use of phones in the classroom, but that problem has...

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