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The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

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Abbie Leonard

Abbie Leonard, Features Editor

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Regi-Stress-ion: The positives and negatives of being a counselor during registration

Regi-Stress-ion: The positives and negatives of being a counselor during registration

Abbie Leonard, Features Editor April 29, 2025

With the school year coming to a close, now is the time for students to register for classes. Although this can be exciting for students to choose what the next year will hold for them, counselors often...

Community members viewing art pieces at the WS/FCS Spring Art Extravaganza.

[Photo] A Palette of Talent: WS/FCS Spring Art Extravaganza features Titan artwork

Lena Pearson, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2025

Community members viewing art pieces at the WS/FCS Spring Art Extravaganza.

Jack the Ripper crime board

Unmasking the Murderer: Jack the Ripper’s identity revealed after 137 years

Abbie Leonard, Features Editor March 7, 2025

TW: Content contains topics such as murder, body mutilation and suicide During the late 1880s, a series of murders took place in the Whitechapel district of London. Out of many of his suspected murders,...

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 they make to the students and the school. It is best that both our instructors and educators...

Activities to do for Halloween.

[Photo] Some More Candy in Your Bucket: Upcoming local Halloween and fall festivities

Emma Henkel, Features Guest Writer October 31, 2024

Activities to do for Halloween.

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...

Teacher is affected by the lack of teacher appreciation.

Teacher Depreciation: Do high schoolers respect their educators?

Abbie Leonard, Features Writer May 24, 2024

Teacher appreciation has been implemented since elementary school, encouraging students to give their teachers a sign of gratitude. However, it seems like students have become uninterested in thanking...

West Student checks their horoscope chart

Pseudo Science: Zodiac signs aren’t written in the stars

Abbie Leonard, Feature Writer May 2, 2024

If your life is in chaos, it’s not because you’re a Virgo. If your boyfriend is cheating on you, it’s not because he’s a Taurus, and you’re delusional if you think so. Astrology signs can be...

Three of North Carolina's notable women.

Making Her-story: Telling the stories of the women that transformed N.C.

Abbie Leonard, Features Writer March 13, 2024

Women’s History Month has begun, bringing everyone together to honor women’s accomplishments and their contributions to many communities. North Carolina has a great deal of extraordinary women who...

The Eisenbraun twins at odds.

Double the Trouble: The numerous misconceptions about twins

Haley Eisenbraun and Abbie Leonard March 11, 2024

If you have ever thought, “I wish I had a twin,” you’re in for a big surprise. Being a twin is not as glamorous as most people think. Imagine having to share everything with another person, and everyone...

Jenni Romero-Monico, President of the Creative Writing Club

Mightier than the Sword: The Creative Writing Club pens a new chapter at West

Abbie Leonard, News Guest Writer February 8, 2024

If you have a passion for literature or a knack for writing, the Creative Writing Club is the perfect setting. This club is a haven for all students, encouraging you to construct clever, innovative, and...

Traditional thanksgiving meal

Gobble or Awful: Thanksgiving food point-counterpoint

Abbie Leonard and Kaylee Styers November 22, 2023

Point: Abbie Leonard With the holiday season and the foods that come with it, the feast that holds the biggest place in my heart is Thanksgiving. For as long as I can remember, I always remember being...

The Reynolda House

The Reynolda House: The mystery that still haunts Winston-Salem

Abbie Leonard, Features Writer October 24, 2023

As Halloween creeps up on us, spooks and scares are filling the Village. This means the Reynolda House is kicking it up a notch and getting into the spooky mood with its intriguing display surrounding...

Local pumpkin patch prepares for the fall season.

The Fall Craze Never Fails to Amaze

Abbie Leonard and Olivia Hutchison September 28, 2023

While Clemmons is still baking in the summer heat, the chilly pumpkin-spiced season is just around the corner. Stores are already flooded with fall decorations, and students are looking forward to a variety...

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