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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

Casey Griffith

Casey Griffith, Opinion Editor

Casey Griffith began writing for the Zephyr as an opinion writer as a sophomore during the 2017-2018 school year. After spending her junior year as a sports writer, she is now Opinion Editor. During her (very little) free time, she enjoys binge-watching shows on Netflix, reading and learning languages.

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AP Exam adjustments leave students confused

Casey Griffith, Opinion Editor April 3, 2020

In light of the drastic impact the coronavirus has had on schools nationwide, the AP College Board announced some huge changes to all 2020 AP Exams. All AP Exams will be taken online and will last 45 minutes...

Self-compassion doesn’t have to be elaborate

Self-compassion doesn’t have to be elaborate

Casey Griffith, Opinion Editor December 25, 2019

Whether Mercury is in retrograde, you’re experiencing the winter blues or it’s just “one of those days,” it’s easy to let your circumstances get you down. We all feel down or unlucky sometimes,...

Cultures, Not Costumes: Cultural appropriation needs to stop

Casey Griffith, Opinion Editor November 18, 2019

Whether or not you realize it, you have seen cultural appropriation in action. Have you ever seen a white person wearing cornrows? How about someone who isn’t Native American dressing up as an “Indian”...

Anonymous messaging apps should be the next fad to die out

Casey Griffith and Casey Griffith September 11, 2019

“No one wants to hear about your stupid eating disorder, so stop advertising how poorly you deal with life and shut up.” This was one of five or six messages I received on an anonymous social media...

Senior wrestler dominates girls individual

Casey Griffith, Sports Writer February 12, 2019

North Carolina history was made on Saturday, Feb. 2 when senior wrestler Florance Zaitawi participated in the first girls wrestling championship at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and won first place in...

Catherine Byun has made huge strides for herself and for the girl's basketball team at West.

Athlete of the Month: Catherine Byun

Casey Griffith, Sports Writer January 31, 2019

If you’re trying to balance school and being a full-time basketball player, junior Catherine Byun is a good person to give you some pointers. Byun started playing basketball nearly ten years ago in...

Sophomore Eliza Broce is pictured above.

Athlete of the Month: Eliza Broce

Casey Griffith, Sports Writer December 20, 2018

The criteria for what makes a good athlete is constantly debated in the sports world. However, whatever your definition of a good athlete is, chances are track and field runner sophomore Eliza Broce checks...

Girls basketball flashes their first-place trophy following the Mary Garber Tournament.

Winter Sports Outlook: West suits up for the new season

Sport: Girls basketball Head Coach: Brittany Cox Captains: Callie Scheier, Destiny Griffin, Brooke Schaffer and Catherine Byun Undaunted by losing some seniors from previous seasons, the girls...

The girls cross country team huddles before the state championship meet. West took second place at the meet November 3.

Making Strides: Girls cross country finishes second in state

Casey Griffith, Sports writer November 8, 2018

When it comes to making a name for their team, girls cross country runs the show. The team finished the regular season with a highly successful record of 209-13. Beating all other teams in the region,...

Athlete Of The Month: Macy Smith

Athlete Of The Month: Macy Smith

Casey Griffith, Sports Writer October 24, 2018

We all have parts we play in everyday life. As a forward on the varsity field hockey team, sophomore Macy Smith plays an important one. Smith’s job is to communicate with the center players to get the...

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