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The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

Connor Prisk

Connor Prisk, Features Writer

Connor Prisk is a junior and it’s his second year on the features staff. He enjoys hiking, playing video games, and spending time with friends.

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Places like Serenity Point are great to unwind and destress from the school year.

Cozy Coves: Relaxing places on the coast

Connor Prisk, Features Writer May 24, 2022

The school year’s coming to an end and the weather has warmed up. It’s almost time to take a break from work and enjoy the sun. With the increased gas prices and the cost of traveling abroad, here...

Places like this are all over North Carolina for you to enjoy and see what our state has to offer.

Cardinal Directions: Uncommon places to visit in North Carolina

Connor Prisk, Features Writer April 7, 2022

As spring starts and the weather changes, it feels nice to get out and get some fresh air. Some good places to go require nothing more than a drive since they’re right here in our own state. 1. Castle...

People from all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day in different ways.

Spread the Love: Valentine’s Day around the world

Connor Prisk, Features Writer February 11, 2022

The time has come for friends and couples to show appreciation towards one another by giving out a card or some candy, however in other parts of the world different approaches are taken with how they celebrate...

Christmas is a time of year with a lot of fun and confusion surrounding it.

Sleigh What? Christmas misconceptions are common

Connor Prisk, Features Writer December 21, 2021

It’s that time of year again for Christmas cheer and celebrating a New Year. However, the things we might be celebrating might not always be true. There are many misconceptions about Christmas. The...

No-Shave November is a great cause that helps out cancer foundations in a fun way.

Crusade Against Cancer: History of No-Shave November

Connor Prisk, Features Writer November 9, 2021

As November begins, so does the infamous No-Shave November challenge of refraining from shaving for the whole month. As much as people participate in this event, few know the history behind it. The tradition...

All is sun and done: Fun things to do this summer

Connor Prisk, Features Writer June 1, 2021

The end of school is near and summer is here! It’s been a long year and it’s about time to have a nice break without worrying about exams or school work in general. Last summer there wasn’t a whole...

We should all say thanks to the teachers that do so much to support us.

Thanking Teachers: Appreciation Week

Connor Prisk, Features Writer May 11, 2021

Teacher appreciation week is here, and it’s important to show the teachers just how much we value what they do for us. It’s about making them aware that no matter how much students may joke, they will...

 Spring time is in full swing and with it comes new events for students to partake and enjoy!

Spring Into Action: West events to look forward to

Connor Prisk, Features Writer March 31, 2021

Spring is right around the corner and with it, new school-wide events and activities for students to enjoy and connect with the community. After the year we have had, we all need something to look forward...

Valentine’s Day is always special and this year, people are trying to find new and creative ways to spend the day.

How to spend Valentine’s Day in an affordable way

Connor Prisk, Features Writer February 12, 2021

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and this year is going to be especially hard to have the perfect day with your significant other during a pandemic. Here are some good and inexpensive ideas...

COVID-19 has taken over this past year affecting the whole world and completely changing the way we function as a society.

The Historical Year of 2020: A year in review

Connor Prisk, Features Writer December 16, 2020

The year 2020 has been a wild ride, as this was the year everything that could go wrong pretty much did. COVID-19 continues to be the main player in 2020, but there were other significant events that transpired...

Love at first bite: Top drive-through fair foods

Connor Prisk, Features Writer October 2, 2020

The Carolina Classic Fair is around again, but this time the only ride you’ll have is in your car. Although it’s not the same, the sweets and treats that we all look forward to every year will still...

Quarantine may have limited the events that you can attend and the things to do. However one social distancing activity available is watching a movie of your choice at the The Drive-In Theater at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

10 Ways to cure your boredom in quarantine

Connor Prisk, Features Writer September 20, 2020

During this time where it's hard to live like you normally would, have you found yourself stuck at home not really knowing what to do or feeling down? You might want to try some of these ideas. 1. Listen...

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