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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

Ella Menzi

Ella Menzi, Sports Editor

Ella Menzi is in her third and final year on the newspaper staff as the sports editor for the 2020-2021 school year. She enjoys spending her time with friends and family along with coworkers and classmates with whom she has become close to. Menzi has a passion for saving the environment and hopes to attend the University of North Carolina at Asheville in the fall of 2021.

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Shakira Baskerville lines up her shot in the Titans game against East Forsyth on Jan. 19

Got their heads in the game: Girls Basketball

Ella Menzi, Sports Editor March 29, 2021

This year has been anything but normal, and athletes are the least immune. As coaches and teammates gear up to prepare for the next season of their sport, a mask has been added to their uniform. With so...

Freshman Lily Douglass (left) and Junior Kelly Smith (right) head into the final stretch at the cross country meet at Ivey Redmond on Dec. 5

Going the (social) distance

Ella Menzi, Sports Editor December 7, 2020

Five months past their usual starting date, a long-awaited season has finally begun for the boys and girls cross country teams. While many of these avid runners have continued to practice for their season,...

Friday Night Lights: Pads-off Edition

Ella Menzi, Sports Editor October 14, 2020

Safety is not only coming into play on the field, but in the everyday lives of young, ambitious athletes on the Titan football team. With limited practices beginning the postponed pre-season, more safety...

Pictured here is the Kinexton device that NFL players must wear during their practices. This device helps to maintain social distancing guidelines.

2020 NFL Season: Precautions against COVID-19

Ella Menzi, Sports Editor September 19, 2020

Too close...America's favorite game is now saved by creating guidelines and implementing new social distancing technologies to keep players safe in the locker rooms and out on the field. After the beginning...

COVID-19: 1 – Professional Sports: 0

Ella Menzi, Sports Writer April 11, 2020

Postponed, suspended and cancelled. Three words that have ended professional sports seasons, creating a major letdown in the country. COVID-19 has shut down the sporting world in every athletic arena...

Senior Leah Harding spins a forehand across the net to her opponent. Harding completed her final season being an inspiration to her teammates.

Athlete of the Month: Leah Harding

Ella Menzi, Sports writer November 18, 2019

Being a team player takes hard work, a positive attitude and building up the determination to keep pushing forward. These qualities stand out the most in senior Leah Harding of the girls tennis team.  Harding...

West is ‘Aceing’ the Tennis Preseason

Ella Menzi, Sports Writer September 16, 2019

When it comes to girls sports, tennis is one you can call a showstopper. Emotional drive and talent are what set this sport apart. This season, the girls' tennis team has started on the road to victory....

West sports pride on Titan Tuesday

West sports pride on Titan Tuesday

Ella Menzi, News Writer March 19, 2019

Come one, come all to the event that has spring sports teams ready to show everyone their all: Titan Tuesday! In an effort to show school spirit during the warmer days of the year, this event is for students,...

We should give back to Mother Earth

Ella Menzi, News Writer March 8, 2019

We’re running out of time to save the planet; we are the last generation who can stop the Earth from dying and we have to do it fast. The temperature of the atmosphere has gone up 1.62 degrees fahrenheit...

Look out Jerry Long; there’s a new gym in town

Ella Menzi, News Writer January 24, 2019

Keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions just got easier now that Planet Fitness opened in Clemmons behind Dairio’s at 6350 Clemmons Point Drive. Their facilities are available during the week...

Dancers perform on stage during last years winter concert. While usually in December, this year it will be in January.

Dancing in a Winter Wonderland: Winter Dance Concert gets rescheduled

Ella Menzi, News Writer December 24, 2018

Snowstorm Diego won’t stop these dancers from doing their thing. The dance students and teachers; Elisa Cook, Sara Crater and Krista Justice are excited for the upcoming show. The performances will...

Students Say What: What’s your favorite part about Thanksgiving?

Ella Menzi, News Writer November 22, 2018

“My favorite part about Thanksgiving is gathering with my family members at the table and eating and sharing what we’re thankful for,” junior Ariana Hickman said. “I like spending time with...

Student Resource Officer Samuel Joyner rides around school on his iconic bicycle.

Tour de West: An Insight On Officer Joyner … And His Bike

Ella Menzi, Features Writer October 24, 2018

Officer Samuel Joyner has become the talk of the breezeways recently, due to the appearance of his shiny new bicycle, which has revolutionized his job as a Student Resource Officer, putting his life in...

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