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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

Co-Editor in Chief

Gabrielle Jenkins, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Gabrielle Jenkins is coming fresh off the heels of her first year on the staff as the 2020-2021 Zephyr co-editor-in-chief. While keeping busy with helping to run the staff, Jenkins enjoys dance, playing Xbox, and going out with her friends. Gabrielle is also a die-hard fan of The Weeknd, and recommends that everyone listens to his new album “After Hours.” She looks forward to seeing what she can help bring to the staff this year.

All content by Gabrielle Jenkins

To West Forsyth- My final farewell

Gabrielle Jenkins, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2021

High School— in what was supposed to be a four year basic life experience, turned into 2.75 years of unforgettable memories, heart break, stress, happiness and change. While I sometimes get sad about...

Senior Kellie Pearson stands proudly with her natural hair, and poses with a smile.

Living in a world that hates your hair is exhausting

Gabrielle Jenkins, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2021

Of all the years I’ve been on this earth, my hair has been a large, integral part of my life. From as early as I can remember, around age two, I’ve always had my hair done. I don’t mean “done”...

Cease & Desist: Pollen is CANCELLED

Gabrielle Jenkins, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2021

To whom it may concern, For generations, there has been a particle-sized pest that’s been poisoning the bodies of people all over the world. This type of inconvenience is the worst kind to exist. It...

Why I’m getting the COVID vaccine

Gabrielle Jenkins, Co-Editor in Chief April 7, 2021

Rolling out at a speed of around 2 million a day, the COVID-19 vaccine is now a huge topic of conversation and quite frankly, debate. While many people are concerned and skeptical about the vaccine, others...

BLM protesters seen holding a sign that depicts why people shouldn't say they "don't see color".

Why you need to stop saying that you “don’t see color”

Gabrielle Jenkins, Co-Editor in Chief February 20, 2021

After the mainstream revival of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, it’s safe to say that many people will want to show their support during this year's Black History Month. And while many non-Black...

Juniors take a seat -but not at the SAT

Gabrielle Jenkins, Co-Editor in Chief September 22, 2020

Close your eyes and imagine for a few seconds that “corona” isn’t a thing. Everyone’s in school and getting adjusted to the new year. If you’re a junior, you may be thinking it’s about time...

COVID-19 from the eyes of an extrovert and an introvert

Gabrielle Jenkins and Lee Krebs April 3, 2020

Extrovert: The COVID-19 outbreak has caused millions of people around the world to shelter in their houses and self-quarantine. Without much worry about the pandemic initially, the U.S. has now also...

Road Rage: Drivers need to chill

Gabrielle Jenkins, Opinion Writer March 6, 2020

Everybody’s heard the old saying, “You’re more likely to die in a car crash than in an airplane.” But why is that? What’s causing all these crashes? It’s not the changing of the music, it’s...

The Kardashians sit together at a conference.

The Kardashians Empire: Masters of the social world

Gabrielle Jenkins, Opinion Writer November 12, 2019

Kris, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, Kylie and Kendall- unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, there’s absolutely no way you haven’t heard of these ladies: the Kardashians. They have...

Rock you like a hurricane: Hurricane parties take people by storm

Gabrielle Jenkins, Opinion Writer October 30, 2019

Everyone knows that hurricanes are horrible, devastating and catastrophic events. They cause billions of dollars worth of damage, and if people aren’t fully prepared, they risk losing their homes, valuables...

Going back to school can pose some daunting challenges. Did those obstacles prove to be too treacherous?

Point vs. Counterpoint: Is going back to school scary?

Gabrielle Jenkins and Olivia Pratapas September 10, 2019

Going back to school is just as scary as it seems - by Gabrielle Jenkins Everyone sees the back to school commercials, some starting as early as mid-July. The companies play the fast-paced, up-beat...

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