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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

Gray Dimock

Gray Dimock, News Writer

Gray Dimock is a second-year writer for the Zephyr and is thrilled to be starting on the news staff this year. He loves watching movies, reading fantasy novels, and spending time with his friends. When he’s not writing an article, Gray can often be found at the APAC practicing for the next school play.

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Retiring WFHS superintendent Tricia McManus

Super Step-Down: Superintendent Announces Retirement

Gray Dimock, News Writer May 9, 2025

The COVID-19 lockdown was a difficult time for schools. It fundamentally changed the way education was handled, and its effects are still not fully understood. What is understood is that it takes a bold...

$16 Million: Forsyth County overspends

$16 Million: Forsyth County overspends

Gray Dimock, News Writer April 17, 2025

If there’s one thing that schools are stereotyped for, it’s being underfunded. Often there are insufficient finances to get the upgraded tech, renovations, admin positions, or extra-curricular options...

A prom ticket and bills.

Pirated Prom: Counterfeit prom ticket sales canceled

Gray Dimock, News Writer April 1, 2025

Prom is a stressful time for everyone. Shopping for clothes, making restaurant reservations, and finding a date or groups of friends to go with can be difficult, and highly expensive. Sometimes, the cost...

WS/FCS School District separated into different puzzle pieces.

Get in the Zone: Forsyth County offers new zone maps

Gray Dimock, News Writer April 1, 2025

As time goes on, towns change; new roads, communities and people have filled up Clemmons and Lewisville with both ethnic and economic diversity over the past 30 years. That is why WS/FCS is planning on...

An origami daisy.

Adventures in Origami: Spring daisy tutorial

Gray Dimock, News Writer March 6, 2025

As third quarter comes to a close and classwork starts to look towards summer, student creativity can take a dive. However, there are a plethora of options for a crafty person to impress their friends...

Student playing dodgeball.

Gettin’ Outta Dodge: SGA dodgeball tournament gets canceled

Gray Dimock, News Writer February 26, 2025

Two years ago, students and staff united under the common banner of sportsmanship. They all gathered on the floor of the new gym, bracing for battle. When the whistle blew, it began: the SGA’s student-staff...

Students line up to try the new Road Trip lunch line.

Mixing up the Meals: Cafeteria adds new lines

Gray Dimock, News Writer January 28, 2025

There are some staples when it comes to cafeteria food that are inseparable from high school life; pizza, BBQ and chicken sandwiches are part of what makes the cafeteria so special. However, several changes...

A student dressed with holiday spirit.

Christmas Spirit: Holiday spirit week themes are in

Gray Dimock, News Writer December 2, 2024

As the semester comes to a close, students prepare for their exams and Christmas break is on the horizon, one week stands out from the others. These holiday themes are another opportunity after the Homecoming...

The Brenner’s Children’s Hospital with Santa flying over them.

Season of Giving: FCA hosts donation drive

Gray Dimock, News Writer November 15, 2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, West is no stranger to club-hosted donation drives. FCA, Girls’ Service Club and SGA all hosted various drives for victims of the disaster. Now, the Fellowship of Christian...

Student disapproving of spirit week.

Stop Messin’ – Get Dressin’: Why spirit week flopped this year

Gray Dimock, News Writer November 6, 2024

In my years wandering through the breezeways and observing school culture, one thing stands abundantly clear: our student body has no sense of fun. I have never met anyone who doesn’t have at least...

West Forsyth Sports MKTG

Bring Your School Spirit: This week’s themes are here

Gray Dimock, News Writer October 15, 2024

Homecoming is a staple of most high school experiences. Alumni come back to watch their old team face off against a rival on their familiar home turf, while current students attempt to prove that their...

Fall Festivities in the area.

Fall Festivities: Autumn events come to Clemmons

Gray Dimock, News Writer September 24, 2024

As the days grow shorter and colder and the leaves lose their summer hues, it’s time for fall activities. With the arrival of this season, the state of North Carolina is quick to fill the calendar up...

A school bell with question marks

Shifting Schedules: Bell times may be changing

Gray Dimock, News Writer September 18, 2024

Hundreds of students and parents across the WSFCS district casually opened their emails on August 27 expecting nothing more than the usual notifications, only to discover something there that may affect...

Jacob Cook teaching chorus class.

Do You Hear The People Sing: Chorus concert schedule changes

Gray Dimock, News writer August 31, 2024

Do You Hear the People Sing: Chorus concert schedule changes Tradition is an important part of musical education, which makes the times when that tradition is broken stand out most. With every year that...

Makhani making his shot.

Jas Makhani: The Titan’s resident pool champ

Gray Dimock, Features Writer April 24, 2024

Of all the typical “bar room” games like darts or ping-pong, none can compare to the fame of pool. The allure of the eight ball rarely calls to the common man, but one Titan in particular has found...

Required books for most English classes

Hit the Books: National English Honors Society holds book drive

Gray Dimock, News Guest Writer March 18, 2024

For many cash-strapped students, the hardest part of any English class is finding the right books for affordable prices. With that in mind, English Department Chair Stuart Egan and the NEHS will be holding...

AI- Is it worth your grade?

Pl-AI-giarism: How AI has forever changed public education

Gray Dimock, Features Writer February 5, 2024

What started off as science fiction is now science fact, and students across the world are using it to evade homework. Ever since the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022, the ease of essay writing has skyrocketed,...

November holds many strange food celebrations.

November Nosh: There are more national food days than you think

Gray Dimock, Features Writer November 21, 2023

With November comes Thanksgiving, and with Thanksgiving: food. While most people think that the fourth Thursday is the only food day on the American calendar, there are actually a plethora of lesser known...

Alakazam! A card appears, as if by magic.

The Mind-Reader: Magic for high schoolers

Gray Dimock, Features Writer October 24, 2023

October is here, and with it comes the season of the strange and mysterious. Ghost sightings are regular, urban legends run rampant and witchcraft rules the alleyways. In this season of dark magic, you...

Actors stay united despite unique casts.

To Cast Or Not To Cast: Fall plays introduce unique casts

Gray Dimock, Features Writer October 6, 2023

For nearly 60 years, the Drama Department has entertained its audiences through theatrical productions, with the acting talent drawn from the student body itself. Under the watchful eyes of Theater Department...

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