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The Zephyr

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The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

Lillian Reid

Lillian Reid, Features Writer

Lillian Reid is a senior features writer for the 2020-2021 school year, writing on the staff for the past two years. She is also the president of the Mindfulness & Meditation Club, the Secretary of Photography Club, and a member of the Math Honors Society.

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Films that will make you think: Psychological thriller analysis

Lillian Reid, Features Writer May 31, 2021

My favorite kind of films are the ones that make you think: I love the ones that make you work for the message they’re trying to get across by investigating dark concepts that no one likes to talk about...

Graduation Celebration: COVID Edition — Vol. II

Lillian Reid, Features Writer May 11, 2021

Don’t be sad; you’re almost a grad. However, for the second year in a row, COVID is still a factor in seniors trying to graduate. Luckily, this year, vaccines have become an option for many, and West...

Mrs. Hubbard teaches theatre students from a distance. Students who opted for in-person learning must be masked while on campus.

A Discouraging Comeback: COVID cohorts commence

Lillian Reid, Features Writer April 15, 2021

When WSFCS finally allowed 10th-12th grade students to return to in-person learning for the first time in nearly a year on Feb. 22, sophomore Cate Etchason was particularly excited to be back on campus. However,...

Multipurpose Disinfectant No. 9 is used by students and teachers on a daily basis. Teachers are told to spray it onto students’ desks, allowing the students to wipe it off themselves.

Cleaning Covid: Is disinfectant No. 9 toxic?

Lillian Reid, Features Writer March 1, 2021

Given the endless amount of cleaners people have been buying in masses, the hoarding of Clorox wipes, and the alarming reports of harmful hand sanitizers, it leaves parents and students alike to question,...

Since shifting to online learning, teachers are going above and beyond for their students. Bryant makes learning fun for her English II honors class.

Class Act: Teachers stay connected to more than technology

Lillian Reid, Features Writer December 19, 2020

We all know how difficult it has been for students to operate online, but despite that, students also notice and appreciate the teachers who are trying to make it better for them. Students comment on some...

What vibe do you give off during the fall season? Do you prefer carving haunting jack o'lanterns or watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?

What type of fall-lover are you?

Lillian Reid, Features Writer October 15, 2020

Do you love the spooky vibes of Halloween? Do you appreciate the togetherness of Thanksgiving? Are you just bored and in need of something to do? You’ve come to the right place! Find out the vibe you...

This is an illustration of the light spectrum and its energies. Blue light can cause strain your eyes in excessive amounts.

Virtual School and the Effects of Screen Time

Lillian Reid, Features Writer September 18, 2020

Are you having more headaches, blurred vision, or recent neck/back pain? You might be suffering from the effects of too much screen time. With school starting out virtually this year, it’smore difficult...

Hey Human!: Rainn Wilson hosts Instagram Livestreams

Lillian Reid, Features Writer May 21, 2020

If you’re bored in quarantine, and you want something productive to do, look no further. Rainn Wilson (aka Dwight Schrute from The Office) has been hosting Instagram Live shows called “Hey, Human!”...

12 Days of Christmas Songs

Lillian Reid, Features Writer December 11, 2019

As one ventures outside, it is impossible to ignore the chilly weather and holiday decorations already being displayed on the exteriors of houses. That only means one thing: it’s time to bring out the...

Hutchison's self-portrait hangs in the front office of West.

Beyond the Easel: Brynn Hutchison is more than just an artist

Lillian Reid, Features Writer November 14, 2019

A family trip to Costa Rica was the inspiration that won junior Brynn Hutchison a first-place prize at the Dixie Classic Fair. The first-place piece was entitled, “Day in Arenal.” Hutchison painted...

The trademarks of a VSCO girl. Don't worry, we know almost no freshman is completely like this.

Dear Class of 2023: We know you’re not all eboys and VSCO girls

Lillian Reid, Features Writer September 23, 2019

Class of 2023, I know you guys have gotten the short end of the stick for the past year or so. You have constantly been dragged through the mud. It’s all a joke, and it isn't personal or realistic. I...

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