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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

AJ Summers

AJ Summers, Features writer

AJ Summers is a junior at West Forsyth, and it is her first-year writing for the Zephyr. She is currently working on the features staff. She grew up in a Bajan American household with many animals. She currently has 2 dogs and 7 guinea pigs. She enjoys playing soccer and plays for a local club, as well as for the school.

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Caroline Hoover accepting an award at THETA

Caroline Hoover accepting an award at THETA

Gay pride flag

Stop the Generalization: You can’t justify your racism with your sexuality

AJ Summers, News Writer May 30, 2024

Both on and off campus I have seen many members of the LGBTQ+ community attempt to hide their racism through their sexual orientation. I can’t count how many times I’ve heard one of my peers claim...

The Holabeck family.

From Asia to Vienna: The Holabeck Family

AJ Summers, Features Writer May 8, 2024

Many families travel for the occasional vacation, but it's nothing compared to the Holabecks. Having recently moved from Colorado, this family has maintained their love of adventure. As a result, each...

West's cheer team performing at a football game.

Handspring into Victory: Cheerleading Team wins State Championship

AJ Summers, News Writer December 15, 2023

After placing second in states last season, the cheer team was focused on a comeback. This year the team got their wish and won the State Championship in the D1 Small Group Game Day Division and scored...

Examples of media with West Indian representation.

Misrepresentation of West Indians in Hollywood

AJ Summers, News Writer December 14, 2023

For decades, Western media has horribly lacked accurate representation for West Indians in both TV shows and movies. Many people don’t even know what it means to be West Indian which is a lot of the...

Lighting up the Night: Local events boost holiday spirit

Lighting up the Night: Local events boost holiday spirit

AJ Summers, News Writer December 1, 2023

Sledding into the holiday season always brings the spectacle of glowing lights and magnificent attractions. This year there are many nearby festivals and light shows that are perfect for couples, families,...

West JROTC students at East Surry High School

Running Through The Finish Line: JROTC team goes to Nationals

AJ Summers, News Writer October 19, 2023

After a few rough years, the JROTC co-curricular Raider team has finally made it to the top and the co-ed team is ready to compete at the Raider National Championship Nov. 3-5 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Despite...

Claire Reinthaler, founder of the Eirene, shows off her display for the Club Fair

[Photo] “Many Voices, One West”: The Eirene is on- air

Madds Whisenant, News Editor September 29, 2023

Claire Reinthaler, founder of the Eirene, shows off her display for the Club Fair

Exchange students from Holy Mary of Northern Hills.

End of an Era: Exchange program is prohibited in public schools

AJ Summers, News Writer September 28, 2023

For the past 25 years, public school students from Forsyth County have taken part in a cultural exchange program with Holy Mary of Northern Hills, a bilingual school in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. This program...

Major Richard Sugg discussing his summer plans with a student.

Teachers Say What: What are your plans for summer break?

AJ Summers, Features Writer June 5, 2023

With the school year almost over and the season of sun upon us, students are excited to start their vacations. However, summer break is for our teachers as well. So what are they up to during their vacation...

Williams and Schaffer now and at age five.

Soccer stars Williams and Schaffer score a spot into state tournaments

AJ Summers, Features Writer May 8, 2023

What does it take to be at the top? Senior varsity soccer players Raegan Williams and Kate Schaffer just found out. This spring, Williams and Schaffer will represent the western part of North Carolina...

Senior Tenley Douglass sitting in front of her artwork display.

Picasso on the Run: Tenley Douglass

AJ Summers, Features Writer March 28, 2023

Senior Tenley Douglass excels at what she loves, no matter if it's on the track or on the canvas. Douglass recently was awarded with four gold keys, five silver keys and two honorable mentions from the...

Official Poster for "The Last of Us" HBO Max

The Last of Us: A contagiously brillant show

AJ Summers, Opinion Guest Writer March 14, 2023

Spoiler Warning With its popularity spreading, HBO’s “The Last of Us” reinvents the post-apocalyptic genre. Based on the popular 2013 game, “The Last of Us” is a new post-apocalyptic TV series...

Girls soccer celebrating their 2022 conference championship

[Photo] Looking Back in Time: Girls soccer hopes to renew postseason success

March 7, 2023

Girls soccer celebrating their 2022 conference championship

(from left to right) Girls Varsity Basketball players Binta Barry, Nia Gary and Genysis Howard posing for a photo before getting ready to play a game.

Shooting For Success: Girls basketball builds on youth

AJ Summers February 9, 2023

After ending last season 8-14, the girls varsity basketball team has already surpassed last year’s wins, and will head into the final game of the season with a record of 12-11. The biggest change this...

West student studies for exams.

Last Minute Cramming: Study tips to help you prepare for final exams

AJ Summers, Features Writer January 17, 2023

With first semester exams and midterms next week, many students are cracking open their old, dusty textbooks and studying hard. These exams count for 20% of the total semester grade so it's important that...

Cadet Captain Debi Wieser   official photo for the Rifle Team.

Debi Weiser: JROTC’s Hidden Champion

AJ Summers, Features Writer November 29, 2022

Entering her final year at West, senior Captain Debi Weiser is continuing to break records as West Forsyth’s top shooter. Weiser is ranked 13th in the nation for Rifle and is also the only West Forsyth...

Students practicing to perform “I Am Angel”

[Photo] Fall One Acts Take The Stage

October 13, 2022

Students practicing to perform “I Am Angel”

Cadet Colonel Donovan Allen shoots a bow for JROTC.

Ready, Aim, Fire: JROTC adds archery to course

AJ Summers, Features Writer September 19, 2022

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program hit the bullseye when the WSFCS school board approved the addition of archery for cadets this year. The National Archery in Schools Program...

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