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The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

Parker Ramey

Parker Ramey, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Parker Ramey has been writing for the Zephyr since her sophomore year as an opinion and features writer. She is now co-editor-in-chief for the 2021-2022 Zephyr staff. When she’s not busy with the staff you can find her, blasting One Direction, eating cookie skillets with her friends, or hanging out with her neighbor’s cat.

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Elite Electives: The best classes at West

Elite Electives: The best classes at West

Parker Ramey, Co-Editor-in-Chief June 5, 2022

Everyone has to take core classes, yet electives are when you actually get to pick what your days look like. Of course everyone gets the book with all the electives listed, but as a freshman it can feel...

Ever wonder the best way to give and receive love? This article dives into the different love languages.

A breakdown of love languages

Parker Ramey, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2022

Everyone gives and receives love in their own individual way. To help you understand this, these love languages have been divided into five different categories by author Gary Chapman. For any relationship,...

Zephyr Jams: Fall Edition

Zephyr Jams: Fall Edition

Parker Ramey, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2021

A new season is upon us which means it's a perfect time to spice up your playlist. With the cold weather rolling in, take the opportunity to enjoy it, snuggle up in a blanket, relax and we will handle...

Student Counselor Allison Barnes giving advice to a troubled student.

How to support someone with a mental illness

Parker Ramey, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2021

You never know what's going on in someone's life, nor the severity of their struggles. Your friend who is seen as the happy or outgoing person could very well be the someone who's fighting the worst unseen...

Boogie down to love town

Parker Ramey, Features Writer February 12, 2021

Depending on your relationship status, Valentine’s Day can be one of the worst days or one of the best days of the year. Music is something that can make the day end in tears or love. To help you out...

Reel New Movies: Movies coming out in 2021

Parker Ramey, Features Writer December 16, 2020

With most theaters having opened back up, new movies are finally hitting the big screens. Some are completely new and have never been seen before, along with some movies postponed due to COVID-19. There’s...

Zoom is new to everyone and so are the outfits that come with it. The ideas for new looks are endless.

Looking Presentable on Zoom: Lazy edition

Parker Ramey, Features Writer September 20, 2020

With school being virtual this quarter, everyone has an abundance of Zoom meetings. No matter how many times you tell yourself you “don’t care what you look like,” there is still a part of you that...

Quarantine may have limited the events that you can attend and the things to do. However one social distancing activity available is watching a movie of your choice at the The Drive-In Theater at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

[Photo] 10 Ways to cure your boredom in quarantine

Connor Prisk, Features Writer September 20, 2020

Quarantine may have limited the events that you can attend and the things to do. However one social distancing activity available is watching a movie of your choice at the The Drive-In Theater at the Winston-Salem...

Sporting events can be fun for everyone. However, when freshmen don't cheer it kills the vibe for all.

Freshman school spirit should be stronger

Parker Ramey, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

One of the best parts about coming back to school is football games, but the lack of freshman school spirit really kills the vibe.  While standing in the student section during the first football game,...

We've all been there, it's the first day of school and the silence in the classroom is simply unbearable!

Five Ways to Break the Awkward Silence

Parker Ramey, Writer August 26, 2019

You walk into a class, look around and see no one you know. We have all been in this situation, so I made this list to help you find something to talk about with the random person sitting next to you. 1....

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