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Sissy Hayes

Sissy Hayes, Sports Writer

Sissy Hayes is a senior and second year writer for the Zephyr and a first year writer for sports. She enjoys working out, listening to music and hanging out with friends. She aspires to be a nurse in the future and is very excited for her senior year.

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Baseball Titans posing after winning CPC tournmanet championship over Glenn. (Photo courtesy of West Forsyth Sports Marketing)

Triple Crown: Baseball steals their third consecutive CPC tournament

Sissy Hayes, Sports Writer May 10, 2024

For the first time in the McIntosh coaching era, the Titan varsity baseball team has achieved something many teams can only dream of. They won the title of conference champions this season and are now...

Number 12 Grayson Brandon.

New Kids On The Block: Boys lacrosse features fresh roster

Sissy Hayes and Ryan MacReynolds April 17, 2024

Players come and go on any high school team, but this year's boys lacrosse team takes the idea of roster turnover to a whole new level. This season the varsity roster features 12 newcomers, many of whom...

Girls basketball players cheering their teammates on from bench during regular season home game against East Forsyth.

Nothing But Net: Girls basketball overcomes adversity

Sissy Hayes, Sports Writer February 26, 2024

“Progress over perfection” is the motto girls varsity basketball head coach Catrina Green has used to motivate her team through an objectively tough season. Before the season started the team’s top...

Student browses energy drink options.

Energy Epidemic: The Buzz Around Energy Drinks

Caroline Lowe and Sissy Hayes December 6, 2023

In a life busy with schoolwork, sports practices, clubs and part-time jobs, teenagers often struggle to find enough hours in a day to get an adequate night's sleep. The saving grace for many is energy...

Junior McKinley Wall controlling the ball in a game against Northwest Guilford.

Putting The Family in Field Hockey

Sissy Hayes, Sports Writer October 16, 2023

There’s no doubt that the most important aspect of being on a team are the connections you build with your teammates. A great example of this dynamic is the Titans Field Hockey team. Their roster consists...

Wackos show out for game against Glenn.

Where the Titans go, the Wackos follow

Sissy Hayes, Sports Writer September 17, 2023

Every year, our student section, dubbed the ‘West Wackos’, brings the energy and noise to the crowd game in and game out. This year is no different, with the Titans keeping spirits high at home, as...

The Groscars are Out of this World: Drama Department celebrates end of school year

The Groscars are Out of this World: Drama Department celebrates end of school year

Sissy Hayes, News Guest Writer June 7, 2023

The Groscars are back. An interesting spin on the tried and true Oscars, the Drama Department puts on a similar show, and students are awarded Oscars-like awards for the year’s performances. The Groscars...

Construction on the facility making progress

Lower Fields Score New Facility

Sissy Hayes March 28, 2023

For all of the athletes who are tired of using the porta-potties during practice, you're in luck. The athletic department along with Lowder Construction is in the process of building a multi-functional...

Students Say What: Will second semester be better or worse for you?

Sissy Hayes, Features Writer January 19, 2023

With second semester right around the corner, the natural rise and fall of grades, fluctuating mental health and tempting thoughts of summer are all obstacles students will face. Officially reaching the...

Give me an N… C… Cheerleading Coach of the Year

Give me an N… C… Cheerleading Coach of the Year

Sissy Hayes, Features Writer November 22, 2022

For some, cheerleading is just a sport. For Lori Harper, it is her life. Harper has been the varsity cheer coach at West Forsyth for the past seven years, building the program into what it is today. All...

Spooky Season Stats

Spooky Season Stats

Sissy Hayes, Features Writer October 23, 2022

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