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The Times Inside Volume XI, Issue 1 South Forsyth High School October 2009 Exam Exemptions - They’re Back News Allie Faggetter pgs. 1-3 As all the students in Forsyth and admits that it definitely helped with her they are missing valuable instruction.” County probably know, there will not be an attendance in the past years. She explained On Tuesday, September 1st, exam exemption policy that is associated that she thinks there isn’t anything else Dr. Branch said he was currently with attendance this 2009-2010 school for administrators to do to encourage looking at other exam exemption options year. The former exam exemption policy students to come to school. “Nothing else that didn’t have to do with attendance. allowed students to exempt their final can be like exam exemptions because He said he was speaking with faculty and exams at the end of the year provided they you get out of school earlier than others conducting student surveys to see if there had a good attendance record and a grade [at the end of the year].” Now Molly, was a way to reward students for their hard above 70 percent. However, because of along with many other students, can relax. work. Two days later, almost everybody the H1N1 flu virus (commonly referred For the safety of our school, on campus knew about the new policy. to as the swine flu), the Forsyth County Dr. Branch agrees with the decision of The new policy is not at all Board of Education has suspended that the suspension of the old policy. During associated with attendance. If you have a policy for this year. It is all in a plan to an interview before the new policy was class average above an 80 percent then you protect the student body and staff from announced, he explained that he thought may exempt your finals at the end of the the virus by encouraging students not to it was a difficult decision, but to keep the year in that class. This, of course, excludes come to school sick in order to keep their schools safe and secure it was the best End of Course Tests and AP exams. The exemptions. As of Thursday, September decision from a safety standpoint. When following is an excerpt from the email Dr. Features 03, 2009, a new exam exemption policy asked if he thought it would be reinstated Branch sent to all teachers on September pgs. 4-5 has replaced the previous one, giving next year, he replied that it was defiantly 2nd: “After collecting school data from you students in Forsyth County a sigh of relief. a positive policy that had an impact on and having conversations with the other Before the implementation of the our school with attendance. He said he high schools and our central office, the new policy, The Forsyth County Board of did see outstanding attendance last year following system-wide exam exemption Education posted an explanation for the with a 97-98% for the year. There wasn’t policy has been approved. – Please begin cancellation of the previous policy. The a huge spike, but it did help students gain to communicate this information to your Forsyth County School website states: valuable instruction from teachers. “It was students.” Most, if not all, students are “FCS has decided to rescind the practice the right choice overall.” If he had the very happy to see this new policy in affect. of exam exemptions for attendance during power to bring back the policy to South If you were one of those people the 09-10 school year. With the continued Forsyth High, he explains, he would not who was disappointed to hear about the outbreak of the H1N1 flu and the addition reinstate that particular attendance policy suspension of exam exemptions this year, to the seasonal flu, this change was made this year. “Concern is what leads you to don’t worry, your Forsyth County Board to be proactive in protecting the health of the decision and we have to think of the has worked hard to get it back, while also the district’s students and staff. --- Please worst case scenarios,” he says. He hopes protecting you as students. So keep your note that the practice of granting exam that no swine flu cases outbreak at South, average up and come to school as much as Center Stage exemptions for students will be revisited but he has to be cautious just in case. He you can to learn the material and get good pgs. 6-7 in the future.” When asked about her thinks the exam exemption policy was a grades. If you happen to get sick, stay home feelings on the prior exam policy, Junior great idea to encourage attendance. “It as many days as you need until you have been Molly Jackson explained that she doesn’t rewards hard work. Students can’t learn fever- free for at least 24 hours. Looks like understand why they suspended it this year if they’re not here. If they’re not in class the beginning of the school year has started on a high note at South Forsyth High School. Lambert High School Gabi Lee This year, South Forsyth High said that he expects his school to “be Announcements School lost many of its staff and students the type of school where students can be to Lambert, our brother school. Newest challenged to be better students, scholars OCTOBER of the five high schools located in Forsyth and athletes more than ever before” county, it only has about 1350 students Our assistant principal, Mr. Cheney, Editorials registered. Lambert High does not have said that it is always sad to see students 12th grade students attending right now, leave. However, he believes that there South welcomes pgs. 8-9 which means that they will not have a are “lots of great oppurtunities for many graduating class. Our former principal, kids now that Lambert is built.” He said German exchange Dr. Davidson, is currently the principal that he sees Lambert as a chance to give students of Lambert. Under his leadership, many more opputunities to many students. He expect and hope that Lambert will grow to also hopes for Lambert and South to be have a successful future. Even though it is each other’s rivials and build up on each a new school, many students and teachers other. As rivals, we can become stronger Red Ribbon Week- at Lambert have great expectations for by seeing each other’s success. This is October 27th-31st their school. Kelsey Duttenhoffer, a 9th also something that many are hoping for. grader at Lambert, said that she doesn’t Lambert is sure to reach the have to worry about bullies or feeling expectations and hopes. With students pressured into doing drugs, because the and staff from South, and Forsyth Central NOVEMBER teachers watch out for her. She is excited High School, Lambert has many great to be at Lambert and has high hopes for possibilities. This year is going to be the progress of her school. Dr. Davidson a great year for both of the schools. Early Release - November 11th Sports Veterans’ Day pgs. 10-12 Thanksgiving Break - November 23rd - 27th

Check out club information! pg. 3 The News Red Ribbon Week Super-Star South Forsyth Alexis Vanderhoof Brooke Lively South Forsyth High School has the top 2% of high schools by Newsweek” Red Ribbon Week, October recently won several awards for academics said principal Dr. Branch. Newsweek 27-31 is an awareness campaign for the Theme Days and club related activities, which is publishes the Challenge Index, which is prevention of drug abuse in school and partly because of our overabundance of based on the number of AP and IB test give the community, and is a call to action to extracurricular activities: over 50 clubs, in May divided by the number of graduates. all students, teachers, and parents to join Monday- Pride Day and 14 athletic programs. South also has South, along with other Forsyth together to pledge to be drug free. This the largest chapter of DECA in the world schools, has recently received publicity for campaign began in 1985, immediately Tuesday- Pledge Day with over 600 members. This co-curricular their SAT scores. “The SAT scores are the after the kidnapping, torture, and brutal club is getting the most publicity right now. highest in South’s history...and we have murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena South Forsyth High School been around for 20 years.” said Dr. Branch.. in Mexico. Wednesday- Team earned the 2008-2009 Georgia School of Last year we were ranked #25 in the state Like many high schools across Excellence award. The school that wins for our SAT scores. This year we are the nation, South Forsyth High School Day this title is recognized for its commitment rated #19 out of 400 schools. We are also observes this week with special events to excellence and continual improvement. ranked #1 in student attendance for Forsyth on campus. South was even given an Thursday- Red Out “The most recognizable is being rated in County with a 98% daily attendance. honorable mention plaque on April 15, 2009 for our outstanding efforts to Day dedicating an entire week to alcohol and drug awareness last October. Friday- School Spirit This October, South is preparing Construction on SR141 for Red Ribbon Week by planning different themes and activities for every Nicole Welch day of the week, hoping it will encourage everyone to stay drug free, and each day The construction on SR 141 has proved to such as the new subdivisions and shop- will begin with a special announcement be more than a small task for the ping centers that have gone up. relating to the theme. The past themes, Georgia Department of Transportation After the major delays were included- (GDOT). This project is widening SR 141 through, construction finally began. On The themes this year are still up into a four lane divided highway in order June 23rd, traffic was switched to the left for debate, but what we know for sure is to increase the number of cars able to be lane so they could construct two main that this week will open many people’s on the road and to improve the flow off commercial driveways on Majors Road. eyes to the problem of Drug abuse. traffic in the area. When completed, it will By July 1st, traffic was switched to the Red Ribbon Week brings be a 6.5 mile stretch from McGinnis Ferry right lane so the left side of SR 141 could millions of people together throughout the Road to SR 9. By the projected comple- be constructed. On July 8th, the workers United States and besides campaigning tion date, December 31, 2010, the costs began reworking the intersection of Sr 141 against drugs and alcohol, the organizers will have added up to $91,987,471.11 with and Hemrick Road. Paving for the road of Red Ribbon Week provide treatment $38,792,851.43 for the right-of-way and started on July 23rd, and still continues for people with an addiction. This $53,194,619.68 for the actual construc- today. organization is also the biggest, best tion. Safety is cautioned when driving known prevention awareness campaign Along with the major costs of the on the in progress road. Speed limits have observed annually and is a good influence, project, there have been a few delays. The been reduced, and are being enforced, and not only on South Forsyth, but also our chosen consultant designer sadly went out the speeding fines have doubled. Signs community as a whole. of business right before construction will be posted to alert drivers. GDOT started, as well as when it did start, work- encourages the public to call 511 to give ers didn’t relocate their infrastructure, any updated information they might have causing more delays. Recent changes on on the project. SR 141 have also caused more delays, October 2009 News Page 3 Georgia: The Next Hollywood? An Interview With Pia Janssen, Jesse House German Exchange Student Have you ever wanted to be cut in any part of the state as long as they a co-star in a movie? Have you ever are approved. Allie Faggetter & Rose Freitag wanted to help produce a big time With these tax credits now in lot of time and very far for Germans). movie that makes millions in its first effect, big productions that would usually Q: Is this your first time in America and week of showings? Or, are you just be filmed in big movie cities such as; what do you like about it? Q: What is similar about the American somebody who loves to watch movies, Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Beverly A: It isn’t my first time. For a couple of lifestyle and your own? not only on the big screen, but also in Hills, can now be filmed in Georgia for years I came to America visiting my its production stages? Then, you will less. And with big productions comes grandparents who lived in Texas (that A: Similar is that we have to work a lot for love the fact that in 2008 Governor the greatest advantage of all, a boost to was a long time ago). I like the people in school, that we mostly like the same of Georgia, Sonny Perdue, signed the the state’s economy! America who are very friendly and open- music and that we spend a lot of time with Georgia Entertainment Industry Act. With productions being filmed minded, the weather is much better than in our friends. The GA Entertainment in Georgia, georgians are able to find Germany and the fast food is good! Industry Act now allows production some work during the production Q: What has been your favorite activity companies to film in Georgia as months. In fact, a fellow South Forsyth Q: Are Georgia and American school so far in Georgia? long as they are pre-approved and High School student, Rose Freitag, was like you expected? What did you think A: I liked the Coca-Cola museum because the production companies provide a an extra in an upcoming movie, The it would be like? we could taste the different Coca-Cola twenty percent investment tax credit, Blind Side staring Sandra Bullock and A: In Germany, I’ve heard a lot of American sorts from all over the world which was while also providing an additional ten Tim McGraw. But, this is not the only schools, so I already knew that school in very funny but not always very tasty. percent tax credit to the productions big production that will be filmed in the America is very different to school in that show a Georgia promotional logo state of Georgia; more productions could Germany. I thought that school in America Q: How do you like South Forsyth High somewhere in the movie. This means be coming to Georgia for production; is much easier than in Germany, but it isn’t School? What is it like for you to sit in that movies that are filmed in Georgia such as, The Last Song (a Miley Cyrus true because you have to write so much class with a host student? are able to get their price of production movie) and Get Low. tests (much more than we have to write). A: The school is much bigger than my school in Germany so it is never boring and I Q: What activities and places have you like that you can find a lot of sport activities gone since you have been in Georgia? in the school as well. It is interesting to sit Club Information A: Last Thursday we went to Atlanta in class with my host student because I can LULA visiting CNN, the aquarium, and the Coca- see how school is like in America which is Cola museum and on Sunday we went very different to school in Germany. LULA, or “Love ‘Ur Life Always,” is a student run club. The goal is to spread to Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge. awareness about eating disorders and to promote a healthy and positive self body But most of the time we spent our time Q: What is school like in Germany? image and lifestyle. in different malls to go shopping, eat A: Our teachers don’t have their own something and just talking. classrooms so they have to switch all the Meeting: 3rd Thursday of every month in room 408 time too. One thing which I really like at 7:45 A.M. or 3:50 P.M. Q: Were you scared about coming to in Germany is that we have breaks from America and staying with your host 10 to 15 minutes between all our lessons student? so that we have time for relaxing. Our Mu Alpha Theta A:No I wasn’t because I already had some schedule is different every day. Sometimes exchange experiences and two weeks on Mondays I leave school at 5:30 and so From October 19th through October 30th, Mu Alpha Theta will be sponsoring a used before the exchange started our exchange sometimes like on Fridays at 1:25. media sale, primarily consisting of used books and DVD’s. The items will be available partners got our email addresses so we during lunch in West Hall from 10/19-10/23 and in East Hall from 10/26-10/30. could write to each other. You can say that Q: What kind of activities do German I was excited but not scared. teenagers like to do with their friends FCCLA for fun? Q: How is life at home with your A: Mostly we meet eachother at home or FCCLA club will be combining with LULA to meet on October 21st at 3:40 in room American host and their family? somewhere in the city. On weekends we go 196. A: My family and my American host are to discos (which is allowed when you are very nice so we don’t have any problems. 18 or when you are over 16 if you have a Mock Trial But most of the time we aren’t at home and person 18 or older who cares for you) or if we are at home I don’t have to do any to different parties. And of course Germans Auditions for prospective Mock Trial members will be held October 21-22. A work (like cooking or cleaning) which is love to play or watch soccer. signup sheet will be posted in room 415 starting October 8th. All students hoping to very good I think. participate with the Mock Trial team for 2010 must participate in an audition. For Q:What else do you want other school further information, see Mr. Spiegel in room 415. Q: What is different about the American students to know about foreign exchange style of living and your own? program and your experience? STEP Club A: At home I mostly go by bike to school A: To my mind it is very important to or friends. But here I’ve never seen any learn something about different cultures so The STEP Club, an environmental group, meets every second and fourth Friday of bikes. And we don’t eat a lot of fast food in that you can understand and respect their the month. Please join them in room 348 at 7:50 as they promote environmental Germany because we don’t have so much behavior and their style of living. Every stewardship and provide many opportunities for community service. There are no fast food restaurants. If you want to go to culture, region is different which makes the dues, a light breakfast is served, and everyone is welcome. McDonald’s in Germany for example I world more colorful and very interesting. have to drive about 30 minutes (which is a For me, the exchange was an experience Flood which I will never forget. Join Flood every second Wednesday of the month at 7:45 in room 1323 for free chicken biscuits and a chance to get involved in many great opportunities for community service. German Exchange Program Tricia Surber & Marin Wijma Thirteen students from Es- Indian Mounds, Stone Mountain Park, and better understand the German language, ens, Germany came here for the op- to a pumpkin patch. “There are so many due to the back and forth conversation. portunity of a lifetime. Each German activities that there is no time to be home- This summer, the students at South will student was paired with a student at sick,” Julia Buss says. While the students get the opportunity to travel to Germany as South based on a personality survey. are staying in Georgia they are required to exchange students. The German students All thirteen students are from the north- spend ten days in school with their hosts. who are here now will be the hosts when ern part of Frisland, Germany which is The host family’s job is to ensure the South students arrive in Germany. near the North Sea. All the students attend a safe stay and to make sure the exchange They will get the opportunity to learn what Niedersāchsisches Internatsgymanasium students have an enjoyable time in Ameri- daily German life is like. Ms. Claus-Nix in Esens. “I decided to come here because ca. The students follow their host student says “It is the opportunity of a lifetime.” I think that I won’t have another chance to around school for most of the day. They at- visit America to practice my English—and tend their classes and eat lunch with them. I thought it would be a lot of fun,” Ger- Having their students with them all day man student Julia Buss said. changes the daily life of the host students. To them, America is very differ- One host student, Yoni Wijma says, “She ent from Germany, “It is much larger than has to follow me everywhere and I get Germany, but really nice,” Julia explains. stopped a lot in the hallways because people The students will be with their host fami- ask her questions. At home, it’s like having lies for two and a half weeks. They ar- a friend over for two weeks, it’s awesome!” rived in Georgia on September 19th and The German students get a much will be staying with their host families different experience in the United States until October 7th. After the students leave as part of the exchange program than they Georgia, they will be flying up to New would get just as tourists. Ms. Claus-Nix, York City for three days of sight seeing. the head of the program says, “The ex- To get the full experience of Geor- change program is the most beneficial gia, the students and their hosts can take way to learn a language. You get a much part in various planned activities and trips. better cultural understanding being part During school hours, the German students of the exchange program because they were taken to see The World of Coca-Cola, have to follow their hosts around and see Pia Janssen (right) and her host, the CNN Center, the Georgia Aquarium, how they interact with their friends. It’s Victoria Spielberg (left) and Centennial Olympic Park. On the a whole different perspective.” The pro- weekends, the students and their hosts took gram is not only beneficial for the German trips to the Outlet Mall, Amicalola Falls, students, but it helps the host students to The Features Car of the Month Upcoming Concerts Nicole Ayers Victoria Thompson To begin a brand new hood that cannot support itself, Welcome back! Summer has officially ended, and although you might be feeling a little troubled, year, The Southside Times staff and broken parking brakes. check out the end of Summer/ Fall upcoming concerts. Everyone requires a break from the day to thought we would honor a really Robert’s car can be found day grind of high school so why not go with your friends to a show soon! Whether it be your favorite old car for Car of the Month. in South’s senior parking lot in band or a band you’ve never heard of. Check it out. You never know what may be the next big thing. Senior Robert Slaughter has spot 52. It has yet to be named, owned his black 1983 Mercedes so if you have any nickname Variety Playhouse 300 SD for one year, when he suggestions, feel free to email us Chastain Park Phillips Arena bought it from his dad’s friend for at [email protected] Amphitheater $800. His car, that has 300,000 and we’ll let him know. When Kings of Leon-Friday,October The Airborne Toxic Event- miles on it, runs on Diesel and asked to describe Robert’s car, Steve Martin & the Steep 9th-:8:00 pm Wednesday, October 7th- 8:00 used cooking oil, that’s right, used senior David Kohreidze stated,”It Canyon Rangers-Friday. pm cooking oil. Robert explains the is like a bat-mobile that runs off October 9th 8:00 pm AC/DC-Friday, October 23rd- cooking oil is “mostly from Pearl of cooking oil.” And senior Olivia 8:00 pm The Gourds-Friday,October of China” and he describes how Luz added,” It also smells kind of 9th- 8:30 pm the process works. funky.” Fox Theater Atlanta “The used cooking oil “I like how it is a The Tabernacle Relient K-Saturday, October is first filtered through a vacuum Mercedes, that makes it cool, but 10th- 8:00 pm cleaner to remove food particles. I also like how many problems Australian Pink Floyd- It is pumped through a second there are with my car. [The ShowWednesday, October Brandi Carlisle-Saturday, filter that removes the water from problems] make it unique,” says 14th- 8:00 pm October 10th- 8:00 pm Robin Trower-Wednesday, the oil. The oil is then ready to use Robert. The only downside of his October 14th- 8:00 pm for my car.” car is that it tends to be slow. “I Leonard Cohen- Tuesday, Thievery Corporation-Sunday, Robert believes his car have to slam on the ignition or October 20th- 8:00 pm October 11th- 8:00 pm Dinosaur Jr.-Saturday, is considered “Car of the Month peddle any time I go somewhere. October 17th-8:30 pm Worthy” because “it is unusually It accelerates really slowly.” David Forster & Friends- All Time Low, We the Kings, unique” in several ways. The The Southside Times Wednesday, October 28th- : Hey Monday & Friday Night Colbie Caillat-Monday, Mercedes has a broken driver’s staff would like to congratulate 8:00 pm BoysFriday- October 23rd- October 19th-7:30 pm side door lock; therefore Robert Robert for having this year’s must unlock the door from the first Car of the Month. If you 7:00 pm passenger side. It has a broken have a unique or interesting The Tragically Hip- radio antennae that “constantly car, submit a picture and a Masquerade Hollywood Undead & Atreyu- Wednesday, October 21st- tries to move up and down”, no paragraph about your car to Saturday, October 24th- 7:00 8:00 pm passenger side door handle, the [email protected] and Emilie Autumn-Friday, pm cruise control feature is broken, you may be next month’s winner. October 16th- 8:00 pm Marianne Faithful-Thursday, no air conditioning, a broken Good luck and drive safe! 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Allie Faggetter New Year = New Styles As the new school year look professional and cute. starts, one valuable thing to know Wearing a colored cami as a student is what to wear and underneath adds to the color how to wear it. Whether it’s a in the shirt. Tucking these style of shoe or a certain way into your jeans or shorts also to wear your shirt, fads seem to adds a different style to your come and go fast. Some styles look. that used to be fashionable are Ex: Polo Ralph Lauren now the new ‘what not to wear’. striped classic-fit Oxford at With these types of the Polo Outlet Store, $45. outfits, it’s easy to be original and make the outfit your own. 9. Tuck in your shirt – There are many styles out there Tucking in your shirt these that will fit your personality. This days seems to be the new new trend is what I like to call thing. Usually polos, loose ‘effortlessly chic’. It gives you Senior Rose Freitag Senior Amanda Perry shirts, and V-necks look sophisticated tucked into the look of being chic and cute Sophomore Naomi Ergun cami with a colorful cardigan.You while also giving the impression your jeans or dress shorts. can also add some flare by adding *One last tip that you aren’t trying too hard as 4. Add a metallic or shiny leather a belt and connecting the shirt well as expressing who you are. Metallic silver or gold go well purse or tote to your style. These – wearing a long flowy or with the cardigan. However, just a loose shirt with a thick belt at If this is your kind of style, but with any outfit. TOMS are also a purses go great with everything cami and cardigan with no belt is you don’t really know where to good choice for a casual shoe. and are also practical for school the waist is also a good look. defiantly still cute and relaxed. This look works well with start, here are some examples Ex: Sanfrann Steve Madden and shopping. with price and location. Gladiator shoes – stevemadden. jeans or capris and keeps it 7. Mix n’ Match – Not everything stylish and simple. com or select shoe stores 5. Last but not least: Dress or you wear needs to match anymore. How to look effortlessly chic: $29.95 skirt with high waisted belt As you can An outfit will look cute if you mix see, ‘effortlessly chic’ is with a short jacket or cardigan. and match colors together. Just as 1.Wear a skirt with a high 3. Accessorize your outfit with Wearing a cute dress with an affordable and easy. Although long as the colors compliment each some price examples may waistline just below the bust or belts, scarves, long necklaces, accent belt and cardigan is other and don’t clash, this is a great at your waist. Then complete accent rings, and bangles. These dressy but relaxed at the same look expensive, they can all way to put your personality and easily be found at a cheaper the look by tucking in your shirt spice up your outfit and make time. If the cardigan is a bright spunk into your outfit. and adding a belt. Thick or thin you look classy. color, it accentuates the whole price. You will have no depending on the look. Not Ex: Bangle set at The outfit. Usually thin belts are a problem finding cute clothes 8. Ralph Lauren Oxfords - Wearing for this kind of trend, with adding a belt works too. Icing $12.50; Jet Black Crystal better choice with a cardigan, a long-sleeved button-down striped Accent Ring at Macy’s $18.00; but thick belts also look good a style that’s right for you. Oxford shirt is the way to go. You Don’t forget to have fun with 2. Gladiator shoes – these look Black flower head band at with a dress and jacket. can also roll up your sleeves to good with anything whether it be Forever 21. it, express your personality, make it a three quarter length. and make it your own. jeans or a dress. 6. One of the easiest ways to be While looking laid-back you also chic is to wear a comfortable October 2009 Features Page 5

How to Make the Most Fall TV Show Guide of College Visits Daniela Castro Courtney Covert follows this close knit group of Private Practice is Monday Nights: tenants showcasing their issues, a spin-off Grey’s Anatomy, Attention Juniors and likely be walking during much affairs, and backstabbing. It’s no neonatal surgeon Dr. Addison Seniors: Fall has arrived, and of the tour, so make sure you The 3rd season of Gossip wonder they live in an apartment Forbes Montgomery relocates to many of you that means wear comfortable shoes. Also, Girl airs on Monday nights at complex. from Seattle Grace Hospital to college visits. If you are at all at most schools, you will go 9:00pm on the CW. The popular the Oceanside Wellness Group in wondering how to go about on the tour and then talk with a teen drama is based on the Wednesday Nights: sunny Santa Monica, California planning, preparing for, and counselor, so expect a long day Gossip Girl books by Cecily Von following a failed marriage and making the best of a college and eat before you go. Ziegesar. The series is about the The 6th season of The two affairs. There she reconnects visit, read on. scandalous lives of Manhattan’s Hills airs on Wednesday nights at with medical school friends, Sam 3. During your visit elite, private high school 9pm on MTV. This show follows and Naomi Bennett, where she 1. Planning your visit If you are visiting a college, students. The wealthy lifestyles the everyday lives of four girls starts a new life at a new practice. The first task to tackle in you most likely already have an of these teens are inundated with (Kristin Cavalleri, Audrina This show aires on Thursday planning a college visit is interest in it and know what the jealousy and betrayal. Living Patridge, Stephanie Pratt, and nights after Grey’s Anatomy at making an appointment. school is like on paper. Now in New York City’s Upper East Heidi Montag) living in Beverly 10pm. Check the college’s website it is time to get to know what Side, the scandal never dies. With Hills, CA . The original star of the for appointment information. life is actually like there. Talk mean girls, cute boys, and gossip, show, Lauren Conrad, recently Some colleges will have you to students. Whether they are there’s always major drama. So left the show and is working on call their admissions office to your tour guides or people you who is Gossip girl? Everyone is other projects like her book series schedule a tour while others pass as you are walking around, dying to find out. and fashion line. Now, Kristin prefer you fill out an online ask them questions about Cavalleri from Laguna Beach is form. Be sure to do this at campus life. Ultimately the taking Lauren Conrad’s place and least two weeks in advance— students opinion of the school will be featured this season. This tours will fill up if you wait and life there are more valuable is sure to cause some drama. The until the last minute. The than 1,000 of the best books and show has been described as the Princeton Review suggests guides to the school. reality version of “Sex and the you visit every college you Ask questions about things City” and is one of the highest are considering. Many people that are important to you. For rated shows on MTV. .. change their opinions about a example: Friday Nights: . school after their visit. Once -How are the academics? Today’s American you have scheduled a tour, it -How difficult are the classes? families come in all shapes is important that you file for -What do students do on the and sizes and comedy Modern The 4th season of Ugly an absence from school. The weekends? Family takes a modern look at Betty airs on Friday nights at “College Day Visit Form” is -Do people stay on campus a the complications that come 9pm on ABC. A Latin-American available on the counseling majority of the time? Tuesday Nights: with being a family in 2009. girl from Queens blunders section of the South Forsyth -What is dorm life like? In the new ABC series airing through work at Mode, a fashion High School web page. Once you have the The 2nd season of Wednesdays at 9pm, Modern magazine, in this comedy/drama. According to Mrs. Suarez, answers to these questions 90210 airs on Tuesday nights at Family, a mockumentary (a mock Although she is clueless when it a counselor here at South and any others you come up 8:00pm on the CW. A spin off documentary) features the daily comes to fashion sense, she is the Forsyth, you should, “give with, you will have a better from the classic 1990’s drama issues and lifestyles of various assistant to the son of the CEO. yourself at least three days to background on which to base Beverly Hills 90210, the remake modern day families such as a She works in Manhattan’s Upper get teacher signatures and an your opinion of the school. includes cameos by original stars straight couple, a gay couple, and East Side, where money and looks administrator’s signature.” Bring your camera and take Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, and a multi-ethnic couple. matter more than smarts. Will she pictures of the good and bad Shannen Doherty. A teen drama survive at Mode? Will her hard 2. Preparing for your visit aspects of the school. Use these about students at East Beverly work pay off in the world of high Before leaving for your pictures to jog your memory Hills High, the show reveals that Thursday Nights: fashion? college visit, make a list later as you make your college in the L.A. area, anything can of questions you have for decision. This will help you happen. In a city where fame is Grey’s Anatomy on the admissions counselors. figure out whether you could all in the last name, ambitious Thursdays at 9pm, is a hospital Not only will this give you picture yourself living and locals will do whatever it takes drama that focuses on Meredith the answers that will help studying in that environment. to achieve success. “To live in the Grey, one of several first-year you make your final school Lastly, Mrs. Suarez reminds zip, you must live by the code.” surgical interns at a Seattle, decisions, but it also shows students to, “be sure to get proof In this remake of the Washington, hospital. Along with them that you are serious of your visit from the college.” hit 1990’s TV show, Melrose her colleagues, Meredith struggles about attending the school. If you still have to maintain relationships while Write these questions in a questions or need more staying sharp at her new job. notebook and bring it with information about planning Working in a hospital with many you, that way you have spare your college visits, stop by and of her closet friends also working pages to take notes on any tips make an appointment at the as interns, is a recipe for drama. the counselors may give you counseling office in West Hall, on applying for college and across from the band room. Saturdays: scholarships. You will most College Gameday on ESPN starting at 10am and continuing all day while differnt college games air on ESPN and different sports channels.

Place follows Los Angeles young professionals who live in an apartment complex whose lives are intertwined with a murder scandal. Melrose Place airs Tuesday nights at 9pm, and The Center Stage DECA- Largest Chapter in the World Rose Freitag and Courtney Covert What other club has a claim to fame in which members can compete in group or like being the largest chapter in the WORLD? individual events. Events range anywhere from fashion marketing, travel and tourism THIS Is What We’re The South Forsyth DECA chapter has held this title for the past year and officers hope to industry, general marketing, and much more. carry it through this school year as well. Members may also choose to complete DECA is an association of marketing a manual on a local business and their students. It is a club with both the most and partnership. In the past years, students have completed manuals on Elements of Three, Made Of... least responsibility associated with it—the amount of work taken on is all up to you. Giggles, Limited Too, Justice, and and Some students may choose to join just to get Lifetime Fitness. State competiton is usually a creative “bling” T-shirt, though this isn’t held in Atlanta and International competion the type of membership DECA promotes. has been held in Orlando, Atlanta, and The ideal DECA member is in a marketing Anaheim in past years. class as well, which allows them to take Last year, the SFHS DECA had part in DECA competition. However, lack the honor of being named the largest DECA of enrollment in a marketing class does not chapter in not only the state of Georgia but prohibit one from joining DECA, attending the world. The chapter hopes to continue the meetings, and participating in fundraisers tradition this year and is welcoming all to get and events. involved and join. Every year, SFHS DECA chooses DECA meetings are the first a cause to raise funds for and target all of Tuesdays of the month at 7:45 A.M. in the their fundraisers towards. Over $6,000 West Hall Cafeteria. Meetings typically was raised for various cancer causes last include announcements, free food, music, year, and the chapter hopes to be just as and a talent of the month. All are welcome to successful this year through donating first join, and anyone can pick up a membership semester funds raised to the Make-a-Wish form on the DECA bulletin boards or from Foundation.“DECA competition is one of a marketing classroom. Memebrs have the the most exciting aspects of DECA,” says opportunity to order a DECA tshirt which senior and three year DECA member and requires a separate form and small fee. All competitor Lauren Schuster,”It is a great membership and t shirt forms and dues are to opportunity to meet new people from all over be turned in to either Mrs. Moore, Dr. Ruff, Georgia and the world while competing and Miss Mathis, Coach Crowder, or any of the being rewarded for your hard work”. DECA DECA officers. competition exists at the regional, state, and international levels and has different events FCA- Come as You Are Kirsten Ebert If you are looking for a place where a Christian based club, anyone is welcome you can be yourself and meet new people, FCA and everyone is encouraged to try FCA at is the place for you. FCA stands for Fellowship least once. Meetings usually begin with a of Christian Athletes and is a place to share game, followed by worship led by singer faith amongst your peers. “Come as you are” is Christian Perez. Then, they have a speaker, FCA’s theme this year and is very appropriate and the meeting ends with worship again. It for the club’s welcoming atmosphere. You don’t is an extremely relaxed environment and is have to be a specific type of person to be a part a great way to spend your Friday mornings. of FCA, you just have to keep and open mind So whether you like to start your and want to start your day off on a positive note. mornings with Starbucks or Chick-Fil-A, Interact- Service Above Self FCA is a great club to join because it listen to country music on your way to Smarts and Rose Freitag does not require much commitment. The meet- school or rap music, FCA is a place where To have fun with friends while ings are on Friday mornings at 7:30 in the Per- you can “come as you are “ and feel welcome action are helping your community. That is the forming Arts Center and are the perfect place amongst other students. If you have ques- goal of the South Forsyth Interact Club. for fellowship with friends. Mackenzie Reeves tions about FCA, see Coach Jarvis in room Established last year, the Forsyth Rotary describes the meetings as “encouraging and up- 1314 or any of the student FCA leaders. on the same sponsored club is growing in member- lifting” and “a place for people to come togeth- ship and recognition as well as suc- er and share a common belief”. Although it is cess. Last year, the club, sponsored by side of the Dr. Deurlein, was awarded the Interact Club of the Year for their service in Forsyth County at the annual UGA Day equation in Athens, GA. The club also received awards for the best dessert and for their success in a service project with where the sponsoring Forsyth Rotary Club. The Interact Club participates in many different service activities the sum is throughout the year open to all its mem- bers. Past projects have included Laps for Life, making holiday cards for soldiers, success. Earth Day’s Great American Cleanup, a prom ticket raffle benefiting the Wheel- chair Foundation, and gift packages for ~Garrett The Place. The Interact Club is unique in that it works closely with their spon- Hazel soring rotary that is made up of promi- Center Stage Flood- Make A Difference Courtney Covert What South Forsyth High School be a Christian or have religous affiliation needs is a Flood. Not a water rushing, homes to get involved. “Everyone is welcome THIS Is What We’re destroyed, lowercase “f” type of flood, but at the Flood events,” explains Becca Si- rather a capital “F” Flood of compassion and vak, a member of the Student Leadership the desire to serve in our community. Board, “and we’re excited for any new There are many different reasons volunteers!” students get involved in community service. Some of the most popular proj- Made Of... Some feel called to serve, many get involved ects are: “KidMix,” a morning of hanging because their friends convince them to, and out with children living in Atlanta’s most others simply need hours for one honor soci- crime-ridden zip code, “SafeHouse Out- ety or another. Whatever the reason, Flood reach,” serving the homeless in down- is your place to get involved in your com- town Atlanta, and “Movers and Shakers,” munity. For those of you who are still con- a project for guys redistributing donated fused as to what you may be getting yourself furniture to families in need. into, Flood’s mission is to “provide local The highlight of Flood’s events mission opportunities for students to saturate this month is a Halloween party at Chest- their communities with the heart and hands nut Ridge Nursing Home. Students are of Christ,” according to Kimberly Scales, encouraged to come wearing their hal- Flood’s founder. But don’t think you have to loween costumes in order to get in the spirit of the party. Still want to know more? Student membership is free and signup sheets are available at the meet- ings. Get involved by coming to the meetings every first Wednesday of the month at 7:45 in room 1323 or check out Flood’s website at www.floodstudentmis- sions.org.

LULA- Love Your Life Always Alexis Vanderhoof From fun posters with inspirational great projects such as “Love Your Life messages to surprising activities, such as Body Week”, which has fun and creative writing messages of encouragement in all the activities for members, that last an entire bathroom mirrors and windows, Love Your week, and have once included smash- Life Always is a great choice for any student ing weight scales during school. The who feels that teenagers need promotion of a club also has plans for “The re-planta- positive body image and should love them- tion of the William Davidson Memorial selves for who they are. ” in front of West Hall, and many charity Especially in today’s society, girls fundraiser walks against bulimia and an- Interact- Service Above Self are constantly bombarded with expectations orexia. and criticisms about their bodies. Eating dis- If you’re interested, LULA nent and successful figures in Forsyth County for soldiers, Laps for Life, SFHS teacher orders and other serious issues are rampant meets on the third Thursday of every which gives the members a chance to gain ex- appreciation gifts, and many more events. among teenagers due partly to their low self month in Mr. Thompson’s room, 408. tra knowledge and experience in how to make The Interact Club meets the sec- confidence and self esteem. Pictures of cele- But the best part is they have a morn- an impact in our area. Senior Mallory Cox ond and fourth Thursday of every month breties, super models, and other famous fig- ing meeting and one in the afternoon so says,” I am glad to have become a member of at 7:30 AM for meetings filled with free ures are often in the spotlight and some find LULA can fit into your schedule. Interact last year because it has not only helped food, music, and activities. Membership it hard to love themselves when they do not me better my community but also allowed me is open to all students at South Forsyth. compare. LULA is here to help this impor- to have a well rounded college application.” Dues are $20, which include a club shirt tant cause. The club has big plans for this year including and fees, and should be turned into Dr. LULA is an organization that im- a fund-raiser car wash, Leadership Workshop Deurlein in room 407 in West Hall or can proves our school and community through with other Interact Clubs from around Georgia, be given to any student Interact officer. fun, uplifting projects. But how does it bene- a Habitat for Humanity build, Christmas cards fit the school? Kaitlyn Johnson, the president of L.U.L.A states “The most important way we benefit the school and community is that we provide information on eating disorders in hopes of stopping all cases.” L.U.L.A is also a state-wide club that meets with other Got any creative or orig- high, middle, and elementary schools. inal ideas for new clubs All the freshmen and others inter- at SFHS? Email the ested in joining and even seniors who need a southsouthsidetimes@ club for their college resume should consider LULA because, as Kaitlyn Johnson puts it, yahoo.com with your “They should join if they want to help oth- ers and just be happy and carefree.” And if suggestions! that isn’t intriguing enough LULA also has food at every meeting, and LULA organizes The Editorials Is the Health Care Bill That-Good-Art The Really the Answer to Christian Perez With an album as In addition to the musical brilliant as American Art in their change, Warren also seems to have Staff America’s Problems? catalog, Brain Warren and the traded in his imagery filled stories Brenden Hull other members of Weatherbox for repeated lines and phrases The had a huge space to fill with their that feel almost perfect. The new The debate over the times are extremely long. The second full-length album and direction may not seem perfect Democratic health care bill is average wait time for an MRI follow up release, The Cosmic to the listener but it appears to Southside raging as each state’s Senators is 22 months. Supporters of Drama. The album opens with the be for Warren and his vision. He and Representatives are home the Democratic bill argue that captivating “That M.A.N.N.” and conveys an essence of a Stanley Times for Congress’s August recess. reform in the United States doesn’t let go until its more than Kubrick mentality in that there is At town hall meetings across will be different than in other satisfying conclusion, “No Hands a feeling that everything is exactly South Forsyth High School the country, people are voicing countries, but just because the (Anything That Moves).” Right as it should be and nothing is U.S. is a bigger country does 585 Peachtree Parkway opinions both for and against from the start, one will notice out of place or in Warren’s case, the bill, which is currently not mean the reform system that Warren has opted in favor of repeated in vain. Every line owns Cumming, GA 30041 in several committees in the will have different effects. acoustic, simplicity opposed to a specific purpose in its repetition, House of Representatives. In the end, a socialized the booming, full band power of and Warren seems to be using this If passed, the proposed health care system will hurt the his previous album. This change so that the listener will believe his law would require all individuals U.S. more than help it. Health may very well be the direct result words as much as he does. While Dr. Jason Branch and employers to have health care researchers with The of his entire band quitting not he may not be anywhere near the Principal insurance. This would be New York Times agree that the long before work on the album perfectionist that Kubrick was, enforced by making people United States has a good health began. The Weatherbox line-up this album is unrelenting in its who don’t have insurance pay care system, and if the system is has always been subject to change complex simplicity and offers an Anna Krause higher taxes. The bill would also changed the way the Democrats with Warren being the only often more optimistic view than create a new public insurance are currently planning, the permanent member, but he was previous efforts. This new aspect Adviser option that would be run by country’s health care system now left to make an album and is especially seen in the tracks “... the government and paid for will be hurt by the heavy cost fight his addictions on his own. And You Will Know Me By The by taxes on businesses and ($1.34 trillion over ten years) He was once an open drug user but Trail Of Dead” where Warren Rose Freitag wealthy individuals. The cost and the loss of small businesses. decided to get clean and attempt belts, “It’s a bright, bright day! Editor-in-Chief of the program would add up to beat his addiction and ease his These are bright, bright days!” to $1.34 trillion over ten years. mental instability. He continued with such a confirming passion Supporters argue that Ask Bella onward with writing and playing that one can’t help but believe Section Editors this is the best way to reform shows and eventually reunited it and in “Contactus, The Little News: Courtney Covert & the system. However, the health Anonymous with ex-Weatherbox members Green Man” where he boasts, Allie Faggetter care bill would actually hurt Dear Bella, who contributed guitar, bass, and “Now, not currently hating myself, America more than help people not currently living unwell, Features: Alexis Vanderhoof I really like this girl and I want drums to the new album album. who do not have or cannot to ask her to the dance, but I Though the noticeable not currently burning in hell.” & Victoria Thompson afford health insurance. One of don’t know how to do it or what change in direction may be With a very strong Editorials: Nic Orangio & these negative effects would be to say. How should I ask her? unappealing to some listeners, it’s second, full-length under his Christian Perez on small businesses. Some of the Sincerely, Indecisive nice to hear the refreshing new belt, Warren and his new band new taxes that would help pay sound. With The Cosmic Drama, mates have a promising future Sports: Kirsten Ebert for the public option would be Dear Indecisive, we see a return to the raw tones of ahead of them and should only paid by small businesses. Small Don’t pour honey combs in his early work on the 4-Songs EP be greeted with success and business owners would then her locker and book bag and (see “Is Nice”) and a step away admiration if they continue to Staff Writers have to pay even more money in leave a note saying, “Honey from the complex resonance of release music with such devotion order to provide health insurance comb your hair because I’m American Art (see “Trippin’ the and passion. With King Reason Daniela Castro to all of their employees. The asking you to the dance!” Life Fantastic”). Other notable as his king (“King Friend (The only other option would be changes are seen in the song Showing of the Instruments)”), Ali Depenbrock INSTEAD buy a bunch to pay a penalty. The penalty of colorful sticky notes lengths. Six of the thirteen Warren can now rest easy with Nico Grieco would be 6% of the company’s and label all of them, tracks are under (or just barely the knowledge that his cosmic Jesse House entire payroll. These new taxes “Homecoming?” and put them over) the three minute mark and drama produced a captivating art. on small business owners would all over your future date’s car! the remaining seven surpass Rating: 4.5/5 Brenden Hull force many small businesses Another idea is when you four minutes. A big difference Shay Jackson to lay off workers or go out of see her say, “Hey catch!” when compared to the very Stand-Out Track: “King Friend business, and neither of those and throw her the football evenly distributed American Art. (The Showing of the Instruments)” Maggie Kelly results would help the economy. labeled “Homecoming?” Brendon Landry Supporters also argue in black marker. that the new system would help Lastly, you could just swallow Jaicko: A Boy From Barbados Gabi Lee all individuals by providing your pride, walk up to her, Nic Orangio Brooke Lively health insurance, but there make eye contact and simply would be negative effects on Tori McHenry ask her, “Hey want to go to O YEAH! Not the Kool- The beat is the most most individuals throughout the Homecoming with me?” generic I have heard in years. This country. Individuals who didn’t Aid man, Jaicko. Up and coming Ashley Saake Sincerely, Bella “artist” Jaicko (pronounced Jay- song does nothing to innovate. It already have health insurance is the definition of cookie cutter Isabella Sudduth would either have to buy a ko) is an 18 year old boy from Peer Advice: Barbados. He decided to become and unoriginal. Although he does Trisha Suber plan or pay up to 2.5% of their Megan Galvin said, “I’d like take after another wonderful income. Also, the new public a professional “musician” when Nicole Welch the guy to be creative and ask he was expelled from school for “artist”, T-Pain. He uses auto- option would be much cheaper me unexpectedly,” but Lindsay tune to create an ambient feel or Marin Wijma than plans from private insurers. growing his hair out. His father, Trotter would just want to be a nightclub musician in Barbados, it could be that he lacks the vocal That sounds good at first, but it asked in person. The possibilities talent to sound good without could actually end up running helped him get started in music. differed but they all agreed that Jaicko began preforming when the help of a computer program. private insurers out of business. an invitation through a text All of this comes together The Southside Times is First of all, this would destroy he was nine and got into a published throughout the was a definite negative. Alexis recording studio when he was ten. to make a song that is almost many jobs and ruin the economy. Tawater-Tiedemann said, “If painful to listen to. It is repetitive, school year and distributed by That would happen because Jaicko has already hit we’re just going as friends, I’d the top 40 charts in Barbados, has stupid, and annoying. The most Journalism 1,2 & 4 students. many who work for private want him to just come up and disappointing part is that this song The staff reserves the right to insurance companies would lose now signed to Capitol records, ask me; if we’re more than that, and is releasing his debut album will be on 95% of people’s ipods edit all submitted materials their jobs and any doctors the I’d want to be asked creatively and will be played on the radio government didn’t like could be Can I this December. We recently for reasons of space, content, and humorously.” received a promo copy of his song every 30 minutes. This is because or libel. Opinions expressed run out of business. That would Last year, Josh Butler, we let people get away with making create a single-payer health care “Oh Yeah”. It begins like every on the editorial pages do not dropped off a cake with “Prom?” other song on the radio with an terrible music. If The Black Eyed necessarily reflect those of system where the government iced on top, at his date’s front Peas, Lil’ Wayne, and 3OH!3 can completely controls health care. annoying synthesized bell riff the students, staff, faculty, door and then returned with and a poorly delivered “yeah.” do it there is no reason an 18 year Health care reform flowers to top it off. This year, old boy from Barbados can’t do it. and administration of SFHS. bills similar to the United States Shortly after that the vocals come The staff reserves the right to a student who wants to remain in. Ah yes, lyrics, the corner stone bill have been passed in other anonymous plans on telling his refuse any advertisement not countries. Since the Canadian of any song, the selling point, the girlfriend to meet him at the message. The lyrics in this song appropriate for the school government took over Canada’s school. As she’s driving in, an newspaper. No material will be health care system in 1984, many are so bad, so stupid, so incredibly officer will “pull her over” and unintelligent that I will not even rejected due to bias. Canadians have been forced to proceed to give her a ticket. The come to the United States to mention any of them. I will say officer will then tell her to look that the word “scrumptious” has Email the editors... get treatments. Because every in the mirror, and she’ll find her single resident of the country not ever been in a song for a southsidetimes boyfriend holding up a poster reason. The French philosopher @yahoo.com has health insurance and it’s with “Prom?” written across it. only run by one provider, wait Voltaire said it best, “Anything too stupid to be said is sung.” October 2009 Editorials Page 9 From Dusk Till Dawn Kings Of Leon He Said/She Said Nic Orangio Victoria Thompson Christian Perez and Lauren Schuster From Dusk Till Dawn didn’t not already know, this is There are thousands, if Round 1 and my day could have continued was written by Quentin Tarantino where the vampires come in. Yes, not millions, of bands out there Christian: Lauren, what do you just fine without it. and some other guy who is now a great and exciting crime thriller in the “so called” music industry think the secrets to a long lasting Lauren: I agree that girls tend to a make-up artist, so he is not quickly degenerates into a cheesy looking for a chance to rise to relationship are? tell their boyfriends about their really that important. Robert horror flick. This is where it feels the top. Unfortunately, not every Lauren: Well I think the number day or what their friend said to Rodriguez was the director, but like they completely change band gets the chance to get the one thing is communication. their other friend, which has no it seems like the movie was split writers and directors. The dialogue big break they are looking for. Without communication, it’s real relevance to you. However, between him and Tarantino. The degenerates into poorly delivered Lately, the alternative rock band, impossible to form a relationship. even if you’re not interested, fist half has Tarantino’s finger one liners and goofy tough- Kings Of Leon, has hit their And the second is trust. we like to think you actually prints all over it, and as it is first guy speeches. They completely big break with the help of their Jealously is harmful to every care about what we’re saying. If I will begin my review with it. drop all pacing and subtlety for newest album Only By the Night. relationship so it’s important you’re not, act like it. overexerted firefights. This may Kings of Leon formed to trust the one you’re with. Christian: Oh, I do act like it. The The story follows Seth sound like an exciting climax, in1999 in what is known as Christian: Well, communication problem is that most lady persons and Richard Gecko, played by but remember that this movie the home to Elvis, Nashville, is all well and fine, but there do it so much I tend to go in to George Clooney and Quentin was made in the 90’s (so all the Tennessee. The band has produced should be a limit on the actual an auto pilot mode the second Tarantino, two bank robbers action feels forced and lacking). four albums and one EP. The band talking part. Eventually it’s just they start talking to me. You’re running for the border of Mexico. The second half of the movie consists of, Anthony “Caleb” going to sound like an adult lucky you caught me on a good Story and dialog take center stage could have been replaced with Followill: rhythm guitar and from Charlie Brown. And as day, and I was able to have this as the five approach the boarder. an episode of Buffy The Vampire vocals, Ivan “Nathan” Followill: for the trust aspect, if all you conversation with words instead The dialogue in this movie is Slayer and would have been just as drums, percussion and vocals, do is communicate where does of blank stares and nods. remarkable. It is an excellent relevant to the story. This section Michael “Jared” Followill: bass the trust come in? Secrets and Lauren: Acting like it will work mixture of frighteningly realistic is totally out of place and should guitar and vocals, and Cameron jealousy spice up relationships. some of the time, but you actually and dark conversations. With a not have even been included. “Matthew” Followill: lead They keep you on your toes. It’s have to listen most other times. perfect balance of suspense and guitar, and vocals. The band like a game! What happens if we ask you a gritty firefights, it will do more With all of that said, members like to be known by Lauren: Relationships shouldn’t question while we’re talking and than hold your attention; you the film is still a good movie and their nicknames instead of their be “a game”. If you have you have no idea what we are will connect with the characters worth watching. If you are a fan first names. Something unique someone else’s heart in your talking about? and feel attached to them. of Taratino, you will love this about Kings of Leon is that they hands, you shouldn’t play around Christian: So far, my theory that movie. If you are a fan of generic are all related. Anthony, Ivan and with it. If you keep secrets from a simple yes or no answer will Finally, they make it action movies, you will enjoy this Micheal are brothers and Michael your boyfriend/girlfriend, it suffice has proven promising. On across the boarder and head for movie. If you enjoy good acting, is their cousin. Their sound varies takes away from the third most some occasions I’ll throw in a, their rendezvous. This is were the story, and writing, watch the first from album to album through important aspect, honesty. “Oh I agree” or a, “I hear you” (I movie takes a strange turn. If you half and make up your own ending. experience and experimentation. Christian: Relationships would completely understand” is also a A few of their influences include: be a lot more interesting if they nice substitute for the latter). Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Manchester were like a game. Think of it Lauren: A simple “yes or no Orchestra, The Whigs, The like Clue. You know all of the answer” shows you’re clearly Music For the Poet At Stills and Smashing Pumpkins. characters and the area really uninterested. And if we think Their first album well but you find out new, fun you don’t care about what we are Youth and Young Manhood was things along the way. Everyone saying, we will start to question if Heart recognized in the U.S but was not loves surprises! And I’m just you even care about us at all. ever popular enough to make the being honest when I say that Christian: Well, you won’t Christian Perez Top Charts like: Billboard, MTV, when I’ve got a heart in my bring all of your conversing to us VH1 and Fuse. After their second anymore. You’ll take it to your howl (“Bullet To Binary (Pt. hands, I’m going to throw it. It’s mewithoutYou is an album Aha Shake Heartbreak they pretty much a given. friends, giving us enough time to experimental band that hails from Two)”) and instead offers an hit their first single “The Bucket” come out of our coma-like state outstanding, soothing melody Lauren: I’m pretty sure no girl Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and which finally rose up to the Top would want to be with a guy who of nods and grunts and be more consists of drummer Richard from both Aaron and the band. 20 charts in Britain. After their attentive. That is until you ladies While mewithoutYou “throws” her heart. The end. Mazzotta, bassist Greg Jehanian, third album Because Of the Times, Christian: Well it’s not like I’m start overly talking to us again. and brothers Michael Weiss on refuse to be categorized, they they finally hit #1 song with their Then it just repeats. It’s a cycle, own one face that never ceases to playing hot potato with it. It’s guitar and Aaron Weiss taking single “On Call” in Britain and more like fetch. It’s a test to see really. the reins on lead vocals and change, sincerity. They house a Ireland. They had a few hits in the Lauren: Yes, and this cycle (as pure, humble, and raw power that how much she likes me. You lyrics. It’s difficult to classify U.S but not major publicity like have it and you throw it, and if you say) is ruining relationships mewithoutYou’s sound and refuses to be ignored and it’s one in European countries. After their everywhere. This is where that you wouldn’t want to ignore. the girl comes back, then you music due to their ever changing fourth and lastest album, Only by know the relationship is worth it communication comes into play. face. They have morphed and Aaron bears all in his lyrics, leaving the Night, Kings of Leon finally hit Successful communication does little about himself untouched. and will be stronger in the end. evolved greatly with each release. #1 in the U.S and #1 on Billboards Lauren: How can you possibly not come through head nods and Ranging from the in your face, The common topics that reoccur and received the Grammy Award one word answers. in his writings include those of relate a relationship to a game post hardcore assault of their full for their single “Sex on Fire”. “Use you play with your dog? Girls Christian: You can’t seriously be length debut, [A -> B] Life, to suicide, a relationship with God, Somebody”, another one of their trying to throw all of the blame unity and disunity in the church, are not dogs. You don’t push their most recent, 2009 release, popular singles, received publicity us away to see if we come back on to the guys now, can you? it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all and even food. He uses great and hit top charts world wide. It’s pretty clear that the problem, similes, metaphors, and imagery because chances are, we will a dream! it’s alright, which offers Clearly, Kings of Leon realize what you’re doing and more often than not, stems from a drastic and much welcomed to convey his message and does has been growing a fan base at a the incapability for the female it all with a hopeful outlook we won’t come back. changed in direction. it’s all crazy! very fast rate. The band plans to Christian: And that’s when you gender to (how should I put this it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s and much wisdom. The poetry craft a new album in late 2010, but nicely?) shut their mouths. of Weiss’ lyrics is untouchable find a new dog. alright showcases the band’s folk as for the moment they are taking Lauren: Wow. Lauren: Actually I am. 100 times influences, taking cues from the and strikingly original. advantage of the popularity they out of 100, something bad that likes of Bob Dylan and Neutral The track “Goodbye, I” have gained from their current happens is the guy’s fault. In off of it’s all crazy! it’s all false!... Round 2 Milk Hotel. At first listen, one release. The band is currently Lauren: Do you think a this situation, it’s the guy’s lack may find the nontraditional voice states that “there’s a movement in touring and will be in Atlanta on of brain capacity and attention our stillness and however much couple should tell each other and vocal style of Aaron Weiss October 9th at Phillips Arena. everything? span to focus on a simple to be off putting due to his often we move, we’re bound to stand If you are a fan, get your tickets conversation they are having with completely still.” If the band Christian: I say no. That’s not to spoken/shouted vocals but as soon and if you have never say that honesty isn’t important his girlfriend. the band continued to progress continues to offer the passion and heard of them, check them out! Christian: I’m sorry; could you commitment to sincerity that they to me, it’s to say that I don’t want musically, as did Aaron. it’s all to hear a majority of what she’ll repeat that last bit of noise you crazy! it’s all false!... contains only have given in the past, they won’t made? I wasn’t able to decipher be standing still for very long. be telling me. Nine times out of one song with his trademarked ten it has little to no relevance to whether or not I should respond my life and/or our relationship with a yes or no. SportsThe Summer Sends Alvord Soaring Kirsten Ebert Fall Sports Preview You don’t even need to to play in college, let alone go showcases around the country. Tori McHenry follow sports to be familiar with on to play professionally. War Although it may seem impossible You may ask why all the these country is “running shirtless while the names Kobe Bryant, Kevin Eagle Baseball player, Zach Al- not to be nervous while playing people are dressed up on Mon- wearing short shorts and my pink Garnett, and LeBron James. Ar- vord has become one of the min- in front of scouts and among the days? They’re on sport teams; headband.” Christine Calvert guably three of the biggest names iscule number of athletes who best players in the nation, Zach football players and cheerlead- warms up with the silent butterfly in sports and three athletes who are talented enough to have the says he felt confident going into ers dress up to show their spirit. stretch before she runs. Senior, were drafted out of high school. opportunity to play profession- the showcases. “If you don’t have Summer’s over so get in the game Joey Youngo is back on the trail, Sure, every young athlete says ally directly out of high school. confidence, then you aren’t going this fall, and if you’re not in the running twenty miles a week, he wants to be a pro basketball Zach’s plans have been, to do good,” Zach comments. He game, go cheer it on! Volleyball, and hoping to improve his per- player or a pro baseball player up until this summer, to play base- also adds that it is difficult not to softball, cross country, along with sonal record of 18:40. So make when he grows up, but the real- ball at Auburn University. How- get caught up in everything that is football and cheerleading teams sure to support the cross country ity is this rarely happens. Making ever, his amazing performances going on. He knows that it is im- are all fired up for this season! team at their next invitational! it into any professional sport is in various showcases and expos portant to stay level headed and Football players have practiced GO WAR EAGLES! an unbelievable accomplishment this summer have opened more not let the excitement get in the all summer and are prepared for in itself, but going straight from doors for Zach’s future in base- way of his goals. Zach feels like a great season! Coach Early says, high school is on an entirely dif- ball. With all the new opportuni- the most important thing he needs “The team works hard and does ferent level. A small percentage ties suddenly arising, it seems as to accomplish is to get bigger and everything they’re asked to do. of high school athletes continue if his life has changed overnight. stronger. “Everyone at the next They play in the toughest region Zach describes it as “a blur; ev- level, whether it be college or the in the state, and they just plan erything is happening so fast”. pros, is going to be much stron- to do the best they can, taking it It all started at the Perfect Game ger than me,” he adds. Although week by week.” Because of the National Showcase- an expo held Zach is verbally committed to opening of Lambert, safety, Joe at the Minneapolis Metronome. Auburn, the coaches are aware Outlaw says, “Our team lost great Zach was one of 200 players in- that Auburn may not be Zach’s talent, but has bonded closer to- vited to attend and have the op- next stop in his baseball career. gether.” He also hopes the team portunity to play in front of nu- When questioned about his future will make it to playoffs this year merous college and pro scouts. plans, Zach responds with, “I’d and will beat the North Forsyth Zach impressed everyone by love to play at Auburn, it is still Raiders. Side receiver, Zach hitting a home run out of a ma- my number one school choice, Webber, enjoys the rush on Fri- jor league park, with a wooden but depending on the draft, I’d day nights; it pays off for all their bat. He says that this home run love to play in the MLB also.” hard work and long practices. So was one of the most exciting mo- South may likely gradu- remember to support them on Fri- ments of the summer. He also ate a future professional baseball day nights at 7:30 and wear your finished in the top three in the player. When asked if he ever spirit wear to school on Fridays! expo’s home run derby, as well though he would be a prospec- WE. ARE. SOUTH. FOR- as launching a 94 mile-per-hour tive draft pick, Zach replied, SYTH. LETS. GO. EAGLES! throw across the infield. This “It’s always been a dream of From chants to stunts, cheerlead- toss easily competes amongst the mine, and I always thought if I ers work hard to pump up the throws of Major League infield- could work hard enough I’d get crowd with spirit for their team! ers. Zach definitely proved that there.” Of all the young boys who They worked two hours, three he is one of the top players in dreamed of playing pro baseball, days a week over the summer the nation and was ranked in the Zach is one of the few that may preparing for this season. Rachel top 10 players at the showcase. achieve his goal. Whether it be Sand says her favorite part about This event skyrocketed directly from high school, or being a cheerleader is “Spirit and Zach’s popularity in the baseball after college, it won’t be a sur- dressing up on Fridays!” She world; it sparked calls from agents prise to see this War Eagle out also hopes the team will make it and invitations to more renowned on the field in an MLB uniform. to State. Lizzy Miller shares the same goal and says her favorite part about cheering for the school is Friday night football games. With four losses to state ranked teams and four victories, the volleyball team is starting off stronger than last year. Coach Kelly Wren says, “We have six seniors this year and hope to make it to the Elite 8.” They usually play on Tuesdays at 5:00 after school in the new gym. Davis’s softball begins every game with a prayer. His team consists of six seniors, two of whom are very experienced and set good examples for the team: Seniors, Leanne Brooks and Jenna Quinn. “Hustle, attitude, and effort” are the three traits the players try to maintain, wheth- er at practice or in the game. Why would people chose to run as a sport? Juniors, Rachel Hernandez and Christine Calvert, enjoy the cross country team be- cause of their friends on the team. Christian Perez runs to stay in shape and claims its relaxing. It’s Christian’s first year running cross country, and he runs almost everyday; his favorite part of cross October 2009 Sports Page 11 Vick Gets a Second Chance Brendon Landry It is well known that allow it’s athletes to be involved Michael Vick filled plea docu- contract also has the option of Michael Vick recently signed in any type of gambling, and even ments with the federal courts. Mi- participating next year for 5 mil- with the Philadelphia Eagles and first time offenders can be banned lion dollars. Vick will be allowed that two years ago Michael Vick chael plead guilty to “conspiracy was arrested and sent to prison for life. But it was decided that to travel in interstate commerce to participate in all team practices because he was caught dog fight- there was a possibility that Vick and in aid of unlawful activities and meetings and he will be able ing. Though his arrest was very could be reinstated depending and to sponsor a dog in an animal to have reinstatement in week six public, many lacking details and on how well he cooperated with fighting venture”, which basically at the latest. It has been rumored unrevealed. federal and state authorities. that there is a big competition Michael Vick was sus- means that he was guilty of pay- pected to be in a dog fighting group In July 2007, Vick was ing money and gambling on dogs between Michael Vick and Don- called the Bad Newz Kennelz charged with felony for six year in dog fights. He also admitted ovan McNabb. Andy Reid, the beginning in 2004, but it wasn’t long dog fighting cooperation to knowing that some of his col- coach for the Philadelphia Eagles until 2007 that he was suspended with the Bad Newz Kennelz. Vick leagues killed a numerous amount stated that Vick is not making a from the NFL when information was accused of financing the op- bid to take Donovan down and surfaced that Vick was in the Bad of dogs that didn’t fight properly. Newz Kennelz. The NFL doesn’t eration and directly participating He admitted to providing most of said that McNabb “welcomed” in dog fights and executions. By the money for gambling on the Vick to the team. Michael Vick August 20th, Vick and three other fights, but he denied ever making has the potential to be an amaz- co-defendants who had also been any side bets on any dog matches. ing quarterback. He finally has involved in the Bad Newz Kenn- He also denied that he put away a second chance after all the elz and had separate plea bargains any dogs. criminal stunts that he has done. for the federal charges. Vick was Michael Vick signed a one year expected to serve a sentence of contract with the Philadelphia Ea- twelve to eighteen months at the gles on August 13th, 2009. Vick federal prison. On August 24th, will earn 1.6 million dollars. His Cross Country: Our Passion, Your Punishment Ashley Saake Running is punishment you joined the team sometimes. other. “Kids are fun and full of ing”. He has been a runner him- for most atheletes. Cross coun- But you have to look at the big life,” Coach Munn, one of the self for twenty-five years and part try running takes endurance, picture and see all the positive as- cross country coaches, says,” I de- of the staff at South for four years. Schedule strength, and dedication. What pects. While exercising and mak- sire to be a good role model, and “Running is a very simple Sat. Oct. 17: Reebok Invita- would make you want to partici- ing friends, you are promoting a encourager, and a character build- sport,” Munn states, “If you train tional @ Gainesville College (V pate in this sport, you ask? Most healthy self image and boosting er for all the kids I work with.” hard, you will improve and get & JV) people wonder the same thing. your self confidence whenever Mr. Munn is a teacher at faster.” That’s why cross coun- Sat. Oct. 24: Last Chance Cross country is long dis- you beat your personal records. South, and he decided to coach try takes so much dedication. If Invitational @ Carrollton (V) tance running. A race, on average, you slack off, you will not im- Running is like life, it’s a long the cross country team so that he Sat. Oct. 31: Region 7- is 3 miles, or a 5k. Running takes prove, only discourage yourself journey, but it is well worth it. could share his joy of running with AAAAA Cross Country Champi- strong commitment, but it has The cross country team is students. He wanted to work with and your team. The more you onships @ River Green (V & JV) amazing rewards. Runners stay like a big family. The team mem- kids outside of the classroom and train, the better you will become. in shape while having fun with bers bond with each other through discovered “that being part of a Sat. Nov. 7: GHSA Cross friends. You may wonder why hard work and encouraging each competitive team is very reward- Country Championships @ Car- rollton (V)

Brendan Hull From Bulldog to Lion Matthew Stafford is a the draft when Stafford and the Lions. His preseason job was to current starting quarterback in Detroit Lions agreed on a con- compete with Duante Culpep- the NFL, playing for the Detroit tract. per for the starting quarterback Lions. In early 2009, he decided The contract they agreed position. In his preseason debut, to leave the University of Geor- on guaranteed Stafford $41.7 mil- he shared time with Culpep- gia early in order to enter the lion and was worth up to $78 mil- per and threw for 114 yards, a NFL draft. Many football ana- lion. That is the most money ever touchdown, and an interception. lysts had predicted that if he did offered to a rookie NFLplayer. The one touchdown pass was the leave, he would be the #1 pick Stafford had to wear #9 game-winning score, as the Lions in that year’s draft. They were in Detroit because his college won 27-26. proven right on the day before number, #7, was retired by the Stafford struggled in his second game, throwing for only 34 yards. He also overthrew a wide-open receiver on a pass that should have been a touchdown. The Lions ended up losing the game 27-10 to the Browns. In his third preseason game, Stafford led Detroit to an 18-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts. However, the story of how Matthew Stafford got to this point really begins at High- land Park High School in Dallas, 217 yards and three touchdowns. South Carolina. Stafford strug- Texas. After missing the first two Stafford’s great sopho- gled for the rest of his freshman games of his senior season with more season ended with him season, throwing for 1,620 yards, an injury, he led Highland Park to helping Georgia blow out pre- six touchdowns, and 12 intercep- their first state championship in viously-undefeated Hawaii 41- tions. However, he did lead an 48 years. He then decided to play 10 in the Sugar Bowl. That win 18-point comeback win against college football at the University earned UGA a #2 ranking in the Virginia Tech in the 2006 Chick- of Georgia, primarily because he final Associated Press Poll for fil-A Bowl. had watched Mark Richt coach at the 2007 season. The only major Stafford greatly im- Florida State and knew Richt’s highlight of Stafford’s junior sea- proved during his second year at offensive style. son was being named on the pre- Georgia. The first major highlight Stafford’s college debut season Heisman Favorites Others of his 2007 season was an over- was against Western Kentucky to Watch list. time touchdown pass to Mikey in early 2006. Sharing time with Stafford has been shaky Henderson to beat Alabama. This Georgia’s starter, he threw for at times, but he has typically been win helped Georgia avoid on 0-2 40 yards and a touchdown. He solid in situations when he needed start in SEC games for the season. later became the starter when Joe to succeed. He definitely has the Stafford also led a 42-30 win over Tereshinski was injured against potential for a great NFL career. the Florida Gators, throwing for October 2009 Sports Page 12