Raider Nation News

Dear Raider Nation,

As we look to provide experiences, opportunities, supports, and up to date information to all our students on careers, we celebrate Apply to College Month. We have students interested in all types of post secondary options and choices from: 4 yr college, 2 yr college, to technical training, internships, military service to heading straight out to the workforce, we have it all.

In looking back on my own experiences with great pride I was able to live out my own goals and passions bringing me to where I am today. Growing up in Connecticut, I always dreamed of playing college baseball in Florida and earning a degree in some area that would allow me to use my gifts and strengths to help others. Well, I was afforded that opportunity with a baseball scholarship to the University of Tampa. I left Conn headed to Tampa sight unseen in 1981 ready to fulfill my dreams. I graduated 4 years later with a degree in education and so many great memories of playing baseball against some the the best teams in the country. On my way to NFHS in 1994 and now, I earned additional degrees allowing me to work in different educational roles including: High School Counselor, Asst. Administrator, Assistant Principal, and Principal

As I frequently tell our students and staff, keep moving forward to get better and maximize your skills and talents. Everyone has a plan for greatness to live a life of goodness and purpose and we all have very unique paths to get there. We want to help you ..we want to be part of your success!

Educational Experiences:

Bachelor of Science in Education - University of Tampa

Masters in Guidance and Counseling - University of South Florida

Masters of Science in Administration - University of Notre Dame

Educational Leadership Add- On - University of Georgia

Help us tell and share our STORY by following all things NFHS and Raider Nation on the following sites and platforms.

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Our Veterans ...Our Raider Nation Heroes!

Thank you for your dedication and service to our country and serving as a great teacher and role model for all at NFHS and all of Raider Nation!

We appreciate and salute you.

John Brock- Specialist United States Army

Juan Garcia- Second Lieutenant Georgia Army National Guard

Jim Hill- Sergeant United States Army

Randy Merritt- Master Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corps

Dean Short- Staff Sergeant United States Air Force

Chris Wagner- Sergeant United States Marine Corps

CK Villarouel- Chief Warrant Officer 3 United States Marine Corps

2nd Place Pin Design - Kara Moffitt

This pin will be a part of the trading pack for ICDC in Orlando, FL this April. Her pin will be traded with others from all over the world!! We will make sure you get one once they are produced. 🙂

Movie Night in Raider Valley, 11/15

NFHS -

Come out and be a part of the first ever MOVIE NIGHT in Raider Valley on Friday, November 15th. We will have concessions (popcorn, candy, and drinks) and a gourmet hot chocolate and coffee food truck. We are screening Remember the Titans on the new scoreboard. Gates open at 5:30, and the movie starts at 6:00. Bring your own blanket to spread out on the field. This is a FREE event.

We look forward to hosting you!
NFHS Student Council

November is Apply to College Month!

We are excited to promote November as Apply to College Month! To promote college access and pursuit, many colleges waive applications fees for the month. We would love your help in promoting these opportunities for our students.

With the permission of Mr. Carnaroli, you are free to wear jeans with a college t-shirt/sweatshirt every Wednesday in November. These are the dates we will be hosting our Apply to College events in the College & Career Center:

November 13th

November 20th

We will have our school counselors and college admissions representatives present to support the college application process. Seniors will be able to sign up for these events in Student Support Time.

In addition, we would love to spotlight some of YOU - where you went to college, why you went there, why you went to college at all, and some of your biggest take aways from your college education. Please consider completing this brief survey so that we could potentially spotlight you to our students!

Apply to College - Staff Spotlights

For the counseling section of the community newsletter:

November is Apply to College Month!

We are excited to promote November as Apply to College Month! To promote college access and pursuit, many colleges waive applications fees for the month.

The North Forsyth High School Counseling Team will be hosting Apply to College Days in the College & Career Center every Wednesday in November. We will have our school counselors and college admissions representatives present to support the college application process. Seniors will be able to sign up for these events in Student Support Time. Many colleges will waive the application fee during this event and some colleges may even have instant decisions during those dates! We currently have the following colleges confirmed:

Make sure to keep an eye out for the final list of colleges attending.

NFHS counseling Newsletter for 1st quarter!

November 1st - Apply to College Month Kick Off

Senior Class Page

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/53627

Scholarship spotlight and scholarship page

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/49910

Class of 2025 – Senior Information

Information about upcoming senior events, senior dues, and graduation information can be found on the NFHS website. Please click “Extracurricular” and then “Senior Class News”. You can also follow us for updates on Instagram @nfhs_seniors. We also post important information for seniors on the Class of 2025 Counseling Website.

Senior Dues: All payments must be made online at https://www.3rdascent.com. Pricing will be $160 until December 31st, 2024. On January 1st, dues will increase to $175 and incur a late fee. Dues cover the cost of the graduation cap/gown, diploma/diploma cover, senior breakfast, senior picnic, rental of the arena, and other special treats. Seniors will be able to pick up their cap/gown before the senior picnic on April 23rd.

College Applications: October 15th is a common application deadline for many students. Students needing a recommendation letter from their counselor were instructed to do so at least two weeks in advance. in addition, they should submit their senior resume which can be found on the class of 2025 page. While student deadlines are posted as a specific date, school counselors typically have more time to submit supplemental materials. Please understand that we have a large quantity of requests, and they will be submitted by OUR deadline, even if it is after the student deadline.

Graduation: Please note that graduation is on Tuesday, May 20th at 7PM at Gas South Arena. Once the portal for graduation announcements has opened, we will share that through the newsletter for families to order.

Senior Letters: We will start collecting Senior Letters in January 2025 through April and they can be delivered to the front office or the counseling office. We will send out more concrete information soon but wanted to give families a heads up that we will be offering this special opportunity for parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, and former teachers to write to their seniors again this year. We always recommend that parents send out a message to individuals that have made an impact in their senior's life to ask if they would be willing to write a letter. Seniors will get the opportunity to open letters with their friends at the end of the year during a Senior Sunset event in May.

Yearbook Reminders: October 16th will be the last call for Seniors to get their photo taken for the senior section of the yearbook. This will take place at NFHS in the HUB. Please make sure your student gets photographed for the yearbook. The Senior Ad deadline is October 18th and the Quotes/Activities are due on October 25th. All yearbook information is outlined on their website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1958

If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Smith.

Liz Smith etsmith@forsyth.k12.ga.us 770-781-6637 ext. 160241

Counseling Caseloads:

A-D- Dr. Benton

Dual Enrollment & E- Mrs. Mason

F-L- Mrs. Smith

M-R- Mrs. Mattie

S-Z- Mrs. Geiger

PORTRAIT/NAME PROOFS
It’s time to confirm that your name and portrait are correct for the yearbook. Please follow these steps to review and confirm by 11/11:

1. Log into Canvas and go to Modules > Name/Portrait Proofs.
2. Select the link for your grade’s portraits.
3. Press Control + F to search for your name.
4. Confirm that both your name and portrait are correct.

Once you’ve verified your information, please complete the Underclass Name/Portrait Proofs form.

If you would like your name to appear differently than your legal name, your parent or guardian must email Mrs. Huffman at f40189@forsyth.k12.ga.us to confirm the request. Final approval of names rests with NFHS administration.

If your student does not have access to Canvas, please send them to rm. 248 for assistance.

Deadline: 11/1

STAFF - ACTION REQUIRED

Club/Organization Yearbook Photos will be 11/29 & 12/13 in Raider Arena during RT and Wellness. If you are a sponsor of an NFHS group, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Qci9u1AMki8rHUeo6

We will collect form responses through 11/3 and distribute the photo schedule on 11/8.

Please notify your clubs ASAP that these two days will be club photos so they can mark their calendars to be available. We want to see as many sponsors in the photos as possible, so come if you can!

SENIOR TRIBUTE ADS
Great news: There is still (limited) space for your senior ad! If you forgot to order this week, please contact Anna Huffman at f40189@forsyth.k12.ga.us to ensure your ad will make it into the book.

North Forsyth DECA officers attended the Fall Leadership Development Conference this Thursday and Friday in Atlanta. They bonded playing Topgolf and attended DECA leadership workshops. Esha Desai led an inspiring workshop on creating engaging chapter themes for the year and the chapter received an award for being the overall top earner for the Friends of DECA charity event.

Events:

Fine Arts:

North Forsyth High School students art will be on display at the Cumming Art Center Student Show.

Band Performances and Concerts:

Dec 5th - Holiday Band Concert 6:30 PAC

Feb 25th - North cluster Band Concert 6:30 TBA

Apr 24th - Spring Band Concert 6:30 PAC

Theater/Drama:

November 14th - Theater/Chorus Fall Showcase 7:00 PAC

January 23 - Feb 1st The Drowsy Chaperone -Shuler Musical

Meet Highlights:

1st place finish & a state qualifying time - Owen Cooper, 200 Free (1:45.68)

3rd place finish & a state qualifying time - Ryder Eagen, 200 IM (2:06.47)

3rd place finish & a state qualifying - Ryder Eagen, 100 free (49.83)

1st place finish & a state qualifying time & A NEW SCHOOL RECORD - Emma Tannehill, 500 free (5:10.06) (For reference, the old school record was a 5:20.15 - She DESTROYED that)

2nd pace finish - Alli Martin, 500 Free

3rd place finish - Girls 200 Free Relay: Caroline Pinchok, Jordin Rhem, Alli Martin, Emma Tannehill

2nd place finish & a state qualifying time - Emma Tannehill, 100 Breaststroke (1:12.80)

3rd place finish - Boys 400 Free relay: Owen Cooper, Jonathan Lee, Dylan Brooks, Ryder Eagen

2nd place finish - Girls 400 free relay: Alli Martin, Caroline Pinchok, Kamryn Hoffman, Emma Tannehill

Diving:

1st place finish for boys - Colton Dillon

2nd place finish for girls - Logan Otteson

4th place finish - Kathryn Templeton

5th place finish - Alina Alemany