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The Trail - The Student News Site of McIntosh High School

Don't Miss a Minute of McIntosh.

The Trail - The Student News Site of McIntosh High School

Butera helping explain how to use a microscope in her biology lab.

From a Warrior to a Chief

Molly Bennett, Staff Sep 30, 2025

Kristen Butera may be a new name to McIntosh, but many students might recognize it from J.C. Booth Middle School. McIntosh introduced many new teachers throughout subjects this year and Butera is one of...

Red, Blue and a lot to do: Gerrymandered democracy

CJ Boxhill and Amaya Diaz Sep 19, 2025

Co-host, CJ Boxhill, brings on special guest and Trail staffer, Amaya Diaz, to discuss thoughts on redistricting congressional seats. Background Music Credit: @sncgotthatheat Editor’s note: Opinions...

A screenshot of Daniel Lakly's message posted on Parent Square.

Flat Creek Country Club closed for Homecoming photos on Sept. 27

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Sep 16, 2025

On Sept. 8, a message was sent to students and parents via Student Square by Assistant Principal Dan Lakly, notifying them that the Flat Creek Country Club, its arbor and surrounding grounds will not be...

A now returning teacher, Stacey Smith, teaching Zahar Jimali chemistry

A return to the Chiefs: science teacher Stacey Smith

Elia Holland, Staff Sep 16, 2025

Stacey Smith has been in Fayette County as a teacher, administrator and athletic director since 2000. She took a 12-year break from teaching to be an assistant principal and administrator but is back to...

Canva graphic created by Cari Heinonen.

A review of Deftones’ new album “Private Music”

Cari Heinonen, Staff Sep 16, 2025

On Aug. 22, Deftones released a new album titled “Private Music”. The full album is 11 songs. It was preceded by two singles titled “My Mind is a Mountain” and “Milk of the Madonna.” Deftones...

Outside and opposite hitter, Claudia Meditz (12), gets ready to score match point against Midtown high school.

Ace the game: Chiefs varsity volleyball win against Woodward and Midtown

Yasemin Kalpakci, Features Editor Sep 12, 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 11, the McIntosh varsity volleyball team played against both Woodward Academy and Midtown High School at McIntosh High School. The Lady Chiefs won against Woodward 2-0 and also won...

Graphic made in Canva by Anthony Capobianco

OPINION: “I don’t like Man’s Best Friend”

Anthony Capobianco, Staff Sep 10, 2025

I love Sabrina Carpenter. I’ve been a fan since “Singular Act 1” which is Sabrina's third studio album and I definitely still am a fan. What I’m not a fan of though is this album. I find a lot...

Photo provided via openverse: "Cracker Barrel, 10/2014 by Mike Mozart of TheToyChannel and JeepersMedia on YouTube #Cracker #Barrel" by JeepersMedia is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

OPINION: How Cracker Barrel came back from getting hate on their redesign

Lily Johnson, Opinion Editor Sep 10, 2025

On Aug. 19 2025, the company Cracker Barrel did a redesign of their logo. They changed their logo into a more minimalistic and modern style, removing the founder Uncle Herschel and barrel in the logo....

People walk past an American Eagle ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney in New York City, U.S., August 4, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado

Battle of the jeans

Amaya Diaz, Staff Sep 10, 2025

Within the last month, four companies known for their denim were caught in a political cross-fire that even led to President Donald Trump’s commentary.  “If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican,...

Kulture Kuration: “Where’s our history?”

Maddie Hines, Social Media Sep 10, 2025

Kulture Kuration Host, Maddie Hines dives into the erasure of Black history in history books.

The Gap logo is seen on the front of the company's store in Paris, France, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Dance meets denim: A history of GAP dance commercials

Jozlynn Smith and Allie Hartman Sep 8, 2025

On Aug. 19, 2025, GAP, an American-style clothing brand, released their “Better in Denim” commercial. This consisted of a dance collaboration with global girl group KATSEYE to the song “Milkshake”...

Off the record: Love Island reunion debrief

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Sep 8, 2025

Host, Grace Lovejoy, discusses the Love Island Reunion with special guest, Sam Karen. Music: Hip Hop Background by Pavel on Capcut.

Photo Illustration created by Nyla Kërr using Procreate.

INTROSPECTION: Patronizing goal making

Nyla Kërr, News Editor Sep 8, 2025

I have always considered myself to be an ambitious person–so much so that the goals I do meet always feel small in comparison to my next feat. Naturally, I took this summer as yet another opportunity...

Red, Blue and a lot to do: The future of Peachtree City

CJ Boxhill and Betty Jane Plitt Sep 7, 2025

Co-Hosts, CJ Boxhill and Betty Jane Plitt interview Peachtree City Mayoral Hopeful Steve Brown. Background Music Credit: @sncgotthatheat Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in editorials are those...

Junior Jace Moffett, running in the Boys Varsity 5000 meter race.

McIntosh cross country competes in AT&T Starrs Mill meet

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Sep 5, 2025

On Saturday, Aug.30, the McIntosh cross country team competed in the AT&T Starrs Mill meet at ONE Church in Fayetteville, Georgia. The Girls Varsity team placed fifth overall with 172 points, and...

The Lady Chiefs softball team fell to Pike County last night and play tonight against Banneker.

Softball: Lady Chiefs fall to Pike County

Nyla Kërr, News Editor Sep 4, 2025

On Sept. 3, the Lady Chiefs softball team had a home game against Pike County. Pike County won with a final score of 17-4.   Junior Drew Williamson plays right field for the team and despite the loss,...

Junior DE Jayden Watson gives the Chiefs a halftime pep talk on what needs to get done in the game's second half. At halftime, the Chiefs were 0-21.

McIntosh defeated by Hillgrove

Connor Lafontant, Sports Editor Sep 4, 2025

On Friday, Aug. 29, McIntosh hosted its first home football game of the season against Hillgrove High School. It was a tough game for the Chiefs, as four players were injured throughout the game. Prepared...

The purpose of the crime scene diorama project in Mae-Lee Terrell's Forensics class is to demonstrate the elements of a real crime scene.

Tiny crimes. Big drama.

Ryan LeVan, Multimedia Sep 2, 2025

A construction truck taking up three parking spots in the McIntosh parking lot.

Parking frenzy: construction at McIntosh blocks parking for students and staff

Yasemin Kalpakci, Features Editor Aug 28, 2025

McIntosh has been having on-going construction since the 2023-2024 school year. On Wednesday, Aug.27, over half of the golf cart parking spots were closed off, forcing golf carts to park in the car parking...

Photo illustration made via Canva

OPINION: What’s hot and what’s not during summertime bedrot

Lily Johnson, Opinion Editor Aug 28, 2025

Editor’s note: Spoilers of season three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and "Happy Gilmore" and its sequel follow. What did lots of people do this summer? Bedrot. Myself included, spending most...

Mixed Martial Arts - UFC - Alexander Volkov v Tom Aspinall - O2 Arena, London, Britain - March 19, 2022 Tom Aspinall celebrates winning his fight against Alexander Volkov Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

OPINION: Jon Bones Jones is rattled

Gabriel Adams and Ryan LeVan Aug 26, 2025

Jon Jones is a well-known and ruthless fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and has held many champion belts and put many bodies to the canvas in brutal ways. One would think he’s an...

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 8, 2024 Singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce are seen during the final match between Italy's Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

BREAKING NEWS: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement via Instagram

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Aug 26, 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced engagement at 1 P.M. on Instagram with a post captioned "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." Editor-in-Chief, Grace Lovejoy, has followed...

Interview with Rocco Dimillio: Bluecoats section leader attempts back-to-back World Championship titles

Drew Pitts, Staff Aug 26, 2025

Multimedia staff Drew Pitts followed Drum Corps International Bluecoats member Rocco Dimillio in Indianapolis as Dimillio and the corps head  into the 2025 season for DCI Finals in Indianapolis and attempt...

Vice President JD Vance speaks at Alta Refrigeration in Peachtree City on Aug. 23. Photo submitted by Rebekah Bushmire.

Vice President JD Vance delivers speech at local refrigeration company

Grace Lovejoy and Nyla Kërr Aug 25, 2025

On Aug. 21, Vice President JD Vance visited Georgia. Vance first stopped in Atlanta to visit the Republican National Committee. At 2 P.M., Vance spoke at ALTA, a refrigeration company in Peachtree City,...

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