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Cari Heinonen is a sophomore at McIntosh and this is her second year on the Trail Staff. She plans to focus on photography and writing. Heinonen enjoys listening to music and writing poetry in her free time. Heinonen is a part of the Fashion Club, Animal Care Organization, HOSA, and the Envirothon. Heinonen also holds a job at Chick-Fil-A.
According to the official Laws of Life website, the Laws of Life Essay contest asks students to write about a personal lesson learned, or a ‘law’ that they live their lives by. Often, these are memorable...
McIntosh crossing guard David Spatz was struck by a vehicle on Mar. 23 at approximately 7:18 a.m. according to the Peachtree City Police Department, and then taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. The collision...
Sophomore McIntosh JV Girls Basketball player Sam Massman had to forcefully stop playing mid-season due to an ACL and meniscus injury. According to Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms of an ACL injury usually...
The McIntosh theater program is performing the first performance in the 1975 crime musical Chicago on March 26 from 7-10 p.m. Chicago is Broadway's longest running American musical.
The show is set...
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams from diverse backgrounds...
Over the years, the Fayette County Board of Education has partnered with Carrol Daniel Construction to renovate sections of McIntosh, such as adding the Skywalk, which connects the main building to the...
I had started hearing about the bullets being found in the 4th period. I had texted a friend of mine and became hyper aware of my surroundings and started to notice people becoming both joking and genuinely...
According to "First Amendment 101: The Freedom of Speech," by the American Civil Liberties Union, Freedom of Speech means people have the right to express their opinions, even if they’re unpopular, controversial...
Heading into the 2025-2026 season, despite their previous losses, The McIntosh Boys Basketball coach Tariq Shah seems hopeful for the upcoming season.
The JV Basketball Boys’ coach is entering his...
Sophomore Betty Jane Plitt, photo editor of the Trail, was one of only three Georgia students selected to attend a leadership camp over the summer called "New Voices Student Leadership Institute." According...
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...
In the first week of school, I witnessed countless students disrespecting teachers. Disrespect such as students talking during the lesson, laughing at the teacher, making jokes behind teachers’ backs...
Not only do energy drinks have high amounts of caffeine that could be dangerous, but they also have high amounts of sugar in them. The term “sugar crash” is widely known due to its effect on all types...
For the past few years, students at McIntosh High School have had issues with the parking situation. Students who don’t have a parking spot are parking in the school lot without being ticketed or...
Editor's note: The following editorial is a compilation of first-person experiences with the tornado warning on March 31., and was brought together into one account written by the entire Trail staff....
Last night, March 20, McIntosh Advanced Drama had their opening night for the play "Clue" in the McIntosh Auditorium, which they've been preparing for since December 2024. Drama teacher Ken Buswell...
Honestly, I’m so over walking to my next class and seeing couples… lets just say “canoodling.” I have walked past countless couples doing things like kissing, holding hands, holding one another's...
On Tues. Jan. 7, multiple fires tore through the hillsides of Palisades in Los Angeles, CA. The initial cause of the fire is still unknown, but is being investigated.
According to The Guardian, “over...
On Oct. 24, an individual lit a fire inside a collection of drive-up mailboxes at USPS station in Phoenix, Arizona. According to the Phoenix Police Department, they responded to the scene at 1:20 a.m....
Imagine it’s a warm day outside. You are eating your lunch and talking with your friends but it is just truly not enjoyable. You’re sweaty, hot, and most likely annoyed. A few years ago, teachers...
International
France and the United States have called for a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Israel agreed to the ceasefire which came into effect at 4 A.M. on Nov. 27 stopping the bloodshed...
This year, McIntosh introduced a new girls flag football team to the list of athletics the school offers.
Not only is flag football new to McIntosh, but it is also relatively new to Georgia. According...
Editor's Note: This is a developing story and the Trail will continue to update as needed.
On Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., Fayette County Public Schools announced that school will be canceled...
