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During pregame festivities, the Alabama band performed and shaped the Alabama emblem of an A to represent their university.

Surprise, Surprise: Alabama Finds a Way to Win the National Championship

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Jan 16, 2018

During pregame festivities, the Alabama band performed and shaped the Alabama emblem of an "A" to represent their university.

During pregame festivities, the Alabama band performed and shaped the Alabama emblem of an A to represent their university.

Students Share Thoughts on the College Football Championship Game

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Jan 16, 2018

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs played for the 2018 college football title game held at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, January 8.

Sophomore Sam Ellis holds Mr. Abels newest book of poetry as his prize for winning first place in the debate tournament.

Sophomore Sam Ellis wins class debate tournament

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor May 17, 2016

Since April 12, students in Mr. Ward Abel's first period debate class has been competing against each other in a debate tournament.  Tournament topics have ranged from American politics to world affairs,...

Students win laws of life contest at school level

Jackson Fuentes, Editor in Chief May 17, 2016

Recently, the winners for the annual Laws of Life essay contest were announced for McIntosh High school. The school's runner up was sophomore Grace Erlinger who wrote an essay titled "A Reminder." Every...

Debate students Preston Pitts and Riley Campbell debate in the opening round of the tournament.

Debate class begins second semester tournament

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor May 4, 2016

Mr. Ward Abel's debate class began their semester debate tournament in April.  The tournament will run throughout the rest of the year and will include 23 different debates ranging from topics on the...

Students and teachers  have been filling out brackets similar to this one to determine the winner of the poem contest.

Literature students and teachers form March Madness poetry brackets

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Apr 1, 2016

Since the beginning of the NCAA basketball tournament on March 15, English students and teachers at McIntosh have been filling out brackets to rate poetry. Students and teachers have being trying to...

Chorus students take group selfie while spending quality time together.

Chorus students spend weekend on retreat

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Mar 23, 2016

The chorus students went to the Calvin Center in Hampton, Ga., for their annual retreat on March 18-20.  Students enjoyed fellowship, practiced for spring gala and reminisced about the year so far. Senior...

Seniors Christina Cortes and Xander Wilson won first place medals at the region tournament at Ola High School, which qualified them to compete in the state tournament where they placed fourth.

Students compete at state literary competition

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Mar 21, 2016

Students Xander Wilson (senior), Christina Cortes (senior), and Samuel Ellis (sophomore) participated in the state literary competition on March 12 at Buford High School in north Georgia. To qualify...

Debate team participates at state tournament in John’s Creek

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Mar 7, 2016

The debate team traveled to Northview High School in John's Creek to take on the best debate teams in the state on March 4-5.  Only 37 teams qualified for the annual championship, and each team member...

McIntosh students, teacher Ms. Edenfield, and Georgia senator David Perdue take a selfie at Capitol Hill.

McIntosh gets closeup with Georgia senator David Perdue

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Feb 2, 2016

A few weeks ago, a number of students along with teacher Ms. Laurette Edenfield traveled to the District of Columbia for the annual Closeup trip  to see the Smithsonian, the White House, and Capitol Hill....

Snow blankets the backyard of this Peachtree City home after snow fell during both the overnight and early morning hours.

Snow blankets the bubble over the weekend

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Jan 26, 2016

Before the snow fell, on Friday, Jan. 22, Fayette County Board of Education decided to cancel the McIntosh/Starr's Mill basketball games. On Saturday students realized that the roads were not icy, and...

Debaters Katie Austensen (freshman), Owen Henahan (freshman), Kate Cullen (freshman, Jackson Fuentes (junior) and Samuel Ellis (sophomore) are considered the tournaments breadwinners after receiving both quarterfinals trophies and speaking awards.

Debate team places at Jackson High School tourney

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Jan 20, 2016

Over Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, the debate team traveled to Jackson High School.  Students from the freshman and junior classes received awards for both making it to the quarterfinals round...

Attorneys freshman Owen Henahan for the prosecution and junior Emily Skibinski for the defense look over their case file as they prepare for the opening day in court.

Debate students prepare for court

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Jan 13, 2016

It's that time of year again for debate students to go to court. Each January, debate students participate in two mock trials that involve the entire class. Throughout the month of January students...

The McIntosh debate team adds more trophies to their collection.

Debate Team places at Fayette County tournament

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Dec 8, 2015

Students on the debate team participated in a debate tournament at Fayette County High School on Nov. 21.  While no varsity teams placed in the tournament, sophomore Samuel Ellis placed 10 out of 56 speakers...

Flute majors Haiwen Gui (front),  Sean Chua (middle) and McIntosh senior Rachel Anders (back) pose at last summers GHP program.

GHP state finalists announced

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Nov 10, 2015

State finalists have been announced for the Governor's Honors Program.  Sixteen McIntosh students who excel in either communicative arts, engineering, math, music, science, social studies, theater,...

Actors portraying Romeo and Juliet hold hands and exchange glances.

Students view live performance of “Romeo and Juliet”

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2015

Many McIntosh students were given the opportunity to attend the performance of "Romeo and Juliet" performed by the actors and actresses of the Shakespeare Tavern in the auditorium on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. ...

Senior Jay Booras delivers a speech concerning the melting pot that is considered the USA.

Students explore new speaking tactics

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Nov 2, 2015

A new branch of speaking is being explored currently in Mr. Ward Abel's debate class.  The class has switched temporarily from participating in debates to practicing speaking extemporaneously.  Students...

The Chiefs defense lines up for a play as they attempt to hold Morrow scoreless.

Chiefs defeat Morrow in Homecoming game

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Oct 7, 2015

The Chiefs defense lines up for a play as they attempt to hold Morrow scoreless.

Sophomore Lia Hill holds her first place trophy for novice Lincoln Douglas.

Debate team wins two awards at tournament

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Oct 6, 2015

The McIntosh debate team went to Calhoun, Georgia, on Oct. 3 to participate in their second debate tournament of the year.  The team returned late that evening with two awards.  Sophomore Lia Hill won...

Debate president Andrew Alter (left) and vice president John Hamlin (right) hold their plaque for winning tournament semifinalists.

Debate members qualify for state

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Sep 15, 2015

Debate president Andrew Alter and vice president John Hamlin  qualified for the state debate tournament scheduled for March 2016.  Both competed during a tournament on Sept. 12 and qualified as semifinalists. John...

The Alabama crimson tide kicked off their season against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, September 7 with a 35-17 victory in AT&T stadium in Dallas, Texas

College football season begins

Jackson Fuentes, Page Editor Sep 9, 2015

College football season has officially begun, and for many it's a time of happiness, lots of food and lots of fun. McIntosh students are quite excited about the start of the season.  Some students...

Debate team treasurer and general overseer Mr. Ward Abel and vice president Christian Carr are contemplating the work needed for this season.

Debate Team prepares for season debut

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Sep 4, 2015

The McIntosh Debate team's first tournament of the year will be September 12 in Houston County.  There they will debate whether or not African Americans should be provided reparations due to slavery...

Students observe and take notes on a semifinal debate in the winners bracket of the double elimination tournament

Debate class tournament nears finale

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor May 7, 2015

In Mr. Abel's only debate class, the double elimination debate tournament that all of his students have participated in at one time or another since early March is drawing near a close.  Students have...

Seniors can RSVP for the senior banquet by dropping off their invitation cards in this green box located in the front office.

Seniors: RSVP for banquet in front office

Tarna Zander-Velloso, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2015

Seniors can RSVP for the senior banquet by dropping off their invitation cards in this green box located in the front office.

Students in Mrs. Wallss English class analyze a novel.

English classes read novels in a different way

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Mar 23, 2015

Students in Mrs. Walls AP Literature class have begun a new way of discussing literature. They are using a book club-type atmosphere.  According to students, it's helping them focus on the novels even...

Both McIntosh students and friends alike pose with Mrs. Carolyn to celebrate her service to McIntosh.

McIntosh student hosts party for Mrs. Carolyn

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Mar 17, 2015

Some McIntosh students and staff celebrated Mrs. Carolyn Fike's last year at McIntosh by throwing her a party on Sunday, March 15.  Senior Jackie Gray hosted the event, and students and staff enjoyed...

The blue sky and recent warmer weather indicate the close proximity of spring break

Students anticipate spring break

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Mar 10, 2015

We are now within two weeks of spring itself and within a month of spring break, a much awaited time of year for students across the country.  With warmer weather becoming more of a norm for the area,...

Debaters Stephen Black (Front Left), John Hamlin (Front Right), Christian Carr (Back Right), and Jackson Fuentes (Back Left) all prepare their statements.

McIntosh excels at first and second year state

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Mar 5, 2015

The majority of the McIntosh debate team competed at their final tournament of the 2014-2015 season during the week of February 23.  Teams from across the state of Georgia competed with McIntosh at the...

Junior Christina Cortes medal that she received from competing at the literary competition.

McIntosh excels at literary competition

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Feb 19, 2015

McIntosh competed at a literary competition at Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia, on Thursday, February 12.  Junior Christina Cortes won first place in girls' extemporaneous, and Senior Mikey Muller...

The Chiefettes unite as they enter Disney World.

Chiefettes place at Nationals

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Feb 12, 2015

The Chiefettes left for their nationals competition at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, Jan. 29.  At Disney World, the Chiefettes were to compete in small varsity jazz and pom competition. Sophomore...

Deflate-gate prompts pre Super Bowl drama

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Jan 27, 2015

After allegations concerning the deflation of footballs belonging to the New England Patriots were confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Patriots acquired a heavy burden for their team.  While preparing for...

Seniors Jackie Gray (left), Josh Ange (middle), and Jen Koval (right) pose with a carved miniature pumpkin from Halloween.

Local House Church run by McIntosh students invites all

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Jan 22, 2015

While the rigor of McIntosh and everyday routine may throw students' daily lives into perpetual chaos, it's important to know that they can go to a place where "everybody knows their name."  For some...

Trial 2 lawyers prepare for case. Sam Ellis (left), Jackson Fuentes (center left), Christina Cortes (center right), and Mikey Muller (right) received awards for placing in the top third at the Alpharetta High Debate Tournament.

Mock Trial preparations begin

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Jan 13, 2015

Preparations are underway for the mock trials in Mr. Ward Abel's debate class.  Students will use their knowledge of law and their debating skills to either prosecute or defend the accused.  The trials...

Senior Alexander Gipson displays his Atlanta Hawks string bag.

Students support the Hawks as they keep winning

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer/News Editor Dec 18, 2014

The Atlanta Hawks come into the Christmas holidays with nearly 20 wins already.  This is quite a surprise as the Hawks have struggled the past few years.  Beating quality teams like the Miami Heat, Washington...

North Carolina States Trevor Lacey drives past the defense in one of his teams opening games this season.

College basketball season begins

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Dec 3, 2014

The college basketball season began for many colleges across the nation on Nov. 14.  While for some teams, they began with purely regular season match ups, other teams were and in some cases still are...

Arctic blast heading for the South

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Nov 18, 2014

The first real arctic blast will be impacting the South this week, but we can expect many more.  While snow is not expected here in Georgia, this arctic blast has brought snow in the southern states of...

Republicans win big in mid-term elections

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Nov 10, 2014

The country's mid-term elections have come to a close for the most part, and the Republican Party fared well, winning a multitude of key swing states.  In Georgia, a swing state that was predicted to...

Upcoming winter forecasted to be colder than average

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Oct 27, 2014

As the weather begins to cool down a bit, and we begin the process of transitioning from short sleeves to long sleeves and sweaters, it's hard not to think about what this winter might bring to McIntosh...

An Arizona teammate lifts up his fellow team member as they celebrate the completion of the hail mary pass that kept their season unblemished

Arizona shocks Oregon in thriller

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Oct 13, 2014

Nobody saw what was coming Thursday night at Autzen stadium or anywhere else in the United States for that matter, as the Oregon Ducks fell to the Arizona Wildcats for the second year in a row.  After...

Eric Holder resigns from Attorney General position

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Oct 1, 2014

According to ABC News, President Obama announced the resignation of now former Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday, September 25, 2014.  Holder spent six years as the nation's "top cop" progressing...

ISIS kills a third; threatens another

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Sep 22, 2014

ISIS conducted its third publicized beheading recently when British aid worker David Haines was killed.  According to CNN, ISIS called this beheading, "a message to the allies of America."  The video...

Ray Rice makes a statement with wife Janay on May 5, 2014, regarding his assault charge.

Ray Rice video causes controversy

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Sep 15, 2014

The life of Ray Rice and the state of the National Football League went up in flames on September 8, 2014, as a video released by TMZ sports showed former Baltimore Ravens player Rice punching his wife...

The Braves are still in the thick of the race as they battle to squeeze into the playoffs

MLB tightening up as season nears end

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Sep 5, 2014

September is here, and that means that we are heading for the home stretch in the Major Leagues. While some teams claw for much needed wins, others have long lost hope for this season and are already looking...

The Clemson Declamation contest begins October 18 and McIntosh is beginning preparations for the contest.

Students prepare for Clemson declamation contest

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Sep 1, 2014

Now that students have begun to settle in to the day to day activities of an MHS school day, they can now not only see each upcoming weekend, but also see the well renowned declamation contest held at...

McIntosh excited for Barclays League kickoff

Jackson Fuentes, News Editor Aug 21, 2014

After the first week of Barclays Premier League play, there have been upsets and reminders  Some major premier league teams have already experienced their first upset while other smaller teams have...

A document overviewing the last time these countries met for similar discussions in Geneva

World Powers engage in nuclear discussions

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer May 19, 2014

According to the New York Times, recently Iran and six other world powers began discussions in Vienna pertaining to the nuclear situation that is taking place around the world. The talks between each...

Graph showing the amount of hurricanes last year compared to the amount expected last year

Hurricane season ready to kick off as Summer hits full swing

Jackson Fuentes, Staff writer May 19, 2014

Right when summer hits its "full swing" mode, so does hurricane season.  Around the world, especially in the United States, hurricanes and tropical storms become much more prone to development.  This,...

The trainer and jockey of California Chrome celebrate yet another victory as they aim for a triple crown.

California Chrome continues quest for crown

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer May 19, 2014

More and more people are beginning to take note of this possibility that many people now living on this Earth have not been able to see before.This opportunity would be the opportunity to experience the...

Supreme Court considers searching phones without warrants

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer May 7, 2014

According to Fox News, the Supreme Court has recently been considering whether police can or cannot search the phones of people they arrest without a warrant first.  This is a touchy subject noting that...

Kyle Korver drills a three-pointer as the hawks go on to win game three.

NBA heats up as playoffs get underway

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Apr 29, 2014

After game five of the seven game series that everyone thought would end as quickly as it began, the Hawks have surprised the nation and actually lead the series for the most part currently leading the...

New planet possibly found past Pluto

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Apr 29, 2014

Recently, according to Fox News, scientists at the Carnegie institution for science discovered a new planet in our newly redefined solar system.  Astronomers discovered that there could possibly be a...

Tornado damage like this in Washington, IL, can knock on the front door of any Georgia town, and this is the time of year when it is most possible.

Severe weather coming soon to Georgia

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Apr 29, 2014

As March comes to an end and April approaches, Georgia citizens need to be on guard for more intense weather.  In years past, Georgia has experienced severe weather during this period. This time of year ...

Malaysian flight remains a mystery

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Mar 30, 2014

A flight that took off from Malaysia bound for China on March 8 at 1:30 a.m. did not reach its destination.  The plane has not been seen since it took off, and many people around the world are baffled...

Russian soldiers stand guard blocking a Ukranian military base

Russian Federation aims to take Crimea

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Mar 24, 2014

The Russian Federation is trying to take over Crimea, which is located in the Ukraine.  Military bases along with parts of this region have been invaded. Tensions are rising in the area as Russia now...

Baseball player Justin Maxwell is ready to hit more home runs this season as it quickly approaches.

Spring training starts as MLB teams prepare for regular season

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Mar 4, 2014

For all of those Major League Baseball fans out there, February is a very important month.  February means spring training as well as a miniature scouting report of how the team is faring.  For baseball...

Wichita State is currently the only undefeated team in college basketball at 30-0 and are the first team to do so since UNLV in 1990-1991.

March Madness approaches quickly

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2014

As we now begin to draw towards the end of February, college basketball teams, as well as their fans, know good and well what is on the horizon.  March Madness is on the horizon.  Already, every game...

McIntosh and World eyeing Olympics closely

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2014

It is well known that by this point that the lead up to the Sochi Olympics has been anything but normal.  With all of the talk of possible terrorism as well as the discovery of brown water in the city's...

Snow and significant ice wreak havoc on local roads and streets in Peachtree City.

Snowmageddon of 2014 shuts down McIntosh

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Feb 3, 2014

This week McIntosh students will return after an icy week that will go down in the books as being absolute chaos.  While the National Weather Service knew that there was a possibility for major impacts...

As temperatures plummet due to the second polar vortex piece breaking off, people are complaining about the cold.

Polar vortex round two may become possible

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Jan 24, 2014

Now that winter has taken its stronghold on the United States, especially the East, we have seen our fair share of cold weather already.  Beginning with a rare and unusual piece of the polar vortex breaking...

Auburn fell victim to FSU in the BCS national title game January 6

Last BCS national title proves to be thriller

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Jan 18, 2014

As the college football season came to a close January 6, football fans had a lot to talk about and still do in the weeks following.  The game began with a more than nice start from the Auburn Tigers,...

McIntosh students comment on fresh World Cup group pairings

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2013

As the new world cup group pairings were released on Friday, December 6, the world learned which group their favorite soccer team was in.  As the world learned, McIntosh students had their comments for...

Unpredictable weather ahead as Winter approaches

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Dec 10, 2013

As winter approaches, things tend to get interesting. Schedules fill up with more things to do, Christmas is on the doorstep, and the weather starts to change. As many people notice around this time of...

While the Braves stadium location may change, their logo will not.

Braves to Move to Cobb County

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Nov 18, 2013

Braves management told Braves nation on Tuesday, November 12, that after the 2016 season, they would be moving to Cobb County.  Many Braves' fans are stunned by this announcement and are willing to speak...

BCS shake-up inevitable after key Thursday night games

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2013

After one of the most interesting Thursday nights for college football ever, the BCS standings have already been shaken up.  Oregon and Oklahoma were the two top ten teams that fell victim to losses. ...

As Boston prevailed on October 30, sophomore Conner Reynolds showed his support with his Boston Strong shirt.

Boston wins World Series

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Nov 1, 2013

As the World Series came to a close on October 30 in Boston, Massachusetts, the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in a decisive game six and also won the World Series. At McIntosh, Red...

Favorite programs return

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Oct 25, 2013

As the fall TV shows begin to premiere, students and teachers are anxious for their favorite shows to return.  Some shows are coming to an end while others are just beginning. Spanish teacher Mrs....

BCS standings unveiling this weekend

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2013

For all of the football fans across McIntosh, you probably know just as much as me about the unveiling of the BCS standings this weekend.  The BCS standings are the standings in which the two teams that...

National Hispanic heritage month is underway

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Sep 20, 2013

  As our Hispanic McIntosh students probably know, September 15 marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month.  This month-long celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanic...

NFL season kicks off

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Sep 11, 2013

The NFL season kicked off this past Thursday night with an exhilarating football game showcasing the reigning super bowl champs (the Baltimore Ravens) and the Denver Broncos.  Although the Ravens put...

College football season kicks off

Jackson Fuentes, Staff Writer Sep 5, 2013

This past Saturday, August 31, 2013, the 2013-2014 college football season kicked off.  It was the first time viewers were able to watch their teams since since January 5, 2013. Some notable scores...

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