In an attempt to follow in the much-loved footsteps of shows like "House" and "Suits," on April 24, ABC launched a new series featuring a brilliant and highly successful professional with an incendiary...
“Don't you want to risk it all?” With that rousing question, Parade of Lights transitions into the heart of its song “We're the Kids” and listeners discover the newest intoxicating chorus in the...
In order to recognize the accomplishments of McIntosh's student body in the past year, the school held its annual Honors Night on May 5.
Hundreds of students were awarded and heartily applauded for...
For the last issue of the 2013-2014 McIntosh Trail, we are working on compiling a list of where McIntosh's seniors are planning to go for college. Because of the vast size of the senior class, it is not...
Despite the risk of sounding self-serving, I would argue that print newspapers are a vital part of our society.
They’re the media’s equivalent of Cheerios: timeless, easy to swallow, fun to throw...
On February 25, Vertical Scratchers (John Schmersal and Christian Beaulieu) released their debut album, “Daughter of Everything.”
Without looking at the band’s information, a first-time listener...
Although April is not lacking in reasons to celebrate (April Fool’s Day, Easter, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Spring Break, etc.), the success of National Black History Month (February) and National Women’s...
Beta Club service hour log sheets are due Thursday, May 1. On that date, all members (excluding seniors) will need to have documented 10 hours worth of volunteer work for the community.
For those still...
Just over one year ago, there was a (completely understandable) spike in popularity for Victor Hugo’s 1862 tour de force “Les Misérables.” Of course, the majority of the attention was directed...
College is only a few months away for many seniors, and that can only mean one thing: paperwork.
One of the most important forms to remember is what many schools call the “Certification of Immunization,”...
It’s not too often that a movie nominated for an Academy Award is not only strikingly relevant and well-done but also has the emotional sticking power of a Hallmark feature. This time around, one film...
Due to the recent onslaught of snow days, the teachers in the foreign language department decided to cut the annual Foreign Language Week to just one day: food day. On Friday, Feb. 21, students spent foreign...
All members of National English Honor Society need to go to the auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 13 immediately after school to take the club's yearbook picture. There are approximately 200 members in NEHS,...
Once upon a time ago, there was a series of amendments made to a document called the Constitution. The first of these amendments said, “Congress shall make no law […] abridging freedom of speech, or...
Alternative music lovers have no fear, 2014 is not looking so bleak after all.
Although the genre itself has become considerably less anti-anything-and-everything-popular and more formulaic with a heavy...
In yet another brilliant marketing move, Disney has released a sing-a-long version of their newest hit, "Frozen" that is showing in theaters around the country for a limited time starting January 31. Audience...
MHS's annual literary magazine, "Mischief," is in the works for another edition, but only if students submit more content.
"Mischief" features artwork, photography, poetry, prose and other creative...
It has long been a quirk of mine that I cannot listen to music while reading. At least not music with lyrics because I always feel obligated to analyze the wording and rhyme scheme of songs and doing that...
Grades will be finalized for the purpose of exam exemptions this Tuesday, December 10. After Tuesday, any fluctuation in grades will not alter the exemption status, however, grades will still matter, as...
The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) has two main projects during each school year: the school store and Fashionata.
Fashionata is a prom-themed fashion show in which students from all grade...
About two and a half weeks ago the inevitable finally happened: I had to face the day without my crutch. It was a moment of panic, followed by denial and a bit of something that felt very similar to that...
National Honor Society is collecting toiletries and selling paper pumpkins to benefit Fayetteville’s Promise Place women’s center as its mandatory service project this year.
Toiletries must be new...
There’s nothing more exciting than discovering a new band, or, in my case, being discovered by one.
Last year I wrote an opinion article titled “Where has music’s personality gone?” lamenting...
The foreign language department sent 25 students to compete at the 41st annual Clemson Declamation Contest at Clemson University on October 26.
The day started at 5:30 a.m. at temperatures below freezing...
The Lady Chiefs Varsity Softball Team has finished its season with a record of 10-9-1 and has qualified to compete for the chance to play in the state tournament.
Team captain Megan Eberle is one of...
After a decade of changing women’s (and men’s ) perspectives of themselves one makeover at a time, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly of TLC’c hit series “What Not to Wear” have bowed out with...
Alternative rock band Mayday Parade released its fourth album, “Monsters in the Closet,” on October 8 to enthusiastic reviews from the band’s loyal fan base.
The sound of the album’s 12 songs...
Attention all ye who may have once fallen in love with the 1939 classic, “The Wizard of Oz”: for one week only (September 20-26), the most beloved family movie of all time is in IMAX theaters getting...
After a seven-year-long hiatus from recording new music, pop icon Sir Elton John released his 30th solo album, “The Diving Board,” in the United States on September 24.
The album is a refreshing...
I have reached the point in the night when no matter how many kernels are left, I can’t bring myself to eat any more of the microwave kettle corn that was supposed to make my homework list more bearable....
All seniors who wish to have their formal or casual pictures featured in the 2013-2014 McIntosh yearbook need to select and submit their pictures to the yearbook staff by September 30.
Formal pictures...
In these modern times, many people like to claim an affinity for the finer things in life because they believe that claiming such an affinity is the easiest way to fit in with a modern and “hip”...
This year, McIntosh paid $40,000 so that the resident upperclassmen could spend three hours tomorrow night dancing (or being a wallflower) at the Georgia Aquarium.
To prevent any misconceptions, this...
Come March 1, those students who buy school lunches will be part of a new plan to make America’s children healthier, one meal at a time.
The USDA has proposed a “Smart Snacks in School” rule...
Welcome to 2013. Or, as some of the more petulant of us may chose to call it, the year after.
Typically, this statement would lead into a discussion about that unfortunate forecast of cloudy skies...
Drama teacher Mr. Ken Buswell is new to MHS. This fall, he set out to bring the convent to Peachtree City with “Nunsense.” Mr. Buswell said, “It’s a ridiculous setup,” which may...
The PTSO club is looking for new student volunteers.
PTSO, the Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization, works to raise money for McIntosh. Every morning, students and parent volunteers run the school store...
McIntosh’s foreign language department sent 30 students to compete at Clemson University’s 40th annual Declamation (poetry recitation) Contest on Saturday, October 27.
Students competed in French,...
Fall is a time for bonfires and roasted turkeys. Every day is one day closer to Semester Break and just a little bit shorter than the day before. Of all the four seasons, autumn sees the most holidays...
I like to think that I have a unique taste in music. My iPod has never seen the likes of artists on any recent top 10 lists. That is not my rebellion against the status quo; it just happens that the music...
It’s nearing the end of the first nine weeks spent at McIntosh this school year and students can already smell the peppermint sticks and hot chocolate of Semester Break. Classes have settled into routine...
Everyone who passes through McIntosh’s doors headed towards the glory that is graduation will take four years of English. Those classes may be remedial, college preparatory, gifted, or advanced placement;...
Every generation has lamented it: kids these days, they’re growing up way too fast. It is a perpetual argument.
Today’s complaints can be credited to sources, such as Disney Channel, Kid’s Bop,...
Mr. Chuck Whitley, a 26 year veteran high school science teacher, was born in Atlanta and attended Tucker High School in DeKalb County. Mr. Whitley is teaching earth systems at McIntosh. He comes to McIntosh...
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