On Wednesday, April 30, Christina Perri headlined her 33 stop "Head of Heart" tour, which began on April 4,2014 and will end on May 26, 2014 at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta.
Her opening act was seventeen-year-old...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• May 9, 2014
Senior Jabari Ajao was awarded the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship, which is a “good-through-graduation scholarship that can be used to pursue a degree in any undergraduate major at the accredited...
From April 21 to April 25 through voting on Infinite Campus, seniors at McIntosh nominated a panel of ten seniors for prom king and queen.
The final round of voting, also through Infinite Campus, occurs...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editors and Staff Writer
• Apr 24, 2014
The graduation countdown has officially hit less than one month, and the class of 2014 is busy preparing to make the transition from high school to college or the work force.
An end of the year timeline...
Many McIntosh students spent their Spring Breaks internationally, serving and giving back to others. Three different trips were taken to different areas of the world, but all students returned with the...
McIntosh cheerleading tryouts were held from March 24-28 and then an additional week of competition tryouts was held from March 31- April 4. At tryouts, girls were taught a cheer, a chant, a sideline...
The 2014-2015 McIntosh Chiefette dance team was announced on Saturday, March 22 after a week of tryouts.
The 13 team members include Cassie Burk, Ally Cox, Mikaila Fechushak, Kirsten Fink, Ani Garofalo,...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editor and Staff Writer
• Apr 1, 2014
Junior Lauren Ladouceur was recently honored with the Prudential Spirit of Community Award as a distinguished state finalist and was additionally recognized on Thursday, February 27 as one...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Mar 20, 2014
Students currently enrolled in AP classes have been asked to pick up their AP bulletin from the Registrar’s office this week, March 17-March 21.
The bulletin includes information on exam preparation,...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editor and Staff Writer
• Mar 11, 2014
The Miss McIntosh scholarship competition, hosted by the Student Government Association, was held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 7p.m.
Seniors Katherine Gillanders and Tyler Dowse were the...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editor and Staff Writer
• Mar 11, 2014
The College Board has announced that in an effort to better assess college and career readiness and improve college accessibility for low-income students, a redesigned SAT will go into effect in...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 10, 2014
The Chiefettes competed at the Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship held in Orlando, Florida, at Walt Disney World. They left Friday, January 31, and returned Tuesday, February...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 7, 2014
The contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns played a free concert on Monday, February 3 hosted by Southside Church in Peachtree City.
The band has sold over five million albums and has won a Grammy...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 4, 2014
While the college search may be winding down for seniors, the scholarship search is in full swing.
The McIntosh Counseling Office posts and updates local, state and national scholarship opportunities...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Jan 22, 2014
More than 20,000 students from 1,200 universities and 33 countries around the world attended the 2014 Passion Conference, held January 17-18 at Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
On the Passion Conference website,...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Jan 15, 2014
Sponsored by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, the First Annual High School Video Contest, open to ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students in Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton,...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Dec 13, 2013
The 2014 Spring Gala is currently looking for a logo to go on all of the t-shirts, programs and posters for their event second semester. The Spring Gala is one of McIntosh’s largest events, spanning...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Dec 8, 2013
Although many seniors have already gotten back admission decisions from early decision applications, the majority of seniors are just now beginning to submit applications for the regular decision application...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Dec 2, 2013
Many students who attend Southside Church participated in a project called Operation Christmas Child, put on by Samaritan’s Purse, in which they filled shoe-boxes...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Nov 13, 2013
Senior Emma Kate Thome competed in the Southern Hunter Jumper of Georgia (SHJG) finals during the weekend of November 2-3 at Chattahoochee Hills at Bockaert Farm in Fairburn where she was awarded the Pony...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Nov 12, 2013
The Fifth Annual McIntosh Quest for Talent, directed by Ms. Hannah Beth Potter, took place Saturday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
The 22 acts were judged by three professional judges.
Jisoo...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Oct 29, 2013
The Lady Chiefs volleyball team defeated Greenbriar High School in the Elite Eight of the state rounds on Saturday, October 26, allowing them to advance to the Final Four this Wednesday, October 30. The...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Oct 28, 2013
Many McIntosh students who attend Southside Church went to Vertical Reality 2013 this past weekend, October 25 to October 27.
The church retreat was held at the Georgia FFA Camp in Covington.
The...
MacKenzie McGraw, Feature Editor and Staff Writer
• Oct 19, 2013
McIntosh students who are interested in performing in the MHS: Quest for Talent on Saturday, November 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. should sign up for an audition, which will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday,...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editor and Staff Writer
• Oct 11, 2013
I smile as I begin to see the leaves change. I smile as the air begins to hints of coolness, ushering in the season of boots, sweaters and pumpkin-flavored fall treats.
Earlier, I anticipated the first...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editor and Staff Writer
• Sep 23, 2013
McIntosh students will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16. While the test is mandatory and free for sophomores, freshmen and juniors can sign up for $20 during all lunches in the lobby from September...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editor and Staff Writer
• Sep 23, 2013
From June 9-14, over 50 McIntosh students attended Boys and Girls State at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Students participated in the week-long program by participating in mock political...
MacKenzie McGraw, Features Editor and Staff Writer
• Sep 13, 2013
It seems as though everyone strives to find meaning and contentment in life, so much so, in fact, that this search for contentment is often life’s greatest unanswered questions. Few are able to die of...
On September 3, McIntosh High School was once again given an accolade for “winning the day.” Visited by State Superintendent Dr. John Barge, FCBOE Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow, FCBOE Chair Ms....
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Jun 1, 2013
The upcoming Senior class of 2014 continued the tradition of tailgaiting and wearing their senior shirts the day after the seniors in the class of 2013 left.
On May 17, upcoming seniors met early in...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• May 20, 2013
I am a product of my society. I base my idea of beauty off celebrities and fashion icons that I see grace the cover of top magazine publications and commercial advertisements. While it is evident that...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• May 20, 2013
McIntosh sophomore Jackie Gray excels not only on the sports field where she is recognized athletically as a Varsity soccer player, but also off the field where she excels musically.
...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• May 14, 2013
As the school year comes to an end, the only thing standing between us and two school-free months are final exams.
The schedule for final exams is as follows:
Wednesday, May 22: First and second...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• May 11, 2013
Car and golf cart parking permits for the 2013-2014 school year are being sold in the front office.
Rising seniors may pre-purchase car and golf cart parking stickers between April 22 and May 17.
Rising...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• May 9, 2013
Directed by chorus teacher, Ms. Hannah Beth Potter, the choral department presented their 4 Annual "Spring Gala." Performances took place Friday May 3 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday May 4 at 2:00...
Juniors Isabella Avery, Ashton Baze, Alexa Haygood and Monica Jamison spent the weekend of March 15-17 throwing a party- not a party, in the traditional sense of the word, but a shoe-making party that...
After exiting the school building at 3:15, we breathe a sigh of relief and are currently greeted with warmth and yellow-painted cars and golf carts that are covered in pollen.
The pollen count peaked...
Juniors Avya Bhargave and Julia Roberts attended Taylor Swift’s Red Tour in Columbia, South Carolina at the Colonial Life Arena on March 23, 2013.
After driving for approximately four hours, Avya...
Las Vegas turned country during the 48 annual Academy of Country Music Awards that occurred April 7, 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The three-hour event, hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton,...
With the end of the school year approaching, McIntosh students have begun to make final preparations for their infamous AP exams that will begin early March.
PreBubbling sessions are required for students...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Mar 18, 2013
After years of hard work on and off the court, senior Gabby Seiler concluded her basketball career as a Chief, not only by receiving four varsity letters for basketball, but also by breaking the all-time...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 26, 2013
A parenting class to obtain a parenting license should be a required course for everyone.Licenses are required to complete everyday tasks such as driving or operating a motor vehicle, hunting, fishing,...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 26, 2013
The golden, prized statues have finally been bestowed as the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s finest was displayed in front of the world. The 85 annual Oscars took place Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 15, 2013
The Chiefettes competed at the Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship held in Orlando, Florida, at Walt Disney World. They left Thursday, January 31, and returned Monday, February...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 13, 2013
On Tuesday, February 12, Senior Gabby Seiler broke McIntosh's all-time scoring record of 1918 points, set by Jeff Sheppard, a former Univeristy of Kentucy Wildcat.
Sheppard, who was a two-time NCAA...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Feb 4, 2013
As the days are getting shorter, colder, and windier, McIntosh students anxiously count down the days until winter and spring break.
But for those McIntosh students looking towards the future to stick...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Jan 24, 2013
Mission trips separate us from the cares of our everyday culture and show us the needs of people who are in desperate and hopeless situations. The shock of poverty in developing nations gives all people...
MacKenzie McGraw, News Editor and Staff Writer
• Jan 24, 2013
As well as being named the third-most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine in 2012, singing sensation and Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber recently grabbed another award. While he did not win another...
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