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Sophomore Abby McMichen lets one of the village girls play the guitar. The guitar was given as a donation to the church.

Students reflect on mission trips

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 15, 2017

During April, students were released for their spring break vacation. Many students this year, decided to go on a mission trip with their youth groups to countries like Guatemala and Nicaragua. These students...

Senior Adriel Muniz surprises senior Jovanna Cruz with a "Beauty and the Beast" promposal.

Students opinions on “Beauty and the Beast”

SeKoixa Gonzalez, A&E Editor Apr 21, 2017

Disney’s live action “Beauty and the Beast” was released on March 28.  Many McIntosh students stood in line to watch their childhood movie come to life. One student was so excited for both the...

Senior Lee Newton and Junior Jayna Lobl enjoy some of their favorite foods for Food Friday during Foreign Language Week.

Classes celebrate National Foreign Language Week

Arden Estep, Opinions Editor Apr 12, 2017

Senior Lee Newton and Junior Jayna Lobl enjoy some of their favorite foods for Food Friday during Foreign Language Week.

Ms. Clarke double checks all the costumes before the ensemble arrives to change into their costumes for dress rehearsal.

Parent volunteer designs costumes for “Cinderella”

SeKoixa Gonzalez, A&E Editor Mar 7, 2017

Ms. Kendall Clarke, a parent volunteer and middle school teacher, enjoys sewing.  Ms. Clarke started sewing in her middle school home economics class. At home, she often made her own dresses...

Sophmore Cymmone Yancey said "The great thing about being in a school production is that you get to meet new peers and meet up with friends to put together a theatrical piece that, in my opinion, had to be one of the best shows ever done at McIntosh. The cast definitely came together when it came to actually performing the show for a crowd, and seeing the excitement on everyone's faces when the directors told us that we sold out was awesome."

“Cinderella” spring musical entertains sold-out crowds

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Feb 14, 2017

Sophmore Cymmone Yancey said "The great thing about being in a school production is that you get to meet new peers and meet up with friends to put together a theatrical piece that, in my opinion, had to...

Sophomore Christopher Nastasi said, "Miss America has so many qualities to her. Every Miss America, of course, has to be a great role model."

Students and faculty share thoughts about Miss America

SeKoixa Gonzalez, A & E Editor Sep 19, 2016

  Students across the states watch with their fingers crossed as they listen for their favorite Miss to win the title of Miss America. Students give their opinions about pageants and the types of women...

Mrs. Emily Hodge said that she excited to meet the students of McIntosh and start with a fresh, new career.

New media specialist loving her library

SeKoixa Gonzalez, A & E Editor Aug 23, 2016

People say the old saying goes, “New year, new me.” Well, this applies to McIntosh, indeed. New year, new media specialist and new library. The new media specialist, Ms. Emily Hodge, said she is excited...

Seniors hope to leave legacies

Seniors hope to leave legacies

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer May 13, 2016

The senior class of 2016 leave their legacies behind, hoping to be remembered by the future generations of Chiefs and Chiefettes. All photos taken by SeKoixa Gonzalez.      

Brooke Owen performs at All-State Band Concert

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer May 3, 2016

Freshman Brooke Owen was one of the only freshmen band members to get into All-State band. From March 3 to March 5, Brooke traveled all the way to Athens, Ga. to perform with other students at her level....

Students participate in Pulsera Project sales

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Apr 19, 2016

The Pulsera Project is a non-profit organization that helps Latin Americans, such as Nicaraguans and Guatemalans, earn a livable income by having students and volunteers sell handmade crafts created...

Foreign Language week taught students about the culture of their language and taught them about the culture of other languages.

Students celebrate foreign language week

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Apr 19, 2016

Monday to Wednesday. Students prepared their crafts and decorations. All pictures were taken by SeKoixa Gonzalez.       Market Day. Students made crafts and learned...

Students inducted into Spanish National Honor’s Society

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Apr 1, 2016

Students who have a 95 or above in their Spanish class and are in Spanish II, III or Advanced Spanish can be inducted into the Spanish National Honor's Society. Mr. Lector Zamore hosted the induction...

Students perform in The Little Mermaid

Students perform in The Little Mermaid

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2016

Senior Maddie Corley as Ariel. Senior Tyler Nigro as Prince Eric. Senior Samantha Miller as The Chef and a sailor. Junior Mackenzie Knudson as Ursula. Freshman Christopher Nastasi as The Pilot and a cook....

Junior SeKoixa Gonzalez, junior Tiffany Netto, senior Jacob Blevins, senior Mikeila McQueston, junior Meghan Keirn

Scholarship Pageant winners announced

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2016

Winner: Senior Mikeila McQueston 1st Runner-up: Junior Meghan Keirn 2nd Runner-up: Junior Tiffany Netto Other Participants: Senior Jacob Blevins and junior SeKoixa Gonzalez

Freshman Samori Cullun and her friends talk about their school work.

Students feel school’s expectations cause stress

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Mar 22, 2016

"Win the day." "Excellence with a purpose." "Embracing excellence for all--students first."These are just some of the slogans and quotes that apply to the students of McIntosh. Many of the students push...

Many students prefer home-made lunches

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2016

School lunch costs $2.68, and reduced lunch is $0.25. School lunch is expensive if you add the price of $2.68 and the luxury of a bag of chips or a Rice Crispy Treat. And for the parents who have more...

Students perform in “Spamalot”

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Feb 23, 2016

All photos were taken by Martine Yancey.                                        

Chiefettes and other dance groups compete at UDA

Chiefettes and other dance groups compete at UDA

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2016

All photos by SeKoixa Gonzalez

Senior Samantha Miller tells her cancer survivor story

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Feb 2, 2016

Every student has a different story to tell. There are stories about love, hope and tragedy. There are stories about surviving the worst cases society has yet to offer. There are even stories about what...

Soda or coffee: What do students really want?

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Jan 25, 2016

A recent trending picture of a coffee vending machine has students asking the same question: “What if?” Students are hoping that the school will buy a coffee vending machine. Sophomores Leonora...

Sophomore Maddie Ludecke said she visted Disney World over Thanksgiving Break. She also said that it is the happiest place on Earth. She jumps for joy at the thought of going to Disney World and never coming back. Her lunch table friends giggle as she poses.

Students and faculty fantasize about winning $1.5 billion Powerball

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Jan 20, 2016

  What do students day dream about these days? Winning the lottery, of course. But then what would they do with that money? Well, students were very eager to answer this question. Some answers...

A nebulizer has a mouth piece and mask.

Students should recognize struggles of fellow students with asthma

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2016

  Many students don’t realize the struggles of their fellow students who have asthma, a chronic disease that inflames the airways and bronchial tubes. Although students may know what asthma...

Georgia Singers and Bel Canto combined.

McIntosh students perform in Georgia Singer’s choir

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2015

Students who performed on Dec. 13 are freshmen Ava Whitley, Abby McMichen, Emma Skaggs, and Cymmone Yancey. All the freshmen are in Bel Canto. Sophomore Jayna Lobl is in Bel Canto and Georgia Singers....

Chorus students and faculty members entertain at winter concert

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2015

Chorus students performed their annual winter concert on Dec. 10. McIntosh students were excited to hear the faculty choir sing for the first time at their holiday concert.  

Oh Christmas Tree

Student opinions differ on appropriate time to celebrate Christmas

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Dec 8, 2015

It is that time of year again where Christmas commercials play, neighbors put the Christmas lights up a bit too early again and carolers begin their  rehearsals. It seems Christmas just comes around the...

Left to right: Clayton (Clay) Lawhead, Sydney Knudson, Cymmone Yancey, Iain Hemenway, Emma Skaggs.

Students share thoughts on performing in “High School Musical 2”

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2015

The Georgia Singer's Company puts on two shows every year. Georgia Singer's spring musical was "The Pajama Game." Their most recent musical was "High School Musical Two." The leads were freshman...

Dancing with the Chiefettes

Chiefettes dance in Dancing with the Chiefettes and the winners

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Nov 10, 2015

Winners: First Place: Junior Lauren Shelfo and Senior Dawson Riesselmann Second Place: Senior Christine Lane and Senior Peter Costello Third Place: Junior Cassie Burke and Senior Malcolm...

Students perform at fall orchestra concert

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2015

Chamber Orchestra (Beginning Orchestra) "Don Quixote Suite" for Strings, I. "Overture" and IV. "His Attack on the Windmills" by Telemann. "Drifen" by Atwell "Holberg Suite" for Strings, I. "Prelude"...

Chorus students perform at fall concert

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2015

Each year, students in the McIntosh chorus perform a fall concert. At each concert, Ms. Hannah Beth Potter, chorus teacher, announces the Spring Gala theme. Junior Shelby Moore is in both Cantabile...

Students walk through the small entryway

Tardy policy needs adjustment to allow for congested hallways

SeKoixa Gonzalez, Staff Writer Oct 6, 2015

  For years students of McIntosh have complained about the school’s architecture and the problems with the flow of traffic in the school halls. The traffic flow problem causes some students to...

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