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Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff

Sofiia Hlomozda is a freshman at McIntosh High School, it’s her first year as a part of the Trail staff. Sofiia was born in Ukraine and lived there for 11 years, she moved to the USA in 2022, because of the war in her country. When Sofiia moved she did not know any English, and she had to learn it at school by herself. Sofiia loves to travel with her family. She has three younger brothers and she is the oldest sibling. She has been to Washington, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Montana, Illinois, Florida and Georgia.

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Opinion: would that stay on the internet forever?

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • May 15, 2026

When I see some comments online saying that say “It will forever stay online,” or “ the internet never will forget,” it sounds so scary but it’s true, because when you click post, overtime people...

Girls varsity tennis went to state

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • May 6, 2026

The girls varsity tennis team started their Georgia state championship, they are currently region 3 5A champions, and they won the first round of the state playoff match 3-0 against Villa Rica High School....

Why students can’t eat in some classrooms

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • Apr 23, 2026

Some of the teachers have an issue with students eating their chips, sweets or opening soda during class time because it's a daily struggle. Not only some teachers, but also the office is trying to...

Varsity girls tennis on the fresh start

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • Apr 3, 2026

The McIntosh girls tennis team started their season on the brand-new, on campus tennis courts, and with new varsity and junior varsity players, the varsity team won their first game which motivated them...

Cell phone ban may apply to McIntosh, Georgia high schools next year

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • Mar 12, 2026

Georgia middle school’s ban on cell phones in classrooms may come to high schools next year. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, House Bill 1009, sponsored by Scott Hilton, R-Peachtree Corners, was approved...

They wake from their beds to build beds for kids

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • Mar 3, 2026

On Saturday, Jan. 24, volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace built and delivered beds for kids and teens aged three to 17. The organization works with those who also want to volunteer in locations all...

Home field advantages

Amaya Diaz and Sofiia Hlomozda • Mar 3, 2026

The construction around McIntosh mainly affected two spring sports: baseball and tennis. Baseball received a new field while tennis got new courts, allowing the baseball team to practice and host more...

Turning plastic into purpose

Sofiia Hlomozda and Molly Bennett • Jan 30, 2026

From the track to the runway, senior Annaliese Black is closing out her final year of high school by balancing athletics, academics and fashion. While beginning her senior season as a thrower for the track...

OPINION: “They found bullets in the bathroom”

Cari Heinonen, Betty Jane Plitt, Allie Hartman, Sofiia Hlomozda, Estella Humes, and Jozlynn Smith • Jan 9, 2026

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...

Ambassadors organize annual food drive to benefit area non profits

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • Dec 11, 2025

The food drive started in October and was led by the Ambassador Club. The purpose of the food drive is to help people in need by giving members of the community an opportunity to donate food and items...

OPINION: Social media is not safe

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • Nov 18, 2025

Social media might be unsafe for kids, teenagers and sometimes even adults. According to pewresearch.org 95% of teens and 84% of young adults are spending their time on social media. Before school/after...

From dressing up to dancing, we were “Enchanted:” Recapping 2025 Homecoming week

Turning the page: new English teacher Jonathan Rivera

Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • Sep 18, 2025

Editor’s note: This story was initially published on Sept. 18. The Trail was notified of factual inaccuracies within the story and has since updated the information. The Trail regrets the error. Jonathan...

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