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Sylvie Call

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor

Sylvie Call is a senior at McIntosh and has been with the Trail for three years; this year marks her second as the Arts and Entertainment (A&E) editor. She is a co-editor for the school’s literary magazine, MisChief, and a co-captain in the Spirit of McIntosh colorguard. In addition, she is in the National Society of High School Scholars, National English Honor Society, and Quill and Scroll. This summer, she was part of the University of Iowa’s Writers Workshop online program, and she reads and writes during her limited free time. 

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Opinion: Off-Site AP Testing Better than Anticipated

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 16, 2019

As a senior about to leave McIntosh, I have taken 7 AP classes and 7 AP exams. These tests are usually around three hours long with at least two sections, and a massive number of McIntosh students take...

Senior Catherine Quarles read her poem, "_____," to fellow MisChief members during Ms. Lakly's publishing party for the magazine.

2019 Edition of MisChief Published

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 9, 2019

McIntosh’s annual literary magazine, MisChief, was published and celebrated by student contributors in adviser and English teacher Andrea Lakly’s classroom on Friday, April 26. Students picked...

The Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band celebrated the start of the 2018 season with a "goofy" picture.

End of School Year Brings Announcements for 2019 Marching Band Season

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 2, 2019

Recently, the Spirit of McIntosh marching band delivered announcements regarding the upcoming season, including the new drum majors and the theme for the 2019 show. The 2019 drum majors were announced...

Everyone in the community was invited to come view the artwork of current McIntosh students in the annual art show.

Annual Art Show Presents Newest Student Artwork

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Apr 8, 2019

The McIntosh art department hosted the sixth annual art show on Thursday, March 21. Every year, art students from each level of the class select pieces that they wish to display, and boards are set up...

The School Must Go On: Analysis of Next Year's Schedule

The School Must Go On: Analysis of Next Year’s Schedule

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Mar 3, 2019

While McIntosh High School has had a schedule with six periods for nearly all of its history, other Fayette County high schools have switched to a seven-period day within the last several years. With the...

In this Battle of the Bubble game against the school's rival, Starr's Mill, Consolino scored 20 out of the 41 McIntosh points. Although the team narrowly lost 41-43, it was a good technical game for the freshman varsity player.

Small Fish in Big Ponds: Carrie Consolino, Freshman on Varsity

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Mar 1, 2019

Carrie Consolino is one of four freshman on the girl's varsity basketball team. She is one of the more experienced underclassmen, since she has been playing basketball since fourth grade for various recreational...

One of the biggest losses that the football team had this season was against Riverwood High School in late August. It was an early game in the season, but the loss 13-52 was not an easy blow.

Varsity Football Attends Fayette County Football Media Day

Kamryn Torr and Samantha Cornett Aug 10, 2018

One of the biggest losses that the football team had this season was against Riverwood High School in late August. It was an early game in the season, but the loss 13-52 was not an easy blow.

Those in the student section encourage McIntosh players to steal the ball from the Starr's Mill player.

Basketball Chiefs Win Annual Battle of the Bubble

Samantha Cornett, Editor in Chief Feb 2, 2019

Those in the student section encourage McIntosh players to steal the ball from the Starr's Mill player.

Senior manager Nelson White hugs mother after being recognized for four years of assisting the basketball program.

McIntosh Basketball Celebrates Senior Night

Andrew Pinckney, Staff writer Feb 13, 2019

Senior manager Nelson White hugs mother after being recognized for four years of assisting the basketball program.

OPINION: New Year’s Resolutions Are Trendy, Not Helpful

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Feb 2, 2019

The beginning of the year is extremely stressful for people who are goal setters. Every January, people are determined to improve themselves somehow, whether it’s through diets, gym memberships, saving...

President Trump with the Prime Minister of Canada  and Germany, and other world leaders, at an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

Controversy Builds Over Commemorations of the Centenary of World War I

Nathan Besse and Sylvie Call Nov 16, 2018

  World War I is one of the most significant conflicts in all of human history. Heralded as the “war to end all wars,” World War I brought about destruction and devastation to every country...

In Memoriam: Stan Lee, the Marvelous Man Himself

In Memoriam: Stan Lee, the Marvelous Man Himself

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Nov 13, 2018

In 1922, Stanley Martin Lieber was born. At the age of 19, he became Stan Lee on the byline of the May, 1941 edition of the Captain America comic series. Established in 1939, Timely comics became known...

Carpenter up at the free throw line against Landmark Christian School on November, 8.

Athlete of the Week: Bruce Carpenter

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Nov 13, 2018

Carpenter up at the free throw line against Landmark Christian School on November, 8.

Seniors: With age comes responsibility. Go vote.

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Nov 5, 2018
There are many other issues that factor into who you want to vote for, so I encourage you to look at each candidate’s website and to go vote for the person that you feel will best represent you and the changes you want to be made.

Eighth Graders Come to MHS for a Unique Football Experience

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Oct 21, 2018

The marching band, cheerleaders, and football players hosted the annual "Eighth grade night” on Friday, September 7, to show off the rising generation of performers. The event serves as a way for...

Senior Kylie Dickensen played her ukulele during the wait between picture taking

PSAT Day: The Senior Experience

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Oct 21, 2018

The PSAT has been a source of stress, learning, and memes for McIntosh students over the past several years. Seniors, however, get to skip out every year since the majority of them have already taken the...

MHS Sophomore Sarah Park Enters the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Oct 9, 2018

According to the AYWS website, the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony was founded in 1988 to encourage and foster the instrumental talent of high school students. They have accepted students from approximately...

FEMA Alert Testing

FEMA Alert Testing

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Oct 3, 2018

When national crises occurred in the past, the government alerted Americans through cable, radio, satellite, and other television programs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now going to...

MHS JV Competition Cheer earns second place at local comp

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Sep 27, 2018

The McIntosh competition cheer team competed at Whitewater High School this past Saturday, September 22. MHS JV cheer scored second out of the five competing teams from Alexander, Newnan, Northgate and...

Book club beat

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Sep 18, 2018

McIntosh has a new book club called “A Thousand Lives,” a name of which comes from the quote that was painted in the media center last year: “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man...

Some stickers did not make it to their intended destination, but instead became left on walls or floors.

Senior traditions come – and gone

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Aug 29, 2018

For years, it has been a McIntosh tradition for seniors to write on stickers and place them on freshmen during the first day of school. Even though stickering has never been condoned by the administration,...

2018 Marching Band Show Theme: "Sweet Dreams Or Beautiful Nightmares"

2018 Marching Band Show Theme: “Sweet Dreams Or Beautiful Nightmares”

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 22, 2018

As school comes to a close, the marching band season is beginning right alongside summer. The show theme, "Sweet Dreams or Beautiful Nightmares," has already been announced, as have the drum majors.  Every...

Ms. Walls jokes with her AP Literature class about their end-of-the-year projects.

The Inspiring Tale of Ms. Maggie Walls’ Enduring Spirit

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 17, 2018

Teachers are a central part of every student’s life. For every day of every week of the entire school year, students spend an entire hour with one teacher. However, students usually know next to nothing...

Bella Voce performs a group number of the song "9-5" from the movie "9-5."

“A Night At The Movies”: Spring Gala 2018 Takes The Cake

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 10, 2018

For the past nine years, the McIntosh chorus program has hosted the Spring Gala to showcase the talent of our many choral students. All three performances of the show were completely sold out, with...

A determined student studies hard for that AP Psychology exam.

Study Tips for AP Exams

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Apr 23, 2018

The end of the school year is fast approaching, and with the end, AP exams. AP exams are unlike regular school exams; they are longer, sooner, and carry more weight with colleges, with each characteristic...

MHS Marching Band Performs at Carnegie Hall

MHS Marching Band Performs at Carnegie Hall

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Apr 10, 2018

At the end of the marching season back in October, the Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band was invited to participate in a group of high school performances at Carnegie Hall. On Saturday, March 17, band students...

She seems a bit tied down.

MHS Goes to “Urinetown”

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Feb 27, 2018

On February 1-3, the McIntosh theater department delivered one of the “best school plays I’ve ever seen,” according to audience member, Booth Middle School student Soryn Call. Despite “Urinetown”’s...

The Frozen Fountain

Villanelle: Georgia Winter

Anna Muh, News Editor Jan 26, 2018

A Halloween Carol

A Halloween Carol

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Nov 1, 2017

Monday, October 30, 2017. Sixth period, ten minutes until the bell rings and the hoards of students are released. Nobody can focus, it’s the last period of the day and tomorrow is Halloween. Everyone...

Junior Lucy Stone said, “While graphic design does not necessarily require artistic ability, success does come from artistic thinking. The environment in graphics is fun, accepting, and full of creativity, and I enjoy having a stress free hour in my schedule where I can create what I want.”

Stunning Student Artwork From First 9 Weeks

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Oct 30, 2017

     

McIntosh’s Got Talent

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Sep 29, 2017

Every year, the McIntosh chorus program hosts a student talent show, featuring the many gifts of our student body. Auditions were held August 30, and 22 routines were selected to perform on the auditorium...

Ms. Bowles' class watches the eclipse from the front parking lot of McIntosh High School

Solar Eclipse Visits McIntosh

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Aug 31, 2017

On Monday, August 21, the nation watched as the moon came between the sun and the earth in the first total eclipse that could be seen from the mainland of the U.S. since 1979. In many parts of America,...

An Exercise in Futility: The Rainy Football Scrimmage

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Aug 29, 2017

The scrimmage between McIntosh and Pike County on Thursday, August 10 was supposed to last as long as a regular football game, which meant not coming home from school until 11:30 on a Thursday night. Both...

This picture was taken in Salem, Oregon, where the eclipse reached 100% totality.

The “Great American Eclipse” passes over Peachtree City

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Aug 28, 2017

Reactions Prior to Eclipse "I'm not happy with having to stay the extra hour, but I think the eclipse itself will be really cool. I hope it isn't underwhelming." ~Kaitlyn Rodriguez, 12th grade "The...

Student Chief Editor Sophie Roggermeier reads one of her own poems from this year's edition of MisChief to the other students.

2017 edition of McIntosh literary magazine MisChief released

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 22, 2017

For the past five years, McIntosh has sponsored a literary magazine titled "MisChief," which is full of artwork, poetry, short stories, and more that were all created by McIntosh students. This year, the...

Brett Goss (left) and Duffy Weldon (right) are the 2017 marching band drum majors.

McIntosh Marching Band selects 2017 season drum majors

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 15, 2017

Band students attended leadership training and leadership tryouts during the week of May 1-5.  The tryouts for drum major consisted of a salute, an interview, application of leadership skills, basic...

The McIntosh orchestra performed their spring end of the year concert on Friday, May 5.

Orchestra performs spring concert

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 10, 2017

The McIntosh orchestra performed their end of the year concert in the auditorium on Friday, May 5. All of the orchestra classes  performed three pieces, which were selected through both teacher...

Senior Natasha Beining proudly displays her recently selected poem, titled "The Lake of Innisfree" by W.B. Yeats.

Library celebrates national “Poem in Your Pocket” Day

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 4, 2017

April is National Poetry Month. Ms. Emily Hodge, the McIntosh media center specialist, decided that the school should be given the opportunity to celebrate poetry through various means. She provided a...

German teacher Mr. Kevin Keough pushes around the "penny war" cart during first period.

Foreign language classes raise money for Relay for Life

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor May 2, 2017

The world language classes have annually held a week-long "penny war" to raise money for Relay for Life since 2006. Latin teacher Ms. Connie Bryant said, "McIntosh has a Relay for Life team, so the Foreign...

Ms. Shelley Dowse's third period class proudly shows off their tie dyed shirts for a class picture.

Chemistry classes tie dye t-shirts

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Apr 17, 2017

Chemistry students completed a lab where they tie dyed t-shirts on March 30 and 31. Over spring break, students finished preparing their shirts by rinsing and then washing them. Students returned...

The Georgia Department of Education website is home to a page dedicated to explaining the purpose of testing.

School opinions on the SPMs

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Apr 12, 2017

This year, McIntosh changed from Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) to Student Progress Measures (SPMs) to measure how much a student has learned throughout the year. The test is given in the beginning...

The quote that they are painting on the library wall says, "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one."

Media center continues updates

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Mar 24, 2017

Since last summer, the school has been making updates to the media center. They added new computers and a glass classroom and changed the layout completely. Most recently, they have been painting...

Sophomore Steven Galindo tries to find Caesar's heart, instead pinning his hand.

Latin Club meet to “kill Caesar”

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Mar 24, 2017

Each month, the Latin Club meets before school and enjoys food and games. In memory of Julius Caesar, the game for the meeting in March is to "pin the dagger on Caesar." Because many students are...

“Cinderella” spring musical entertains sold-out crowds

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Feb 14, 2017

The annual McIntosh spring musical for the 2017 school year was "Cinderella," performed on February 2, 3, and 4. The directors were drama teacher Mr. Kenneth Buswell and chorus teacher Ms. Hannah Beth...

Player number 2, sophomore Kennedi Miller, rushes to the defense of senior DeLayne Rotolo, who is in possession of the ball and preparing to take the shot.

Varsity Lady Chiefs basketball faces Alexander High School Cougars

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Dec 6, 2016

The McIntosh Lady Chiefs faced off against the Alexander High School Cougars on Tuesday, Nov. 29. After a close game, the Lady Chiefs pulled through with seven seconds left, winning the game 49 to 47. Senior...

McIntosh fine arts students show off their talents in the annual Fine Arts Day

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Dec 6, 2016

Every year, fine arts students are provided with the opportunity to perform and show off their talents and skills. During Fine Arts Day, tech theater, drama, art, band, chorus, and orchestra students showcased their...

Drum majors seniors Doug Morris and Riley Carraher show their excitement for the 2016 season.

Marching Band holds banquet to celebrate end of 2016 season

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Nov 28, 2016

The Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band reflected on their 2016 season at the annual band banquet on Monday, November 14. Mr. Troy Morris arranged a slideshow of pictures of all students from practices and...

Sophomores Claire Traylor and Lucy Stone dressed up as a tiger and a lion for safari day.

Students show school spirit during Homecoming week

Ceci Giordano and Sylvie Call, Staff Writers Oct 25, 2016

Sophomores Matias Cuestas and Larbi Mokri tag-team reciting the Spanish two poem.

Foreign language students recite poetry in auditorium

Sylvie Call, A & E Editor Oct 31, 2016

Students from all foreign languages recited poetry in their respective languages on Friday, Oct. 14. Students volunteered from each class to go on stage and recite a memorized poem to the audience of other...

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