Cari Heinonen

Cari Heinonen, Staff

Cari Heinonen is a sophomore at McIntosh and this is her second year on the Trail Staff. She plans to focus on photography and writing. Heinonen enjoys listening to music and writing poetry in her free time. Heinonen is a part of the Fashion Club, Animal Care Organization, HOSA, and the Envirothon. Heinonen also holds a job at Chic-Fil-A.

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Caffeine Crazy: The dangers of overconsumption of caffeine in adolescence

Cari Heinonen and Ashlee Lefever • May 15, 2025

Not only do energy drinks have high amounts of caffeine that could be dangerous, but they also have high amounts of sugar in them. The term “sugar crash” is widely known due to its effect on all types...

Parking Problems: Students’ vehicles parking behind Sprouts getting booted

Cari Heinonen, Staff • Apr 25, 2025

For the past few years, students at McIntosh High School have had issues with the parking situation. Students who don’t have a parking spot are parking in the school lot without being ticketed or...

STAFF EDITORIAL: “What are we doing here?”

Grace Lovejoy, CJ Boxhill, Jozlynn Smith, Connor Lafontant, Betty Jane Plitt, Maddie Hines, Allie Hartman, Alyssa Barnfield, Camilla O’Connell, Jayden Wadlington, Lily Johnson, Robin Smith, Nyla Kërr, Yasemin Kalpakci, Jozlynn Smith, Ryan LeVan, Allie Hartman, Cari Heinonen, and Betty Jane Plitt • Apr 3, 2025

Editor's note: The following editorial is a compilation of first-person experiences with the tornado warning on March 31., and was brought together into one account written by the entire Trail staff....

McIntosh Advanced Drama gets a “Clue”

Allie Hartman, Grace Lovejoy, CJ Boxhill, Cari Heinonen, Yasemin Kalpakci, Maddie Hines, Jozlynn Smith, and Betty Jane Plitt • Mar 21, 2025

Last night, March 20, McIntosh Advanced Drama had their opening night for the play "Clue" in the McIntosh Auditorium, which they've been preparing for since December 2024. Drama teacher Ken Buswell...

Written in the stars

Cari Heinonen and Ashlee Lefever • Mar 19, 2025

McIntosh Chorus hosts Spring Gala 2025: "Out of this World"

Mar 17, 2025

McIntosh Bella Voce performing "Man on the Moon" at the 2025 Spring Gala.

A PSA to stop PDA

Cari Heinonen, Staff • Feb 12, 2025

Honestly, I’m so over walking to my next class and seeing couples… lets just say “canoodling.” I have walked past countless couples doing things like kissing, holding hands, holding one another's...

McIntosh students concerned for friends and family affected by the LA fires

Cari Heinonen, Staff • Jan 27, 2025

On Tues. Jan. 7, multiple fires tore through the hillsides of Palisades in Los Angeles, CA. The initial cause of the fire is still unknown, but is being investigated. According to The Guardian, “over...

Pre-election day ballot box fires caused stir in Washington and Oregon

Cari Heinonen, Staff • Dec 10, 2024

On Oct. 24, an individual lit a fire inside a collection of drive-up mailboxes at USPS station in Phoenix, Arizona. According to the Phoenix Police Department, they responded to the scene at 1:20 a.m....

Capital improvements: PTSO orders shade sails for courtyard

Cari Heinonen, Staff • Dec 9, 2024

Imagine it’s a warm day outside. You are eating your lunch and talking with your friends but it is just truly not enjoyable. You’re sweaty, hot, and most likely annoyed. A few years ago, teachers...

Weekly news roundup

CJ Boxhill, Cari Heinonen, Allie Hartman, and Gabriel Adams • Dec 6, 2024

International France and the United States have called for a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Israel agreed to the ceasefire which came into effect at 4 A.M. on Nov. 27 stopping the bloodshed...

Soccer standout and flag football femininomenon

Cari Heinonen, Staff • Oct 3, 2024

This year, McIntosh introduced a new girls flag football team to the list of athletics the school offers. Not only is flag football new to McIntosh, but it is also relatively new to Georgia. According...

Fayette Co. Schools closing ahead of Hurricane Helene

Grace Lovejoy, Maddie Hines, CJ Boxhill, Connor Lafontant, Allie Hartman, Ashlee Lefever, Holly Rife, Ellie Shelton, Ryan LeVan, Yasemin Kalpakci, Nyla Kërr, Betty Jane Plitt, Jozlynn Smith, Cari Heinonen, and Jayden Wadlington • Sep 26, 2024

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and the Trail will continue to update as needed. On Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., Fayette County Public Schools announced that school will be canceled...