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Don't Miss a Minute of McIntosh.

The Trail - The Student News Site of McIntosh High School

Savannah Hayes

Savannah Hayes, News Editor

McIntosh High School senior Savannah Hayes is serving her second year as the McIntosh Trail’s news editor. Hayes has been on the Trail staff since 2021 and has enjoyed every moment of working with the staff. Just this past school year, Hayes won three awards for her writing given to her by the Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA). Hayes won superior writing for In-Depth News, Features and Social Media Storytelling. She can not wait for another marvelous year on the Trail staff.

Hayes has received countless accolades throughout both high school and middle school. Hayes has been a part of National Honor Society (NHS) since 2023, Science National Honor Society (SNHS) since 2023, Beta Club since 2021, National English Honor Society (NEHS) since 2021 and National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) since 2022. In middle school, Hayes was in Jr. Beta Club and received the Silver Service Hour Award in eighth grade and the Bronze Service Hour Award in seventh grade. Every semester since her freshman year, Hayes has been on the Gold Honor Roll.

Outside of the Trail, Hayes works as a volunteer intern at Zoo Atlanta. She took AP Biology and is currently taking Anatomy and Physiology at McIntosh to help achieve her goal of majoring in Animal Science. Hayes is currently the High Brass Section Leader of the Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band, of which she has been a member since 2020. Hayes has played the trumpet in various concert bands since 2017. As a Dual Enrollment, Student Hayes is currently attending Clayton State and has been a part of the program since 2022.

All content by Savannah Hayes
The female staff writers and some editors poised for an empowering image together on International Women's Day.

Ending the month with a bang

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Mar 28, 2024

March is International Women's History Month. Spanning from March 1 to 31 women are celebrated in many ways as they are recognized throughout history for their powerful upholdings, critical thinking and...

Graphic from the USA Facts website, showing the scope of COVID's impact on Georgia since the start of the pandemic to July 2023.
 https://usafacts.org/visualizations/coronavirus-covid-19-spread-map/state/georgia/

COVID: Four years after shutdown

Rebekah Bushmire, Editor-in-Chief Mar 12, 2024
"The two months of school closure had a huge impact on my socialization capacity. The only socializing I had was with my mother, and two younger brothers. I became increasingly anti-social. I felt like I had zero friends."
Image of Sanford stadium at the University of Georgia Athens campus.

Laken Riley: a woman’s story

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Mar 1, 2024

Over the winter break I  made plans with one of my friends to visit the University of Georgia Athens campus for a tour as we are looking for more information to commit to a college for next year. However,...

Image of a oosterschelde boat drawing on Spyglass island in Peachtree city. Photo and illustration by Savannah Hayes

Darwin200: a voyage suited for the fittest

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Feb 5, 2024

On Aug. 15, 2023 a boat named the Darwin200 departed from Plymouth, UK. The ship had embarked on a journey to follow the expedition route of evolutionary scientist Charles Darwin. There are many goals...

The Spirit of McIntosh poses for a photo with Freddie Falcon after their performance. Photo courtesy of Camilla O"Connell

A spirited breakfast with Governor Kemp

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Jan 11, 2024

On Jan. 10 the Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band had a field trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues Breakfast. The band was invited to perform this year under the leadership of...

Picture of Savannah Hayes in her Zoo Atlanta Volunteen uniform.

An otter this world experience

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Nov 7, 2023

What seemed like a normal Sunday changed when I got to give a Komodo dragon a treat. This fearsome lizard has many dangerous traits like countless bacteria in its saliva, its venom, the powerful tail that...

Graphic illustration created in Canva by Alyssa Barnfield

Picture retakes tomorrow

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Sep 25, 2023

Underclassman picture day is tomorrow, Sept. 26. Any student in grades 9-11 who missed the first picture day and who does not have their picture made tomorrow will not have their portrait in the yearbook. Students...

Graphic created by Savannah Hayes using Canva.

“On Wednesdays we wear pink”

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Sep 19, 2023

An upcoming schoolwide event called "On Wednesdays we wear pink," has launched. It's an initiative to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This idea of pink-out Wednesdays started last year with...

Satellite image of Tropical storm Idalia from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Idalia’s aftermath

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Sep 1, 2023

By Friday, Sept. 1, Idalia is gradually weakening as it enters the Atlantic Ocean but it spread destruction through Florida and Georgia over the past week. So far only one death has been...

Hopes to bring it "home"

Hopes to bring it “home”

Savannah Hayes, News Editor May 19, 2023

According to an email sent by McIntosh Administration, tomorrow, Saturday, May 20 there will be a send-off party for the Chiefs baseball team as they head for their first-ever appearance at the GHSA State...

End the ride with some quick turns. Photo by Savannah Hayes

A ride fit for a Chief… ArieForce One

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Apr 20, 2023

On Fri. March 31 members of the McIntosh STEM program and STEM teacher Seth Bishop set out on a field trip to Fun Spot Atlanta, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, to learn about the engineering and participate...

Junior London Whilby as Cleopatra in the Spirit of McIntosh's "Perfect Storm."

Do we stay or do we go?

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Oct 21, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band competed at Haralson High School Tallapoosa, GA. All sections of the marching band scored Superior, which includes the drum major, color guard,...

Photo of Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band getting in the mind set for their first competition Saturday Oct. 8 at Carrollton High School.

Competition… or Homecoming Dance?

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Oct 14, 2022

On the day of the Homecoming Dance, Saturday, Oct. 15, the Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band will have a competition at Haralson High School Tallapoosa, GA, about a ninety-minute drive from MHS. This creates...

MHS rolls out new testing schedule for 22-23

MHS rolls out new testing schedule for 22-23

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Aug 24, 2022

McIntosh High School has implemented a new summative testing schedule for the 2022-2023 school year. In July, MHS Principal Maggie Walls sent parents and students an email about the new testing schedule.  Summative...

Zara Morgan, a senior and the Managing Editor of the McIntosh Trail.

Senior Legacy: Zara Morgan

Savannah Hayes, News Editor May 11, 2022

How have you made McIntosh a better place, what was your contribution to the campus? “I think my biggest contribution to campus is like more of the stories that I wrote and for the McIntosh Trail. Also...

This graphic was created by Savannah Hayes using Canva

Mother’s Day

Savannah Hayes, News Editor May 8, 2022

Mother’s Day is a national holiday in the United States where oftentimes kids celebrate their moms by doing something special like buying them a nice little gift. All around the world, there are celebrations...

Graphic created by Savannah Hayes using Canva.

Prices Students are Paying for Prom

Savannah Hayes, News Editor Apr 21, 2022

With prom coming up this Saturday, April 23, many upperclassmen and even some underclassmen at McIntosh have been getting all of their preparations in order. Many students end up spending lots of money...

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