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South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

Another attempt on Donald Trump’s life raises security concerns
Policy positions learned from the presidential debate
How the media changes our view of the presidential debate
Controversial bathroom bouncers at SLHS
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Petting zoo party at lunch
Iris Yi, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024

Fluffy alpacas, baby goats, and tiny rabbits took the lunch blocks by storm on August 22 as students excitedly waited in line to meet and feed the cute animals. This experience...

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South Lakes’s new principal: Who is Mr. Seward?
Lucy Rosst, Staff editor • September 10, 2024

For the first time in 13 years, South Lakes High School students welcomed a new principal to their halls this August. The excitement was palpable as Principal Carlos Seward...

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Seahawks soar to victory in the homecoming football game
Salaar Baig and Evan Locklear September 19, 2024

After a harsh start to the season, the Seahawks took home their first win Friday night against the Falls Church Jaguars, during the annual homecoming football game. The game...

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NBA Free Agency recap
Evan Locklear, Staff Writer • September 15, 2024

This year’s NBA Free Agency had blockbuster signings that could change the entire landscape of the league. Teams gained and lost vital pieces that may put them over the...

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Commanders draft quarterback Jayden Daniels with 2nd pick
Drew Stahl, Sports Editor • May 15, 2024

After finishing with a 4-13 record last season, the Washington Commanders earned the second pick in the 2024 NFL draft. With a need at Quarterback after trading away Sam Howell...

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Caitlin Clark: Superstar
Alivia Pannell, Staff Writer • May 15, 2024

Women's college basketball star Caitlin Clark is breaking records. Caitlin Clark ends her college basketball career with a total of 3,951 points, becoming the leading all-time...

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The South Lakes Varsity Cheer Team makes Districts and Regionals
Mithra Venkatesan and Sierra Hughes October 24, 2023

Eat sleep, cheer, and repeat, at least that's what the girls on the cheer team have done for the past few months. The South Lakes Varsity Cheer Girls have worked  very...

Meet the Staff

Kellan Marrero-Vila is a Freshman at South Lakes and plays for the freshman football team. This is his first year writing for the Sentinel. He is very excited to start producing sports articles for South...

Ashwaq Nur
Staff Writer

Ashwaq Nur is currently a Junior at South Lakes High School. This is her third year writing for the Sentinel. She is very excited to be producing content for the Sentinel again. In her free time, she enjoys...

Simone Duarte
Staff Writer

Simone Duarte is a Junior this year at South Lakes High School. This is her first year writing for the Sentinel. She does cheer and gymnastics and likes to hang out with her friends in her free time.

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