Interview with a pro: Christy Winter-Scott

David Freeman, news editor
March 1, 2013
Filed under Uncategorized

Christy Winter- Scott is widely known throughout the women’s basketball community. As a former student athlete at the University of Maryland and eventually a professional basketball player in Italy and Switzerland, Winter- Scott is heavily educated on the game. After her playing years, Winter-Scott... Read More »

Christy Winter-Scott: professional basketball broadcast analyst

David Freeman, news editor
February 25, 2013
Filed under Uncategorized

Christy Winter- Scott is widely known throughout the women’s basketball community. As a former student athlete at the University of Maryland and eventually a professional basketball player in Italy and Switzerland, Winter- Scott is heavily educated on the game. After her playing years, Winter-Scott... Read More »

Change resisted by teachers, parents

David Freeman, news editor
February 14, 2013
Filed under News

Fairfax County introduced the Gifted and Talented program and centers into some third- sixth grade public schools throughout the county 1974. The GT program was implemented to provide more rigorous education for those worthy of it and solve for the overcrowding issues that were predicted to occur. Now,... Read More »

Interim principle for Retzer named

David Freeman, news editor
December 21, 2012
Filed under News

Retired South County Secondary School Principal Dale Rumberger will serve as interim principal as Kim Retzer takes her maternity leave starting Jan. 22. “South Lakes’ great reputation is a daunting factor,” Rumberger said. “South Lakes is a great school and one that has a great reputation... Read More »

Pleskow propels off bruilding in honor of sister, raises 1k for Special Olympics

David Freeman, news editor
November 14, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Uncategorized

From the ice cold Polar Plunge in February to the 164,000 lb. plane pull, Special Olympics is known for its stimulating fundraisers. But arguably the most extreme fundraiser is Over the Edge. The Over the Edge fundraiser consists of participants who repel... Read More »

Sowing seeds of service: PTSA plans lanscaping project to honor former Principal Bruce Butler’s service

David Freeman, news editor
October 19, 2012
Filed under News

Bruce Butler worked in Fairfax County Public Schools for 31 years, but the 14 years he spent at South Lakes as principal and as an assistant principal are considered to be some of his most impressive. Throughout those 14 years, Butler was often caught working on the landscape... Read More »

Overcrowding in classrooms results in installment of more trailers

David Freeman, news editor
October 19, 2012
Filed under News

Last year, South Lakes had approximately 2,150 students. After the Class of 2012 left and the freshmen class enrolled, the school currently about 2,325 students. This increase of students has resulted in many changes within the school community.... Read More »

Varsity football drops home opener to Stone Bridge, 49-6

David Freeman, news editor
September 16, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Varsity football began district play with Stone Bridge for the Seahawk's first home game of the season, losing 49-6 The Seahawks suffered the wrath of Stone Bridge's star quarterback Ryan Burns throughout the first half, as he led the team to a score of 42-6 at halftime. Burns, who has committed... Read More »

Varsity football defeats Herndon 21-7

David Freeman, news editor
September 9, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Varsity football traveled to Herndon Friday, where they won the Baron Cameron Bowl 21-7. It was only the Seahawks' (1-1) second win over the Hornets (0-2) since 2002. The Seahawks took the lead on senior quarterback Rashaan Jones's pass to junior wide receiver Akram Gibreel with 3:08 remaining. Jones... Read More »

Delaney to play volleyball at James Madison University

David Freeman, sports editor
May 9, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Senior Sarah Delaney has made South Lakes history by becoming the first Lady Seahawk to commit to play for an NCAA Division I school volleyball team. Delaney signed with James Madison University. Varsity volleyball head coach Cheri Hostetler said that JMU had many qualities that interested her. "Sarah... Read More »

Alumnus Thomas Mayo signed by the Oakland Raiders

David Freeman, sports editor
May 9, 2012
Filed under Sports

Throughout his life and football career, Thomas Mayo has maintained a hard work ethic and motto "No days off." His endless work has finally paid off. Following the completion of the 2012 NFL Draft, Mayo was signed as an undrafted free agent and... Read More »

Best Buddies competes in basketball tournament

David Freeman, sports editor
April 17, 2012
Filed under Student Life

Best Buddies traveled to Oakton to compete in the annual Oakton Best Buddies Basketball Tournament, April 14. The tournament consisted of 10 high school chapters and one college chapter from around the Northern Virginia area.   South Lakes started the tournament by facing off against George Mason... Read More »

Girls, boys lacrosse begin season undefeated

David Freeman, sports editor
April 16, 2012
Filed under Sports

Both varsity boys and girls lacrosse have started this season off undefeated, as of March 26. "The season has been a lot better," said co-captain, senior Abby Reed. "I really think our off season bonding and practices have contributed to the success of the team." ... Read More »

Outdoor track dominates first meet of season

David Freeman, sports editor
April 16, 2012
Filed under Sports

The track relay teams traveled to the 24-Team Legard Relays at W.T. Woodson, with the boys placing first overall and the girls placing second. Both teams combined to win four relay events. Senior Sawyer Ballard, juniors Ashkan Mohammadi and Michael... Read More »

Beaulac undergoes Tommy John surgery

David Freeman, sports editor
April 13, 2012
Filed under Sports

 In the middle of the 1974 Major League Baseball season, Dodgers’ starting pitcher Tommy John suffered an injury which changed the rest of his baseball career. Senior varsity starting pitcher Nick Beaulac is currently suffering from the same setback. Tommy... Read More »

Boys varsity basketball loses to TJ; girls advance to district championship

David Freeman, sports editor
February 17, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The Liberty District Tournament for basketball began Feb. 14. The boys faced off against Thomas Jefferson on Tuesday in the quarter-finals. The Seahawks lost 66-62. Senior J.D. Wallace, who averages 14.6 points per game, led the team.  Wallace was named to the first-team all Liberty District team. Senior... Read More »

Weekend update: basketball beats Marshall; swim, wrestling advance to states, regions

David Freeman, sports editor
February 6, 2012
Filed under Sports

The South Lakes basketball teams faced off against Marshall, boys at home and the girls at Marshall over the weekend. The boys varsity team won 41-31 and was lead by senior Mitch Dempster with 12 points. The team’s next game is on Tuesday, Feb. 7 against Madison. It will be senior night for the... Read More »

Basketball basks in rediscovered success

David Freeman, sports editor
February 6, 2012
Filed under Sports

Both the girls and boys basketball squads are enjoying winning records as they approach district tournament season. The girls are 11-5 and the boys 10-6 as of Jan. 26. Highlighting the boys season are claiming the Readers are Leaders Tournament and defeating rival Herndon 86-82... Read More »

Junior Rashaan Jones sets school record with first seven-foot high jump in nation

David Freeman, sports editor
February 2, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, varsity indoor track and field traveled to Lynchburg for the Flames High School Invitational. South Lakes gained national attention. Throughout... Read More »

New fields to be installed next fall

David Freeman, sports editor
December 28, 2011
Filed under Sports, Student Life

As early as next fall, South Lakes will have two new turf fields. The projected fields will go in the stadium and on the field between South Lakes and Langston Hughes for an estimated cost of about two million dollars. “Because the cost is so high, we have had a few partners support the cause,”... Read More »

Varsity basketball sweeps Herndon, 86-82, 66-53

David Freeman, sports editor
December 23, 2011
Filed under Sports

Boys and girls varsity basketball faced off against Herndon on Dec. 20. resulting in a victory for both teams. The boys team was lead by senior D.J. Christian, who scored 23 points. This is his fourth start in which he achieved a double-double. The boys game finished with a score of 86-82. The... Read More »

Varsity girls basketball defeats McLean 56-49

David Freeman, sports editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Sports

Girls varsity basketball defeated McLean on Dec. 13, 56-49. Sophomores Catlin Jensen and Sasha Sprei led the team, combining for 23 points and four assists.  Sophomore Abigail Rendle had her first double-double of the season, scoring 10 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. “It was an overall great... Read More »

Girls varsity basketball wins West Springfield Tip Off

David Freeman, sports editor
December 6, 2011
Filed under Sports

The girls varsity squad defeated South County, 64-26 in the finals of the West Springfield Tip Off Tournament. Senior Emily Lopynski had a game high of eight points, and added three rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Sophomores Caitlin Jensen, Natalie Toma, and junior Mary Severin each contributed... Read More »

Boys varsity basketball defeats Oakton in tournament final

David Freeman, sports editor
December 6, 2011
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The varsity basketball team won the Readers are Leaders Tournament on Dec. 2. Readers are Leaders is an organization to encourage schoolchildren to read and to foster a better understanding of current events and world affairs. Each week of the season, the basketball teams participate in the program... Read More »

Girls basketball starts season with varsity loss, junior varsity and freshman wins against Westfield

David Freeman, sports editor
November 30, 2011
Filed under Sports

On Tuesday Nov. 29, the varsity girls basketball team played their season opener at Westfield. The varsity Seahawks lost 39-29. Senior guard Emily Lopynski led the team with eight points and two steals.  Sophomore center and forward Abby Rendle scored six points and had five rebounds and blocked... Read More »

Girls varsity basketball prepares for season opener at Westfield

David Freeman, sports editor
November 28, 2011
Filed under Sports

The girls varsity basketball team will kick off their season on Nov. 29 at Westfield. Girls varsity basketball had two scrimmages prior to the upcoming game, Annandale and a jamboree style scrimmage against Edison and Elizabeth Seton.  The Lady Seahawks lost to Annandale but won against Edison and... Read More »

Varsity boys basketball looks toward the start of the preseason

David Freeman, sports editor
November 18, 2011
Filed under Sports

The varsity boys basketball team will scrimmage Chantilly Friday, November 18. The team includes eight returning seniors, seven of which played varsity basketball last year. The varsity team roster also features freshman Brandon Kamga. “I feel I can really contribute to the team,” said... Read More »

Varsity volleyball completes 9-8 season

David Freeman, sports editor
November 4, 2011
Filed under Sports

Varsity volleyball lost to McLean in the district tournament, finishing the season with a 9-8 record. The team consisted of one sophomore, eight juniors, and three seniors.  Although losing in the first round of districts, the team improved from last year’s 6-10 record. ... Read More »

Volleyboys surprise: seniors lose to juniors

David Freeman, sports editor
October 19, 2011
Filed under Sports, Student Life, Top Stories

One of homecoming week’s annual events, Volleyboys, took place on Saturday, October 15.  The games are known for students and participating athletes to bring excitement, rivalries, and spikes. This year was no exception. The sophomores faced the freshman at 5 p.m. with the support of the Hype... Read More »

Field hockey and football suffer losses

David Freeman, sports editor
October 4, 2011
Filed under Sports

The Seahawks experienced another disappointing weekend in sports. JV field hockey had the first game of the three Friday night games.   At George C. Marshall High School, the coin toss marked the beginning of the game at 6:15.  Coming into this game, the JV Seahawks were 3-1-3 while Marshall was... Read More »

Seahawks experience upsetting weekend in fall sports

David Freeman, sports editor
September 28, 2011
Filed under Sports

This past weekend was a sad weekend in Seahawk sports. The varsity football team faced off against Fairfax High School, the Seahawks lost 35-7. The game was scheduled as a home game but was moved to Fairfax’s turf field due to inclement weather.  The Seahawks are now 0-4 and last in the division. The... Read More »

Varsity volleyball loses 3-0 to Stone Bridge

David Freeman, sports editor
September 22, 2011
Filed under Sports

On Wednesday September 21, varsity volleyball faced the Stone Bridge Bulldogs. The Bulldogs beat South Lakes, 3-0. The Seahawks had a combined 50 points, while the Bulldogs had a total of 75 points.  Though the Seahawks were down in this game, they improved greatly from the match last year. Last... Read More »

Girls junior varsity volleyball 4-0

David Freeman, sports editor
September 20, 2011
Filed under Sports

On September 19, South Lakes JV volleyball faced off against the Wakefield Warriors. In a best of three match, South Lakes won two games to secure the win. “The win was due to overall great team play and outstanding serving by [freshman] Emily Deker and attack by [sophomore] Jossy Santos,”... Read More »

Varsity volleyball sweeps Herndon, 3-0

David Freeman, sports editor
September 8, 2011
Filed under Sports

The varsity volleyball team kicked off Herndon Week on September 6 with a win against the Hornets, 3-0. Herndon controlled the ball through much of the beginning of the first game, holding a steady 4 to 5 point lead. A timeout midway through the game called by the Seahawks sent them straight on the... Read More »

South Lakes to scrimmage Centreville on August 25

David Freeman, sports editor
August 24, 2011
Filed under Sports

Thursday, August 25 marks the first home game scrimmage of the South Lakes Seahawk’s football season against Centreville, the 61st ranked team in Virginia. Wooten expressed no concern of the upcoming game. “We like these sort of games,” said Wooten. “These games give us a chance... Read More »

Students tempted to use unnatural proteins despite harmful effects

David Freeman, sports editor
June 17, 2011
Filed under Sports

You can hear them from down the hall. The weightlifting class is known for the blaring music, the clang of weights being shifted, and the grunts of those lifting hundreds of pounds with their arms. What you cannot hear though is the unnatural protein being poured, mixed, and digested through the body. Protein... Read More »