2013 seniors to graduate

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
June 14, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized

This is the last year that graduation will take place in the gymnasium at South Lakes High School. Next year’s class has over 600 students and due to concerns over space and enough tickets per family, graduation for 2014 will take place at the Patriot Center. Seniors must arrive by 2:00 p.m. and... Read More »

Seniors opt to stay in Virginia for monetary, distance reasons

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
June 10, 2013
Filed under News, Student Life

According to the senior survey conducted April 30, 77 percent of seniors will attend Virginia colleges and universities, while 23 percent will continue their education outside of the commonwealth. The top five in-state colleges with South Lakes... Read More »

Sports physicals to be offered at South Lakes June 11

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
May 14, 2013
Filed under News, Uncategorized

Students can sign up to receive their sports physicals at South Lakes on June 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Students should make appointments online here as soon as possible because walk-in appointments will only be done depending on the available... Read More »

Girls Learn International will host a Hunger Banquet to raise awareness

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
May 10, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories, Video

Girls Learn International will host a Hunger Banquet as its annual advocacy project on May 31 at 6:30 p.m. GLI believes that global education for young women can help prevent poverty and hope to inform the community about these issues by hosting this banquet, an interactive event where participants... Read More »

Prom tickets on sale; local stores offer accessories

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
May 9, 2013
Filed under News

As the Endless Twilight themed prom approaches, there are several things for students to keep in mind. Prom is Friday, May 10 at the Dulles Hyatt from 8:00 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets will be sold for $50 in the cafeteria until May 9 and will cost $60 at the door. For those bringing non-Seahawks with... Read More »

Foodie and the Feast: satisfying lust for nachos

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
April 30, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Foodie and the Feast, Uncategorized

Lately, my body has been craving several different random food items, all unhealthy. First it was Five Guys fries, then nachos, and now cheese pizza. A couple days ago I satisfied my desire for fries and over the weekend I made some delicious nachos. Before venturing out to enjoy some pizza, I thought... Read More »

Foodie and the Feast: Donuts: the devil in disguise?

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
April 16, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Foodie and the Feast

During any morning event, such as the honor roll breakfast, one food item can always be found next to the bagels and orange juice: donuts. This deadly breakfast food contains about 35% to 40% of trans fat and can have as much as 300 calories in one donut. Excessive consumption of donuts can lead... Read More »

Administration changes leadership election process

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
April 4, 2013
Filed under News

As Class Officer, Student Advisory Council, and Executive Council elections approach, students should keep in mind several requirements and changes to this year’s selection process. Students who wish to run for leadership positions must meet the eligibility requirements before beginning their respective... Read More »

Seahawks act foolishly for April

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
April 1, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

The Morning Announcement began the day with exciting news. “It’s Friday” The declaration was followed by the common phrase, April Fools. Students were forced to realize that it was actually a Monday, Apr. 1. Later, as students walked to their next class, Psy’s Gangnam Style replaced... Read More »

Girls Learn International members go to the United Nations

Gargie Nagarkar, online editor
March 15, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

Four members of the Seahawk family attended the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women as delegates from Girls Learn International, from March 2 - 8. Biology teacher Kate Kahn and seniors Sachi Koulgi and Manali Sontakke, sponsor, president and secretary of GLI respectively, received... Read More »

Shibani Joshi: Fox Business reporter and anchor

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Uncategorized

Shibani Joshi, a reporter for Fox Business in New York, began her career as a production assistant at CNN. From there, Joshi went to Harvard where she received her MBA and then wrote for ABC News for two years. Realizing she wanted to work on air, Joshi had several jobs over a six month period.... Read More »

Foodie and the Feast: breakfast on-the-go

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
February 8, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Foodie and the Feast, Uncategorized

Everyone knows about the importance of breakfast. It helps keep students focused during class and they perform better on tests than those who skipped out on breakfast, but knowing this does not always persuade students to make the change. Some find it difficult to eat so early in the morning. Others... Read More »

Foodie and the Feast: healthy eating

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
February 6, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Foodie and the Feast, Uncategorized

Playing a school sport is a very demanding experience. After practices, the hungries hit hard and it becomes very tempting to grab a bag of chips or a can of soda because they are the fast option. Next time, instead of reaching for the easy meal, grab some fruit instead. Make sure to badger mom and... Read More »

Foodie and the Feast: difficulties of cake making

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
February 4, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Foodie and the Feast, Top Stories

Making birthday cakes for friends can be a gratifying experience. However, carving and icing cakes can become a frustrating and messy affair unless proper steps are taken. Shaping and carving a cake can be especially infuriating when the cake is moist and pieces of it fall off, ignoring the path... Read More »

Foodie and the Feast: going green

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
January 25, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Foodie and the Feast, Uncategorized

For the teenage environmentalists searching for ways to Go Green, eliminating or reducing the amount of meat and dairy products consumed is a simple and easy step to take. Animals raised for slaughter consume five times more grain than those who eat the same grain. According to People... Read More »

Math teacher Antony Sharp cheats death

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
January 24, 2013
Filed under Features

Antony Sharp, IB Higher Level math teacher, used to do rock climbing. One of his most memorable experiences rock climbing was on the island of Portland, on the south coast of England. Climbing all morning and into the afternoon, Sharp was attempting one of the most strenuous climbs he had ever done. “I... Read More »

Number of IB test takers up, scores decrease

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
December 21, 2012
Filed under News

According to the Fairfax County Public Schools website, the number of students taking IB exams has increased by 13.8 percent, while the percentage of students receiving scores of four or more has decreased slightly. Students offer different explanations as to why the percentage of passing scores has... Read More »

Gargie Nagarkar: mourning the loss of a beloved bookstore

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
December 14, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Uncategorized

Imagine sitting in a cozy room, in a comfortable arm chair sipping a cup of steaming hot chocolate. You are bundled up in a fuzzy blanket in your footie pajamas reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for the eighth time that year. Now envision a short, squat man whose belly is oozing out of... Read More »

Seahawks participate in No Shave November

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
November 30, 2012
Filed under Galleries, Top Stories

No Shave November has inspired many students and teachers to put down their razors and let their facial hair grow out. The idea of No Shave November comes from the Movember Foundation, which raises money and awareness for prostate cancer, which is one of the leading cancers among males today. Each... Read More »

Inspired upperclassmen create their own clubs

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
November 16, 2012
Filed under Features, Student Life, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Students can choose among a large variety of clubs, which have emerged from the inspiration of fellow Seahawks. The South Lakes Academic Program, acronym SLAP, Rocketry, Welcome Seahawks, Baking for a Cause, and Humanity Plus are all new clubs this year. SLAP was created by senior Andrew Xue to... Read More »

Chinese educators observe American classrooms

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editior
November 12, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Chinese educators from the Triway International Group arrived at South Lakes today to tour the school, observing classrooms and taking pictures. “We are privileged to have 24 educators from Nanjing, in China, who are here visiting the United States to look at various parts of the educational system,”... Read More »

Juniors, seniors inducted into National Honor Society

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
November 9, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized

New members for the National Honor Society were inducted Nov. 8 in the Little Theater. As a new rule implemented this year, inductees consisted solely of juniors and seniors because of the large number of sophomores eligible to take part in NHS. “If we have sophomores, we have a lot of people,”... Read More »

A Halloween history

Gargie Nagarkar, news editor
November 1, 2012
Filed under Features, Uncategorized, Video

Halloween was celebrated in school today by a small part of the Seahawk students, some adorning witches’ hats, cosplay gear, and zombie blood smears. Halloween originally began 2,000 years ago with the Celts, who lived... Read More »

Guest speaker provides insight on college process for sophomore and junior parents

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
October 19, 2012
Filed under News

Junior year is a critical year for students to do well, especially regarding college acceptance. Jed Appelrouth of Appelrouth Tutoring spoke to parents and students about the college process Oct. 16 in the little theater. Appelrouth began by highlighting the differences between the SAT and ACT. The... Read More »

Students dress for International Day

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
October 11, 2012
Filed under Galleries, News, Spirit Week 2012-13, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Of all the spirit days during homecoming, International Day tends to have the least participation. This was reflected again this year when the senior class won with 57 percent participation, while the freshmen took last place with only 28 percent. A major problem was that not every student has... Read More »

Opposite Day starts homecoming week

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
October 9, 2012
Filed under News, Spirit Week 2012-13, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Opposite Day, the replacement for Wacky Tacky Day, was the first of the four-day spirit week. The day was broad enough so students could dress in a variety of outfits, including dressing as babies, Herndon athletes, or the opposite gender.  “It’s fun to see how everyone will dress up,” junior... Read More »

Gargie Nagarkar: 47 percent comment creates unfair impression

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
October 4, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Uncategorized

Mitt Romney’s infamous 47 percent comment has created controversy in the mass media. Under the username MotherJonesVideo, an excerpt of Romney’s strategy session with his campaign staff was released on YouTube Sept. 17. The video shows Romney labeling 47 percent of Americans as freeloaders, completely... Read More »

Students attend Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
September 24, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Several groups from South Lakes participated at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Southgate Community Center Sept. 22. The celebration offered informational booths, cultural dance performances, and food trucks that served a diverse selection of food. Girls Learn International and South Lakes... Read More »

Picture day arrives underclassman; seniors have another chance

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
September 19, 2012
Filed under News, Uncategorized

Picture day for underclassmen is on Sept. 21 and 22, during social studies classes. Ordering pictures is optional, however all students should appear on the appointed dates so that they can have their picture in the yearbook. Order forms should be handed out by social studies teachers. Make up... Read More »

Opinion: Michelle Obama relates to women more so than Ann Romney

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor
September 11, 2012
Filed under Opinion

During the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, two important speakers were Michelle Obama and Ann Romney. The First Lady delivered a powerful and well written speech, demonstrating that she and her husband know what struggling middle class families are going through. Obama spoke of the... Read More »

Trout to assume principal role at Terraset Elementary

Gargie Nagarkar, staff writer
May 9, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

When a student comes to school with a Mohawk, some might nod in approval, others might stare in wonder, and some teachers may shake their heads in disbelief. It wouldn’t phase beloved Lindsay Trout. Trout has been at South Lakes for nine years,... Read More »

Butler to retire after 31 years of service

Gargie Nagarkar, staff writer
May 9, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

After 14 years of hard work and dedication, Principal Bruce Butler is retiring. Butler served as assistant principal for seven years before he became principal for another seven. There has been an air of mystery ever since the email regarding... Read More »

GLI to hold fundraiser in celebration of Holi

Gargie Nagarkar, staff writer
February 9, 2012
Filed under News, Student Life

Girls Learn International, also known as GLI, will hold a fundraiser to help spread awareness for human rights and raise money for their partner school in India. “It will be based off of the Indian festival of colors called Holi, where people throw colors... Read More »

Artificial turf possible for 2012-13 school year

Gargie Nagarkar, contributing writer
February 6, 2012
Filed under Sports

In the past, weather has created complications for South Lakes athletics. Torrential rain and inclement weather has led to the cancellations of multiple practices and games, including this year’s highly anticipated varsity football home game versus Herndon. Hopefully,... Read More »

Cultural traditions: students practice classical Indian dance

Gargie Nagarkar, contributing writer
December 16, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Young classical Indian dancers enter the stage with multi-piece costumes, and make-up. They make their way across the stage, and position themselves before the lights turn on, each holding their place until the music begins. These young ladies will perform a Bharatanatyam piece. Junior Sachi Koulgi,... Read More »

Mall of America: the ultimate teen hangout

Gargie Nagarkar, contributing writer
December 1, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Riding roller coasters, going shopping, and hitting the movies are three activities young adults enjoy doing in their free time. However, most teenagers do not have the opportunity to do all three in one afternoon. Mall of America, the largest mall in the United States, is located in Minneapolis,... Read More »

Senior spotlight: missing first six years of school, Naqibullah set to graduate in 2012

Gargie Nagarkar, contributing writer
October 19, 2011
Filed under Seahawk Stories

Senior Rodoba Naqibullah is a typical teenager—she loves sports, music, and going shopping. However, there is more to this typical teen than meets the eye. Naqibullah lived in Turkmenistan before moving to the United States, where she jumped into the sixth grade curriculum. This was a new experience... Read More »

New teacher series: White House worker to South Lakes teacher, Roseborough brings unique background

Gargie Nagarkar, contributing writer
September 22, 2011
Filed under Seahawk Stories, Top Stories

New AP Government teacher Lindsay Roseborough has experienced some interesting job experiences. After college, Roseborough worked political campaigns. She has also worked in a conduct office at a college and taught at other high schools. “I knew I was going to teach from a really little age,”... Read More »