17 students to attend Governor’s School

Sachi Jain, Weekly Wall editor
June 7, 2013
Filed under News, Student Life

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Media creates new standards for public affection

Sachi Jain, Weekly Wall editor
February 20, 2013
Filed under Features

As society develops over time, the way in which people communicate and interact with one another changes as well. Within high schools, this societal change is evident when observing couples and how they show their affection. Public displays of affection, better known as PDA,... Read More »

JROTC annual leadership conference now open to everyone

Sachi Jain, weekly wall editor
January 23, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

CEO and founder of “Beating the Odds” program and “Quarterbacks of Life” foundation, Rocco Scalzi has been chosen to speak at the South lakes Leadership Conference on January 26. The keynote speakers are M.G. Ret Clemmons who was formerly the Commandant, or director, of the National War College... Read More »

New policy allows for PED use during school

Sachi Jain, Weekly Wall editor
October 23, 2012
Filed under News, Uncategorized

Along with a new principal, teachers, and a trailers, this year opened with a new school-wide personal electronic device policy. The policy seems to be well received thus far. The policy allows students to use their electronic devices in designated areas around the school, determined by a three zone... Read More »

Student work displayed at IB Pyramid Art Show

Sachi Jain, student life editor
May 9, 2012
Filed under News, Student Life

Every year IB Art seniors hold a gallery towards the end to the year to display their artistic talents through pieces they have created during their final year. On April 19, the IB Visual Arts Gallery was held in the Lecture Hall where parents... Read More »

Potomac Watershed Cleanup helps multiple causes

Sachi Jain, student life editor
April 19, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

For the past 20 years the Ecology club has been recycling and picking up trash around school grounds as a part of the Potomac Watershed Cleanup program. The Potomac Watershed Cleanup foundation was created to promote recycling and clean up of local rivers and estuaries. The South Lakes campus itself... Read More »

Two juniors awarded State Department internships

Sachi Jain, student life editor
April 13, 2012
Filed under News

Juniors Kshitij Kumar and Joselyn Carballo will intern at the State Department in Washington, D.C this summer as assistant translators for the French and Spanish Embassies respectively. Only two students from Fairfax County were to be selected for these positions. To apply for this internship,... Read More »

Students share Valentines Day plans

Sachi Jain, student life editor
February 27, 2012
Filed under Student Life

  Every year Valentines Day is celebrated with roses, chocolates, bears, and cupcakes. Students in and out of relationships still participate in festivities, whether it's sending carnations to their crushes, or to their best friends. South Lakes is filled with a romantic feel on February 14 with... Read More »

QRU? Junior Sean McCrone

Sachi Jain, student life editor
February 14, 2012
Filed under Seahawk Stories

Junior Sean McCrone has had red-green color blindness almost his whole life. This deficiency has affected his life only slightly, however, it cannot be corrected. When did you first realize you were color blind? When I was five years old, I was in the car with my mom and there... Read More »

Tweet tweet: Seahawks alerted by bird call

Sachi Jain, student life editor
November 29, 2011
Filed under News

Recently a new alarm system has been installed in the bell schedule to alert students when there are two minutes left before the beginning of the next period. During the debut of the bell, many students and faculty expressed shock and fright when they heard the booming hawk-like cry through the... Read More »

Staff survivors share common bond and support for one another

Sachi Jain, student life editor
November 14, 2011
Filed under Seahawk Stories

Special education administrator Donna Faciola was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer in 2005.  Five years later, business and IT teacher Melinda Koeninger was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer.  This common experience became the basis of a strong relationship between the two teachers. ... Read More »

Superheroes roam the halls

Sachi Jain, photo and design editor
October 19, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

One thing Seahawks did not have to worry about on Wednesday, October 19 was South Lakes going under attack.  Spirit Week 2011 continued today with Superhero Day.   The capes and masks came out, and unfortunately, so did the underwear. Although some think that today is the least celebrated spirit... Read More »

Redskins Reactions: Week Three

Sachi Jain, photo and design editor
October 6, 2011
Filed under Sports

The Washington Redskins defeated the St. Louis Rams 17- 10 on the road at Edward Jones Dome on October 3.  The Redskins are 3-1 for the season, their only loss coming against the Cowboys 18- 16 on September 26.  The Redskins will play the Philadelphia Eagles on October 16. Here are the latest... Read More »

Muslim students and staff react to post 9/11 stereotypes

Sachi Jain, photo and design editor
September 22, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

For the past ten years, American-Muslims have been unfairly associated with the 9/11 attacks and with terrorist groups. Ever since the 9/11 attacks in 2001, American-Muslims have been under the glaring and bright light of society. “Sometimes I get weird looks on that specific day [9/11]”, said... Read More »

Redskins Reactions

Sachi Jain, Photo and Design editor
September 15, 2011
Filed under Sports, Video

This past weekend the hometown Redkins faced off aginst their division rivals, the New York Giants. The Redskins upset the  Giants, 28-14. The "Redskins Reactions" video includes reactions from sophomore Colette Toma, sophmore Conor McBride, senior Brent Park, and senior Ali Hashi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmkNq8NRNgg