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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

QRU? New sophomore sub-school principal Peter Kownacki

Jade Williams, online writer September 27, 2012

Over the summer, South Lakes administrators received a brand new smiling edition to their growing staff, Mr. Peter Kownacki. How long have you been a teacher? I worked at Robinson High for eight...

And1: Boys volleyball not a varsity sport

Mark Bouwmeester, online sports editor September 26, 2012

Boys volleyball will enter its third season since its creation at South Lakes in 2010. The team has gotten off to possibly the best start in its history and is currently 2-0 with straight set victories...

Brophy comes back for her goodbye party

Brophy comes back for her goodbye party

Viviana Del Toro, photo editor September 25, 2012

Former subschool secretary Sharon Brophy celebrated her retirement on Sept. 24 in the cafeteria. Many faculty members and students came to congratulate her on her 27 years of service. Former Principal...

Principal Retzer squashes rumors of conduct restrictions at sports events

Principal Retzer squashes rumors of conduct restrictions at sports events

Grace Erard, Seahawk Stories editor September 24, 2012

Rumors that Fairfax County is banning student sections at sporting events and requiring breathalyzer tests have recently circulated throughout the student body. However, according to Principal Kim Retzer,...

Students attend Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Students attend Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor September 24, 2012

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,...

Class of 2013 Wall Painting

Sami Saab, multimedia editor September 21, 2012

Watch the Senior Class of 2013 paint the wall by the track as part of an annual tradition at South Lakes.

PTSA supports post-secondary school options

Alexa Amster, opinion editor September 20, 2012

In the following months the Parent Teacher Student Association will sponsor multiple college preparation courses, seminars, and mock standardized tests for those looking at post-secondary school options. Mock...

QRU? Oskar Kylvag

QRU? Oskar Kylvag

Rachel Rogers, online editor September 19, 2012

In the summer of 2011 senior Oskar Kylvag moved to America from Sweden to live with his father. What part of Sweden are you from? The most southern part of Sweden, a providence called Scania in a...

Picture day arrives underclassman; seniors have another chance

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor September 19, 2012

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...

QRU? Erin Turner

Sarah Wood, online writer September 18, 2012

Erin Turner joined the Physical Education and health department this year at South Lakes. How long have you been teaching gym? This is my sixth year teaching gym. Before coming to South Lakes I taught...

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