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Michael Viola, the man behind the curtain

Grayson Quigley, Staff Writer June 2, 2023

Following South Lakes’ incredible run of “Bright Star,” director Michael Viola gave his post-show thoughts on his process, students’ execution, and lessons “Bright Star” can teach everyone.  Nervous...

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SLHS Field Hockey Update

Oliver Connell, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

The fall sports season is underway, and while the South Lakes athletics program has done very well for itself so far, nobody has had as much success as the girls Varsity Field Hockey team. Currently ranked...

South Lakes Beats Herndon to Win Their Third Baron Cameron Bowl in a Row

Nick Harris, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

South Lakes faced off against Herndon last week. The matchup has continued the heated rivalry that has been running since the 70’s. South Lakes looked to get their season back on track, after starting...

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South Lakes Baseball Update

Jack Lotz, Co-Sports Editor June 7, 2022

The South Lakes Baseball team is having a tremendous season so far. The Seahawks went 17-3 in the regular season, finishing second in the concord district. After a tough loss to Oakton in the first round...

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Orchestra’s Spring Concert

Sarina Nayak, staff writer May 27, 2022

The warm spotlights of the South Lakes stage shone upon more than a hundred orchestra members as their  director, Mr. Baldwin, raised his baton to signal the first beat of their final performance...

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FCPS takes on safer streets

Madeline Miller, Staff Writer May 17, 2022

   Fairfax County Public Schools work very hard to ensure that when students are at school, they feel safe. From school officers to nurturing teachers, there is no doubt that safety is a priority...

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Issues in the FCPS Superintendent Search

Chloe Baker, co-student life editor May 10, 2022

  On Thursday April 14th, 2022, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) announced their new superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid. This comes with mixed feelings for many. During the school board meeting...

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FCPS Phone Restriction Policy

Madeline Miller, Staff Writer May 5, 2022

FCPS is considering banning all personal devices during classes in the upcoming years. This policy would be applied to all students as an attempt to decrease the amount of time spent on devices during...

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Students Showcase Their Skills in the Spring Musical

Emmalina Sjapeki, Staff Writer May 5, 2022

It seems that the theater department's attempt to hypnotize South Lakes into attending their spring production of "Crazy for You" via the morning announcements was a success. From April 28th to April 31st,...

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Students Express Gratitude for Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

Chloe Baker, co-student life editor May 3, 2022

Each year, the National PTA designates the first full week of May to teachers all across the U.S.A. for Teacher Appreciation Week. The Sentinel conducted a survey this year, and the results provide some...

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