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South Lakes Sentinel

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South Lakes Sentinel

Mrs. Padgett Officially Retires

Mrs. Padgett Officially Retires

Oliver Connell, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

One of South Lakes’ longest tenured teachers, Mrs. Padgett has officially retired after 34 years. Spending her entire career in Fairfax County and a majority of her years at South Lakes, Mrs. Padgett...

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German Exchange Students at South Lakes

Emma Ayres, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

A group of 20 German exchange students are visiting SLHS for about two weeks. These students have been learning about American culture by following their host families. Each person goes to each of their...

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Homecoming Pep-Rally

Sierra Hughes and Mithra Venkatesan October 11, 2023

Friday, September 29th, was South Lakes High School’s Homecoming pep rally. Homecoming week included spirit days, locker pod competitions and concluded with a fun pep rally.    Leadership...

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South Lakes Homecoming Parade 2023

Iris Yi, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

The annual South Lakes Homecoming parade is an event that is looked forward to every year. Many clubs and activities participate in the parade, and even the feeder elementary schools participate. This...

Nick Harris, Senior Starting Quarterback via the SLHS Football Team

Nick Harris Feature

Luella Adam, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

The South Lakes Seahawks football team is off to a fantastic 4-0 start this year and senior quarterback Nick Harris has been at the forefront of the team’s success. When asked about how he thinks the...

Photo via the SLHS Cheer Team

Freshman Cheerleaders make Varsity

Sierra Hughes, Staff Writer September 20, 2023

Being in a new school can be scary, these 3 freshmen are balancing a varsity sport with a new environment. Freshmen Anya Catto, Natalie Rutland, and Milly Navarro, talk about what it's like being on the...

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FCPS rules state Students can’t carry over-the-counter medicine

Belen Brown, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

South Lakes Students aren't allowed to take over-the-counter medications during school hours per FCPS rules. Parents must sign a Medication Authorization Form and give medicine to the School Nurse for...


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Jack Schnabel, Nick Harris, James Zschunke, and Cam Thies. / Credits to Mamoonas.Moments

South Lakes Football Update

Jack Lotz, Co-Sports Editor September 14, 2023

South Lakes Football is coming off a 4-6 season. However, this season is different. With 33 seniors, the Seahawks had their sights on significantly improving that below .500 record . And boy did the season...

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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...

SLHS Varsity Field Hockey lining up before a home game - @mm_snips on Instagram

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...

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