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Get to Know Assistant Principal Mr.Condill

Madeline Miller, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

   Meet the assistant principal for the class of 2025! Mr.Condill is always showing a friendly face in the hallway and ready to lend a helping hand. However, many students don’t know all...

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The School Lunch Conundrum in FCPS

Ryan Ertlschweiger, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

From kindergarten to senior year, students are tremendously impacted by their school’s lunch options. While some students have the ability to bring their own lunch, a small survey of 50 random students...

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FCPS Announces New Plan for Masks

Chloe Baker, Co Student Life Editor February 23, 2022

On February 10th, 2022 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) announced a future plan for masking. The county is seeing a decrease in the number of cases, and the current seven day average is “the lowest...

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South Lakes Gymnastics Team Wins Districts and Regionals

Madeline Miller, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

The South Lakes gymnastics team are Northern Regional champions! The team got first place at their regional competition, meaning they are moving on to the State competition. Along with the team win,...

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South Lakes defeats Centerville on Senior Night to End Regular Season

Drew Stahl, Co Sports Editor February 16, 2022

Last Friday night, the 17-2 South Lakes Seahawks played their final game of the regular season. They took on the Centerville Wildcats, who came into the game with a record of 11-9 and sitting in 4th place...

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New Athletic Leadership Class

Jack Lotz, Co-Sports Editor February 14, 2022

South Lakes High School will be offering a new class next year called Athletic Leadership. Mr Cincinnati, the teacher of the new class, says that the class is for “everyone who loves sports”. As a...

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What to expect from Illumination Night

Madeline Miller, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

 The South Lakes illumination night is happening this Friday, February 11th. Make sure to stop by to admire the wonderful light display that the SLHS Leadership team has organized.     Illumination...

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What is the IB Diploma Programme like at South Lakes?

Kirito Machida, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is the most academically rigorous program offered at South Lakes, but many students do not understand what being in the program really entails....

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Masks Still Required at FCPS Schools Despite Executive Order

Emily Conway, staff writer February 10, 2022

 Newly-inaugurated Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed several executive orders after he took office on January 15th. In his campaign, Glenn Youngkin advocated for a new response to the pandemic,...

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The Truth Behind FCPS Religious and Cultural Observance Days

Brooke Snyder, News Editor February 7, 2022

On November 4th, many celebrate Diwali, rejoicing in the victory of light over darkness, as it is an important holiday for many Americans of Indian descent. It’s observed by many, including Hindus, Jains,...

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