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South Lakes Sentinel

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Weapons Detection Pilot in South Lakes

Iris Yi, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

Students were surprised to see weapon detectors in place on the Kiss and Ride side doors on Thursday, May 8th. This is because South Lakes is one of the schools participating in a series of safety tests...

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South Lakes’ Fellowship for Christian Athletes club encourages students to strengthen their faith

Ava-Grace Satterfield, Co-Student Life Editor May 16, 2025

Bright and early at 7:30 in the morning, dozens of South Lakes students meet in room 400 to start their Thursdays off with food, fun, and fellowship. Upon entering the meeting room for the South Lakes...

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Bouquets by Jeni: A blooming business

Ashwaq Nur, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

Are you looking for pretty flowers that never die? Meet Bouquets by Jeni! Jennifer Zuniga-Maldonado, a creative student at South Lakes, hand makes beautiful fake flower bouquets that last forever. They...

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Peach picking season: Chiles Peach Orchard

Laila Park, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

Chiles Family Orchard, dating back to 1912, is a family owned business that has been growing fresh fruit and creating memorable farm experiences for generations. Beginning with a card table, cigar box,...

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A new and improved Taco Bell

Jamie Banton, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

Taco Bell has long been a favorite fast-food destination for many, known for its delicious menu items and bold flavors. Recently, the Taco Bell location in Reston, Virginia, has been undergoing significant...

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South Lakes celebrates month of the military child

Sentinel Staff, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

New to South Lakes this year, the Purple Star ambassador program is a student organization that works to connect with and support military-connected students. This April, the month of the military child,...

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South Lakes Honor Guard Performs at Nationals Game

Hunter Church, Co-News Editor May 12, 2025

Our very own South Lakes Honor Guard had the honor of presenting the colors at the Washington Nationals game, representing our Seahawk Battalion well to our greater area. Commanding was Kesuma Bangura,...

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Jiffy Lube Live: VA’s premier concert venue

Jamie Banton, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

Jiffy Lube Live, located in Bristow Virginia, is a top concert venue choice for many highschool students and families around Virginia. Jiffy Lube is a massive outdoor amphitheater that has hosted countless...

The pressure of being a student-athlete: is it too much?

Quinn Connell, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

Balancing school, sports, and personal life is a constant challenge for student-athletes. Long school days, early morning workouts, nightly practices, and midnight study sessions leave little time for...

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Are candles really bad for you? Here’s the science behind it

Laila Park, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The warm glow and soothing scent of a candle can instantly transform a space, but most people aren’t aware of the toxic chemicals released when some types of candles are burned. Most candles are made...

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