The Crash That Lasts

Taylor Anderson, Staff Writer

December 11, 2019

Driving is one of the things most looked forward to by teenagers, and it seems like having a car is the end all be all for newly licensed 16 year olds. The freedom of it is exhilarating. As a new driver myself, many things have thrilled me about driving; getting a new car for instance has been a m...

South Lakes High School Choir: Headed to Disney World!

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer

December 3, 2019

Members of the South Lakes advanced choirs will be experiencing a “whole new world” this week! After the chorus students performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in the spring of 2019, they auditioned for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: singing at the Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional ...

Five Perfect Fall Related Gift Ideas          

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer

November 27, 2019

We all know that one special fall-obsessed person in our lives. Whether it may be a close friend, neighbor, or family member, buying an awesome autumn fall gift could very possibly make their day, week, or even month! I made a list of fall items that you can purchase for specific types of people if you...

 The art of being thankful

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer

November 27, 2019

What does it mean to be thankful? It would take me ages to try and explain the importance of being thankful and how it impacts others. Webster’s dictionary defines the word “thankful” as “expressing gratitude and/or relief”. There are endless ways to express gratitude towards the people in...

DIY Crafts for Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019

Hand Turkey  Supplies: A piece of each color construction paper: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, black and brown. Scissors Glue Steps: Body: Take the brown construction paper and cut out two connecting circle shapes, top smaller than the bottom. Feathers: Trace...

What’s your favorite Seahawk sports tradition?

Marc Goldstein, Sports Editor

November 12, 2019

For many Seahawk athletes, the lead up to gameday is very special. From wearing their jersey to school to eating the same pregame meal, these traditions are kept both on and off the field. When we asked our social media following what their favorite traditions were, we saw just how wide the range of ...

Got stress? Join Lily Kasper and the Mind, Body and Spirit Club!

Olivia Cochis, Features Editor

November 9, 2019

     Every Wednesday morning at 7:15, the Mind, Body and Spirit Club meets in room 602. The mission of the club is to reduce students’ stress. With so many students with overwhelming amounts of stress due to the overload with school assignments, college applications, and extracurricul...

Sights from The Sentinel’s trip to New York City

Marc Goldstein and Catie Ries

November 8, 2019

Recently, certain members of the Sentinel and Freebird Yearbook staff took a trip to New York City for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference. This was the 80th conference that Columbia University has hosted. Students and staff went up a day before to explore in Times Square for a f...

May I please speak to your (football) managers?

Marc Goldstein, Sports Editor

November 8, 2019

With the success of the football team at any school, the people who are behind the scenes are very instrumental. They give out water bottles and help prepare for the game day experience that is so widely known. Coaches praise them for all the work they do which goes unnoticed and how they make it possible f...

VA Delegate Ibraheem Samirah visits the South Lakes Young Democrats club: Protest, politics & progressive change

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor

October 29, 2019

Virginia Democratic Delegate for Herndon Ibraheem Samirah came to visit the South Lakes Young Democrats club on Wednesday, October 24. He spoke about his story, personal beliefs, plans for Virginia and interacted with members of the South Lakes community. His messages were inspiring and his passion ...