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End of Quarter Panic

Belen Brown, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

End of quarter panic sets in at South lakes as final tests and assignments are looming. The end of the quarter is fast approaching, with less than a month left. This leaves many students impacted with...

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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30 minutes is not enough

Anya Crevits, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

At South Lakes High School, students have 30 minutes to eat their lunch, including the time it takes to get into the lunchroom, waiting for their meal, and locating where to sit. By the time students get...

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Soaring through Neverland: Homecoming 2023

Veronika Owen, Co-editor in chief October 12, 2023

There was no better way to kick off the beginning of autumn than with the South Lakes High School 2023 Homecoming dance. This year’s theme was “soaring through Neverland,” and with everyone dressed...

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Eight seniors come to school as dinosaurs for spirit week

Veronika Owen, Co-editor in chief October 12, 2023

It’s not everyday dinosaurs run rampant through the halls.  For Homecoming spirit week, seniors Colin Surabian, Spencer Webb, Shaunak Dogra, Julian Gonzalez, Adrian Villanueva, Lauren Roehr, Richie...

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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...

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Leaked 2023 Starbucks Winter Menu

Aleena Wahid, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

The holidays are coming soon! Put on your delightful holiday spirit because Starbucks’ Winter Menu has been leaked for this year. This menu is rumored to be released during the autumn season, on Thursday,...

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Joshua Lewis: Three time spirit winner, costume connoisseur, talented actor

Tadek Wieczorek, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

The name Josh Lewis may seem familiar to many students at South Lakes High School, particularly seniors. After having won the homecoming week spirit competition three years in a row, Josh has fulfilled...

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