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The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

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Annual Activities Fair
Ashwaq Nur, Staff Editor • October 6, 2025

Excited chatter filled the gym Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, as South Lakes hosted their annual activities fair, a tradition that marks the start of the school year. For incoming...

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Fall Fun & Festivals in and Around Reston
Xavier Mucher, Staff Writer • September 29, 2025

Fall has officially begun, and although the temperatures have been vacillating, it is only a matter of time until the crisp air returns to the area. The leaves are beginning...

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New Year, New Changes
September 16, 2025
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Washington Nationals Continue to be on the Decline After Five Straight Losing Seasons and a Lengthy Rebuild
Quinn Connell, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

Five years ago, the Washington Nationals embarked on a historic playoff run winning the 2019 World Series. With seven elimination game victories, a roster with six perennial...

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USA vs. Ecuador
Leander Sangha, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

The US Men’s National Team will be taking on Ecuador, on October 10th, at 8:30 PM EST. This US team has won two of their last five games, beating Japan 2-0. Player Alex...

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Commanders Fans Loyalty Pays Off
Alivia Pannell, Staff Editor • October 6, 2025

When Washington’s football team changed its name to the Commanders, fans were divided. Some missed the old identity, tied to decades of history, while others saw the change...

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Why Women’s Sports Deserve the Spotlight
Alivia Pannell, Staff Editor • October 6, 2025

When you look at the sports world right now, it’s clear that women’s sports are finally starting to get the attention they’ve always deserved. The WNBA has record-breaking...

Fun facts about marine life in the Atlantic Ocean
Rocio Juarez Mendez, Staff Writer • May 20, 2024

Virginia is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, which is a diverse habitat for many creatures. Keep reading to learn more about some of the animals that call the ocean home. Orcas These...

Kate Green
Kate Green
Co-Editor in Chief

Kate Green is a Senior at South Lakes High School, and this is her third year writing for the Sentinel. In her free time, Kate enjoys listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and playing field...

Dalton Bowen
Dalton Bowen
Staff Writer

Dalton Bowen is a Junior at South Lakes High School. This is his second year writing for the paper, and he is excited to start working on articles. He enjoys reading, playing video games, and running in...

Alivia Pannell
Alivia Pannell
Sports Editor

Alivia is a Senior at South Lakes High School. It is Alivia's third year as a sports writer for the South Lakes Sentinel and her first year as an editor. In her free time, Alivia loves to play sports like...

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