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South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

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South Lakes Sentinel

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Spirit Halloween launches Christmas stores

Belen Brown, Co-News Editor December 19, 2024

The seasonal chain store, Spirit Halloween, owned by Spencer’s Gifts is launching Spirit Christmas in eight Northeastern locations. These stores sell Christmas merchandise, putting a spin on their successful...

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SLHS Army JROTC Drill Team

Merlyn Canas, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Here at South Lakes, our Army Junior ROTC program is an elective course that falls under the  Career and Technical Education (CTE) department. The Seahawk Battalion is one of two schools in Fairfax...

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Does the new retake policy really benefit students?

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

One of multiple new policies implemented this school year, which changed the maximum retake score from the original 86% to complete credit, has proven itself controversial amongst students and staff. For...

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Post-Thanksgiving to Winter Break Stress

Iris Yi, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

There has been a lot of stress surrounding the weeks after Thanksgiving break leading up to Winter break. For many students, the three school weeks are filled with loads of assignments, quizzes, projects,...

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Herndon-South Lakes Students break the rivalry

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

During football season many South Lakes students see Herndon as their rival school. However, as fall athletics come to an end and winter sports start up, athletes at Slakes are creating new friendships...

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Starbucks Holiday Menu

Madeline Miller, Co-Editor In Chief December 9, 2024

As the holiday season swings into gear, we gain many new elements that we have come to love. Between the cheery songs, cold brisk air, and festive feelings, there is so much to love about the time. One...

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Opportunities to give back for the holidays

Emma Ayres, Co-News Editor December 9, 2024

With the holidays approaching, it’s a great time to give back to the community and help those in need. In addition to community service being rewarding, these events and programs can be used to get service...

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Creative writing teacher introduces SLHS’ First-ever Novel in a Month project

Belen Brown, Co-News Editor December 9, 2024

Creative Writing students here at SLHS are in the process of writing a novel in a month for their latest project.   The Novel in a Month project is based on the organization NaNoWriMo (National...

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Wicked Movie Review

Anna Harris, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

The new musical movie “Wicked”, that is now released, has taken movie theaters by storm. It has received an 89% rating by Rotten Tomatoes, 8.1/10 rating by IMDb, and an audience rating of 4.2 stars....

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What South Lakes Students are looking to dine on this Thanksgiving

Kate Green and Anna Harris December 5, 2024

With Thanksgiving coming up, the Seahawk Sentinel asked South Lakes Seahawks what their favorite Thanksgiving side is. There are a variety of options to choose from including mashed potatoes, mac and cheese,...

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