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Students Showcase Their Skills in the Spring Musical

Emmalina Sjapeki, Staff Writer May 5, 2022

It seems that the theater department's attempt to hypnotize South Lakes into attending their spring production of "Crazy for You" via the morning announcements was a success. From April 28th to April 31st,...

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Take the Pharmacy Technician Elective!

Brooke Snyder, Co News Editor February 23, 2022

Many electives are underrated; some are even unheard of. There are numerous electives students can take at Chantilly Academy that help them advance on a wide range of career paths. Students are exposed...

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New Club Startup and Spotlight – Pursuing Your Passions at School

Kit Machida, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

A fantastic way to get more involved with your hobbies is to join a club, but there isn’t a club for every hobby out there. Tyler Tan and Paul Wright, both of whom started clubs this year, about the...

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South Lakes Girls Basketball Ready for Any Challenges

Marc Goldstein, Editor in Chief November 17, 2021

The sense of urgency is inversely moving up as the time to the season continues to tick down. Coach Christy Winters-Scott returns a team with a gaping hole in the middle. Brianna Scott, the former Seahawks...

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Academies, Specialization Programs, and Career Experience through FCPS

Ryan Ertlschweiger, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

High school students are very familiar with the elective options that give them a chance to explore other interests besides their required core classes. And while these options are very helpful for students...

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Say What? A Step Into a Swimmer’s Dialog

Heidi Gilman, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

The forgien language that your swimmer friends seem to instinctively know, can be very confusing. This is your guide for understanding the swimmer language.  “Start on the top” or “on the...

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Tee Time Anyone?

Hannah Siraj, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

Golf has grown in popularity since the pandemic. Not only across the country, but at South Lakes too.  Many golf courses were forced to shut down because of the pandemic. However, when it was safe...

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Club Fair 2021-2022 Information

Toleen Alhussaini, Staff Writer October 5, 2021

Interested in joining a club this year? Not sure what you're interested in? Join The South Lakes Club Fair on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in the main hallway during all lunches. Come and check out many...

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New Hawks at the Lakes, the New Student Ambassadors Program

Kit Machida, Staff Writer October 1, 2021

To handle the large influx of students who are new to the school building itself, the South Lakes New Student Ambassadors program has been tasked with integrating new students into the South Lakes culture...

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Hype Squad Feature

Madeline Miller, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

The South Lakes High School Hype Squad is the heart of the student cheering section at all the football games as well as other athletic events! It is what gets students pumped up and full of school spirit...

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