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
All content by Alexa Amster

FCPS considers pushing back high school start times after 8 a.m.

Alexa Amster, editor
June 12, 2014
Varsity girls soccer builds momentum leading into post-season play

Varsity girls soccer builds momentum leading into post-season play

Alexa Amster, editor
April 30, 2014

College Board makes positive improvements to SAT

Alexa Amster, editor
April 10, 2014
Students were asked to write down things they like about themselves on sticky notes and place them on school walls during last year's Mental Wellness Week.

Mental Wellness Week returns April 7-11

Alexa Amster, editor
April 4, 2014
Convenient Netflix accessibility creates binge-watching trend

Convenient Netflix accessibility creates binge-watching trend

Alexa Amster, editor
March 1, 2014
Forward-thinking can consume you if you do not learn to enjoy the present

Forward-thinking can consume you if you do not learn to enjoy the present

Alexa Amster, editor
February 28, 2014
Food items included in the Feb. 26 honor roll breakfast celebration included an Oreo snack pack, a bag of Sun Chips, Capri Sun, a lollipop, and a bag of gummy bears.

Academic Boosters debut new honor roll breakfast, receive mixed student reviews

Alexa Amster, editor
February 26, 2014
Students socialize at the beginning of the Sadie Hawkins Dance Feb. 7. The dance started at 8:00 p.m. and ended at 11:00 p.m.

Leadership hosts first Sadie Hawkins dance

Alexa Amster, editor
February 11, 2014
Alum Derek Jasper (Wahdan) during his second to last magic trick during his one-man Show on Feb. 7

Alum magician Derek Jasper (Wahdan) returns to South Lakes for one night

Alexa Amster, editor
February 11, 2014
Senior Ellen Gose signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division I soccer at the College of Charleston on National Signing Day, Feb. 5.

Gose signs letter of intent to play Division I soccer at College of Charleston

Alexa Amster, editor
February 5, 2014
Seniors Katie Asmussen, Megan DeSisti, and Kacey Hirshfeld are coordinators for the second annual Soaring Seahawk Student Showcase.

Soaring Seahawk Student Showcase returns February 13

Alexa Amster, editor
January 29, 2014

Riding the bus as a senior not the end of the world

Alexa Amster, editor
January 27, 2014
Map of the U.S. showing Tuesday wind chill temperatures throughout the lower 48 states; wind chill advisories and warnings are in effect for 32 states from Montana to southern Florida. MCT 2014

Bone-chilling temperatures headed to Reston

Alexa Amster, editor
January 6, 2014

Movie review: ‘Catching Fire’

Alexa Amster, editor
November 22, 2013
Varsity basketball player Brandon Kamga goes up for a shot in the Feb. 8 game against Stone Bridge last season. Kamga, who averaged 17.6 points per game last season goes into his junior season with offers from several colleges including Howard University, Radford, and James Madison.

Talented hoops teams set sights on success

Alexa Amster and Jesse True
November 14, 2013
The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame burns on at the presidential memorial at the gravesite of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, in Arlington National Cemetery.

JFK: Community members recall memories of assassination 50 years later

Alexa Amster and Charlotte Smith
November 13, 2013
French students participated in the annual crepe party Feb. 2. The next crepe party will be held on Nov. 18. after school in the lecture hall.

French Honor Society prepares for 2013-14 activities under new student leadership

Alexa Amster, editor
November 12, 2013

Redskins name is an ‘offensive line’

Alexa Amster, editor
November 12, 2013

Seahawks anticipate many silver linings with arrival of Metrorail

Alexa Amster, editor
November 11, 2013

Winter sports gear up for 2013-14 season

Alexa Amster, editor
November 11, 2013
“I run cross country and play basketball. I coach youth basketball and the rising freshman team at South Lakes. I am in National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. Last year I was the treasurer of Spanish Honor Society. This year I am the president. I am an IB Diploma candidate. I was also on student council junior year. I am part of the Robotics, DECA, and FBLA clubs. I tutor in math. I have been a service clerk at Walgreen’s since sophomore year.” -Momo Ahmed

[Photo] Senior Matthew Hutchins balances a variety of activities

Sarah Wood, student life editor
October 15, 2013

Class dismissed

Alexa Amster, editor
October 15, 2013
The Hype Squad supports the varsity football team in last week's game versus Herndon. The game was a white-out.

Varsity football defeats Herndon, faces McLean tonight at home

Alexa Amster, editor
September 27, 2013

Leadership uses student-made video to restore friendly Hornet-Seahawk rivalry

Alexa Amster, editor
September 19, 2013
Varsity field hockey off to 5-0-1 start, plays Herndon tonight

Varsity field hockey off to 5-0-1 start, plays Herndon tonight

Alexa Amster, editor
September 9, 2013

Book review: Galbraith debuts while Rowling returns with outstanding “Cuckoo’s Calling’

Alexa Amster, editor
August 2, 2013

First person narrative: service an education for giver and receiver

Alexa Amster, editor
July 27, 2013
Class of 2013 toss their caps as tradition celebrating their conclusion of high school.

Class of 2013 takes their last step as seniors

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
June 17, 2013

2013 ventures outside Virginia for colleges and universities

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
June 10, 2013

Commentary: ACT indicates college preparedness better than SAT under curent format

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
June 10, 2013
Former Texas leader named new FCPS superintendent

Former Texas leader named new FCPS superintendent

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
May 8, 2013

Changes to SOLs in structure, content have mixed results

Alexa Amster, opinion
April 25, 2013
Halacy receives Student Peace Award

Halacy receives Student Peace Award

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
April 25, 2013
Murray, Vleugels start their own tie dye business

Murray, Vleugels start their own tie dye business

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
April 24, 2013
Concussion awareness increases in high school athletics

Concussion awareness increases in high school athletics

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
April 18, 2013

South Lakes holds first International Week celebration

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
March 5, 2013

Dan Steinberg: Washington Post writer and sports blogger

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
February 19, 2013

Language course selection should include American Sign Language

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
February 15, 2013
Alexa Amster: Congress supports procrastination nation

Alexa Amster: Congress supports procrastination nation

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
January 8, 2013

Texting service fosters more effective communication for teachers, pupils

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
December 23, 2012
Two state senators draft bill that could alter state law on texting and driving

Two state senators draft bill that could alter state law on texting and driving

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
December 22, 2012

Seniors attend conference at White House stressing female participation in democracy

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
December 21, 2012

Hour requirement does not reflect intrinsic worth of service

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
November 16, 2012

Late Wednesday would facilitate both students and teachers alike

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
October 19, 2012

College Fair/Night scheduled for Oct. 21-22 at Fair Oaks Mall, Hayfield Secondary

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
October 19, 2012

PTSA supports post-secondary school options

Alexa Amster, opinion editor
September 20, 2012
Sports commentary: NFL must be proactive to prevent harm to players

Sports commentary: NFL must be proactive to prevent harm to players

Alexa Amster, copy editor
May 21, 2012

Administration contemplating later start time on Wednesdays

Alexa Amster, copy editor
May 18, 2012

The Bully Project strives to raise awareness on school bullying

Alexa Amster, copy editor
May 9, 2012

Personal Project fair and art gallery display student creativity

Alexa Amster, copy editor
April 20, 2012
Commentary: Facebook not worth time

Commentary: Facebook not worth time

Alexa Amster, copy editor
April 20, 2012

Annual MYP fair showcases personal projects

Alexa Amster, copy editor
April 16, 2012

Four DECA finalists advance to international competition

Alexa Amster, copy editor
April 13, 2012
West Side Story to hit the stage

West Side Story to hit the stage

Alexa Amster, copy editor
March 28, 2012

Class of 2014 to sponser 2nd Annual Talent Hunt

Alexa Amster, copy editor
March 2, 2012

New IB certificate to become available next year

Alexa Amster, copy editor
February 14, 2012

Leadership honors cancer survivors

Alexa Amster, copy editor
February 2, 2012

Registration open for mock ACT and SAT

Alexa Amster, copy editor
February 2, 2012
Romney to visit Reston during campaign on Feb. 10

Romney to visit Reston during campaign on Feb. 10

Alexa Amster, copy editor
February 2, 2012

Best Buddies promotes holiday spirit with Christmas carols

Alexa Amster, copy editor
December 21, 2011

Winter Dance Showcase delights audience

Alexa Amster, copy editor
December 16, 2011

Varsity girls basketball loses to Annandale in pre-season scrimmage

Alexa Amster, copy editor
November 18, 2011

Theatre department presents romantic comedy “Almost, Maine”

Alexa Amster, copy editor
November 16, 2011
First South Lakes book club to begin meeting in media center

First South Lakes book club to begin meeting in media center

Alexa Amster, copy editor
November 15, 2011
Seahawks celebrate Around the World Day

Seahawks celebrate Around the World Day

Alexa Amster, copy writer
October 19, 2011
Local burger joint to add Seahawk Burger to menu

Local burger joint to add Seahawk Burger to menu

Alexa Amster, copy editor
October 13, 2011
Students gear up for 2011 Homecoming

Students gear up for 2011 Homecoming

Alexa Amster, copy editor
September 28, 2011
South Lakes kicks off the school year with annual block party

South Lakes kicks off the school year with annual block party

Alexa Amster, copy editor
September 12, 2011
Tully to retire after 37 years in education

Tully to retire after 37 years in education

Alexa Amster, copy editor
June 7, 2011
Fly fishing fanatic: Principal Butler shares his true passion

Fly fishing fanatic: Principal Butler shares his true passion

Alexa Amster, copy editor
June 2, 2011
Wooten replaces Hill as head football coach

Wooten replaces Hill as head football coach

Alexa Amster, copy editor
June 2, 2011
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