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Welcome to The Sentinel! This is the Deep Run High School student news website, home of original content written by Wildcats for Wildcats. Look for more original stories in our paper issue, published and distributed four times a year at school.
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-Deep Run Sentinel Staff

Vandalism found in the bathroom near Room 118.
Bathroom vandals only harm themselves
Evelyn Mehfoud, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

Vandalism in the bathrooms has been a problem in the school for years, particularly in the years following the break from in-person school. Administration...

A selection of popular language-learning books.
It’s time we add more languages to the curriculum
Maddie Schneider, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

In today's interconnected world, being able to speak multiple languages is more important than ever. However, Deep Run only offers Latin, Spanish,...

Seniors seated at Graduation in cap and gown.
(Courtesy of Deep Run High School Instagram)
How to cope with your senior friends graduating
Aina Traite Codina, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

 The senior friends we've had for what feels like forever are on the verge of graduating from high school. As we underclassmen make plans to...

Senior Spencer Strong gets her target, senior Arthur Demao, out at his house. (Photo courtesy of Deep Run Senior Assassin Instagram)
Seniors find more fun, more stress in Senior Assassin
Ella Tate, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

From April 7 to the end of the game, be aware of your surroundings and have your water guns ready. Every year, seniors sign up outside of school...

Student reviews with AP Classroom study tools.
First time AP testers face the final countdown
Carter Jones, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, first-time AP students are juggling notes, nerves, and study sessions while figuring out how to prepare...

Blue Cheese Robotics poses for a team photo after receiving the Judge’s Award.
Blue Cheese Robotics competes at World Championship in Houston
Tauhera Mahtab, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

The FRC (FIRST robotics championship) Robotics World Championship is an international competition that brings together student teams from across...

A petition offering students an opprotunity to sign and support Jewish students.
Students petition Prom on Passover
Alexa Stadler, Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2025

This year the junior-senior prom was originally scheduled for April 12, which coincided with the first day of Passover, a major holiday observed...

Blue Cheese Robotics adds adjustments to a robot.
Deep Run Blue Cheese Robotics qualifies for Districts
Francis Agabin, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

 Blue Cheese Robotics has spent much of their time recently in competition mode. They are required to spend hours working on design and construction,...

DECA members gather for a group photo at the State Leadership Conference, proudly representing their school in professional attire.
DECA members shine at State Leadership Conference, top competitors head to Nationals
Nusaira Ferdous, Entertainment and Culture Editor • April 28, 2025

The Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Virginia Beach from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 2. Students arrived on Friday...

Asha Banks (Right) and Matthew Broome (Left) portray Noah and Nick in the movie "My Fault: London." (Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime)
“My Fault: London” proves remakes outshine originals
Sydney Rosenberg, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

When you hear about a movie adapted from a book, the first thing people usually say is: “The book was better.” But “My Fault: London,”...

Album cover for Grande's “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” (Photo courtesy of Spotify).
Album review: “eternal sunshine deluxe” shines in parts, but fades in others
Lindsey Cassell, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

Over a year ago, Ariana Grande shook up the music industry with her record-breaking studio album, “eternal sunshine.” The album debuted at...

DiCaprio and Chalamet share a handshake at the 2024 Golden Globes Ceremony. (Photo courtesty of Golden Globes Instagram)
Is Chalamet is the new Leo?
Saavi Patel, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

In Hollywood’s world of stars and fan favorites, a familiar narrative is starting to take place: Timothée Chalamet, with his charm and dedication...

The 2025 season girls tennis team poses for a team photo. (Photo courtesy of Deep Run Yearbook staff)
Teammate versus teammate on girls tennis
Kylie Huebner, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

On most sports teams, teamwork is a driving factor for success. However, tennis has a secret competitiveness within the team itself that most team sports do not have. Girls tennis uses a ladder system of who gets to play...

Luka Doncic stares down the man who traded him.
Wildcats have mixed emotions about Lakers/Mavs trade
Maxtin Estey, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

   On Feb. 2, 2025, The Los Angeles Lakers, The Dallas Mavericks, and The Utah Jazz grouped together to conduct arguably the most significant blockbuster trade in NBA history, which resulted in star forward Luka Doncic...

Gabriella Chrapek shows off her Syracuse jersey.
Syracuse Bound: Junior takes next step in softball career
Oli Blaess, Features Editor • April 28, 2025

Junior Gabriella Chrapek has committed early to play Division I softball for Syracuse University after she graduates from Deep Run, entering the upstate New York university as a member of the class of 2030.     Chrapek...