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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

Student types on the Common Application
Words we don’t say: Senior year edition
Sydney Rosenberg, Opinion and Humor Editor • October 31, 2025

Apparently, there are three words you can't say anymore, especially around high school seniors: job, work, and college.     The first...

The iconic parking lot shines from an aerial perspective.
Humor: DRHS parking lot wins prestigious award for exceptional design
Win Van Epp, Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2025

   On Sept. 15, the Parkie Selection Committee announced Deep Run High School as the recipient of the 2025 Parkie Award via an official press...

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...

Lego store opening soon signs in Short Pump Mall where Finks Jewelry used to be.
Short Pump welcomes new stores
Aina Traite-Codina, Entertainment and Culture Editor • October 31, 2025

Short Pump is gearing up for a wave of new retail and dining options set to open in the coming months, enhancing the vibrant community atmosphere...

Sarah Oliver holds her favorite book, “The Great Gatsby.”
Beyond the Classroom: What English teachers actually read
Alexa Coates, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2025

“To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Animal Farm,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Frankenstein” are among the many works...

Photo of new associate principal Chris Clement.
Wildcats welcome new associate principal
Pavithra Kaleekkal, Features Editor • October 31, 2025

The start of the new school year brought many changes, including the addition of the new associate principal, Christopher Clement, to the administration...

Senior Sam Wagner signs into his college counseling meeting.
Counseling caseload adjustments: What students need to know
Win Van Epp, Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2025

   Many returning Wildcats may have been surprised to discover that they had been assigned to a new school counselor. Due to shifts in student...

Discord’s safety measures called into question in light of recent 
lawsuit. Photo credit: Flickr
Roblox and Discord under fire after several lawsuits
Sophie Gaballah, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

  Parents have never been crazy about Roblox as a social platform for their children, but the gaming network has faced a fresh slew of controversies...

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...

Dominic Fike’s New Album Cover “Rocket”
Dominic Fike opens up in new “Rocket” album
Francis Agabin, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

After months of teasing song clips alternative artist Dominic Fike finally released his new long-awaited album on Aug. 22.    Known to...

“Last Rites” aims to provide closure to fans, providing an epilogue of sorts on the Warrens.
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” Review: A worthy send-off for the Warrens
Ella Walter, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2025

As the ninth (and allegedly final) movie of “The Conjuring” universe, “The Conjuring: Last Rites” provides a sense of closure for fans....

“SpongeBob the Musical” soaks up the spotlight
“SpongeBob the Musical” soaks up the spotlight
Carter Jones, Assistant Features Editor • October 31, 2025

As the new school year begins, so does preparation for this year's fall theater production of “SpongeBob the Musical.” Students and staff...

The girls varsity volleyball team preparing for their game against Glen Allen, who they beat 3-0.
Girls’ varsity volleyball starts season with an ace
Mischa Parvaiz, Sports Editor • October 31, 2025

The girls’ varsity volleyball team continues its season undefeated, having brought down St. Catherine's, Thomas Dale, St. Gertrude, and six other 5A and 6A region teams to begin in just the first three weeks of competition....

Villasana proudly holds her JMU jersey.
Junior soccer commit makes verbal decision for JMU
Lindsey Cassell, News Editor • October 31, 2025

Junior Bella Villasana made a verbal commitment to play Division I women’s soccer for James Madison University (JMU) when she graduates from Deep Run in 2027. Excited for this new chapter, she is already setting goals for...

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...