Where is the Big Blue Wrecking Crew?
Despite the obvious presence of the student section at fall football games, student section was non-existent during the basketball season. It seems as though the Big Blue Wrecking Crew is no longer as...
View ArticleThe Sparty Awards
On January 18th, Southern Lehigh hosted the first ever Sparty Awards, a new twist to the traditional pep rally. It featured awards, games, dancing from our very own Southern Lehigh students. Seniors...
View ArticleThe Technicolor Teacher
If you don’t recognize Mr. Dougherty by name, then you’ll definitely recognize him by sight. Most simply know him as the man who wears those outrageous shoes, shirts, and flashy ties. Just what makes...
View ArticleEntering the Digital Age
For the past two years, the Spotlight has been evolving and adapting for the 21st century. The news journalism program has incorporated current technology, including a newly renovated online website,...
View ArticleMedia Day at SLHS Highlights Senior Athletes
The 2013 Winter Media Day at Southern Lehigh High School featured nine Spartan athletes who are preparing to play a sport at the collegiate level next fall. Three field hockey players will be taking...
View ArticleDrawing the Connection Between Academics and the Arts
Walk into any American high school and you’ll undoubtedly get a taste of the “initialism alphabet soup” that floats through the halls. Made of “ingredients” like PSSA and AYP, this “soup” is no...
View ArticleSolehi Gets Political With the New Libertarian Club
The Libertarian Club is the latest addition to Southern Lehigh’s diverse extracurricular opportunities this year, and looks to provide a place for Libertarian students to discuss their viewpoints at...
View ArticleNaviance College Searching At Southern Lehigh
Earlier in the year, the SLHS guidance office introduced a new, online program called Naviance. On par with Career Cruising, Naviance is a state of the art program that allows students of any high...
View ArticleMr. Spartan Canceled
After one successful year of the Mr. Spartan competition, Mr. Zeisloft put the ax to the competition after too many scheduling conflicts, despite an increased number of willing participants. “The...
View ArticleComputer Science Club Collaborates to Develop a Groundbreaking New App
For the entire school year, the SLHS computer club has been working together on various projects to help improve technology for various organizations and groups. “We’ve worked with Cedar Crest College...
View ArticleRemembering 9/11
September 11th is a day that all Americans remember the tragedy that struck exactly twelve years ago. This morning, Brycen Holland conducted a moment of silence during the morning announcements, and...
View ArticleAfter Ten Years, SLHS Bids Farewell to Mr. Covelle
Among the most recent rumors at Southern Lehigh is that assistant principal, Mr. Mark Covelle, has been hired for the same position he currently holds at one of our rival schools, Emmaus. “The rumors...
View ArticleReturn of Sra. Jaen, La Bomba!
Southern Lehigh Spanish teacher Sra. Jennifer Jaen, otherwise know as “La Bomba,” has returned to the high school after a year-long sabbatical. During her absence, Sra. Jaen missed not only teaching in...
View ArticleSpeech and Debate Team Competes at Yale
On Friday, September 20, members of the Southern Lehigh High School speech and debate team traveled to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut to compete against other students from all over the...
View ArticleNi Hao Mr. He Kun!
This school year, Mr. He Kun has proudly joins Southern Lehigh High School as the new Chinese teacher. Kun was very excited about coming to teach in America. “In China, Chinese was my major,” Kun said,...
View ArticleSouthern Lehigh Reacts Positively to the New Block Schedule
This fall, Southern Lehigh students and teachers are adjusting to the implementation of a new schedule, after a long process in which school district officials determined that the switch from a...
View ArticleNew Club: Young Americans for Freedom
Some students have asked for change in our country, but how many are actually doing something about it? With the creation of the Young Americans for Freedom club at Southern Lehigh, change is an...
View ArticleScheetz Returns from a Year in Berlin
Last year, Gretchen Scheetz, who is now a senior, decided to take a year away from her friends and family here in Coopersburg and spend a year in Berlin, Germany. “It was an absolutely amazing...
View ArticleParlez-vous Francais? Then French Club is for You!
Do you have an interest in French culture? Does taking French class not fully satisfy your love of the language? Luckily for you, French club is new to Southern Lehigh this year. French club is a new...
View ArticleFall Play ‘Noises Off’ Comes to the SLHS Stage
Along with director Mr. Matt Wehr, a small cast of nine Southern Lehigh students are currently putting in long hours of work to put together this year’s fall play, “Noises Off.” Chosen by Mr. Wehr,...
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