Southern Lehigh Spotlight

Southern Lehigh Spotlight The Spotlight is the student newspaper of Southern Lehigh High School, in Center Valley PA. Marlo Spritzer

2020-21 Spotlight Editorial Staff

Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor: Saskia Van’t Hof
Our World and Social Media Editor: Lucas Zhang
News and Sports Editor: Alex Kane
Feature and Entertainment Editor: Noelle Nelson
Website Editor: Lauren Volkodav
Faculty Adviser: Mrs.

Final issue of the 2024-25 Spotlight is out now! Find out more about who’s retiring from SLHS this June!
05/27/2025

Final issue of the 2024-25 Spotlight is out now! Find out more about who’s retiring from SLHS this June!

CORDS!!!🎓🎓
05/20/2025

CORDS!!!🎓🎓

We return to Southern Lehigh with several recognitions from at today. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our state champion Mor...
04/01/2025

We return to Southern Lehigh with several recognitions from at today. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our state champion Morgan Downing, who placed first in Editorial Writing! Additionally, the Spotlight was one of six student newspapers in PA to earn the gold award for excellence in journalism. And Alexis Behrens was recognized among an outstanding group of applicants for Student Journalist of the Year. GO SPARTANS!

Eight of our student journalists are in attendance at Penn State University today for the PA School Press Association St...
04/01/2025

Eight of our student journalists are in attendance at Penn State University today for the PA School Press Association Student Journalism Competition. Four of them are competing as state finalists!

ENTERTAINMENT | Freshman Rebecca Grum writes about the end of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. After spanning five different co...
02/05/2025

ENTERTAINMENT | Freshman Rebecca Grum writes about the end of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

After spanning five different continents, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has finally come to an end, leaving off in Vancouver Canada. The tour created a cultural moment; even Swifties who did not attend the concert found ways to get involved.

“It was always something to look forward to,” freshman and two-time Eras Tour attendee Pearl Bio said, reflecting on her experience watching the live streams.

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OPINION | The Spotlight Editors argue that investing in more graduation cords will provide closure to students’ achievem...
02/05/2025

OPINION | The Spotlight Editors argue that investing in more graduation cords will provide closure to students’ achievements and promote club involvement.

Currently, any club at Southern Lehigh can reward its members with a cord, however, only a few take advantage of this opportunity. This small action will ensure the graduation ceremony better reflects the diverse interests of the student body.

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ENTERTAINMENT | Junior Dylan Smith reviews the newest update of Fortnite: a return to the original season. Smith explain...
02/04/2025

ENTERTAINMENT | Junior Dylan Smith reviews the newest update of Fortnite: a return to the original season.

Smith explains that players at Southern Lehigh are happy to return to the original game play and map of the first season. Students enjoy the simplicity and nostalgia of “OG Fortnite.”

“It rekindles the kid that used to play the game, “ said junior Justin Pera.

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ENTERTAINMENT | Junior Dylan Smith reviews the newest update to Fortnite: a return to the original season. Smith explain...
02/03/2025

ENTERTAINMENT | Junior Dylan Smith reviews the newest update to Fortnite: a return to the original season.

Smith explains that players at Southern Lehigh are happy to return to the original game play and map of the first season. Students enjoy the simplicity and nostalgia of “OG Fortnite.”

“It rekindles the kid that used to play the game,” said junior Justin Pera.

Use the link in bio to read the full story on our website. ⬆️

SPORTS | Seniors Charlie Petri, Gianna Cusumano, and Kelcie Wagner report on the girls’ and boys’ basketball 2025 winter...
02/03/2025

SPORTS | Seniors Charlie Petri, Gianna Cusumano, and Kelcie Wagner report on the girls’ and boys’ basketball 2025 winter season.

Although both teams had a slow start to their season, they are confident that their communication will help them bounce back. They plan to achieve this by reflecting on their game performance and emphasizing team bonding.

“We started by playing the hardest teams in the league,” said Gluck, “but we should be able to get some more wins.”

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SPORTS | The Spotlight Editorial Staff covers Southern Lehigh football’s historic success, becoming the first team to ma...
01/10/2025

SPORTS | The Spotlight Editorial Staff covers Southern Lehigh football’s historic success, becoming the first team to make it to the state semifinal playoff.

The football team won the PIAA District XI 4A championship over Bethlehem Catholic and advanced to states. However, they were defeated by Bonner-Prendie in the semifinals. The team is still grateful for their success and record-breaking season.

“I am very proud of where we have come from. We have worked really hard in the offseason, and every year before that; this just shows our hard work,” said senior Gijs Fooji.

FEATURES | Junior Ryan Stehlik writes about Mr. Matt Spengler’s first year as the Southern Lehigh High School athletic d...
01/10/2025

FEATURES | Junior Ryan Stehlik writes about Mr. Matt Spengler’s first year as the Southern Lehigh High School athletic director.

Mr. Spengler became the athletic director after working in Emmaus. He is excited to not only contribute to students’ athletic success but also their personal growth.

“You need to have strong work ethic in anything you do, try the best you can in anything,” said Mr. Spengler.

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ENTERTAINMENT | Contributor Mariah Hodges reviews the new fantasy novel “Children of Anguish and Anarchy.”The book is th...
01/08/2025

ENTERTAINMENT | Contributor Mariah Hodges reviews the new fantasy novel “Children of Anguish and Anarchy.”

The book is the third installment of Toni Adeyemi’s Orisha series. Hodges explained that the book was too fast-paced and introduced too many flat characters.

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