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The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
Gabby Roper

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer

Gabby is a sophomore in her second year with The Purple Tide. In addition to journalism, she enjoys spending time with friends, watching sports and listening to music. She plays for the CHS girls volleyball team and in her free time, she loves to bake. She is excited to continue writing for The Purple Tide this year!

All content by Gabby Roper
Mustard cradles the ball at a tournament while playing for the All America D.C. Burn team on July 7, 2023. Photo used with permission of Becky Cullinan.

Student Spotlight: Mustard makes decisions during college lacrosse recruitment

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Freshman Dixie Yocum wrestles sophomore Aspen Mudge during practice on Jan. 28.

Girls wrestling fights through first season

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025
Junior point guard Abby Goodman shoots a freethrow after being fouled against Mount Vernon high school on Dec. 3. CHS won 68-32.

Girls basketball charging for redemption

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Junior outside hitter Luis Camacho Canelas passes a hit against Oakton High School on Oct. 17. CHS lost 3-0.

Boys volleyball slams into first season

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Miller shoots against Mclean High School on March 13, CHS tied 0-0. Photo used with permission of Phil Dolinger.

Girls lacrosse battled season

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
Senior Ashley Karam hugs junior Cara Pham during their game against George C. Marshall High School. CHS lost 1-0. Photo used with permission of David Mclean.

Girls soccer team builds unity

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
On Feb. 22, students prepare for spring tennis tryouts.

Athletes battle stressful tryouts

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
During the first two meets of the season, several athletes qualified for states and/or regionals.

Track team hurdles over chilly obstacles

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Smith won regionals at South Lakes High School with a distance of 39 feet and 9 inches setting a new school record on May 24.

Student spotlight: Apria Smith leaps over school records

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
The Varsity field hockey team motivates Freshman Ava Szachara before the James Madison on Sept. 18, CHS lost 1-0.

Varsity girls field hockey team tackles the new season

Gabby Roper, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
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