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

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Rachael Gunn, Academics Editor and Business Manager, TPT

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Giving up gluten

Rachael Gunn, managing editor
April 29, 2019
Student athletic trainers provide essential support for athletes in need

Student athletic trainers provide essential support for athletes in need

Rachael Gunn, managing editor
March 25, 2019

Affordable affection

Rachael Gunn, managing editor
February 22, 2019
After the formal dinner at the Waterford Fair Oaks, cadets line up and are presented with awards based on their performance during the first semester. Those with leadership positions are recognized and honored, and new cadets assume their positions for the future.

“Into the wild blue yonder”

Rachael Gunn, managing editor
February 19, 2019
Wave of reform: oceanography students lead school recycling effort

Wave of reform: oceanography students lead school recycling effort

Rachael Gunn, Managing editor
January 7, 2019
Senator Tim Kaine listens to a student's concerns while visiting Chantilly to speak and connect with the school community.

Senator Tim Kaine visits Chantilly

Rachael Gunn, managing editor
November 29, 2018

Staff successors bring new light to Chantilly

Rachael Gunn, managing editor
October 2, 2018

Homecoming sparks creative dance proposals

Rachael Gunn and Mattie Culver
October 19, 2017
Debbie Santmyer, right, a retired Chantilly administrator, joined many staff members in thanking KT Lynch, left, at the most recent faculty meeting. Lynch has been a Chantilly administrator for 18 years and retired Friday, Sept. 29.

KT Lynch retires after 31 years of dedicated service to FCPS

Rachael Gunn, academics editor
October 12, 2017
Dr. Scott Poole, former principal of Woodson High School, steps in as new principal

Dr. Scott Poole, former principal of Woodson High School, steps in as new principal

Rachael Gunn, Academics Editor
August 18, 2017

Seniors and freshmen reflect on their views of one another

Rachael Gunn, Assistant Academics Editor
June 9, 2017

Chantilly faculty and students participate in NCAA basketball playoff bracket competition

Rachael Gunn, Assistant Academics Editor
March 3, 2017

Graduate Kyle Woisard shares his experience with driving under the influence

Rachael Gunn, Assistant Academics Editor
March 3, 2017
Senior and peer tutor Sarah Hargett helps freshman Nandini Ramkumar with a project.

National Mentoring Month: Raising awareness about the importance of volunteer tutoring

Rachael Gunn, Assistant Academics Editor
January 27, 2017

Creative ways to use Halloween candy

Rachael Gunn, Assistant Academics Editor
November 4, 2016
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