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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
Rachel Neathery

Rachel Neathery, Copy Editor

Rachel Neathery is a sophomore in her second year writing for The Purple Tide. She loves spending her time honing her passion in the arts, such as digital painting and playing the piano. Besides exploring her interests, she’ll be up to a good game of Risk with her brother to strategize her unattainable goal of world domination (forever stuck on the planning phase).

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Dressed in a fluorescent colored áo dài, a traditional Vietnamese dress, An Nguyen and her mom celebrate festivities in Vietnam. Áo dài can be worn in less formal settings or during special occasions like Tết, the lunar new year celebration.

First-, second-generation Vietnamese-Americans pass down culture, traditions

Rachel Neathery, Copy Editor
April 28, 2023
AP classes are able to catch the attention of college admissions officers, helping students stand out compared to the rest of the competition. A strong grade in an AP class typically shows that students have developed a thorough understanding of the subject.

[Photo] AP classes’ true opportunities overlooked by students

April 27, 2023
CDramas see popularity with student body

CDramas see popularity with student body

Rachel Neathery, Copy Editor
March 23, 2023
Valentines Day: The day of broke, heartbroken singles - Satire

Valentine’s Day: The day of broke, heartbroken singles – Satire

Rachel Neathery, Copy Editor
February 14, 2023
Knowing the symptom differences of respiratory illnesses can better help identify and diagnose an affliction.

Similar symptoms cause confusion between COVID-19, seasonal illnesses

Rachel Neathery, Copy Editor
December 12, 2022
Prepackaged food such as Frito chips, Jello, gummies and cheese sticks are food options to quickly munch on.

Taste of Culture; Students share lunch alternatives for back to school lunches

Rachel Neathery, Copy Editor
October 31, 2022
A student waves a pride flag through the air during the walkout on Sept. 27 in protest against the states new model policies.

VDOE’s new model policies trigger protest from LGBTQIA+ groups, supporters

Rachel Neathery, Haley Oeur, and Sixuan Wu
October 17, 2022
My mom, brother and I admire the eye-catching view on Griffith Observatory as the sun sets behind the Santa Monica Mountains.

Summer Diaries: Rachel Neathery

Rachel Neathery, Staff Writer
August 18, 2022
For more information, visit the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

[Photo] Athletes, coaches share how to keep safe while exercising in heat

May 31, 2022
On May 6th, Freshman Mathangi Ramakrishnan and Alexandra Smith read for leisure at Chateau while drinking a Chocolate Grande Frappuccino.

Hangout hotspots spice up summer relaxation

Rachel Neathery, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
Freshmen Anna Gaysh and Claire Moon playing the violin as they practice pieces for an upcoming concert. Famous violinists such as Saint Saens, Beethoven and Vivaldi have composed violin concertos and repertoires since the Baroque Era.

Classical curiosity: Listeners explore boundless genre of music

Rachel Neathery, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
typical’s Cassie and Izzie, alongside the MCU’s Phastos and Ben and The Owl House’s Luz and Amity, are just a few queer characters emerging in new media.

Television characters represent LGBTQ+ community

Sharon Santos and Rachel Neathery
February 9, 2022
Maddy Latham, Katie Craddock and Loki Anderson run through the script for “Magic In The Attic” during after-school rehearsal on Nov. 16.

‘Magic In The Attic’ embraces cultural heritage through storytelling

Rachel Neathery, Staff Writer
January 20, 2022
Students use their personal pronouns to identify themselves and be referred to.

Pronouns need to be respected in classrooms

Rachel Neathery, Staff Writer
November 7, 2021
English teacher Laura Guilmartin plans future lessons at her desk during her free block.

Laura Guilmartin

Rachel Neathery, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
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