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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
Gray Jones

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief

Gray Jones is a senior in her third year working for The Purple Tide publication. She will be one of the three Editors-in-Chief this school year. She is a sprinter and hurdler on the track team. In her free time, she loves reading a good romance novel.

All content by Gray Jones
Many people who identify as “super straight” are seen wearing “pride” merchandise to represent their made-up sexuality.

New term “super straight” causes harm to transgender community

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2021
The forensics team wins Super Regionals on Feb. 26, 2020, and advanced to the state competition.

Forensics team prepares for state championship

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2021
Senior Natalie Farello was accepted Early Decision into Virginia Tech on Dec. 11, 2020 and is very excited to attend the school in the Fall.

College acceptances ease stress of seniors

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2021
English teacher Deborah Wydra participates in a Christmas parade every year and her family decorates the car to use as a float.

Christmas day festivities celebrated by families

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2020
Senior Milas Metzinger represents their uniqueness in a crowd of boys and girls.

One student finds their way to self-acceptance

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2020
Senior Diya Khilnani bakes her own bread including French baguettes.

Homemade bread enjoyed by many

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at the U.S. Capitol building as civilians pay their respects.

[Photo] Ginsburg's lasting effects on rights in America

November 3, 2020
Junior Kiera Davenport finishes a conditioning session with the volleyball team on the field as a safety precaution on September 24. Working out together is a way of keeping everyone in shape and active so they can jump right into the season.

Athletes find their own ways to prepare for school sports

Gray Jones, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2020
Gonzalez visits Montmartre, a historic district in Paris, during her birthday weekend while living in France. Gonzalez incorporates her real-world experiences in her everyday classroom.

From around the world to Chantilly

Gray Jones, News Editor
April 3, 2020
Junior Alex Reaves performs a flip on vault while her teammates watch from the side. The support she gets from her teammates cheering her on is vital for the success of her performance.

Varsity gymnastics flips its way through a great season

Gray Jones, News Editor
February 11, 2020
Junior Marcus Dux committed to play baseball at Virginia Tech.

Students continue their athletic careers after high school

Gray Jones, News Editor
December 25, 2019

ATSAs: the backbone of athletes’ success

Gray Jones, News Editor
November 25, 2019
The French Honor Society poses for a club picture.

More than just cords: honor societies provide various benefits

Gray Jones, News Editor
November 1, 2019
Freshman Paula Muente-Mizushima and junior Alessandra Tazoe pose in a family picture at their grandparents' home during a winter break trip to Peru in 2016.

Students celebrate holidays away from home

Gray Jones, assistant sports editor
January 11, 2019
Yearbook adviser Mary Kay Downes celebrates Thanksgiving with her grandchildren.

Unique Thanksgiving traditions bring families closer

Gray Jones, staff writer
November 30, 2018

Varsity volleyball strives to win state championship

Gray Jones, staff writer
October 2, 2018
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