• Sept. 17 is an A day with periods 1, HR, 5 and 7
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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
Leilah Ross

Leilah Ross, Staff Writer

Leilah Ross is a sophomore in her second year with The Purple Tide. In addition to journalism, she likes to explore alternative culture as well as indulging in DIYing. If she’s not busy with that, she takes time to enjoy personal writing and to obsess over Black Butler.

All content by Leilah Ross
Science teacher Ashley Hastings writes the date for an upcoming anatomy quiz on the board on Aug. 28.

Hastings finds family at CHS

Nischal Annapareddy and Leilah Ross
September 16, 2025
Freshman Leydi Sandoval Ramirez displays a red ball gown with gold embroidery, styled in loose curls, a tiara and soft glam makeup on Mar 22 photo courtesy of AleLuna Studio LLC.

Latina girls embrace cultures through Quinceañeras

Leilah Ross, Social Media Marketer
June 18, 2025
Lunchables’ Nachos vs. Lunchly’s Fiesta Nachos

Review: Lunchly competes for Lunchables consumers

Leilah Ross, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
Eager to show their spirits, freshman Adhvika Chandu and Myra Amatya dress up as Simon and Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks on Oct. 22.

Cosplaying benefits teens’ well-being

Leilah Ross, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Hard at work: Student counselor Roselyn Abrigo plans out schedules in her office on Sept 5.

Abrigo balances family and counseling throughout school year

Leilah Ross, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
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