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The Spotlight
The student news site of Southern Lehigh High School

The Spotlight
The student news site of Southern Lehigh High School

The Spotlight
Saskia Van't Hof

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor

Saskia Van’t Hof is a fourth-year staff reporter and second-year Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor for the Spotlight. She is also president of Key Club, a Spartan Ambassador, and a varsity field hockey player. Outside of school, Saskia loves to read books, try out new recipes, and play with her dog. After graduation, Saskia plans to attend a university to study international relations.

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After their 2020 season was canceled, the members of the boys volleyball team are having fun playing their first varsity season in 2021.

Boys Volleyball Plays Inaugural Varsity Season

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
April 29, 2021
Isaiah Osborne (class of 2021) has gained over 50 million likes on his Tiktok since creating his account in July of 2020.

Isaiah Osborne: Southern Lehigh’s TikTok Star

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
February 4, 2021
Senior Michelle Li (left) and sophomore Evelyn Wang (right) hug across the net after their District XI 3A semi-final match.

Southern Lehigh Tennis Team Makes History at District and State Matches

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
November 5, 2020
Senior Saskia Van’t Hof attends an AP government class with students streaming in through from their homes and those at school.

Southern Lehigh High School Opens Up Optional Hybrid Model to Students Online

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
November 2, 2020
Mr. Kinslow is the newest addition to the Southern Lehigh High School faculty.

Southern Lehigh Welcomes New Assistant Principal: Mr. Chad Kinslow

Saskia Van't Hof and Aisha Durrani
November 2, 2020
'Extraction' stars Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a mercenary, tasked with rescuing a kidnapped boy in Mumbai and Bangladesh.

Netflix Brings Quarantined Audiences Action-Packed ‘Extraction’

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
May 4, 2020
With the Pennsylvania's shelter in place order restricting our ability to communicate with each other in person, social media has become increasingly important in communicating with each other

A More “Social” Social Media

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
April 26, 2020
The College Board has modified AP testing for students this spring.

AP Students and Teachers React to Unprecedented Changes to Exams

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
April 19, 2020
For Southern Lehigh students like Senior Marissa McCormick, the process of making post-graduation decisions can be very stressful.

[Photo] Are Seniors Ready for Life After Graduation?

Kate Miller, Sports Editor
December 17, 2019
Asha loved spending time with the children and learning their dialect, Gujarti

Senior Asha Bhatt Gives Back by Volunteering

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
December 17, 2019
Ms. Kristin Stepanczuk can’t wait to help the students of Southern Lehigh High school realize their potential.

Ms. Stepanczuk Joins SL’s Guidance Team

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
December 11, 2019
Teachers Share Favorite Halloween Movies

Teachers Share Favorite Halloween Movies

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 31, 2019
Can You Guess This Year’s Homecoming Court?

Can You Guess This Year’s Homecoming Court?

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 29, 2019
While Southern Lehigh High School gifted students are offered many enriching opportunities such as visiting the United Nations, some gifted students may experience programs that are very different, and even damaging.

Being Labeled ‘Gifted’ Isn’t Always a Gift

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 29, 2019
After the assembly, Dr. Mykee Fallon talked to students and embraced them as they shared their own stories.

Dr. Mykee Fowlin Shares Emotional Stories During Assembly

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 2, 2019
Speech and debate students after a tournament at Northampton Community College, where a dozen students qualified for Nationals.

Speech and Debate Prepares for Nationals

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
May 1, 2019
Senior Jake Finkbeiner (left), senior Marissa Harley (center), and sophomore Helena Munoz (right) traveled to Pittsburgh to attended the PMEA conference alongside junior Drew Curtis.

State-Ranked SLHS Musicians Attend PMEA Conference

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
May 1, 2019
Students in Young Conservatives discuss current issues during their meeting.

New Political Clubs Open Up Discussions

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
March 28, 2019
The cast, crew, and orchestra spent countless afternoons in rehearsal, perfecting scenes from Southern Lehigh’s production of “Les Misérables”. Photo credit: Jonathan Lee

Southern Lehigh Performs a Masterpiece

Saskia Van't Hof and Breanna Grabowski
March 28, 2019
Senator Browne emphasized the power of listening during his presentation.

JSA Hosts Event with PA Senator Pat Browne

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
March 28, 2019
January Features Advice

Course Selection: Advice from Students

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
January 31, 2019
Many of the items tossed in cafeteria recycling bins are not recycled.

Changes to Recycling Protocol Coming to Southern Lehigh

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
January 31, 2019
Sooyeon Jung

The Spartan Life is available through the SLSD website.

The Spartan Life Kicks Off to a Lively Start

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
December 28, 2018
The current grading system can make classwork and tests unbalanced.

Southern Lehigh’s Grading System Must Change

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
December 21, 2018
Mrs. Wieder looks forward to working with students.

New School Nurse Mrs. Wieder Brings Care and Expertise to the Students and Staff of SLHS

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 26, 2018
Mrs. Guarriello transfers from Saucon Valley to Southern Lehigh as the new principal.

[Photo] New Principal Mrs. Guarriello Returns to SLHS

Sarah Jacobson, Bridgette Lang, Saskia Van't Hof, and Aisha Durrani
October 26, 2018
Freshmen work to generate ideas with the help of a teacher during a class assembly.

Student Advisory Committee Gives Students a Voice

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 19, 2018
School Resource Officer Brian MacLaughlin is dedicated to the safety and security of the students and staff of Southern Lehigh High School.

Southern Lehigh Takes New Safety and Security Precautions

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
May 16, 2018
Protesters advocate for keeping DACA and supporting dreamers.

DACA and Dreamers Help Drive the Economy

Bridgette Lang and Saskia Van't Hof
May 10, 2018
The Reese sisters embark on a new journey in lacrosse for their senior year,

There’s No Senioritis On the Field For the Reese Sisters

Saskia Van't Hof, Kennah Salvo, and Amanda Simko
May 8, 2018
Junior Alyssa Lyon painted lilacs for the display.

Portfolio Students Display Images of Spring at Gallery

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
April 4, 2018

Southern Lehigh Swim Team Credits Their Success To Tradition and Togetherness

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
March 29, 2018
'Coco' Gives a Cultural Twist to a Typical Plot

‘Coco’ Gives a Cultural Twist to a Typical Plot

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
December 19, 2017
Southern Lehigh students participate in DeSales University's poetry festival.

Student Poets Participate in DeSales Festival

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
December 18, 2017
Tsai feels that American school is more relaxed than Taiwanese school.

Taiwanese Exchange Student Adapts to American Life

Saskia Van't Hof and Amanda Simko
October 27, 2017
Dr. Roth took the opportunity to snap a group selfie with The Spotlight staff during a recent in-class press conference. Photo Credit: Dr. Michael Q. Roth via Twitter.

Dr. Roth Joins District Admin Team

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 27, 2017
Marquam Nature Park in Portland, Oregon.

Sustainable Nature Parks May Be Part of Upper Saucon Township’s Future

Saskia Van't Hof, Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor
October 25, 2017
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