• • September 16: SWENext Interest Meeting (One Lunch, Schola) •
  • • September 16: Disney Day •
  • • September 3: Class of 2029 Meeting (One Lunch, 125) •
  • • September 3: Sports Day •
  • • September 4: SCA General Assembly Interest Meeting (One Lunch, Auditorium) •
  • • September 4: Surf vs. Turf Day •
  • • September 5: I Love OL Day + School Assembly •
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
Emily Dixon

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief

Emily Dixon is the Editor-in-Chief and a third year staff writer for The Current.  She is also active in the athletic training club.  Outside of school, she loves to watch sports, read, enjoy nature, and listen to music. After high school, she hopes to become a pediatric nurse.

All content by Emily Dixon
Senior class throws caps into the air to end their graduation ceremony after Principal Claire LeBlanc announces them high school graduates.

Graduation to commence at amphitheater

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2021
Senior Emerson Imbriale dribbles the ball down the field in the varsity soccer home opener against Kellam on April 30.

Girls soccer routs Lions

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2021
Senior Matthew Pohl leads the marching band during their performance at the senior night football game on March 26.

Marching band returns after year-long hiatus

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021
Freshman Alyssa Libasci prepares for her Irish dance performance at Busch Gardens' St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 20.

Irish at heart

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2021
An infographic depicts ratings for the new miniseries "WandaVision" on Disney Plus.

WandaVision blends television eras and superhuman elements in miniseries

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021
Electoral College misrepresents voice of the people

Electoral College misrepresents voice of the people

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
Hanna Wu, Amanda Suh, Andrew Hammock, and Rachel Monsor perform a Beethoven String Quartet at Ocean Lakes as part of their submission video for the VMEA Virtual Conference.

Honors String Quartet members to perform in virtual conference

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2020
Locals visit the Hunt Club Farm pumpkin patch to purchase pumpkins on Oct. 21

Quarantine Halloween

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
A Child Care and Development class practices swaddling babies through zoom on Oct. 7.

Online learning remains safer option in COVID-19 climate

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2020
Ocean Lakes block schedule for the 2020-2021 school year

Back to school information announced on Ocean Lakes website

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2020
A meme depicting the development of relationships throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Romance during quarantine

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2020
Senior Meredith King stands out in front of her yard with her graduation sign that was delivered on April 30 by teachers Gary Felch and John Kelley.

PTSA, OLHS purchases signs for seniors

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020
AP English 12 teacher Jessica Scheible prepares to deliver first set of graduation signs to participating seniors on April 21.

Teachers deliver graduation signs to seniors

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020
Despite fan and player disappointment, the NCAA canceled March Madness.

March Sadness

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2020
Seniors Andrea Granada and Maria Bettilyon tryout for varsity soccer on Feb. 24, and the team formed on Feb. 26, only to be delayed until further notice.

Coronavirus delays spring sports

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2020
The gymnastics team is awarded medals after their state title win at Patriot High School on Feb. 21.

Gymnastics secures state title

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020
A poll taken out of 155 people on whether athletes should speak out on social issues, political issues, both, or neither.

Athletes deserve to use platform for philanthrophy, advocation

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
Ocean Lakes staff members wear red to support Derrick Nnadi before the Super Bowl on Jan. 31.

Chief becomes first alumni to win Super Bowl

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
Ethan Crouse wrestles in a match against Tallwood at home on Jan. 16.

[Photo] Wrestling team defeats Tallwood

Robbie Scornavacchi, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
Junior Ethan Comeyne swims the butterfly stroke in a meet on Jan 3. at the Princess Anne Recreation Center.

[Photo] Boys and girls swim defeats Chiefs

Reese Thornton, Staff Writer, Video editor
January 5, 2020
Sophomore Gabe Bowers runs in third district meet.

Fall sports showcase stellar seasons

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2019
Senior Jake Levine wrestles in the fifth round consolation match on Dec. 21.

Wrestling participates in winter invitational

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2019
A sign outside Room 162 labels the "Zen Den", a quiet space during one lunch offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Lack of awareness contributes to mental illness stigmas

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2019
Dolphin offense sets up for a play against Cosby at Kellam on Nov. 16.

Dolphins battle weather, Titans to capture first playoff win

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2019
Trina Doan, Haven McPeek, Sarah Murphy, and Madelyn Harp celebrate senior night on Oct. 15.

Volleyball celebrates senior night with wins

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019
Girls volleyball shakes hands with Princess Anne before a game in the gym on Sept. 25.

Sportsmanship remains core value in sports

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2019
Varsity defense lines up against Tallwood at home on Sept. 27.

Varsity football bounces back with win over Tallwood

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2019
Golf team stands for recognition at fall sports assembly on Sept. 25.

Golf team finishes season with winning record

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
Sophomore wide receiver Caleb Johnson evades defenders in a JV football game at Ocean Lakes on Sept. 19.

JV football displays strong offense in win

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2019
Senior Antonio Velazquez jumps to block a hit in a game against Salem on August 27.

Boys volleyball begins season with win

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2019
Senior Will Webb sizes up his putt at the Bide-A-Wee Golf Course on August 9.

Golf team wins opening tournament

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2019
Junior Kelly McCarty and sophomore Kaitlyn Hertz dribble the ball during a conditioning drill on July 19.

Field hockey conditions for upcoming season

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
July 22, 2019
The survey posted on vbschools.com allows community members to vote on new school start times which will be implemented starting with the 2020-2021 school year

School Board gathers opinions on new start times

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019
Art drawing by Katie Kerrigan

Imaginations run wild in conspiracy theory community

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2019
Traditional college education overshadows career development

Traditional college education overshadows career development

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Recruiting often discourages teamwork in sports

Recruiting often discourages teamwork in sports

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
December 30, 2018
Senior Logan Zell swims in the team's first meet on Nov. 30 at the Princess Anne Recreation Center.

Swim team prepares for strong season

Emily Dixon, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2018
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