• • 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
Katie Kerrigan

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster

Katie Kerrigan is both the co-Editor-in-Chief and Webmaster for The Current. She serves as an executive officer and regional leadership council member for Operation Smile, as well as a member of Leadership Workshop Staff and multiple sports teams. In addition to writing, she enjoys art, photography, and reading in her free time. As an adult, she hopes to one day become a writer or illustrator. 

All content by Katie Kerrigan
Former Ocean Lakes High School student, Katie Kerrigan meets with novelist Daniel Handler, also known as Lemony Snicket at a Virginia Commonwealth University virtual conference on Nov. 24.

[Photo] Alumna meets beloved childhood writer

Kalorra Smith, Co-Features Editor
December 20, 2020
Social media stars like Summer Mckeen, Ellie Thumann, Max Dressler, Tana Mongeau, Chase Hudson, and James Charles all continue to find success despite cancellations for offensive behavior.

Call it quits on cancel culture

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
June 2, 2020
Individuals in Japan travel wearing masks to prevent the spread of illness. Photo sourced from Creative Commons.

Coronavirus concern: what to know about COVID-19

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
March 13, 2020
Freshman Bobby DiNunzio swims for Ocean Lakes during Class 6 State Championship at the George Mason Aquatics Center on Feb. 22.

Aniya Mosley, Austin Heft, Meredith King, and Bella Gesick celebrate their newly-won state title in the 4x800 relay after Aniya's last leg. Photo taken on Feb. 28.

Girl’s relay secures national ranking

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
March 1, 2020
Kendall stands on the blocks at George Mason Aquatic Center with his second place state medal at the conclusion of the meet. Feb. 22.

Humans of OL: Kendall Ewing

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
February 25, 2020
After the deletion of her Instagram account, Kaylen Ward continues to monitor donations via her Twitter.

The bare minimum

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
February 17, 2020
Senior Jaedyn Williams competes on the beam at the final regular season meet. Jan. 30, 2020.

Gymnastics celebrates four-year victory streak

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
January 31, 2020
James competes in a spring meet during his junior year season. April 12, 2019.

Pole vaulters displaced in absence of coach

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
January 3, 2020
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Junior Vu Giang shoots a new movie with fellow cinematography club members during lunch.

New club focuses on film interests

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
December 6, 2019
Digital cartoon by Katie Kerrigan

Police brutality warrants new action

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
November 17, 2019
Alan Ledezma and Tanmay Jain dance under the strobe lights during the "Ready, Set, Glow!" Homecoming dance. Nov. 9, 2019.

Homecoming weekend radiates success

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
November 14, 2019
Goalie Andrea Granada, a senior, leads the soccer team as captain.

[Photo] Kicking mediocrity

November 15, 2019
Volunteers Denista Dimitrova and Nina Dao write wishes to hang on the "Wish Tree", an activity presented by Lynnhaven River Now.

Environmentally-curious attend fall festival

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
October 22, 2019
Joker, played by Joaquin Phoenix, dances on the stairs of Gotham City.

[Photo] Phoenix’s candid performance makes Joker

Turner Demers, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Digital cartoon by Katie Kerrigan on Sept. 26.

No more hate on the no-meat diet

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
October 6, 2019
Cartoon Downton Abbey movie poster created by Katie Kerrigan.

[Photo] Downton Abbey returns, nostalgic but unnecessary

Abby Asimos, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2019
Anna Lisner and Justin Estanislao fly high in Superman onesies.

[Photo] Students flood the Lakes with ‘super’ spirit week

Abby Asimos, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2019
Marching band performs for incoming students at the beginning of the fall sports assembly. Photo taken on Sept. 25.

First school assembly showcases fall sports, demonstrates school values

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
September 27, 2019
Digital cartoon by Katie Kerrigan.

Payments open for annual New York City trip

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
September 22, 2019
13 News Now journalist Ali Weatherton reports on the new permit test program with her film crew.

Ocean Lakes pilots new permit test option

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
September 7, 2019
Workshop attendee Sophia Libonate and chaperone Christabelle Fernandez present the Paraguay flag after learning the location of their upcoming mission.

Volunteers gather at Operation Smile Mission Training

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
July 22, 2019
Jondre Macaraeg plays with Kim Ngan at a hospital in Vietnam.

Local teens spread smiles overseas

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
June 16, 2019
Junior Anand Kolli serves in pod game against Bayside High School. Photo by Katie Kerrigan

Boy’s tennis team boasts top academics

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
May 13, 2019
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[Photo] The Current Issues: Episode 1

Philip Stiles and Jackson Bracknell
April 11, 2019
Senior Nelson Soga grins after a group of friends surprise him with a birthday muffin on Feb. 25 in the Dolphin Workroom.

Student shadows cancer specialist, pursues knowledge of bloodborne illness

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
March 25, 2019
Junior midfielder Denitsa Dimitrova faces off against Menchville High School at Norfolk Collegiate on March 15.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse takes win against Menchville

Josh Garcia, News editor
March 18, 2019
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[Photo] Human error, a necessary factor of sports

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
February 22, 2019
Operation Smile volunteers Sierra Tompkins, Ally Bastable, Batool Ayaz, Ryan Sherman, Shreya Raj, Jaedyn Williams, Andrea Granada, Aliyah Webster, Sophia Libonate, Kurtney Buhain, Jondre Macaraeg, and Victoria Guerrero run a card making booth. Photo by Isabel Motil.

Winter Carnival breaks club fundraising record

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
February 19, 2019
Digital cartoon created by Katie Kerrigan.

Bandersnatch shines as Black Mirror’s crowning jewel

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
January 31, 2019
Junior Jake Levine pins a Tallwood wrestler in a wrestling meet at Ocean Lakes on Jan. 9.

[Photo] Wrestling team triumphs against Tallwood

Abigail Hicks, News Editor, Photographer
January 12, 2019

[Photo] Santa Claus, patron saint turned mall celebrity

Ashley Owens, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Dr. Claire Leblanc teaches seniors as a substitute in Anatomy and Physiology. Photo by Harley Middleton.

Principal substitutes for class fundraiser

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
December 20, 2018
Junior Isabelle Weiss checks out a copy of Frat Girl, by Kiley Roache, during her fourth block English class. Photo by Katie Kerrigan.

Donated books help AP students revive leisure reading

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
December 20, 2018
JV team members Eliza Arch, Claudia Sung, Alex Talreja, and Kevin Shi compete in the match against Landstown. Picture by Sai Senthilkumar.

Scholastic Bowl continues winning streak

Katie Kerrigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster
December 4, 2018
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