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  • • 11/05: Election Day (no school) •
  • • 11/13: Fall Athletic Awards Assembly (after school, 6pm) •
  • • 11/21: OLTC Fall Play (after school, 7pm) •
  • • 11/22: OLTC Fall Play (after school, 7pm) •
  • • 11/23: OLTC Fall Play (2pm, 7pm) •
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The Current

The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current

The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current

Seniors Kayley Urick, Lilian Bond and Madison Hewitt visit the signature ball pit at the Color Museum on April 13, 2023. The Color Factory offers an interactive experience with colorful displays of artwork and activities. Photo used with permission from Madison Hewitt.
From the classroom to the city
Andrew Wu, Copy Editor • November 4, 2024

Skyscrapers await as AP English Literature students are invited on the annual art and photography trip to New York City, N.Y. The trip will explore various...

Christina Barnhart received her 2026 Ocean Lakes High School Teacher of the Year award on Oct. 21, 2024 in the Schola. Runner-up candidates for the award included math teacher Jack Bayliss, Latin teacher Shirley Hall and English teacher Fara Wiles.
Christina Barnhart: permanent substitute to OLHS Teacher of the Year
Raizel Dino, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

Receiving congratulations from across the school, Christina Barnhart cherishes her Teacher of the Year award with a bright smile and a joyful heart. “It’s an honor,...

Seniors Atharva Vaidya and Alex Joo learn about each president and their partisanship in their AP US Government class in Room 156 on Oct. 21, 2024.
Political bias hinders learning for impressionable students
Lily Lipsky, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

Teachers should be politically impartial in the eyes of students. Classrooms are a space where students deserve to feel welcomed and valued, not pressured to conform to the teacher's beliefs.  A crucial part of a child’s education includes the development...

Junior Carly Brand performs an arabesque in the pyramid, while being held by senior Lily Lipsky and junior Mckinzy Hill at the beach districts competition on Oct. 9, 2024. They will compete again on Oct. 26, 2024, at Green Run High School. Photo used with permission from Ted Calise.
Competition cheer strives for regionals
Ari O'Brien, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

The Ocean Lakes’ competitive cheer team works to improve their skills and stunts after competing at the beach district competition on Oct. 9, 2024.   “Our goal is...

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Orchestra plays music from “The Pirates of the Caribbean,” on Oct. 24, 2024. Music from the movie was chosen to reflect the mood of fall.
Orchestra bows into fall season
Dominic Zdan, Entertainment Editor • October 28, 2024

Orchestral strings resounded at the first fall concert of the year. “We are trying to showcase the work ethic we will have this year to our audience and to prepare them...

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