• • October 15: Ballroom Dance Club (One Lunch, Rm. 250) •
  • • October 15: Anime Club (One Lunch, Rm. 254) •
  • • October 16: ASL Club (One Lunch, Rm. 243) •
  • • October 16: Computer Club (One Lunch, Rm. 202) •
  • • October 17: Quiet Study (One Lunch, Blue/Gold Room) •
  • • October 17: Math Competition Practice (One Lunch, Rm. 259) •
  • • October 31: Halloween, First Grading Period Ends •
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The class of 2015’s reunion photo and class plaque located near the main staircase. According to Leslie Samuelson, she recalls the class of 2015 to consist of around 700 students. “Your life is your life, especially after high school,” Leslie Samuelson said.
Class of 2015 reconnects their currents
Raizel Dino, Features Editor • October 7, 2025

The class of 2015 is soon to make their reunion on Oct. 18, 2025 at the New Realm Brewing Co. “You feel like it’s so far away, but then it’s ten...

Class of 2027 pose with the surf vs. turf day banner made by Kamie Santos. The group is dressed as surfers and cowboys on the final day of the competition, Sept. 10, 2025. Photo used with the permission of Kamie Santos.
Juniors and seniors battle for spirit
September 16, 2025
Principal Dr. Leslie Ittner poses with the Stall Seat Journal on Sep. 2, 2025 near the main office. Ittner is beginning her first year at Ocean Lakes.
Bathroom stalls inform Dolphins
September 5, 2025
This image was added in the new course expectations for the 2025-2026 school year about levels of AI use in the classroom. This picture was made by VBCPS from the work of Vera Cubero, Dr. Leon Furze, Dr. Mike Perkins, Dr. Jasper Roe and Dr. Jason Mcvaugh.
New principal strives to raise student awareness
September 1, 2025
Pictured from left to right: Juniors Van Helgren and Zak Kain-Kuzniewski present the spirit week themes on August 26, 2025. The school wide event will take place from Sep. 2 to Sep. 5 with the themes of Disney Day, Sport Day, Surf vs. Turf Day, and OL Spirit Day.
First spirit week introduces old and new themes
August 31, 2025
Features
From left, Ocean Lakes baseball players and current seniors Mitchel Byers, Connor Mais, Aidan Benson and Ben Meneses, alumni Rowan Powers, junior Zach Waterman, alumni Brentlee Powers, senior Treymaine Pleasant-Massey, and alumni Ryan Gocio gather for a Fantasy Football draft on September 15, 2024. The baseball team runs a Fantasy Football league every year. Photo courtesy of Brentlee Powers.
The in’s and out’s of Fantasy Football and how to crush the season
Zach Waterman, Sports Editor • October 15, 2025

Fantasy football season is here. Every year, millions of people across the world play the online game, with the total this year being close to 40 million.  Everyone aims...

Counseling Department Chair Mike Dandridge is pictured in the counseling office on Sept. 18, 2025. This will be Dandridge's seventh year of counseling, preparing students for life after high school.
Dandridge takes the helm in the counseling department
October 13, 2025
Cross country holds up copies of the book, “Win in the Dark,” during a Thursday book club meeting. They read and discussed how to "get the ball rolling." Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2025, in room 241. Image used with permission from Michael Nestor.
Volleyball and cross country stay atop the competition by reading
October 11, 2025
Officers Christopher Crescenzi and Cameron Kolmer receive their Life Saving Award from their deputy chief in front of the Virginia Beach City School Board on Sept. 23, 2025. Kolmer claims that receiving the award was unexpected. Image courtesy of Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
A certificate of courage, a dedication to duty
October 10, 2025
Attendance secretary Elizabeth Cooper works with students from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, helping them sign in and out of school. Pictured here on Sept. 18, 2025, Cooper takes a quick break to smile for the camera.
New attendance secretary arrives just in time
October 9, 2025
A&E
Twenty One Pilots lead singer and guitarist Tyler Joseph performs “Lane Boy” on Oct. 7th at the Veterans Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. Joseph stands on a platform hand-held by fans in the crowd.
Twenty One Pilots ‘breach’ Virginia Beach
Robert Bush, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

On Oct. 7, alternative rock duo Twenty One Pilots made their way in Virginia Beach as part of “The Clancy Tour: Breach” in support of their album of the same name. “Breach,”...

From left to right: Sophomores Issac Richardson and Nathen Varghese pose with the "6 7" sign in the language hallway on Oct. 9, 2025, at Ocean Lakes High School.
From rap to rot: Viral 6-7 meme joins the brainrot family
October 13, 2025
The image shows a still from the song “Golden” in the “KPop Demon Hunters” movie. “Golden” was an instant success, taking the top spot on multiple music charts and pulling at the heartstrings of fans. Image courtesy of Sony.
“KPop Demon Hunters” ‘takes down’ the competition with ‘golden’ hits
October 6, 2025
Pictured from left to right: Peter McVries (David Jonsson), Raymond Garraty (Cooper Hoffman), Hank Olsen (Ben Wang), and Arthur Baker (Tut Nyuot) begin the walk. "The Long Walk" is 50-person survival game where the person that walks the longest wins. Courtesy of IMDb.
“The Long Walk” shows the cruelties of human nature
September 18, 2025
Promotional picture of the movie. The children all run in this posture, which was featured heavily in both the movie and the marketing. Courtesy of: Warner Bros. Pictures.
“Weapons” wants viewers to laugh at its failures
August 27, 2025
Opinion
Community Partners Wall at Roanoke Higher Education Center's, featuring colleges, universities and community organizations, on Aug. 29, 2025.
How to get a head start on college preparation
Tameya Norton, Video/Podcast Editor • August 31, 2025

The Common App application portal officially opened on Aug. 1, 2025, giving students a chance to get ahead of the application process. Although it may seem early, most early decision and early action deadlines fall Nov. 15. Additionally, some schools,...

School board members listen to public comment during the emergency meeting on May 6, 2025. The motion to pause the repealing of DEI districtwide did not pass by a vote of 5-5.
Virginia Beach School Board sets a dangerous precedent by repealing DEI districtwide
June 13, 2025
The Virginia Beach Police Department patrols the Oceanfront in March 2021, just after the spike in crime in 2020. Police presence is common at the oceanfront, especially in the summer months. Photo courtesy of Mechelle Hankerson through WHRO News.
The tide turns at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
June 9, 2025
“Gifts For Trading Land With White People” by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is shown on display at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The Chrysler Museum is one of many options for young couples to visit for free in Norfolk.
Top date spots for young couples in the 757
May 19, 2025
Houston forward Joseph Tugler reaches for the ball during tip-off against Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu during the 2025 NCAA Men’s National Championship. The game took place on April 7, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, with Florida winning 65-63. Photo courtesy of The Detroit News.
Changes across college sports
May 19, 2025
Sports
From left, Ocean Lakes baseball players and current seniors Mitchel Byers, Connor Mais, Aidan Benson and Ben Meneses, alumni Rowan Powers, junior Zach Waterman, alumni Brentlee Powers, senior Treymaine Pleasant-Massey, and alumni Ryan Gocio gather for a Fantasy Football draft on September 15, 2024. The baseball team runs a Fantasy Football league every year. Photo courtesy of Brentlee Powers.
The in’s and out’s of Fantasy Football and how to crush the season
Zach Waterman, Sports Editor • October 15, 2025

Fantasy football season is here. Every year, millions of people across the world play the online game, with the total this year being close to 40 million.  Everyone aims...

Ocean Lakes Varsity Football looks at the sideline for the offensive play at First Colonial High School on Sept. 5, 2025. The Dolphins had an ending score of 43-0 against the Patriots.
Varsity football looks to rebound after rough start
October 7, 2025
Junior Emerie Stimmel looks to score against Granby on Sept. 2, 2025. They finished the game with a 5-0 win. Photo used with permission from Jared Swift.
Field hockey revives regular season
October 7, 2025
Boys cross country comes together before the RVA Relays in Mechanicsville, Va. on Sept. 13, 2025. The team started off hot, ranking second in Class 5 Region A. Photo used with permission from Christine Rakov.
XC enters fall season confident
September 24, 2025
The team huddles up during a timeout in a game against Kellam High School at Ocean Lakes High School on Sept. 10, 2024, later winning the game 3-0. Photo used with permission from Carmela Mendoza.
Girls volleyball attacks new season
September 1, 2025
Trending Stories
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Senior homecoming court candidate Abbie Tignor moments after being crowned a Royal Fin. She walked down the field at halftime on Oct. 3, 2025, during the Ocean Lakes versus Cox homecoming football game.

Homecoming court spotlights student role models

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Officers Christopher Crescenzi and Cameron Kolmer receive their Life Saving Award from their deputy chief in front of the Virginia Beach City School Board on Sept. 23, 2025. Kolmer claims that receiving the award was unexpected. Image courtesy of Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

A certificate of courage, a dedication to duty

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Counseling Department Chair Mike Dandridge is pictured in the counseling office on Sept. 18, 2025. This will be Dandridge's seventh year of counseling, preparing students for life after high school.

Dandridge takes the helm in the counseling department

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Catherine Dickason teaches her AP Latin students, in room 253 on Sept. 17, 2025. She is parsing a passage of the Latin author Seneca the Younger.

New Latin teacher brings life to a dead language

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Ocean Lakes Varsity Football looks at the sideline for the offensive play at First Colonial High School on Sept. 5, 2025. The Dolphins had an ending score of 43-0 against the Patriots.

Varsity football looks to rebound after rough start

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From left to right: Sophomores Issac Richardson and Nathen Varghese pose with the "6 7" sign in the language hallway on Oct. 9, 2025, at Ocean Lakes High School.

From rap to rot: Viral 6-7 meme joins the brainrot family

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