Braden Ward, Staff Writer
June 14, 2019 • No Comments
As summer approaches, many students have either begun work or searching for a job. Many fast food restaurants, such as Chick-fil-a and Taco Bell, typically hire, and local amusement parks, such as Motor World and Ocean Breeze Water Park, need seasonal help. “Last summer, Motor World was in dire need of more employees; however, this year we seemed to have an increase in applicants which could be a result of the successful job fair hosted in May,” said junior and former Motor World ride attendant...
Meilani Bitanga, Staff Writer
June 14, 2019 • No Comments
Junior Pierce Corson has recently been selected to receive the National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship. NYSLI-Y, an overseas program, provides scholarships to eligible high school students who wish to learn languages less common in schools. This summer, Pierce will study Mandarin Chinese in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. “I’ll live with a host family and study every day at Wen Zao University with other American students that also received the scholarship,” said Pierce. “I...
Abigail Hicks, Staff Writer
June 14, 2019 • No Comments
This year’s prom took place at Founders Inn with a fitting theme of “ a night to remember." Apart from the usual food, drinks, and music played by a DJ, prom sponsors also provided a photo booth. Since the photo booth was not free of charge, many students took their own photos prior to the event. Some of those photos are posted on the student newspaper's Instagram. As a night meant to highlight the end of high school, some students see prom as an opportunity to showcase memories and build new...
Chorus ‘remembers the stars’ at spring concert
June 6, 2019
Chorus ‘remembered the stars’ at their annual spring concert. Students sang 10 classics like “I will always love you,” “I want you back,” and “Copa Cabana,” all relative to a theme voted on in class. “I just wanted to make the...
Track coach celebrates 25-year anniversary, inspires student athletes
June 5, 2019
Cross Country and Track Coach Mike Nestor recently celebrated his 25th year of coaching for Ocean Lakes with a surprise presentation at Seashore State Park, where he has trained his runners for years. Over 40 of Nestor’s student athletes, current...
Two seniors guaranteed teaching contract at VBCPS after college
June 4, 2019
Seniors Blake Smith and Natalie Kasmarek were recently awarded the Future Teacher Award courtesy of VBCPS. Each year, VBCPS recognizes a handful of students taking the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow class and awards them with the promise that they...
Theatre classes finish year with on-stage project
June 4, 2019
Performance and Studio Theatre classes wrapped up the school year with final projects, presented during a night of one acts. The shows were presented to the public on Thurs. May, 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The goal was to showcase what students...
June 1, 2019
To celebrate the end of the school year, SCA held its annual Fin Fest, themed Wild West. About 20 clubs manned booths where participants could win treats. A bounce obstacle course and karaoke station were also available. Fin Fest provides a place for...
Team Loggerhead showcases creativity in boat design competition
May 31, 2019
At the start of this month, two Ocean Lakes teams entered the boat design contest sponsored by the Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School. OL team Loggerhead made it to the top four finalists alongside the Advanced Technology Center, Jamestown High...
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The first pick of the draft was Heisman winner Kyler Murray, the quarterback from Oklahoma University....
Trip to Mars, mankind’s next and necessary giant leap
May 15, 2019
In spite of the parroted stance to focus on global problems, the colonization of Mars holds paramount...
Imani Saya, Staff Writer
June 15, 2019
Every day “behind the wheel” students are greeted by their upbeat and positive driving instructor, Devona Carey, whose enthusiastic spirit encourages her students to be the best and safest drivers possible. Carey started...
Imani Saya, Staff Writer
June 5, 2019
A new honor society arrived at Ocean Lakes this year, and five Science National Honor society members presented lectures on various topics on Tues., May 28 in the Schola. Junior Shaun Mathew informed students of the continuous...
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Jacob Ward, Staff Writer
May 23, 2019
Cam Fonville positions as he heads to bat for Ocean Lakes' senior night game. Photo by Reese Thornton.
Josh Garcia, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019
Boys soccer finished their last league game of the season with an intense 3-2 win against Princess Anne High School at home on May 17. The team played an aggressive game with a quick goal in the first...
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Abby Asimos, Features Editor
May 23, 2019
The sun may be a star, but this romantic film does not shine. Inspired by the novel written by Nicolo Yoon, “The Sun Is Also a Star” follows two teens as they meet...
Jordan Latter, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
The penultimate movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's infinity saga, “Avengers: Endgame,” brings together storylines and characters from 21 previous films and leaves...
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