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Freshmen Maddie Murrell, Aubrey Spagnoli, Carmela Mendoza, Reese Longwater, Ethan Royce, Daxing Yang, Miles Pullman and Anisha Warusavitharana (from left to right) smile for a photo while playing Hedbanz during Finsgiving Celebration Nov. 18, 2022.
Dolphins unite over full bellies at annual Finsgiving celebration
Sydney Teeter, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 23, 2022

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, SCA orchestrated a club-wide Finsgiving celebration to enjoy some food and fellowship during the holiday season on Nov. 18, 2022. Finsgiving...

From left to right; Jace Asercion, Tre Hamilton, Brady Nagle, Ryne Bracknell, Donovan Nagle, Aidan Benson, Connor Mais, Aj Alarcon; Twisted Chickens pose for a team photo as they head to the tournament on Nov. 19.
Twisted Chickens throw down for the win
November 23, 2022
From left: Arianna Champion, Chanelle Harper, Cali Watson, Alyssa Rivers, Leiyah Sheats, Kamea Averilla, and Amara Attiaat smile for PE teacher Yogi Boothes camera at the Adventure Park on Nov.15, 2022.
Dolphins take on the Adventure Park
November 22, 2022
Infographic from thescholarshipsystem.com about the main pros and cons students debate on.
Early graduation a result of 4x4
November 17, 2022
OLHS Theater company promotes their upcoming events at Fall Fest.
Fall Fest brings community together
November 15, 2022
Features
During this year’s annual Fall Fest, Sonia Kekeh, Drew Goodove and Anshi Bhatt practiced gratitude by collecting clothing donations from the community for the Disabled American Veterans Thrift.
Give thanks for the simple joys of life
Khadija Sissoko, Staff Writer • November 10, 2022
Month of November offers students six days off, time for reflection
Senior Ashwin Kasamshetty shadows an oncologist at the Virginia Oncology Associates over the summer to prepare for his Capstone project and product.
MSA students explore science and innovation with senior projects
October 28, 2022
Ocean Lakes’ newest band director, Katelyn Proffitt, stands in front of the music department building on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
New band director, excited to build on strengths
October 24, 2022
Sarah Burford can be found in the hallway after school, advising the step team. Photo taken on Sept. 26, 2022 by Fara Wiles
New energy leads the English Department
October 20, 2022
Dolphins varsity football rushes the field ready to take on the Kempsville Chiefs at Ocean Lakes High School on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
A look into the Ocean Lakes football Instagram
October 18, 2022
Opinion
Nina Luangrath enjoys a plate at a Friendsgiving event in Virginia Beach, VA on Nov. 20, 2022.
What to do with your lavish leftovers
Nina Luangrath, Sports Editor • November 28, 2022

Thanksgiving, hands down, is my favorite dinner out of the entire year. All that comes with Thanksgiving is just top tier: the food, the family, but most importantly, the...

A graphic depicts a quote from Winston Churchill.
The myth behind Thanksgiving
November 17, 2022
From left to right; VFW members Kevin Jared, Mel Carr, Dick Reedy and Charlie Baker hand out Buddy Poppies in celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2022
Veterans embody the very idea of service and sacrifice
November 10, 2022
VBCPS School Board Policy 3-65 prohibits all personal devices in the classroom on August 2022.
Revised phone policy causes annoyance for students
October 24, 2022
Good Trouble, Shout, Some Assembly Required, This Book is Anti-Racist, Out of Darkness, Beyong Magenta, Queer, Me Earl Girl and Milk and Honey are a few challenged or banned books which are available in the Ocean Lakes library. Photographed on October 4, 2022 by Halle Packard.
Banned books hold negative effects on readers
October 24, 2022
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LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog, Chaos Emeralds and Super Sonic as seen in the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie released on April 8, 2022.
Sonic 2 speeds to the top of movie charts
Kelsey Fitzgerald, Sydney Teeter, and Editorial Staff • June 1, 2022

“Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” the sequel, was released on April 8, 2022, by Paramount Pictures. Featuring characters from the original SEGA Sonic video game. “I was so...

Obi Wan Kenobi gains the high ground over Anakin Skywalker on Mustafar after Anakin turns to the dark side to get more power, screenshotted on June 15, 2022.
LEGO Star Wars releases new popular game
May 31, 2022
Dr. Strange and the Multiverse Of Madness receives a seven-point four rating out of 10 on IMDb, and a 74% tomato meter with an included 86% audience score.
Dr. Strange debut adopts horror theme
May 31, 2022
Senior Gabby Moye plays Wordle during her free time in AP Environmental Science in Rm. 211 on March 10.
What’s the 411 on Wordle?
March 31, 2022
Recognize the movie logo, Ghostbusters makes a return to the theaters during holidays of 2021.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife renews a modern aspect to the Ghostbuster's franchise
December 29, 2021
Sports
Sophomore Paul Chapman ties up with Green Run wrestler, working for a take down.
Wrestling team works to start the season with a win
Ryne Bracknell, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022

This year's wrestling team hopes to build off their previous 14-4 season.   Kempsville hosts the first match of the season against Ocean Lakes on Nov. 30, 2022, and Ocean...

Seniors Andrew Luksik, JP Estrada and Leoandro Cortado prepare for a serve on senior night against Cox High School on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.
Boys volleyball sets the bar high for regionals
November 23, 2022
Nick Pham places 12th out of 255 runners with a time of 16:10.40 at the Albermarle Invitational on Oct. 8, 2022.
Dedicated runner goes above and beyond
November 18, 2022
Sophomores Lindsay Meadows and Riley Gomez race in the VHSL 6A Regional meet on Nov. 5 at Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake.
Cross Country teams race to States
November 11, 2022
The gymnastics team gathers together after they were awarded first place at their last meet of the 2022 regular season against Salem and Princess Anne High School at Salem High School on Feb. 4, 2022.
Gymnastics prepares for another undefeated season
November 10, 2022
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During this year’s annual Fall Fest, Sonia Kekeh, Drew Goodove and Anshi Bhatt practiced gratitude by collecting clothing donations from the community for the Disabled American Veterans Thrift.

Give thanks for the simple joys of life

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Sophomores Lindsay Meadows and Riley Gomez race in the VHSL 6A Regional meet on Nov. 5 at Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake.

Cross Country teams race to States

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From left: Arianna Champion, Chanelle Harper, Cali Watson, Alyssa Rivers, Leiyah Sheats, Kamea Averilla, and Amara Attiaat smile for PE teacher Yogi Boothes camera at the Adventure Park on Nov.15, 2022.

Dolphins take on the Adventure Park

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Blake Dickerson pitches for Team USA in the U-18 Baseball World Cup in Bradenton, Florida on Sept. 10, 2022.

Dickerson wins gold

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November 27, 2022

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