Josh Brown, Staff Writer
August 6, 2019 • No Comments
Varsity football expanded coaching staff for the 2019 football season, including new running back coach Gary Felton, 2015 alumnus. "Ready to get to work and bring back the traditions and help bring back that State Championship where it belongs. Choosing Ocean Lakes was a no-brainer. I played here and always envisioned coming back and giving back to my community," said Felton. Coach Felton was a slot receiver during his time as a student and played alongside varsity wide receiver coach Mike...
Abigail Hicks, Staff Writer
July 26, 2019 • No Comments
During the week of July 22-25, varsity girls soccer coach, Christine Thornton, kicked off her annual kids soccer summer camp. During the evening, a co-ed camp was held for players ranging in age from three to 14 in age, and it cost campers $100 to attend. Cost included a dolphin soccer t-shirt. With the help of student volunteers, coach Thornton aimed to sharpen skills with daily drills and games. She said they also hoped to have a little fun in the process. "It's amazing because we enjoy...
Josh Garcia, Staff Writer
July 26, 2019 • No Comments
Senior Shreya Raj volunteered in Zomba, Malawi through Operation Smile from June 19 to July 1 to help children with cleft lips or pallets receive new smiles. Shreya went on her mission with two other students from Pennsylvania and N.J. Shreya’s role during screening was to meet the families and entertain the children. After screening, certain children were selected for special surgery and operated on throughout the week. “They were so entertained by such simple things like bubbles and...
Delegates from across the globe meet at annual Operation Smile conference
July 22, 2019
Students from all over the world, including Ocean Lakes High School, met at Wake Forest University for the annual International Student Leadership Conference held by Operation Smile. Students hailed from 21 different countries, including Peru, Canada,...
Junior starts “Hope for VB Victims” fundraiser
July 22, 2019
Jeannie She, a rising junior, started a Gofundme last month to support the families of the 12 victims of the municipal center shooting on May 31. So far, the fundraiser has raised a total of $1,441 out of her $16,000 goal. Jeannie organized the fundraiser...
Refinished gym floors hope to improve play
July 22, 2019
The school gym just got new floors. They provide better conditions for sports and draw attention to the new center logo. “I love the new emblem and the lines are a lot more clear for when we play,” said senior volleyball player Haven Mcpeek. Better...
Volunteers gather at Operation Smile Mission Training
July 22, 2019
From July 12 to 15, 40 students gathered at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for a semiannual Mission Training workshop to prepare for upcoming medical missions with Operation Smile. Over the course of three days, the attendees...
Graduation elation, graduates receive long-awaited diplomas
June 18, 2019
Class of 2019 officially graduated during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 15. Before graduates could walk across the Virginia Beach Convention Center stage, class President Natalie Piezrak, Valedictorian Dev Patel, and Co-Salutatorians...
Students look for summer work as school year wraps up
June 14, 2019
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...
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May 15, 2019
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...
Abby Asimos, Editor-in-Chief
July 26, 2019
“The Miss Earth Organization, which I've been a part of for three years now, aims to teach people to be more environmentally aware in our communities. I was Junior Miss Virginia Earth 2017, Teen Miss Virginia Earth 2018,...
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...
Emily Dixon, Staff Writer
August 14, 2019
The golf team won the Bide-A-Wee High School Invitational Golf Tournament in Portsmouth on August 9. With a final score of 331, The team defeated 10 other schools from around Hampton Roads. “I’d...
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.
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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