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Model UN presents themselves at the ODU conference on Feb.19, 2023. From left to right: junior Nathan Bingham, junior Edwin Villatroo, sophmore Grace Kavanauh, junior Isabella Ragasa, junior Urvi Jain, junior Sarah Kosovsky, junior Anshi Bhatt and junior Ava Sharp.
Model UN club represents Ocean Lakes in the Academic World Quest competition
Kaylynn Hawkins, Staff Writer • November 30, 2023

On Nov. 30, 2023, at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, Model UN is set to compete in the Academic World Quest competition (AWQ). Six student teams will compete in a trivia...

Freshman Tristan Meester scours the ATC pamphlet for course information in Room 127 during Honors English 9 on, Nov. 17, 2023. He is searching for courses to continue his ongoing ATC studies.
Advanced Technology Center electrifies future careers
November 28, 2023
Mike Johnson is sworn in as the 56th Speaker of the House on October 25, 2023. Johnson was endorsed by Trump, but only roughly supported by the Republican party.
House Speaker fired by colleagues
November 19, 2023
Aboubakr Sissoko and Caleb Tomberlin show off a freshly caught largemouth bass at Lagomar Lake on July 16, 2023.
New fishing club inspires members to share their passion for fishing
November 13, 2023
English teacher Gretchen Griffey shares an inclusive opening to begin class on Oct. 16, 2023.
Inclusive openings replace advisory block
November 12, 2023
Features
A few turkeys didnt make the cut this Thanksgiving. These turkeys are for sale at the Commissary, located off Ocean Blvd. in Virginia Beach, Va. Picture taken on Nov. 20, 2023.
Turkeys face pressure to perform
Evelyn Wille, Staff writer • November 21, 2023

Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, families across America gather together to give thanks for everything they hold dear.  As hands join around the table filled...

English Teacher Kristi Bayers golden retriever Reesee Rosie hops up on the kitchen counter on her gotcha day on August 13, 2023. Bayer shares foods like sweet potato, apples, pears, watermelon, cantaloupe, but she avoids citrus foods.
Safe Thanksgiving foods for dogs to feast on
November 19, 2023
Stephanie Gentile writes down the quadratic formula as well as complex numbers during one lunch in Room 256 on Oct. 24, 2023.
Math teacher adds growth to the classroom
November 5, 2023
Scott Sonier enjoys his time with family and friends in the Schola after receiving his award on Oct. 23, 2023.
Scott Sonier distinguished as Teacher of the Year
October 25, 2023
Alumnae Sophia Pommerenk and Savannah Kelly finish strong at the conclusion of the Abby Furco Memorial Color Run located in Lagomar on Oct. 15, 2023.
A race for remembrance
October 25, 2023
Opinion
Freshman Tejaswini Attada makes a pass on her Chromebook to use the bathroom in the World History classroom on Oct. 26, 2023. Students are required to do this in addition to asking the teacher’s permission.
Controversial hall pass application leads to fiery debate
Mahi Sakharpe, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023

It’s the middle of math class. A student listens to his math teacher attentively, trying to understand exactly what integrals are. Just as he feels he’s onto something,...

Used batteries sit on a table before going to a recycling center on Nov. 2, 2023.
Environmental disaster
November 9, 2023
A bowl of candy corn rests on an assortment of Halloween candy on Oct. 31, 2023.
Candy corn, the worst Halloween candy
November 1, 2023
An Apple Store at Lynnhaven Mall displays new iPhone 15 models for customers on Oct. 13, 2023.
New iPhone disappoints expected standards
November 1, 2023
A map displays the location of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
What a waste
August 25, 2023
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Sports
Boys lacrosse gather around as they listen to varsity coach Mark Keller share a pep talk during their game against OBX at Princess Anne Athletic Complex in Virginia Beach, VA, on Oct. 30,2023.
Boys lacrosse welcomes new players in fall conditioning
Robert Bush, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

Boys lacrosse has recently begun to welcome new players as they start their fall conditioning in preparation for their spring season. "In the fall, we focus more on individual...

The Ocean Lakes girls cross country team huddles together prior to the VHSL 5A State Championship race on Nov. 11, 2023, at the Oatlands Plantation course in Leesburg, Va.
Girls XC team builds legacy, wins States
November 12, 2023
Seniors Vincent Yi and Daved Holloway work together to block Kempsville hitter Ryan Pecora during the region championship game on Nov. 7, 2023 at Deep Creek High School.
Boys volleyball leads, humble and hungry to make history
November 10, 2023
Left to right: senior Preston Haney, junior Katie Thompson, junior Bryce Phillips, junior Lauren Rakov, senior Lukas Greider, junior Khadija Sissoko, senior Lambert Edigin, junior Riley Gomez, sophomore Ben Labert, junior Lindsay Meadows, junior Roman Chapman, sophomore Kierston Haney, senior Ryan Studley, junior Grace Thompson and senior Logan Hamilton show off their first place Regional trophy at Bell Mills Park in Chesapeake, Va., on Nov. 4, 2023.
Cross country teams cruise to states
November 7, 2023
Seniors Ej Hines, Ethan Mapstone, Elijah Goldsmith and Raymond Gatlin Jr. meet in the middle of the field at Ocean Lakes High School for the coin toss against Bayside High School on senior night Oct. 20, 2023
A night to celebrate, seniors take the field
October 26, 2023
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A&E
From left: sophomore Eleanor Strader (Hermia), junior Deven Bailey (Lysander), senior Jae Cook (Demetrius) and sophomore Grace Kavanaugh (Helena) argue about love interests in the production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on opening night, Nov. 16, 2023. They play the young lovers in A Midsummer Nights Dream.
Lights, camera, action
Chloe Purvis, Webmaster • November 25, 2023

30 years later, the Ocean Lakes Theatre Company (OLTC) performed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as their fall play.  The play was based on Shakespeare’s comedy play...

Buy tickets to the Theatre Company’s fall play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with the QR code or by going online at gofan.co. This year, Claude Blanchard and the Theatre Company made tickets available online. The QR code is courtesy of Claude Blanchard.
Shakespeare returns to the theater
November 14, 2023
Digital art created by Ell Ruggles of Freddy Kruger (Nightmare on Elm Street), David (The Lost Boys), Ghostface (Scream), The Babadook (The Babadook), Ben (Night of the Living Dead), a Crawler (The Decent) and Ed Warren (The Conjuring).
7 movies to slither into the Halloween spirit
October 23, 2023
Junior Wren Thomas (Danny Zuko) and Freshman Anneliese (Sandy Dumbrowski) celebrate their preformance in Grease on May 6, 2023, in the cafeteria foyer.
Musical Throwback to the '50s
May 16, 2023
Taylor Swift performs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on April 13, 2023.
Swifties come together for Eras Tour
May 8, 2023
Trending Stories
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Seniors Vincent Yi and Daved Holloway work together to block Kempsville hitter Ryan Pecora during the region championship game on Nov. 7, 2023 at Deep Creek High School.

Boys volleyball leads, humble and hungry to make history

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Stephanie Gentile writes down the quadratic formula as well as complex numbers during one lunch in Room 256 on Oct. 24, 2023.

Math teacher adds growth to the classroom

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The Ocean Lakes girls cross country team huddles together prior to the VHSL 5A State Championship race on Nov. 11, 2023, at the Oatlands Plantation course in Leesburg, Va.

Girls XC team builds legacy, wins States

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Left to right: senior Preston Haney, junior Katie Thompson, junior Bryce Phillips, junior Lauren Rakov, senior Lukas Greider, junior Khadija Sissoko, senior Lambert Edigin, junior Riley Gomez, sophomore Ben Labert, junior Lindsay Meadows, junior Roman Chapman, sophomore Kierston Haney, senior Ryan Studley, junior Grace Thompson and senior Logan Hamilton show off their first place Regional trophy at Bell Mills Park in Chesapeake, Va., on Nov. 4, 2023.

Cross country teams cruise to states

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Danielle Hart celebrates after a win against Team Nootsara in Phoenix, AZ, on Oct. 6,2023.

Hart has heart

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November 22, 2023

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November 12, 2023
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