• • June 8: Last Day of School (All Day) •
  • • June 9: 1A & 2A Exams (All Day) •
  • • June 10: 1B & 2B Exams (All Day) •
  • • June 11: 3A & 4A Exams (All Day) •
  • • June 12: 3B & 4B Exams (All Day) •
  • • Have a Great Summer! See You Next Year! •
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
Categories:

Why we wear purple

Savannah Manzi and Arriana Cloe
April 15, 2026

Every April celebrates Month of the Military Child. Throughout April communities and schools nationwide are “Purpling Up” to recognize the sacrifices and resilience of the more than 1.6 million military children serving alongside their parents. On average military families move every two to three years causing a hardship for children to keep friends and have a good support system. April was chosen by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1968 to highlight our “youngest heroes” within the military community. As years pass, support groups such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Military Child Education Coalition, Blue Star Families and many more organizations strive to help better the emotional and educational needs of military children. In addition to celebrating military children throughout the month, April 15 is marked as “Purple Up” day to symbolize all branches of the armed forces combined.

Navigate Left
Navigate Right
About the Contributors
Savannah Manzi
Savannah Manzi, Staff Writer
Savannah Manzi is a sophomore, first-year journalism student and a member of the social media team for The Current. She is the vice president of Anchored 4 Life, executive board member of  TIDE and an active member of Operation Smile. Outside of the newspaper, she loves volunteering, baking, and listening to music. In the future, Savannah hopes to pursue a career in nursing.
Arriana Cloe
Arriana Cloe, Staff Writer
Arriana Cloe is a sophomore, first-year journalism student, member of the social media team for The Current and head of the Ocean Lakes’ JV girls softball Instagram page. She’s a member of Anchored 4 Life, SCA, and Women’s Leadership Workshop. In her free time she loves to play softball, volunteer at animal shelters, spend time with her friends and bake for her family. She hopes to attend The University of Arizona and become a veterinarian.