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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
Anna Orchard-Hays

Anna Orchard-Hays, Features Editor

Anna Orchard-Hays is a junior and second-year journalist for The Current. She participates in varsity field hockey and soccer, as well as serves on a city council board. Outside of the newsroom, you can find her tending to her oyster cages by the bay or doing anything that involves being outside. In the future, Anna hopes to pursue a career in marine science.

All content by Anna Orchard-Hays
Junior Gabe Teeter takes the ball and clears it up to the Dolphin’s offense on May 21, 2025. The team went on to win 2-0. Photo used with permission by Amanda Marrone.

Boys soccer ends season in style with senior night triumph

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
May 28, 2025
A thin layer of dust covers a deck in the early spring on April 24, 2025. Over 100 million people are affected by pollen allergies each year, according to Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

The Pollen Problem

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
May 16, 2025
Junior Brie Gesick stands outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C. on March 18, 2025. The Teens Speak Up & Public Policy biennial conference is held at the nation’s capital. Brie has attended in the past, but this was her first year attending as an ambassador. Photo used with permission by Brie Gesick.

Purple for a purpose

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
From left to right: Khabida Inniss, Jason Harding and Ella Mathis log on to a world language google meet class on March 13, 2025. AP French and Japanese IV are just some of the many distance learning classes offered.

Learning without limits

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
A neighborhood dog enjoys a snowy walk on Jan. 23, 2025. Some dogs tend to enjoy activities such as running, jumping and playing in the snow.

Walking in a winter wonderland

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
On the average day, each American generates 4.9 pounds of waste, according to American Campus. Only around 32% of that waste gets recycled or composted.

Every can counts

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
Environmental Studies Program students gather together after finishing their first legislator meeting on Jan. 14, 2025. Students were given the opportunity to have two meetings with their district senator and delegate.

Environmental studies program students make waves at annual clean water lobby day

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
January 29, 2025
American Red Cross nurse prepares senior Antonio Kati for his donation on Dec. 17, 2024, in the library. Donors are required to undergo a mini-physical prior to donation.

National Honor Society presents annual blood drive

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
A violin with sheet music rests on a keyboard on Nov. 23, 2024. Orchestra and Piano are just some of the musical classes offered in schools.

Keep the beat

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Fin Harmonix president Mia Fruit and vice president Anna Lewis welcome new faces to their interest meeting on Nov. 7, 2024.

A cappella club aspires to be pitch-perfect

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
November 9, 2024
Jennifer Estabrook stands next to the Periodic Table of Elements in room 230 at Ocean Lakes High School on Oct. 14, 2024.

New chemistry teacher enters her element

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Monty, the harbor seal, swims up to the camera in his outdoor exhibit. Photo used with permission by the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science center.

Virginia Aquarium seal unexpectedly passes

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
APHG students gather around the Pantheon in Rome, Italy, on July 6, 2024. Rome was the final stop out of the six European cities. Photo used with permission by Laura Annese.

AP Human Geography class takes on Europe

Anna Orchard-Hays, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
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