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The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

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The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current

Congratulations to our September Reporter of the Month, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Barrett Scharfe!
I love the friendly community among the group and the eager willingness to learn and improve, said Barrett.
To read more about Barrett and other members of our staff, click on Reporters of the Month in the staff drop-down menu.

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Barrett started journalism as a sophomore. He is entering his third year as co-editor-in-chief. He's captain of the volleyball team, president of both Spikeball Club and Pickleball Club and also a member of the varsity soccer team since freshman year. He's a Sandbridge lifeguard, surfs regularly and also particpates in skimboard competitions.

All content by Barrett Scharfe
American boxer Mike Tyson prepares for his upcoming match against Michael Spinks by hitting a speed bag at Trump Plaza. (Tyson Trains/William E. Sauro/Getty Images)

The untouchable boxer

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Senior Sam Lindsey performs backstroke in a race against First Colonial on Dec. 1, 2023, at the Princess Anne Recreation Center. Photo used with permission from David Bostic.

Aquatic athletes compete, find success

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2024
Senior Teagen Alexander hits air off a snow ramp while snowboarding at Massanutten Mountain on Jan. 14, 2024. Photo used with permission from Tracy Alexander.

Early controversy surrounds snowboarding

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2024
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. Photo used with permission from Mary Ann Magnant.

Girls XC team builds legacy, wins States

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2023
Lambert Edgin utilizes his fast twitch muscle fibers to race past his opponents on May 13, 2023, at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Va. Photo used with permission from Marry Ann Magnant.

The anatomy behind fast runners

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
Freshmen Cole Stutton experiements with Spotifys new AI DJ in play mode on Oct. 13, 2023.

The evolution of Spotify

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2023
Seniors unveil creativity through their painted parking spots in the Ocean Lakes student parking lot on Sept. 25, 2023.

Seniors paint history

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2023
Sophomores Jayden Hahn, Aaron Betrand, Patrick Cook rally with friends in room 127 during One Lunch to eat and socialize.

Beloved One Lunch returns

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-In-Chief
August 26, 2023
Pollen residue inhabits the street after heavy rainfall in Back Bay Lagomar on Saturday, March 18 2023.

It’s pollen season again

Barrett Scharfe, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
A look into the “dolphins cove” on Nov. 5 at Ocean Lakes High School.

Time to get spirited

Barrett Scharfe, Sports editor
December 7, 2022

Doodling speaks of creativity

Barrett Scharfe, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
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