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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
Chloe Purvis

Chloe Purvis, News Editor

Chloe Purvis is a third-year journalist and news editor for The Current. Outside of school she enjoys traveling, baking and hanging out with friends. In the future, she hopes to attend Old Dominion University.

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The Virginia Beach Police Department patrols the Oceanfront in March 2021, just after the spike in crime in 2020. Police presence is common at the oceanfront, especially in the summer months. Photo courtesy of Mechelle Hankerson through WHRO News.

The tide turns at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
June 9, 2025
From left: seniors Tajyhia Manuel and Grace Melendez participate in the Gradfest 2025 preview for Ocean Lakes on April 25, 2025 at Apex Entertainment. Bowling will be available to all participants at Gradfest.

Gradfest sends off seniors with games, prizes and fun

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
May 29, 2025
Senior Anthony Liberatore walks alongside his parents during the senior night ceremony on May 21, 2025, at Ocean Lakes High School. Anthony is a captain for the boys team and scored against Granby, heavily assisting in the shut-out for the Dolphins. Photo used with permission from Amanda Marrone.

Soccer seniors share spotlight

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
May 28, 2025
From left: Superintendent Dr. Donald Robertson, seniors Erin Tucholski, Alyssa Eagen, junior Samyah Wilson and School Board Chair Kathleen Vice officially signed their contracts with Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) on May 14, 2025. These students, along with seniors Thomas Dillard and Marlie Smith earned the teaching contract with VBCPS. Photo courtesy of VBCPS.

VTFT students gain hands-on experience through teaching internships

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
May 21, 2025

Are you smarter than a Dolphin?

Chloe Purvis and Calleigh Correia
April 1, 2025
Ronald McDonald House Donation boxes outside of Room 142 on Mar. 13, 2025. Various wish list items include stress balls, notepads, pens, reusable water bottles, travel size pillows and soft blankets.

Honoring the past, creating the future

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
March 10, 2025
From left to right: MIT Sophomores Tolu Ojo-Osagie, Sonia Kekeh, Jenna Saykhamphone, Ewuraba Buckle and Aneesa Beckford attend the AfroTech Conference in Houston, Texas on Nov. 14, 2024. The AfroTech Conference is the largest Black tech conference, with over 20,000 innovators attending to hold in-person and digital events filled with dynamic programming on trends and networking with the top tech recruiters. Photo used with permission from Sonia Kekeh.

From Ocean Lakes to outer space

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
March 13, 2025
President Donald Trump takes the presidential oath of office in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20, 2025. Chief Justice John Roberts, serving since 2005, delivered his oath. (President Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term/The Trump White House/Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain)

Donald Trump inaugurated for second term, pledges national unity and reforms

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
January 23, 2025
Bulletin board in the cafeteria promotes the Get it Together Seat Belt Challenge challenge with merchandise and promotional pamphlets on Jan. 17, 2024. The board was constructed by assistant principal James Imbriale and driver education teacher Michael Pollock.

Stay safe, stay buckled

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
January 21, 2025
From left: senior Khadija Sissoko, sophomore Eva Wagnen, seniors Riley Gomez, Lauren Rakov, Grace Thompson, junior Frederika Bartsch and senior Lindsay Meadows begin racing at the VHSL Class 5 State Championship race at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Va. on Nov. 16, 2024. In honor of the challenging hills at Oatlands, the girls wrote “Kill the Hill” on their legs. Photo used with permission from Christine Rakov.

Girls cross country secures not one, but two end-of-season victories

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
November 24, 2024
Participants of the Abby Furco Color Run celebrate with a burst of pink power, filling the air with color and joy. Two Virginia Beach Police Department officers stand in support on Oct. 20, 2024 at Lago Mar Park. Photo used with permission from Eric Aamodt.

Abby Furco Color Run draws crowd in Virginia Beach to support local charity

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
October 22, 2024
Dr. Donald Robertson embraces a T-shirt from The Current, gifted to him after his interview on Oct. 11, 2024, in Room 127. Robertson visited Fara Wiles’ journalism class to help students learn what a superintendent does and what it takes to lead a district.

Superintendent attends classroom press conference for aspiring journalists

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
October 13, 2024
Canva showcases a checklist of recommended application content that many students submit to their colleges and universities. Although all must be submitted at the same time, teacher recommendations may be completed and sent by the teacher following a student’s application submission on the Common Application.

[Photo] Tackling the Common App

Nathanial Swindle, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
A College representative from Brown University speaks to the students in the schola on Sept. 27, 2024. The students are eager to learn more about what she has to say about the university.

[Photo] College representatives meet with upperclassmen for insight into admissions and campus life

Ari O’Brien, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
School resource officer Cameron Kolmer stands at the security desk awaiting any student or staff that may need his assistance on Sept. 20, 2024. “I enjoy being able to be there for everyone whether it is at their highs or at their lows,” Kolmer said.

Beyond the badge

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
September 25, 2024
Senior and WAVE Visual Ensemble captain Chelsi Dizon catches the rifle during practice of "Beetlejuice" on Aug. 14, 2024, in the Ocean Lakes bus lot.

Marching band and WAVE gear up for season with Beetlejuice-inspired show

Chloe Purvis, News Editor
September 2, 2024
The Class of 2024 tosses their graduation caps celebrating their achievements on June 15, 2024, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Moments prior, Principal Claire Leblanc declared them graduates of Ocean Lakes High School. Photo used with permission from Jessica Pagan.

Class of 2024 crosses the stage, beginning a new journey

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
June 16, 2024
Peyton dribbles past a defender on May 19, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex against Tallwood High School. The Dolphins secured the 8-0 victory over the Lions. Photo used with permission from Tim Logg.

Multi-sport Division III commit named Female Athlete of the Year

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
June 6, 2024
Junior Paul Chapman dashes through the rain at the Dolphin Dash 5k on May 18, 2024, in front of Ocean Lakes High School. Paul placed first in the junior division and is a member of the wrestling team. Photo used with permission from Henry Yu.

Student crew honors Bean’s Way Foundation with annual 5k race

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
May 28, 2024
Freshman Kamie Samos serves the ball at Frank W. Cox High School on April 10, 2024. The girls won this game 7-2, and Cox is currently ranked No. 2 in the Beach District. Photo used with permission from Gomer Santos.

Girls tennis serves up their season

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
May 8, 2024
Senior Hailey Bombard promotes the virtual blood drive poster in the gym foyer on April 22, 2024. Bombard is the co-blood drive committee chairman for National Honors Society.

National Honors Society conducts first-ever virtual blood drive

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
April 22, 2024
Pharrell and Snoop Dogg perform onstage at SITW day two on April 27, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. (Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

City Council delays Something in the Water 2024

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
April 11, 2024
Freshman Ava Kruciak receives her Scuba Diving Cerification at the Lynnhaven Dive Center. Photo used with permission from Greg Curry.

Humans of OL: Ava Kruciak

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
March 19, 2024
Sophomore Yasmin Williams (left) and junior Samantha Grimes (right) receive advice from their coach, Jennifer Ramey (middle) on Feb. 16, 2024, at Ocean Lakes High School. Photo used with permission from Ted Calise.

Gymnastics reclaims state title

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
March 7, 2024
Former football coach Jim Prince passes on his dolphin statue to MSA coordinator Michael King in the auditorium on Feb. 26, 2024.

[Photo] Founders Week celebrates 30 years of excellence

Nitza Lawler, Staff Writer
March 3, 2024
Kanye West proudly performs “Runaway,” one of the best selling songs on his 2010 album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” Photo taken at The Museum of Modern Art’s annual party on May 10, 2011, in New York City, NY. (Kanye West performing at The Museum of Modern Art’s annual party/Jason Persse/WikimediaCommons/CC-BY-SA-2.0)

Kanye West, a “brilliant madman”

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
February 13, 2024
Avery Mattison wrestles with her opponent at the Toys for Tots Invitational at Ocean Lakes High School on Dec. 21, 2023. Photo used with permission from Tim Rafalski.

Female wrestler modernizes the mat

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
February 9, 2024

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Chloe Purvis and Marlie Smith
February 8, 2024
Junior Lindsay Meadows races in the 1600-meter run at The VA Showcase on Jan. 12, 2024, in the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Photo used with permission from Dan Loughlin.

One track mind

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
January 15, 2024
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 Night's Dream."

Lights, camera, action

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
November 25, 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. Photo used with permission from Christine Rakov.

Cross country teams cruise to states

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
November 4, 2023
Busch Gardens Williamsburg prepares for Halloween by lighting up the Festhaus in orange lights on Sept. 29, 2023.

Celebrating the history of Halloween

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
October 4, 2023
Senior Olivia Box attempts to swing around the block to earn a kill for her team against Cox on Sept. 7, 2023 at Ocean Lakes High School. Photo used with permission from Gomer Santos.

Girls volleyball brings the heat

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
September 26, 2023
One Lunch schedule for the 2023-2024 school year which shows information on tutoring and release times.

New One Lunch schedule to start

Chloe Purvis, Webmaster
August 27, 2023
Despite the cancellation of the 2023 festival, ‘Home of the Strawberry Festival’ sign remains to stand proud and welcome all to Pungo Village on May 25, 2023, right outside of Red Barn on Indian River Road.

Pungo Strawberry Festival called off, here’s why

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
May 31, 2023
Girls varsity soccer celebrates a 2-1 win against Norfolk Academy on April 4, 2023, at Norfolk Academy.

Girls soccer stays kickin’

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
Staff members await to congratulate their students on their accomplishments on May 18, 2023.

[Photo] Assembly honors 540 ‘star’ students

Bella Grundy, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
Kenzie Stinson saves a shot at Norfolk Academy on April 4, 2023, but she "saved the day" on May 4-7, 2023, as Betty Rizzo in Grease.

Bravo, on both stage and field

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
All 32 student exchange participants show their school's spirit on March 24, 2023, in the Ocean Lakes main foyer.

Dolphins welcome Patriots, vice versa

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Shannon Doyle preaches in front of Ocean Lakes students about the dangers of fentanyl on March 9, 2023.

Mothers share their concerns, in hopes to save a life

Chloe Purvis and Marlie Smith
March 24, 2023
Carolynn Weems shares her daughter's story in the auditorium on March 9, 2023, for Founders’ Week 2023.

Monti Washington speaks out to staff and students at Ocean Lakes High School, on March 10, 2023, during Founders' Week closing all-school assembly.

[Video] Monti Washington brings hype to OLHS students

Angelina Rifenburgh, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
Mackenzie Murphy flips off the beam as she competes in the team competition at States on Feb. 18, 2023, at Lightridge High School.

Not a quitter, gymnast amazes spectators with skills

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
March 11, 2023
The Art of Humanity poster and poetry contest open until March 27, 2023.

Virginia Beach celebrates Season of Nonviolence

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Senior Vincent Baker and juniors Anna Kainkuzniewski and Rev Renukunta promote Leadership Workshop in room 127 on Jan. 23, 2023.

Leadership Workshop returns to camp, aims to build student leaders

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
February 11, 2023
Sophomores Lauren Rakov and Grace Thompson compete in the two-mile race at The Va. Showcase in the Virginia Beach Sports Center on Jan. 14, 2023.

Indoor track hits numerous personal records

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
January 18, 2023
Senior Kaya Dargusch drinks apple juice after getting blood drawn on Dec. 20, 2022 in the library.

National Honors Society conducts annual blood drive

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Sophomore Ian Brite eats school lunch, while freshman Katherine Elliot enjoys a home made lunch in the school’s cafeteria on Dec. 9, 2022.

[Photo] School lunch prompts big topic of discussion

Nathanial Swindle, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
The gymnastics team gathers together after they were awarded first place at their last meet of the 2022 regular season against Salem and Princess Anne High School at Salem High School on Feb. 4, 2022.

Gymnastics prepares for another undefeated season

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Freshman Katherine Elliot and Katherine Harrison make friendship bracelets for patients at CHKD receiving cleft palate surgery on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in the school's courtyard.

Operation Smile Club supports patients at CHKD

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Girls Cross Country races in the first Beach District meet on Sept. 14, 2022 at Kellam High School.

First place at first district meet

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Dolphin Medallion recipient Marcell Whitfield celebrates Class of 2022's Graduation at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Friends and family gathered outside the Pavilion for photos and hugs.

After three years, graduation returns to Beach Convention Center

Chloe Purvis, Staff Writer
June 19, 2022
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