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The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

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All content by Fara Wiles
Kristi Bayer gathers SOL materials in room 126 at Ocean Lakes High School on Jan. 24, 2023.

[Photo] The importance of SOLs

May 26, 2023
Freshmen Cooper Stuart, Bach Troung, Shane Six and William Yang play chess together on March 21, 2022.

[Photo] Chess captures minds of students

March 20, 2023
Freshmen Brielle Jones and Olyvea Johnson admit they are besties this Valentines Day and participate in The Currents Love at the Lakes Instagram post on February 14, 2023.

[Photo] Ditch Valentine’s for Galentine’s

February 18, 2023
Senior Vincent Baker and juniors Anna Kainkuzniewski and Rev Renukunta promote Leadership Workshop in room 127 on Jan. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Leadership Workshop returns to camp, aims to build student leaders

February 11, 2023
Ocean Lakes custodian, Chi Ha, smiles as he moves to clean the music hallway on Jan. 27, 2023.

[Photo] Beloved custodian comes to U.S. in 1987, after an escape from Vietnam

February 18, 2023
Sophomore Marlie Smith dribbles past her opponent at the game against Green Run on Jan. 5, 2023 at Green Run High School.

[Photo] JV girls basketball gets their head in the game

January 9, 2023
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[Photo] Humans of OL: Reyhan Akkale

June 16, 2022
Dylan Miller, Mark Murphy and Jason Zuniga practice in room 118, the new piano classroom.

[Photo] Piano room, the new hub is key to learning

December 22, 2022
Laura Eldredge stands next to Micheal Nestor with her Virginia High School League Merit award she received on Nov. 7, 2022.

[Photo] Former swimmer passes down love for the sport

December 6, 2022
2023-2024 Teacher of the Year Michelle Bailey-Hennessey celebrates her accomplishment alongside the three other nominees: Claude Blanchard, Jordan Turner, and Sarah Burford on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

[Photo] Astronomy teacher recognized as Teacher of the Year

December 5, 2022
Junior Ashley Barclift complains to English teacher Fara Wiles on Nov. 3, 2022 about how students continuously throw out their oranges during lunch.

[Photo] School lunch prompts big topic of discussion

December 9, 2022
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Sarah Burford can be found in the hallway after school, advising the step team. Photo taken on Sept. 26, 2022 by Fara Wiles

[Photo] New energy leads the English Department

October 20, 2022
Lt. Henry Cedeño, Samuel Smith, and another Navy representative wait for students to exit auditorium in order to sign a complimentary Blue Angels poster. Each student who attended the assembly was given a colored poster that illustrated the Blue Angels flying over the Virginia Beach coastline.

[Photo] Dolphin turned Blue Angel speaks to students

October 3, 2022
Varsity field hockey poses for a team picture at Ocean Lakes before their game against rivals Cox on Sep.22.

[Photo] Varsity field hockey climbing up the ranks

September 23, 2022
Lt. Henry Cendeño presents to the upperclassmen about the Blue Angels on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Ocean Lakes High School.

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Senior Omar Abul-Hassan smiles in the OL hallway April 8, 2022 after taking home fourth place in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

[Photo] Filtering out the competition

June 13, 2022
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[Photo] Logan and Chris search for luck on Saint Patrick’s Day

March 23, 2022
Senior Kaitlyn Hertz presents “Pain Means No Gain” project on March 2,2022 in the Ocean Lakes High School Schola.

[Photo] Senior presentations show off future goals, tissue engineering

March 25, 2022
Freshman Gabby Allison doodles often to express ideas.

[Photo] Doodling speaks of creativity

February 7, 2022
Freshman Kylee Charoenpojana and Jayden Duagan sketch in advisory as a way to relieve stress on Jan. 6.

[Photo] Mental health matters too

February 9, 2022
Seniors Brayden Scharfe and Maggie Furco were assigned to Fara Wiles advisory block on Thurs., Feb. 3, and they generated interest by sharing a video they created. 

[Photo] Leadership workshop rounds up, revs up

February 4, 2022
Senior, Alyssa Schleder, interviews Principal Dr. Claire LeBlanc in room 127 on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Back to School Q & A with the Principal

November 9, 2021
Homecoming spirit week started with Jersey Day Monday. Featured here is Marcell Whitfield, a senior, surrounded by Caleb Johnson and Ellie Kuzniewski.

[Photo] Homecoming or nocoming, get ready for 'a night under the stars'

October 22, 2021
Students participate in the return to school building tour event on Sept. 1 at Ocean Lakes, guided by SCA students Naya Thompson and Ruoming Shen.

[Photo] Students to participate in Return to School Events

September 1, 2021
Senior class throws caps into the air to end their graduation ceremony after Principal Claire LeBlanc announces them high school graduates.

[Photo] Class of 2021 bids adieu

June 19, 2021
Daniel Bargers economic class packs beach bags during second block on June 8.

[Photo] Beach Bags program builds school unity

June 9, 2021
Boys soccer conclude the regular season with a victory over Bayside 4-0 on Tuesday, June 1 at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex.

[Photo] Younger team changes culture, builds for future wins

June 3, 2021
Yearbook staff members, Amba May Parker, Justine Newman, and Bella Kapp make edits and add final touches to the 2021 yearbook in Room 145.

[Photo] Yearbook goes the distance, produces despite obstacles

May 28, 2021
During advisory, journalism class listens to Dr. Aaron Spence, School Board member Sharon Felton, and other school officials to discuss future plans for the upcoming school year.

[Photo] Dr. Spence stops by

May 20, 2021
Seniors Reese Thornton and Alan Ledezma were crowned homecoming king and queen and take the field for pictures.

[Photo] Homecoming week travels to an end

May 12, 2021
Yearbook staff: Amba May Parker, Justine Newnam, and Bella Kapp make edits and add final touches of the yearbook in Room 145.

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Students Justin Orchard-Hayes, Charlotte Meader, Dylan Win, Aarushi Patel, and Mia Mcconathy help decorate for spirit week

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This years homecoming queen and king take the field.

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Freshman, Barret Scharfe and Dakota Flaherty, two of this year’s homecoming court finalists.

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Math teacher Susan John and other Virginian residents stand in line to receive their second vaccination at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Locals receive second COVID-19 vaccination

February 23, 2021
Interim IT Rome Meija distributes nearly 100 laptops as of Jan. 14, in room 101.

[Photo] Staff receives new technology

January 29, 2021
Class of 2021 officers created colorful posters in Kristi Bayer’s classroom for two days to greet the upperclassmen who will return to school on Nov. 12.

[Photo] VBCPS announces upperclassmen return to school

October 29, 2020
Ocean Lakes teachers Ashley. Adams and Morgan Latimer show some dolphin spirit on Friday and show off their Something in the Water masks.

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The freshmen from Fara Wiles English class toured the building as they walked 6-feet apart to social distance.

[Photo] Freshmen first to take on face-to-face instruction

October 7, 2020
Dolphin mascot welcomes new students in a drive-by orientation in the schools parking lots.

[Photo] Back to School looks a little different this year

September 5, 2020
Virginia Beach has a memorial on Court House Drive for all of the victims we lost on this day

[Photo] City remembers the why behind #VBstrong

June 3, 2020
Seniors Andrea Granada and Maria Bettilyon tryout for varsity soccer on Feb. 24, and the team formed on Feb. 26, only to be delayed until further notice.

[Photo] Coronavirus delays spring sports

March 19, 2020
Indoor track runners Sophia Pommerank, Sophie Richardson, Cailan Juhas, Amanda Suh, and Drew Cavanaugh warm up for a short and fast sprint workout despite the chilly weather. Jan. 22, 2020.

[Photo] Plenty of options to stay fit this winter

January 22, 2020
Patrick Rostock stands with his Teacher of the Year after the Distinguished Teacher Ceremony in the Schola on Dec. 16, 2019.

[Photo] Teacher of the Year awarded to French teacher

December 20, 2019
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Senior Grace Strzalko enjoyed a pumpkin pie spice latte and a honey lavender latte from Sawmill Road.

[Photo] Cold weather demands a search for VB’s finest latte

December 2, 2019
Two lattes from Sawdust Road

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During one lunch students compared costumes, Photo taken on Oct. 31.

[Photo] Students showcase spooky costumes this Halloween

October 31, 2019
From left to right: field hockey coaches Kristen Vick and Alexandria Ostich smile after a victory at Salem High School on Oct. 3.

[Photo] New field hockey coaches bring spirit to team

October 6, 2019
Senior Breanna Acosta talks to MBU admissions counselor Brittany Roberts about the programs available through the college.

[Photo] Mary Baldwin University admissions rep visits during lunch

September 29, 2019
Marching band performs for incoming students at the beginning of the fall sports assembly. Photo taken on Sept. 25.

[Photo] First school assembly showcases fall sports, demonstrates school values

September 27, 2019
Golf team stands for recognition at fall sports assembly on Sept. 25.

[Photo] Golf team finishes season with winning record

September 27, 2019
Treadmills at Onelife Fitness Redmill.

[Photo] Fitness center partners up with schools to promote health, community

September 22, 2019
David Jimerson trains new pod squad member Ian Jones to problem solve a Promethean Board projection issue in room 127.

[Photo] POD Squad trains for new school year, provides solutions to tech issues

September 21, 2019
Freshmen picked up Chrome books at orientation.

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Student volunteers wear yellow t-shirts to distinguish themselves as team guides.

[Photo] Destination Dolphin new student orientation, summer success

August 24, 2019
Upperclassmen AVID students hold booth to build course awareness and interest.

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This junior scoured the rack outside of room 115 because she was lured in by the striped pants.

[Photo] Giving old clothes new life, FCCA Club starts new initiative

May 17, 2019
JV baseball walks back to the dugout after an inning on April 25 against Bayside.

[Photo] JV baseball secures win against Bayside

April 28, 2019
Students Danni Ramdhan, Cody Green, and Brandy Flowers spend time in Makerspace to paint rocks. Intended to spread kindness, students use artistic materials to share inspiration with each other.

[Photo] Makerspace project spreads message of kindness

April 23, 2019
Admin wears purple to support students of military families on April 10.

[Photo] School district ‘purples up’ to support military

April 11, 2019
Teacher of the Year, Carlin Conaway, poses in front of her classroom door designed by SCA.

[Photo] Carlin Conaway recognized as Teacher of the Year

January 30, 2019
PTSA President Sandra McDonald waits patiently for her next customer at the auditorium foyer on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

[Photo] PTSA present poinsettias to purchase

December 14, 2018
Jackson Ploeger connecting a school laptop to a printer.

[Photo] Humans of OL: Jackson Ploeger

October 21, 2018
Seniors Madison Coleman and Nick Vogel, this years homecoming queen and king, smile for the camera as they enjoy recent announcement, crowned by principal Claire LeBlanc.

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Seniors Madison Coleman and Nick Vogel, this years homecoming queen and king, smile for the camera as they enjoy recent announcement, crowned by principal Claire LeBlanc.

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Sophomores (from left to right) Meher Mohann, Kristin Glasier, and Kelly McCarty attentively watch the Homecoming game on Oct. 13.

[Photo] Exploring the power of the crowd, how it affects athletic ability

October 24, 2018
Lady dolphins gain posession of ball from FC.

[Photo] JV field hockey shares optimism for fall season

September 24, 2018
Though these sweet potato chips may seem healthy with traces of vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium, protein and fiber, they boast 10 grams of fat per ounce serving.

[Photo] Why junk food should not be staple for vegans, how to prevent it

August 21, 2018
Featured are several field hockey players, Laila Hall, Ashley Navarette, and Lily Heck, who roamed the halls last week of school to raise money for turf time. Funds raised will play for games on turf time but will also be used for purchasing balls and sending students to a UVA camp, held later in June. Summer conditioning started in June with new coach, Amanda Newcomb. Tryouts started late July but finished in August.

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Photo of Britanie Rivera advertising ticket sales during English class. Photo by Fara Wiles.

[Photo] Students sell early admission tickets for theater production

April 20, 2018
Freshman Jaelyn Otero models her pink headdress in the show.

[Photo] Governor’s School students share talents at Wearable Art Fashion Show

March 1, 2018
Where is my umbrella? The haters are raining down on me, said freshman Elisha Rivera.

[Photo] Elisha Rivera

February 2, 2018
From left: Spanish teacher Tina Treptor, special education teacher Rebecca Strohm, science teacher Kathy Turner, business teacher Jim Cartwright, history teacher Robert Weisenbeck, and English teacher Katie Anderson pose for a yearbook picture following the ceremony.

[Photo] Distinguished Teachers and Teacher of the Year recognized at annual ceremony

January 18, 2018
Senior Danny Connolly dresses up as a bear for Halloween and poses with Assistant Principal Darcy Parker in the hallway.

[Photo] Controversy over teenage trick-or-treaters raises concerns

October 31, 2017
Senior Eliza Navarro and English teacher Alexis Jones Purpled Up to support military.

[Photo] District dresses in purple, supports military

April 24, 2017
Seniors JD Richardson, Malcom Bryan, Megan Kelley and Nick Lowe heading off to a competition with their ICare packages.

[Photo] Students become leaders in school

April 7, 2017
Distinguished Teachers [left to right] Katherine Anderson, Shirley Hall, Monica Roach, and Andrea Smolin holding their awards at the Distinguished Teacher Reception in late December. Of the four, Smolin was chosen as the 2018 Teacher of the Year.

[Photo] Andrea Smolin named new Teacher of the Year

January 31, 2017
Students Ceven Hill, Ethan Danforth, and Antonio Spellman learn how to use a Makey-Makey during the schools Hour of Code™ event on December 6.

[Photo] Student Help Desk hosts Hour of Code event

January 3, 2017
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