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The Current
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current
Harley Middleton

Harley Middleton, Features Editor, Social Media Lead

Harley Middleton is a third year journalist and features editor. She loves memes, vines, and volleyball. She is committed to UNC Asheville to play volleyball. Harley is a member of the Ocean Lakes volleyball team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National English Honor Society. In her free time, she enjoys being with her friends, going to VHP for strength training, and eating Subway.

All content by Harley Middleton

New Pet Sematary enhances details of classic film

Harley MIddleton, Staff Writer
May 11, 2019
Counsels participate in a round of Alaskan Baseball. Photo by Fara Wiles.

Leadership Workshop celebrates 25 Years of Gold

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019

‘Us’ boggles minds and unsettles viewers

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Seniors Anis Mohammad and Hannah Morfeld place their legacy pinwheels in the ground during advisory on Wednesday, March 6.

Pinwheels placed to embody student legacy

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Step Team performs its opening act for the student body in the auditorium during Founders Week.

Founders Week celebrates 25 years of “yesterday, today and tomorrow”

Harley Middleton and Abby Asimos
February 15, 2019
English teacher John Kelly connects with former student Bela Szabo at the Marine Corps boot camp graduation.

English teacher experiences Marine life at workshop

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019

‘Sgt. Will Gardner’ provides opportunity to give back to veteran community

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019

‘Birdbox’ falls short of expectations

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019

New Grinch movie fails to retain magic of previous renditions

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
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[Photo] Debate seeks out new members with tryouts

Joshua Esposo, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
This year's bond-fire was stoked by both students and staff.

Second annual “bond-fire” helps students form relationships

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Senior Julia Abrams celebrates her Thanksgiving at a family friend's house with an assortment of foods. Photo taken by Julia Abrams.

Thanksgiving traditions: how the modern meal menu began

Harley Middleton, Features Editor
November 28, 2018
The boys huddle up and discuss their game plan before the state semi-final match against James River High School on November 13, 2018.

Boys volleyball, superior season despite recent loss

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Hannah Donaldson and Maddy Delmonte play with their spooky goody bags given to them by teammates before their volleyball game against First Colonial.

Ghostly deals that’ll make you scream

Harley Middleton, Features Editor
October 24, 2018
Step team tryouts announced

Step team tryouts announced

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
October 21, 2018
Senior Micah Singer reaches high to get a kill in a game against Princess Anne. Photo taken by Pilot Online.

Boys volleyball defeats Tallwood

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
September 23, 2018
Rachel Vincent works as a hostess at Waterman's. Pictured here on the last day of summer, Rachel uses the radio to act on hostess duties.

Labor Day sets tone for new school year’s focus, future ready

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
New field hockey coach smiles for the camera

New field hockey coach smiles for the camera

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018

Society’s participation trophies contribute to laziness

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
June 17, 2018
Angelo shows off his Dynamic Dolphin award with a bright smile at the award assembly held in the gym.

Student receives Dynamic Dolphin award during assembly

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
June 16, 2018
Regan (Millicent Simmonds) argues in sign language with her father Lee (John Krasinski).

‘A Quiet Place’ uses the subtleties of sign language to create mood for survival

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
Local Locations Co-founders Sam Simmons and Camerin Lockey give a presentation about their company to a panel of judges at the competition.

Student-run companies place top 10 at competition

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
The baseball team jumps together in celebration of their win against First Colonial on April 17.

Varsity baseball defeats number two ranked First Colonial

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Junior Micah Singer warms up by practicing his pitching.

Varsity baseball player pitches a no-hitter in Charleston spring break tournament

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
The boys win their first game of the season 3-1 against Granby High School at the Powhatan Field Stadium in Norfolk on Friday, March 23.

Varsity boys soccer starts off their season

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
March 29, 2018
Natalie creates a fictional case study for her final product about a patient with Lupus.

MSA Presentations: Natalie Kubicki

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
March 29, 2018
Alyssa shares information from her mentorship to an audience of students through the use of a power point presentation on March 5.

MSA Presentations: Alyssa Manuel

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
100 students surveyed by Harley Middleton.

Dirty sheets have dirty consequences

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Jackson busts out some of his most iconic dance moves on the set of the “Thriller” music video. Photo courtesy of cnet.com.

Black History Month Profiles: Michael Jackson

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
Stickers will be sold for $1, and can be bought in room 147 or on their website listed in the bottom left corner. Poster made by Sam Simmons.

Entrepreneurship students pioneer sticker company

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018

Rising actors shine at the 2018 Virginia Thespian Conference

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
True meaning of Christmas shadowed by gifts

True meaning of Christmas shadowed by gifts

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
December 14, 2017
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Schedules released for winter sports competitions

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
Angelo Shaw poses with his brand new Cars 3 DVD from Schratwieser’s 1B AP Biology class.

AP Biology class surprises coffee shop employee

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Survey taken of 100 Ocean Lakes students.

Fear of the dark has no age limit

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
The 2015-2016 Dolphin swim team poses for a picture after a swim meet.

Dolphin swim coach in need of swim team volunteers

Harley Middleton, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017
Sophomore Lindsay Locke models an example of a hippy costume on hippy day on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

DIY: How to make inexpensive Halloween costumes

Harley Middleton, commentary editor
October 20, 2017
Infographic created by Harley Middleton

“Freshies” can now survive and succeed in high school

Harley Middleton, commentary editor
October 17, 2017
Infographic created by Harley Middleton.

AVID holds first donut fundraiser of the year

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
September 29, 2017
Danielle Hart's legacy still lives on in the Ocean Lakes Hall of Fame located in front of the office.

Danielle Hart still has heart for volleyball

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
September 26, 2017

President Trump visits Houston after Hurricane Harvey

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
September 12, 2017
Infographic made by Harley Middleton.

Teens idolize disrespectful celebrities, encourage rude tendencies

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
April 3, 2017
Survey taken by 50 students in first lunch. Survey made by Harley Middleton

Super sequels and handy heroes fly to the theaters in 2017

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
January 31, 2017
Teens sleep next to phones unaware of the lifelong effects

Teens sleep next to phones unaware of the lifelong effects

Harley Middleton, Commentary Editor
November 9, 2016
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