• • September 16: SWENext Interest Meeting (One Lunch, Schola) •
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  • • September 16: Astronomy Club (One Lunch, 223) •
  • • September 17: Ballroom Dance Club (One Lunch, 250) •
  • • September 19-21: NAS Oceana Air Show •
  • • October 4: Homecoming 2025 •
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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
Jackson Bracknell

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief

Formerly Ocean Lakes first online copy editor, editor-in-chief Jackson is a senior who enjoys the outdoors. He likes fishing, hiking, and camping. Jackson also enjoys sports, especially baseball, and hopes to play baseball in college and become an officer in the Marines after college.

All content by Jackson Bracknell
Residents lay flowers, notes, and other memorabilia to honor the victims of the shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center.

Community unites in response to recent tragedy

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
June 5, 2019
The Current Issues: Episode 2

The Current Issues: Episode 2

Jackson Bracknell and Philip Stiles
May 21, 2019
Chaplain Jeff Owens stands at attention next to the American flag.

Recognition, support of active and former service members vital to functional community

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
May 9, 2019
Ocean Lakes marching band performs at Battle of Bands at Princess Anne High School on April 24.

Hometown hero returns for music festival

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 28, 2019
The Current Issues: Episode 1

The Current Issues: Episode 1

Philip Stiles and Jackson Bracknell
April 11, 2019
Conservative based media company, PragerU, files a lawsuit against Google and YouTube for restricting their videos and content.

Hate speech reaches highest levels of government

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 8, 2019
Juniors Josh Minter and Noah Siraj pose in the foyer shortly after being notified of their perfect ACT scores.

Two juniors earn perfect ACT scores

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2019
Human error, a necessary factor of sports

Human error, a necessary factor of sports

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
February 22, 2019
Navy sailors present the colors in honor of Mason on Feb. 9.

Community comes together to remember former student

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
February 15, 2019
Twenty one student athletes sign and commit to 21 universities, colleges during the ceremony.

Athletes ‘sign up’ for college sports

Philip Stiles and Jackson Bracknell
February 8, 2019
Gov. Ralph Northam delivers an address to the press at the Governor's Mansion on Saturday Feb. 2.

Virginia Governor should resign amid racist photograph

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
February 6, 2019
Junior football player Nathan Brunelle performs a power clean in the gym on Jan. 26, a great exercise to build muscle and increase heart rate.

Obesity crushes America

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
January 29, 2019
Boys and girls soccer teams practice together in the gym on Jan. 4 to improve skills for season.

Boys and girls soccer collaborate, prepare for season

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
January 10, 2019
Senior Samantha Grimsley signs in senior Jordan Green before donating on Dec 19.

National Honors Society, Red Cross team up in the spirit of giving

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
December 21, 2018
Students engaged in active listening during English 12 teacher John Kelly's 1A Honors class on Dec. 18.

Time for some conservatism in school

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
December 20, 2018
Ryan Smith stands with his signs of kindness during One Lunch on Dec. 7.

Humans of OL: Ryan Smith

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
December 10, 2018
(Left to right) Briannah Hawley, Jake Low, and Haley Tiedeman create their personalized holiday cards to send to those in service in the cafeteria on Dec. 7.

[Photo] NHS sends holiday joy to those in service

Philip Stiles, Webmaster
December 8, 2018
Poll of 136 students asked, “Is America on the right track?” This is the same question asked to voters on Nov. 12 as they were exiting the polls.

Public reflects on President’s two years in office

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
November 30, 2018
Newly crowned 6a champions coming together after beating the Tigers on Nov. 23 at the Sportsplex.

Dolphins earn revenge against Oscar Smith, crowned class 6 region A champs

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
November 28, 2018
NHS members display their nearly 20 lb. of garbage in front of Ocean Breeze Waterpark on Saturday, Nov. 17.

NHS leaves mark on community

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2018
MSA Coordinator and Counselor Bryan Everett prepare to pay senior Joseph Mastrullo on Oct. 31 in the cafeteria.

NMSI rewards students, incentivizes performance on AP exams

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
November 5, 2018
The cover art for Marvel's Spider Man (Video Game).

Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018 video game) attracts old school comic book enthusiasts

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2018
Quarterback Xander Jedlick warms up before leading his offense to victory at Kempsville H.S. on Oct. 19. Photo by Jackson Ploeger.

Dolphins defeat Chiefs on road, continue undefeated season

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
October 21, 2018
Dolphins blow out Stallions on the road

Dolphins blow out Stallions on the road

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
October 7, 2018
The girls cross country team meet before their race on Sept. 29 at Bells Mill park.

Cross Country places first in first race

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
October 6, 2018

Ocean Lakes defeats Cox with lockdown defense

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
September 25, 2018
Scholarship committee members seniors John Wong and Mary Edwards present the tutoring information to NHS on Sept. 21.

NHS creates tutor group, supports students in need

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
September 23, 2018

Upperclassmen welcome freshmen with energy

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
September 3, 2018
USCGA AIM cadets participate in a maritime practice exercise. Photo Credits USCGA.

Senior gains leadership experience at Coast Guard Academy

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
August 13, 2018
Senior Colby Schneider poses with his plant behind the floating wetland on Monday.

Environmental students plant, make a difference

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
May 22, 2018
Ocean Lakes alumni Derrick Nnadi was recently drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. Nnadi played at Florida State University as a result of these combines. Photo by Mary Ann Magnant.

Football’s best display talent at combine

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
May 7, 2018
Senior Megan Munson dives to tag out a base runner thrown out by junior catcher Bailey Nelson to end the third inning.

Softball defeats Kellam in close game

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
May 7, 2018
Juniors watch speeches by the candidates prior to voting on Tuesday.

SCA and class officers elections come to a close

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 30, 2018
Sophomore Analise Gonzalez, junior Gwen Carter, junior Kay Brennan, and junior Natalie Pietrzak paint rocks in the media center on Tuesday, April 24.

Kindness Rocks Project reaches students

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 24, 2018
Junior Meghan Callahan plays tight defense against Kellam on April 17.

Girls soccer excels past competition

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 20, 2018
Junior Liam Arsenault enjoys a vanilla protein shake after a weight-training workout on Camp Pendleton base March 13. Photo by Jackson Bracknell.

Supplements linked to athletic performance

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 15, 2018
Fundraisers have never tasted so good

Fundraisers have never tasted so good

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 15, 2018
Freshman Josh Esposo sings "Dancing on my own," by Calum Scott on March 6.

Chorus hosts open mic night

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
March 29, 2018
David Lehan, Jim Cartwright, Peter Zell, and Andy Bedinger relax after a faculty win on March 16.

Faculty beats students in annual game

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
March 25, 2018
Black Panther breaks records, sends message

Black Panther breaks records, sends message

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
March 14, 2018
Senior Rachelle Hart presents a visual aid to demonstrate music to brain function on March 9.

MSA Presentations: Rachelle Hart

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
March 12, 2018

Parents fill the school for “Big Chill”

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
February 25, 2018
The Super Bowl is less super

The Super Bowl is less super

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
February 8, 2018

Girls JV basketball work hard, end season early February

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
February 2, 2018
Junior Kendle Dalrymple drives the ball against the Cavaliers on Dec. 1. Photo by Ally Hudome

Lady Dolphins continue to roll past competition

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
January 17, 2018
Junior Caroline Hampton enjoys a cup of coffee during her first block Spanish class on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Caffeine affects teens positively, not negatively

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
December 18, 2017
Senior Romeo Mandoza, senior Ragan Curtin, junior Lyric Bruner, junior Haley Tideman, and junior Hunter Gibbs pose with holiday sweaters on Thursday, Dec. 6.

SCA held second spirit week of the year

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
December 9, 2017

Girls and boys basketball hosts home season opener

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
December 1, 2017
Senior Brent Bailey crosses the finish line to win states on Nov. 11 in Warrenton, Va.

Senior Wake Forest commit places first in cross country states

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
November 16, 2017
One Lunch provides opportunities to decompress

One Lunch provides opportunities to decompress

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
November 16, 2017
Band and guard members (left to right) Ryan Boylan, Romeo Manoza, Hunter Cigich, Paige Zuchristian, Kaley Cotner, Brianna Calkins, Charles Via, Sibley Brown, and Reehan Siraj pose after their successful performance.

Band competes at state competition, receives second place

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
October 26, 2017
Junior Lyric Bruner makes a candy sale to junior Jerri Manuel in class on Thursday, Oct. 5 to raise money for their class.

Class of 2019 starts fundraiser, raises money for class events

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
October 17, 2017
(Left to right) Sophomore Tyler Stephens, sophomore Nathan Brunelle, senior Joey Kirby, and senior Joshua Williams hustle off the field after a successful drive against Kellam on August 25. Photo credits: Redweaselmedia

Offensive line leads team to a 7-1 record

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
October 17, 2017
Yari (left) and Grant Manock (right) after getting out of the water on a night scuba dive.

Yaroslav Seliavaski

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
September 29, 2017
This graph displays the correlation between water temperature and hurricane intensity.

Hurricanes that sweep the US may be caused by climate change

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
September 26, 2017

JV football falls to Kellam 21-0

jackson bracknell, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2017
Dom’s number 7 painted on the baseball field on April 4, 2017 in memorial of him.

Memorial held for former Ocean Lakes baseball player

Jackson Bracknell, Editor-in-chief
April 3, 2017
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