• • September 16: SWENext Interest Meeting (One Lunch, Schola) •
  • • September 16: Pickleball Club Lunch Social (One Lunch, 250) •
  • • 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 •
  • • Hall Dec (ALL CLASSES, FULL WEEK) •
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
Marlie Smith

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor

Marlie Smith is a third-year journalism student and Co Editor-in-Chief for The Current. As a multi-sport athlete, she is inspired by any story involving sports. She enjoys playing soccer and field hockey. Outside of school, she loves going to the beach, spending time with friends and watching Netflix. In the future, she hopes to become a teacher and inspire other people to write more.

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Sophomore Tristan Domanski plays a ball over two Kempsville High School defenders on March 24, 2025. The Dolphins went on to win the away game 3-2 in overtime. Photo used with permission from Amber Fendley.

Dolphins end overtime thriller victoriously

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
March 29, 2025
Junior Tre Hamilton batted from the right side of the plate during a game against First Colonial High School on March 20, 2025. Tre was the only run scorer of the game, which ended in a 7-1 defeat.

Varsity baseball slides into another championship

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
From left to right: seniors Olivia Cirillo, Noah Colon, Austin Crew, Ryan Gocio, Lucy Goodloe and Josiah Loyd celebrate after officially signing to continue their athletic career at the collegiate level on Feb. 5, 2025, in the auditorium at Ocean Lakes High School. Photo used with permission from Lauren Rakov.

Seniors sign their futures on National Signing Day

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
February 6, 2025

Dolphins fall for spirit week

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
September 8, 2024
Senior Melanie Dunaway walks alongside Danny and Missy Dunaway at the senior night celebration on May 14, 2024, at Ocean Lakes High School. Melanie is a two year varsity starter and will attend James Madison University after graduation.

Girls lacrosse, on the road to a state championship

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
June 3, 2024
Former "Dance Moms" star Jojo Siwa showcases her excitement. Siwa was formerly known for wearing colorful clothing and bright bows. (Christopher Polk/Variety/Shutterstock)

Former “Dance Moms” star turns failed pop singer

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
May 17, 2024
A pile of dirt on the grass field in the center of the track covers the soccer goal box on April 10, 2024.

Spring athletes need more practice space

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Ocean Lakes senior Aboubakr Sissoko presents his project about the different types of thyroid disease on March 22, 2024.

MSA students showcase their senior presentations

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
March 23, 2024

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Chloe Purvis and Marlie Smith
February 8, 2024
Junior gymnast Maggie Sokalzuk dismounts from the bar, then turns to the judges and showcases her smile on Dec 4, 2023. Photo used with permission from Amberly Zurschmit.

Gymnast swings through curved barriers

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Danielle Hart celebrates after a win against Team Nootsara in Phoenix, AZ, on Oct. 6, 2023. Photo used with permission from Jade Hewitt.

Hart has heart

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
November 20, 2023
Eric Blackmore works diligently in his office at Ocean Lakes High School on Oct. 4, 2023.

Welcome, Mr. Blackmore

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
The USWNT after a 0-0 draw against Portugal on Aug 1. 2023, at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Photo used with permission from Kim Price.

USWNT performs medicore in 2023 FIFA World Cup

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
August 21, 2023
Waste water continues on the cycle of treatment at Atlantic Treatment Plant on May 23, 2023.

Science meets HRSD on earth action day

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
June 6, 2023
Junior Anna Kain-Kuzniewski walks off the field in defeat after a 1-1 draw against Great Bridge High School on Mar 28, 2023.

Athletes vs. mental health

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
May 24, 2023
Girls lacrosse celebrates their win against Salem High School on April 19, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex.

Girls lacrosse creates a legacy

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
May 7, 2023
Peter Philips delivers the last pitch of the game against Hickory Grove High School on April 11, 2023 at Summerville High School.

POD travels to Charleston

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
April 21, 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
This graphic represents the Fairleigh Dickinson's win over Purdue.

Say goodbye to perfect brackets

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
The girls basketball team gathers to celebrate senior night, one of the many events teams plan to celebrate their athletes. Picture was taken at Ocean Lakes High School on Feb. 13, 2023.

Until next time, winter sports

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Sophomores Afsana Rawlins and Sohalya Rawlins warm up in the pool at Great Neck Recreational Center on Feb. 8, 2022.

Double trouble cruises through competition

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
John Williams stands in front of his newly dedicated hallway, "Williams Way" on Dec. 16, 2022.

Farewell, Mr. Williams

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
December 16, 2022
Sophomores Lindsay Meadows and Riley Gomez race in the VHSL 6A Regional meet on Nov. 5 at Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake.

Cross Country teams race to states

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Blake Dickerson pitches for Team USA in the U-18 Baseball World Cup in Bradenton, Florida on Sept. 10, 2022.

Dickerson wins gold

Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Girls Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
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