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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
Raizel Dino

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer

Raizel Dino is a first-year journalism student serving as a staff writer for The Current. Most of her time is dedicated to being sophomore class president and a student in the Math and Science Academy. Outside of school, she bakes and hangs out with her friends often. Interested in legal studies, she hopes to become a practicing attorney to further contribute to her community in the future.

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Junior Haymi Patel sits in the postoperative unit as she plays with the children. Haymi found that bonding with the children also bonded her to those she knew. “There are certain patients that you definitely bond with more and bonding with those patients together [left us a lasting impression],” Haymi said. Photo used with permission by Haymi Patel.

Smiles across the seas

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Gifted coordinator Amy Jo Harrell beside junior Aanya Patel in her office located in room 201. Harrell and Aanya worked together during the fall semester through Think Tank to ultimately produce Aanya’s research on the NICU which she plans to expand on.

Senior projects can be curated by anyone, not just academy students

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
April 5, 2025
Chelsi Dizon beside her parents Cheryl Dizon and Randale Dizon after presenting her Senior Project in the Schola. To cultivate her findings, she worked with psychology teacher Micheal Moore. Photo used with permission from Jordan Flores.

Chelsi Dizon brings attention to social media’s effects

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
Elyse Brown, executive director for the Ronald McDonald House of Norfolk, came to speak for the organization on March 3, 2025, in the Schola from 9 to 10 a.m. Aberihanna Thornton introduced the session.

Founder’s Week gives back to Ronald McDonald House

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025
From left to right, Nyzier Gary-Privott and Nilufer Karahan package food for an Interact service project at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church. The service project occurred in two sessions, and the first date was on Jan. 7, 2025, and the second date was on Jan. 18, 2025. Photo used with permission with permission by Nyzier Gary-Privott.

Junior lends a helping hand through Interact club

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Counselors Robert Marlin Jr. and Angella Heerema run their information booth together during One Lunch for the Technical and Career Education Center and for the Advanced Technology Center. They were accompanied by current students enrolled in the programs who further helped in promotion.

Time to get technical

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
November 23, 2024
Christina Barnhart received her 2026 Ocean Lakes High School Teacher of the Year award on Oct. 21, 2024 in the Schola at Ocean Lakes High School. Distinguished teacher candidates for the award included math teacher Jack Bayliss, Latin teacher Shirley Hall and English teacher Fara Wiles.

Christina Barnhart, permanent substitute to OLHS Teacher of the Year

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Mihika Sakharpe sings the Star Spangled Banner in her Civil Air Patrol uniform at the 2024 Oceana Air Show on Sept. 22, 2024. Mihika sung at 10:45 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday due to forecasting. Photo used with permission from Naval Air Station Public Affairs.

Sophomore serenades the skies at NAS Oceana Air Show

Raizel Dino, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
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