• • September 16: SWENext Interest Meeting (One Lunch, Schola) •
  • • September 16: Disney Day •
  • • September 3: Class of 2029 Meeting (One Lunch, 125) •
  • • September 3: Sports Day •
  • • September 4: SCA General Assembly Interest Meeting (One Lunch, Auditorium) •
  • • September 4: Surf vs. Turf Day •
  • • September 5: I Love OL Day + School Assembly •
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
Congratulations to our September Reporter of the Month, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Barrett Scharfe! "I love the friendly community among the group and the eager willingness to learn and improve," said Barrett. To read more about Barrett and other members of our staff, click on 'Reporters of the Month' in the staff drop-down menu.

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Barrett started journalism as a sophomore. He is entering his third year as co-editor-in-chief. He’s captain of the volleyball team, president of both Spikeball Club and Pickleball Club and also a member of the varsity soccer team since freshman year. He’s a Sandbridge lifeguard, surfs regularly and also particpates in skimboard competitions.

All content by Barrett Scharfe
Primo's Pizzeria owner Brandon Lopez renames his restaurant to Viva Pizzeria in hopes to rebrand. Photo taken with permission from Fara Wiles.

Local pizzeria under new ownership, former Dolphin defies tradition

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2024
American astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes the American flag during the Apollo 11 mission to the moon on July 20, 1969. Despite no stars, this picture proves the moon landing was real. Photo taken by Neil Armstrong.

One giant lie

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2024
Senior Jack Hancock expresses his disappointment after being eliminated by senior Daved Holloway on April 8, 2024.

[Photo] Class of 2024 competes in the long-awaited, annual game of senior assassin

Nathanial Swindle, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Security guard, Dave Brechtel, wins the 2024 assistant of the year award at the spring sports assembly on March 29, 2024. The finalists for the award were eight Ocean Lakes staff members: Dave Brechtel, Shella Everett, Tammy Gravier, Elizabeth Guidry, Amy Lucas, Barry Mitchell, Jay Seacrist and Crystal Wright.

Security guard awarded assistant of the year award

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
Superstar celebrity Taylor Swift sings “The 1” from her folklore era at the Nashville Nissan Stadium on May, 5, 2023. Tickets were completely sold out due to her fanbase of worshippers labeled “Swifties.”

Stop idolizing celebrities

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2024
American boxer Mike Tyson prepares for his upcoming match against Michael Spinks by hitting a speed bag at Trump Plaza. (Tyson Trains/William E. Sauro/Getty Images)

The untouchable boxer

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Senior Sam Lindsey performs backstroke in a race against First Colonial on Dec. 1, 2023, at the Princess Anne Recreation Center. Photo used with permission from David Bostic.

Aquatic athletes compete, find success

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2024
Senior Teagen Alexander hits air off a snow ramp while snowboarding at Massanutten Mountain on Jan. 14, 2024. Photo used with permission from Tracy Alexander.

Early controversy surrounds snowboarding

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2024
The Ocean Lakes girls cross country team huddles together prior to the VHSL 5A State Championship race on Nov. 11, 2023, at the Oatlands Plantation course in Leesburg, Va. Photo used with permission from Mary Ann Magnant.

Girls XC team builds legacy, wins States

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2023
(from left) Revanth Renukunta hits a volley as Kaden Pratt and Inti O'Brien prepare to return his shot on Oct. 18, 2023. All three have been involved members of Pickleball Club.

Lambert Edgin utilizes his fast twitch muscle fibers to race past his opponents on May 13, 2023, at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Va. Photo used with permission from Marry Ann Magnant.

The anatomy behind fast runners

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
Freshmen Cole Stutton experiements with Spotify's new AI DJ in play mode on Oct. 13, 2023.

The evolution of Spotify

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2023
Seniors unveil creativity through their painted parking spots in the Ocean Lakes student parking lot on Sept. 25, 2023.

Seniors paint history

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2023
Sophomores Jayden Hahn, Aaron Betrand, Patrick Cook rally with friends in room 127 during One Lunch to eat and socialize.

Beloved One Lunch returns

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2023
Ocean Lakes teammates Dylan Tomayo and Sam Wiggins reconnect after the All-Star Game on Wed., June 14, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex.

Clashing of stars in All-Star game

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2023
Virginia Beach Public Schools officially announced the 2023-2024 school schedule. This calendar displays the first day of school as Aug. 28, 2023 rather than Sep. 5 2023, the day after Labor Day.

Nasty decision invades summer

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2023
White dandelions or "puffballs" are a common weed that sprouts around spring time. This particular photo was taken on March 29, 2023 at Ocean Lakes High School.

From winter blues to spring hues

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2023
Ashley Henry slides to score against Kempsville on March 20, 2023 at Kempsville.

Softball, on their road to regionals

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2023
Pollen residue inhabits the street after heavy rainfall in Back Bay Lagomar on Saturday, March 18 2023.

It’s pollen season again

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2023
Members of the girls tennis team take their yearbook photo for the 2023 season on the Ocean Lakes Tennis Courts on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023.

Expectations, high for girls tennis

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
Girls soccer plays futsal in the gym after lifting weights on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Girls soccer conditions for the spring season, crucial to winning

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2023
Members of the boys soccer team warmup for a day of futsal at the Beach FC Futsal Arena on Thursday Feb. 2, 2023.

Junior Allison Ragudo shoots a 3-pointer against Kempsville at home on Tuesday Dec. 6

Girls basketball leaps to the occasion

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2022
A look into the “dolphins cove” on Nov. 5 at Ocean Lakes High School.

Time to get spirited

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2022
Spikeball club members, JP Estrada, Jack Hancock, Andrew Luksik, and Landon Luzak compete in the club tournament on Oct. 19, 2022, at Ocean Lakes High School.

[Photo] Spikeball club welcomes new members

Anna Brown, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Junior libero, Corinne Scott, dives for the ball against Tallwood Oct. 4, 2022 at Ocean Lakes Highschool.

Girls libero dives into competition

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2022
Varsity field hockey poses for a team picture at Ocean Lakes before their game against rivals Cox on Sep.22.

Varsity field hockey climbing up the ranks

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2022
Lady Dolphins celebrate after scoring the game winner against Grassfield High School at home on May 26, 2022.

Girls soccer wants revenge in Regionals

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2022
Drawing by Hailey Bombard depicting the positive emotions that emerge from music.

Good beats give good thoughts

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2022
Girls soccer stands on home turf to face Cox Falcons on March 22, 2022.

Girls soccer remain undefeated three games into season

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022

Doodling speaks of creativity

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2022
Sophmore Caleb Tomberlin is tault how to play spikeball

[Photo] Students organize first spikeball tournament of the year

Barrett Scharfe and Abou Sissoko, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Riley knuckles the ball over the opponent's hand securing a point at a tournament in Clearwater, Florida, on July 12, 2021.

Beach volleyball star commits Division 1

Barrett Scharfe, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2021
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