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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
Josh Brown

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief

Josh Brown is a third-year journalism student and Editor-in-Chief of TheCurrent. Josh plays Quarterback for Ocean Lakes and is an Eagle Scout in troop 378; he enjoys playing drums and bass and being outside.

All content by Josh Brown
AP Environmental students finish cleaning out the flowerbed behind the cafeteria on April 22.

[Photo] Environmental club defines mission to go green

Riley Devlin, Staff Writer
June 1, 2021
Peter Philips closes out the game in the top of the seventh inning. Photo taken at Ocean Lakes High School, May 20, 2021.

SunDevil Shut Out

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021
During advisory, journalism class listens to Dr. Aaron Spence, School Board member Sharon Felton, and other school officials to discuss future plans for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Spence stops by

Alayna Caravas and Josh Brown
May 20, 2021
Senior Aidan Pinto lines up to bat in the bottom of the third inning at home on April 29.

Baseball makes a statement

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2021
Nate Chown steps up to bat in the top of the fifth inning at Cox High School on April 27.

Dolphins set the tone

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2021
Jack of All Trades

Jack of All Trades

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2021
The boys state championship team moments after winning the VHSL 6A state championship at Rouse center in Stafford, Virginia.

Boys swim snags state title

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2021
Aniya Mosely leads in the 2020 state meet, 1000.

Aniya adds another

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2021

JTTV Returns: Super Bowl 2021

Josh Brown and Turner Demers
January 29, 2021
Trainers Kacey Counts, Jalen Powell, Emily Dixon, and Izzy Carter pose in the training room before a football game.

Athletic trainers adjust assignments

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2020

VBCPS schools return to virtual learning

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2020
SCA members stand outside the SCA workroom at Ocean Lakes. (From left to right) Michelle Zheng, Reese Thornton (president), Alan Ledezma (vice president), Kaitlyn Hertz (secretary), Naya Thompson (historian), Batool Ayaz, Nina Dao (℅ 2021 vice president).

SCA and Class election winners announced

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
JMU Freshman Tyler Stephens poses with his parents Kathy and Greg Stephens upon his arrival to the university.

College and universities’ controversial comeback

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2020
Senior Kianna Butts stands with her family after receiving her diploma.

Class of 2020 celebrates with improvised graduation

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
June 28, 2020
Sophia Pommerenk and Maggie Furco pose while completing their virtual workout in Seashore State Park.

Coronavirus can’t stop conditioning

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2020

JTTV Podcast: COVID-19 shuts down sports

Josh Brown, Staff Writer
March 26, 2020
Freshman students make bracelets in room 145 during one-lunch.

Rainbow loom to raise awareness in room 145

Josh Brown, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Derrick Nnadi reunites with former coach Chris Ramey in the weight room during 4th block weightlifting.

[Photo] Super Bowl Champion pays homage to alma mater

Jacob Ward, Features Editor
February 21, 2020
What an eight team College Football Playoff bracket would look like.

NCAA playoffs need to expand

Josh Brown, Co-Sports Editor
February 19, 2020

JTTV episode 4: Super Bowl 2020

Turner Demers and Josh Brown
February 1, 2020
Coach Jones stands alongside Steeler's defensive end Cameron Heyward after practice at the Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida.

Coach Jones gets VIP access at Pro Bowl

Josh Brown, Co-Sports Editor
January 31, 2020
Students learn how to change a tire and jumpstart a car with health and PE teacher Pete Zell during their advisory block outside on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Advisory teaches life skills to survive adulthood

Kalorra Smith, Staff Writer
December 22, 2019
Kendall Ewing swims the breaststroke leg of the medley-relay at the Kecoughtan Invitational.

Boys swim breaks meet record

Josh Brown, Co-Sports Editor
January 14, 2020

JTTV: football for Dummies

Josh Brown, Podcast Editor
January 3, 2020
Students learn how to change a tire and jumpstart a car with health and PE teacher Pete Zell during their advisory block outside on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Newcomer charms peers with kindness, ’tis the season

Kalorra Smith, Staff Writer
December 22, 2019
Digital cartoon by Josh Brown.

JTTV Podcast Ep 2: NBA vs China

Josh Brown, Podcast Editor
November 26, 2019
Noah Naas goes up to spike the ball after a set from Lucas Bushey.

Boys volleyball gets last word against rival Kellam

Josh Brown, Co-Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
The Dolphins celebrate defeating the Bayside Marlins to finish their undefeated season.

JV football finishes season undefeated

Josh Brown, Co-Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
Picture taken of a VBCPS school lunch on a "Meatless Tuesday" during the month of September.

JTTV podcast episode 1: Meatless Mistake

Josh Brown and Turner Demers
October 8, 2019
Junior Riley Zell slams the ball during the Grassfield match on Sept. 17, 2019 at Ocean Lakes.

Girls volleyball shuts out Grassfield

Josh Brown, Co-Sports Editor
September 20, 2019
Students and teachers stand in front of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

Memories made on summer student trip to Europe

Josh Brown, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
Coach Felton coaches Ja Qual Whitehurst during team drills at training camp.

[Photo] Varsity football recruits alumnus running back coach

August 6, 2019
Coach Felton coaches Ja Qual Whitehurst during team drills at training camp.

Varsity football recruits alumnus running back coach

Josh Brown, Staff Writer
August 6, 2019

[Video] Draft Review JTTV

Josh Brown, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Junior Emily Demartino pitches against Kempsville Chiefs at home on March 19.

Varsity softball shows potential in early games

Josh Brown, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019

JTTV Super Bowl Recap

Josh Brown and Turner Demers
February 7, 2019
Quarterback Kyler Murray strikes the Heisman pose in Oklahoma’s 66-33 victory against Baylor. September 29, 2018

Oklahoma produces back-to-back Heisman quarterbacks

Josh Brown, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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