Ocean Lakes High School
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The mission of Ocean Lakes High School, in partnership with family and community, is to provide a safe, challenging, and innovative learning environment in which all individuals are encouraged and empowered to achieve their potential as contributing citizens of society.
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| 885 Schumann Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454 United States |
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| Coordinates | 36°46′17.6″N 75°58′53.4″W / 36.771556°N 75.9815°WCoordinates: 36°46′17.6″N 75°58′53.4″W / 36.771556°N 75.9815°W |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1994 |
| School district | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. James G. Merrill |
| Principal | Mrs Cheryl C. Askew |
| Assistant Principal | Mr. Norman Benwitz Mr. Cecil Mainor Mr. C. Todd Tarkenton Mr. Richard Trumble |
| Staff | 238 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,407 (2009-10) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Blue, Silver, White, and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Beach District Eastern Region |
| Mascot | Dolphins |
| Rival | Kellam High School Salem High School Cox High School First Colonial High School |
| Communities served | Oceana |
| Website | Official site |
Ocean Lakes High School (OLHS) is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is located in the city's southeastern section.
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[edit] Math and Science Academy
A notable feature of the school is the Math and Science Academy, started in 1998 as the first of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach. Students throughout Virginia Beach who are interested in a math and science education can apply for admission to the Academy. Students Enrolled in the Academy take advanced courses in math, science, and English. By graduation, seniors in the Math and Science Academy must take at least calculus in math, and complete a "senior project". The senior project requires the student to either conduct a mentorship or research project in a math or science field. The student must then write either three case studies or a research paper and give a powerpoint presentation on the work accomplished. Entry in the program requires completion of Algebra I prior to enrollment, positive instructor recommendations, above average grades, and excellent performance on an aptitude test.[1]
[edit] Ranking and Critical Response
Ocean Lakes is one of five Virginia Beach high schools ranked in the top 1200 in Newsweek's 2006 ranking of American high schools.[2]
[edit] Alma Mater (school song)
- Our Alma Mater, Ocean Lakes, we stand to honor you.
- Our hearts, and minds, and Dolphin pride forever will be true,
- For Ocean Lakes has touched our lives, her colors strong and bold.
- We lift our song in Honor of Blue, Silver, White, and Gold!
[edit] OLHS Fight Song
- Ocean Lakes High School we're all for you.
- Strong, united, loyal, and true.
- We'll carry on 'til victory is won.
- Oh Dolphins, we're all for you.
- HEY!
- Oh great high school by the shore.
- We will win forever more.
- We can't hide our Dolphin pride.
- Oh Dolphins, we're all for you.
- HEY!
[edit] Clubs and organizations
- ACE Volleyball Club
- American Sign Language Club
- American Sign Language National Honor Society
- Arab Culture Club
- Art Club
- Asian Culture Club
- Ballroom Dance Club
- Band
- Book & Movie Review Club
- Boys Soccer Club
- Chess Club
- Chorus Club
- Color Guard
- Computer Club
- Creative Writing
- Crew Club
- Crime Solvers
- Dance Team
- Debate Team
- DECA
- Destination Imagination
- Dolphin Splash Video Production Club
- Electronic Entertainment Club
- Environmental Club
- FBLA
- Forensics Team
- French Club
- French Honor Society
- Freshman Class
- Frisbee Club
- Future Educators of America (FEA)
- Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- German Club
- German Honor Society
- Girls Soccer Club
- IGO Club
- Japanese Club
- Japanese Honor Society
- Jazz Band
- Junior Class
- Key Club
- Latin Club
- Latin Honor Society
- Literary Arts Magazine (EBB Tide)
- Math & Science Academy Club
- Medical Club (HOSA)
- Meteorology Club
- Model General Assembly
- Mu Alpha Theta
- National Honor Society
- National Art Honor Society
- Newspaper (The Current))
- Ocean Lakes Marching Band
- Operation Smile
- Orchestra
- Ping Pong Club
- Pumpkin Chunkin' Club
- Rod and Reel Club
- Rugby union Club
- Russian Club
- Scholastic Bowl Team
- School Store (Dolphin Cove)
- Science Club
- Science Competition Club
- Senior Class
- Ski & Snowboarding Club
- Small Engines Club
- Sophomore Class
- Spanish Club
- Spanish Honor Society
- Step Club
- Stop Hunger Now Club
- Student Cooperative Association(SCA)
- Student Relay for Life Team
- Student Trainers
- Surf Club
- Technology Student Association
- Theater Company
- Wrestling Club
- Yearbook (Sandstone)
[edit] Sports
Ocean Lakes students participate in the following sports:
- Fall- Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Volleyball
- Winter- Cheerleading, Basketball, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Swimming/Diving
- Spring- Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Softball
[edit] Cheerleading
In 2006, the competition cheerleading team won the Beach District and Regional competitions and were competitors in the State Competition. In 2007, the competition cheerleading team placed 2nd in the Beach District, 4th in the Eastern Region, and 6th in the State competitions. In 2008, the competition cheerleading team placed 1st in Beach District and finished in 5th in Eastern Region.
[edit] Scholastic Bowl
The 1999-2000 team was Ocean Lakes' most successful team to that point, placing fourth in Virginia, led by senior Gordon Marx. Today, Ocean Lakes remains successful in Scholastic Bowl, placing second to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in the Group AAA state Tournament for the 2005-06 season.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Bill Bray - baseball player
- Scotty McGee - football player
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Academy". Ocean Lakes High School. Archived from the original on 30 April 2006. http://web.archive.org/web/20060430025240/http://www.oceanlakeshs.vbschools.com/magnet/. Retrieved 14 June 2006.
- ^ "The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools". What Makes a High School Great?. Newsweek. 2006. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12532678/site/newsweek/. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- School Report Card
- Ocean Lakes HS official site
- Ocean Lakes Student Handbook
[edit] External links
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