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Ocean Lakes High School
Address
Map
885 Schumann Drive

Virginia Beach
,
Virginia
23454

United States
Coordinates36°46′17.6″N 75°58′53.4″W / 36.771556°N 75.981500°W / 36.771556; -75.981500
Information
School typePublic, high school
MottoThe 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.
Founded1994
School districtVirginia Beach City Public Schools
SuperintendentDr. James G. Merrill
PrincipalMrs Cheryl C. Askew
Staff170
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,450 (2008-09)
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)        Navy, Gold, Silver and White
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Beach District
Eastern Region
MascotDolphins
WebsiteOfficial site

Ocean Lakes High School (OLHS) is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is located in the city's southeastern section.

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. Entry to the Academy requires recommendations, above average grades, and excellent performance on an aptitude test.[1]

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]

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!

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!

Clubs and organizations

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

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.

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.

Notable alumni

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See also

References

  1. ^ "Academy". Ocean Lakes High School. Retrieved 14 June 2006. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools". What Makes a High School Great?. Newsweek. 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2006. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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