Ocean Lakes High School

Ocean Lakes High School
Ocean Lakes High School
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.
Address
885 Schumann Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454
United States
Coordinates 36°46′17.6″N 75°58′53.4″W / 36.771556°N 75.9815°W / 36.771556; -75.9815Coordinates: 36°46′17.6″N 75°58′53.4″W / 36.771556°N 75.9815°W / 36.771556; -75.9815
Information
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

Salem High School Cox First Colonial

Communities served Oceana
Website

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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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 an essay 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]

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

  • Bill Bray - baseball player
  • Scotty McGee - football player

See also

References

  1. ^ "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. 
  2. ^ "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. 

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