Ocean Lakes High School

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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
USA
Information
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 180
Enrollment

2,519 (2006-07)

School type Public high school
Grades 9-12
Language English
Athletics conference Virginia High School League
Beach District
Eastern Region
Mascot Dolphins
Color(s)                     Navy, Gold, Silver and White
Founded 1994
Homepage

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, one of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach. Students throughout the city 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]

[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

[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.

[edit] Scholastic Bowl

The 1999-2000 team was Ocean Lakes' most successful team to that point, placing fourth in Virginia, led by seniors Gordon Marx and Roger Wong. 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

Micheal Gyen- Former JP Morgan CFO

[edit] See also

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Academy. Ocean Lakes High School. Retrieved on 14 June 2006.
  2. ^ The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools. What Makes a High School Great?. Newsweek (2006). Retrieved on 21 June 2006.

[edit] References

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Virginia Beach Public Schools

Elementary schools: Alanton | Arrowhead | Bayside | Birdneck | Brookwood | Centerville | Christopher Farms | College Park | Cooke | Corporate Landing | Creeds | Fairfield | Glenwood | Green Run | Hermitage | Holland | Indian Lakes | John B. Dey | Kempsville | Kempsville Meadows | King's Grant | Kingston | Landstown | Linkhorn Park | Luxford | Lynnhaven | Malibu | New Castle | Newtown Road | North Landing | Ocean Lakes | Old Donation Center | Parkway | Pembroke | Pembroke Meadows | Plaza | Point O’View | Princess Anne | Providence | Red Mill | Rosemont | Salem | Seatack | Shelton Park | Strawbridge |Tallwood | Thalia | Thoroughgood | Three Oaks | Trantwood | White Oaks | Williams | Windsor Oaks | Windsor Woods | Woodstock |
Middle schools: Bayside | Brandon | Corporate Landing | Great Neck | Independence | Kemps Landing | Kempsville | Landstown | Larkspur | Lynnhaven | Plaza | Princess Anne | Salem | Virginia Beach |
High schools: Adult Learning Center | Advanced Technology Center | Bayside | First Colonial | Floyd E. Kellam | Frank W. Cox | Green Run | Kempsville | Landstown | Ocean Lakes | Open Campus | Princess Anne | Salem | Tallwood | Technical & Career Education Center | Virginia Beach Central Academy |