Ocean Lakes High School (OLHS) is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is located in the city's southeastern section.
School Administration
- Dr. Claire R. LeBlanc - Principal
- Mrs. Darcy L. Parker - Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Leah K. Nelson - Assistant Principal
- Mr. R. Perez Gatling - Assistant Principal
- Mr. James A. Imbriale - Assistant Principal
Math and Science Academy
A notable feature of Ocean Lakes high school is the Math and Science Academy, started in 1996 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.
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.
Clubs and organizations
Sports
Ocean Lakes students participate in the following sports:
- Fall- Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Volleyball, Marching Band
- Winter- Cheerleading, Basketball, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Swimming/Diving
- Spring- Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Softball, Lacrosse
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 the VHSL tournament. 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.
Wrestling
The 2011-2012 Dolphins team placed first in the Beach District and Eastern Regional Tournaments. They later proceeded to place 6th in the AAA State Tournament. They also won the Virginia Duals American High School Division.
Notable alumni
- Bill Bray - baseball player
- Mike Ballard - baseball player
- Marcus Davis - football player
- Randall Dunn - football player
- Eli Harold - football player
- Justin Hunter - football player
- Scotty McGee - football player
- Shamarko Thomas - football player
- Shawn Morimando - MLB pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
See also
- AAA Eastern Region
- AAA Beach District
References
- School Report Card
- Ocean Lakes HS official site
- Ocean Lakes Student Handbook
External links
- School Report Card
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Virginia Beach school mascots and colors
