Ocean Lakes High School (OLHS) is a public high school in

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, and is located in the city's southeastern section.

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

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in math, and complete a "senior project". The senior project requires the student to either conduct a

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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

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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 ''

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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 Eligibility requirements *Must currently be enrolled in not fewer than five subjects. *Must have passed five subjects the year/semester preceding participation. *Must have a 2.0 GPA the semester preceding participation. *Must have not reached the age of 19 on or before the first day of August of the current year. *Must have a current school athletic physical form dated after May 1, 2019. Physicals should be turned in prior to tryout day on a VHSL form.

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

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tournament. Today, Ocean Lakes remains successful in Scholastic Bowl, placing second to

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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.

Football

In 2012, the Dolphins football team advanced to the VHSL State Championship game but lost to L.C. Bird, 14–10. In 2014, Ocean Lakes returned to the championship game and defeated Centerville in overtime, 30–24.

Swimming/Diving

The 2020-2021 boys team became the fourth state champion team in Ocean Lakes history defeating second-place W. T. Woodson High School by 11.5 points. This marked the first win by a Beach District team since 2012.

Notable alumni

* Bill Bray - baseball player * Mike Ballard - baseball player *

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; accomplished pianist *

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- football player * Shamarko Thomas - football player * Shawn Morimando -

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* Derrick Nnadi - football player, Super Bowl LIV Champion * Levonta Taylor - football player

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
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Math and Science Academy

Ranking and critical response

Clubs and organizations

Sports

Cheerleading

Scholastic Bowl

Wrestling

Football

Swimming/Diving

Notable alumni

See also

References

External links