February 1

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

PSAT scores are still available for pick up in the Counseling Office. (1/27-2/3) – A. Morris

Madrid, Paris, the beaches of San Sebastian and St. Malo! What a wonderful way to spend two weeks in the summer! Those students who are interested in traveling to France and Spain in June of 2018 should attend the informational meeting on Thursday evening at 7:00 in the Amphitheater.

Bring a parent with you!! If you are unable to attend the meeting, email Madame Bailey (lbailey@ortn.edu) or see her in LC-304 on Friday for more information. (1/30, 2/1, 2/2) – L. Bailey

AP Exam Registration is coming soon! Students who plan to take an AP Exam this spring must register in the main lobby Monday, February 6 through Wednesday, February 8. The registration table will be open before school, during lunch, and after school. Students can choose to pay for all of their exams up front ($93 per exam) or pay in 3 installments ($31 per exam, per installment). An initial payment must be made at the time of registration. Please see your AP Teacher for additional information including the AP Exam Schedule. (2/1-2/3) – A. Henry

115 students representing 35 schools and homeschool groups from East TN participated in the Tennessee Chess Association regional tournament at ORHS on January 28. Of the six ORHS students, freshmen Andrew Brady (3rd) and Justin Blanchard (7th) qualified to play in the 9th grade division at the state tournament to be held Feb. 18 at TTU. In the 12th grade division, sophomore Steven Qu (3rd) and junior Andrew Chan (8th) will also represent the school at state. (2/1) –

Tired of always swiping left on Tinder? Well, this February start swiping right because it’s Blind Date with a Book month in the library. Come by the library and check out a paper-wrapped book When one of the fine titles available comes across your screen there’s only one way to swipe! Check them out at the library now! (2/1) – C. Milloway

As we celebrate Black History month during February, you will be given a trivia question about the achievements of African-Americans in Oak Ridge and in our world. Bring your response to Dr. Colquitt by the end of 5^th period on the day of the question. There will be a prize for the student who answers the most questions correctly.

Our first question is: Who is the founder of Black History Week, now known as Black History Month? (2/1) – R. Colquitt

SENIOR INFO

Maryville College Preview Day: Students interested in applying to Maryville College are invited to their Meet Maryville Preview Day on Saturday, April 1^st. RSVP at www.maryvillecollege.edu/meet-maryville. (T, W) – K. Rowland

Please stop by the counseling office for more information if you are interested in any of the following scholarship opportunities: migrant students, Print and Graphics Scholarship foundation, Society of Women Engineers, Green Home Improvement Scholarship by HomeAdvisor, VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest; Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund, or The Diabetes Scholars Foundation. (W) – A. Morris

CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO

All applications for the 2017-2018 Oak Log Yearbook staff must be turned in by Friday, February 10 for consideration. If you would like to be on yearbook staff, please see Ms. Byrd in CS 328 for an application. (W, Th) – R. Byrd

French Club will meet from 3:10 to 3:45 on Monday, February 6^th to continue watching Le Petit Prince! Merci! (2/1-2/3) – E. Barry

ATHLETICS