Thursday, November 2, 2017

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Students, ASVAB scores are in. Please pick them up in the Counseling Office. (11/2-11/8) – S. Herrell

ROTC is holding a food drive from now until Friday, November 17.  All food donated will be distributed to needy families of ORHS students.  Please bring all non-perishable items to the ROTC classroom, PA 139. (T, TH-11/17) – R. Nicholls

The Fall Play “Dearly Departed” is a week away!  Do you have your tickets for this hilarious comedy? Shows are Nov 9-11:  Thursday at 7, Saturday at 7, and Sunday at 2.  You are running out of time to buy Advance tickets.  Advance tickets are $6 and are available from a Masquer, Mr. Moreno’s class, or the Bookstore.  Tickets will be sold at the door but will be $1 more.  Don’t miss this high school tradition! (11/2) – V. Moreno

Students: Jostens will be located in the Main Lobby and the Concessions’ Kiosk during lunch today to take orders for class rings. Any student may order a class ring regardless of grade level. $50 deposit is required. (11/1-11/2) – T. Ledden

November is here, but have no fear. Candace Pang and Allison Aldridge will help carry you through to the holiday season with free NHS tutoring from 3:15 to 3:50 on Thursday in the Counselling Center. (11/1-11/2) – K. Senter

Correction: the first place winner of the junior-senior category of the Branching Out contest is JACOB Ferragut, not Nathan Ferragut. Congratulations to Jacob on an excellent story. (11/2) – J. Sasser

COUNSELING INFO

The National Youth Science Camp is a residential science education program for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country (two are selected to represent each state and Washington, D.C.) are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies, and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime. Application deadline is January 31st, 2018. For more information visit apply.nysc.org or see Mrs. Morris in the Counseling office for a handout. (9/1-1/31 T) – A. Morris

The East Tennessee Foundation and the Oak Ridge Rotary Club are offering multiple scholarship opportunities. Details and to apply may be found at  www.easttennesseefoundation.org/receive/scholarships.aspx  Feel free to stop by the Counseling Office for more information.  (11/2-2/14 T,TH) – A. Morris

 CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO

Branching Out will meet on Thursday at 3:15 in CS336. This will be a brief meeting to discuss future plans and contests. (11/1-11/2) – J. Sasser

Come end your week on a good note!  FCA is meeting this Friday at 7am at Providence House across from the arena.  Join us for Chick-fila biscuits, chocolate milk, and a word from ORHS Football Assistant Coach Justin Pace. (11/1-11/2) – R. Byrd

SENIOR INFO

Seniors: Place your order for graduation supplies today! Jostens will be located in the Main Lobby and the Concessions’ Kiosk during lunch. (11/1-11/2) – T. Ledden

Seniors: if you have not signed the senior signature board for the senior shirt, you may do so until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 3. Don’t be the one left off the shirt. See Mrs. Ledden in CS347. (11/2-11/3) – T. Ledden

Seniors: Mrs. Ledden will take your late orders for the senior shirts and sweats until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 3. There will be no re-orders or extras available. Bring them to Mrs. Ledden in CS347. (11/2-11/3) – T. Ledden

 ATHLETICS THIS WEEK

Date Day Sport Opponent Location Time
11/2/17 Th Swim Berea Home 6:00
11/3/17 F Football Soddy Daisy Home 7:00 gates open at 5:30
TBD Sa-Su Cross Country State Meet Nashville TBD

 

The NJROTC is encouraging EVERYONE coming to Blankenship Field on Friday night to bring one can of food for our food drive!  All donations will be placed in the RISE pantry at ORHS!  Tell your friends, tell your parents – we need LOTS of donations.  We are accepting the following items: Mac and Cheese, cereal, granola bars, canned goods, cheese and crackers, and peanut butter and crackers.   (11/1-11/3) – S. Thompson