February 1

Friday, February 1, 2019

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Students:  Please remember earbuds are NOT allowed in the hallways at any time.  (2/1) – S. Herrell

Today is the LAST DAY to buy Winter Formal tickets. Tickets are $15 each and will be sold at the top of the cafeteria and the arena kiosk during lunch. You can also donate to your favorite Snow Prince or Princess at this time. All proceeds go towards Second Harvest. There are a limited number of tickets, and tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Winter Formal will be Saturday February 2nd from 7-10pm at the DoubleTree. See you there!  (F) – A. Wagner

Registration officially begins next week.  In order to register on time, students must have their registration forms signed by their guardians by their registration day.  Freshmen should return their forms to their science teachers, sophomores should return their forms to their English teachers, and juniors should return their forms to their US History teachers.  Registration dates are as follow:  Juniors February 4-5 ; Sophomores February 6-8; Freshmen February 11-13.  If you lost your registration form, please stop by the counseling office. (M 2.4) – A. Roberts

If you attended Mr. Froning’s “Geometry – Shapes and Figures” ACT prep class, make sure you check your email for the key to his packet to help with your last minute cramming for this Saturday’s ACT.  Good luck on Saturday! (F) – T. Froning

CLUB INFO

Big things are happening in politics right now, and we know YOU have opinions about them.  So, come share them with Wildcats 4 change as they write letters to their state and federal representatives. They will have tables set up in the front and the arena lobby Friday the 1st with paper, envelopes, addresses and everything you will need to write your OWN letter. Come to express your opinion on any topic, no matter what your stance. (F) – S. Thomas

Join Philosophy Club today after school in Mr. Pickering’s room (LC322) for our final practice before Saturday’s Ethics Bowl! Jordan Baker from UT’s Department of Philosophy will be our special guest judge for some practice rounds. Everyone is welcome to come experience the fun even if you aren’t competing this year. We’ll return to our normal discussion format next week. (F) – A. Pickering

COUNSELING INFO

Applications are being accepted for the “Cottey College Summer Workshop” in Nevada, Missouri June 16-21, 2019.  Participants will have FUN while learning how to succeed in today’s fast-paced world, and will experience college life prior to high school graduation.This scholarship pays 100% tuition, lodging, food as well as travel expenses up to $500 at the Cottey College program. If interested, please see your school counselor for the application. The deadline to turn in the application is February 15^th (M) – K. Rowland

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The Anderson County Democratic Women’s Scholarship is offering a $500 award to a female student. If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please attach a paragraph statement to your local scholarship form that states why you think you would be a good candidate for this scholarship. Please turn this to Mrs. Morris in the Counseling Office by March 1st, 2019. Stop by the Counseling Office if you have any questions.  (11/16-3/01 F) – A. Morris

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK

There’s LOTS going on Friday night.  It’s $5 Tee Higgins night as we honor our national champion alum – students get in for just $5 with ID.  But wait, Juniors, it’s your special night because you get in for free with your ID.  It’s also Lady Wildcat Free Pizza night.  The pizza will be given out in the student section at the beginning of the girls game so come out and support your Lady Wildcats as they play for the district title.  Pizza at 5:50, tip time at 6.