Thursday, April 18, 2019
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Masquers invites you to Sketch Night on TONIGHT, at 7. Come watch your friends show off their acting skill and directing skills in 7-10 minute sketches. The cost is $3 and is in the Auditorium. (Th) – V. Moreno
The English word “poem” comes from a Greek word for “create.” Express yourself through your own creation – a blackout poem – and submit it to the library by the end of this week. Fabulous prizes will be awarded for the entries judged to be the best of the best, so don’t delay – get our poem turned in today. (Th) – C. Milloway
Allergic to pollen? Stay indoors and watch your grades blossom with some free NHS tutoring from Quentin Viau and Declan Foran today from 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counselling Center. (Th) – K. Senter
Students taking AP exams: today is your last opportunity to attend the mandatory pre-administration session. We will meet in the amphitheater today during lunch and right after school. If you have an outstanding balance, please bring your final payment. (4/18) – A. Roberts
PROM INFO
Tickets to Prom 2019, Living Behind the Mask: a Met Gala, will be on Pre-Order April 3rd -5th in the Arena Kiosk during 5th period at the pre-order cost of $30 for singles and $60 for couples. Tickets will be on sale April 22nd -25th during 5th period at the price of $40 for singles and $80 for couples. Tickets WILL NOT be sold Friday April 26th or Saturday April 27th. All tickets are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
If your date is not a current ORHS student you must complete a Guest Application form found in Student Affairs or with Ms. Eidam in LC 313. All forms must be completed and turned in with a copy of the guest’s ID to Student Services by April 24th. (Th, Th) S. Eidam
CLUB INFO
Hey Anime Fans! Don’t forget we meet every week on Mondays now, still in LC 228 from 3:15 to 4:00 PM. Join us this coming Monday, April 22nd, and help us decide which anime we should watch next! All suggestions will be heard, and if you can’t make it this Monday for any reason, feel free to drop off your suggestion with Ms. Lintz in LC 228 prior to the meeting. Hope to see everyone there! (M) – H. Lintz
The Youth Advisory Board is accepting applications for the next year. The term of office begins on August 1st, 2019. Participation on the City of Oak Ridge YAB requires attendance at bi-monthly meetings on Wednesday afternoons and also at special events throughout the year. All interested students are encouraged to pick up an application in the Guidance Offices at JMS and RMS, the Student Affairs Office at ORHS, or at the Front Desk of the Civic Center. Application requirements include being an Oak Ridge resident and a student that is entering 8th-12th grade. Applications will be due by May 17, 2019 to the locations listed above. For any further questions, please contact Matt Reedy at 425-3450. (Th – 5.16) M. Reedy
National Honor Society members, please note that today is the deadline to apply for this year’s local NHS scholarship. Be sure to turn in your application form to Mr. Feuer in CS 319 by the end of the day. (Th) – K. Senter
The Yogis-Oh! Club will meet on THURSDAY after school until 6 pm. Please note the new day. We will not be here on Friday, so see you Thursday! (Th) – R. Colquitt
SENIOR INFO
Attention Seniors! If you’ve completed 10 or more community service hours, please turn your form in to Ms. Wendt in the counselors office by Monday, April 22. (M) – L. Wendt
If you have not ordered a cap & gown set, please call Jostens at 423-787-0025 to place an order. Height and weight will be needed. Orders may also be placed online at https://www.jostens.com/. The official cap & gown set are required for Convocation and Graduation. Extra tassels ($10 each) and announcements ($1.25 each) are available from Mrs. Ledden in CS347. Exact cash or check made payable to Jostens, please. Questions? Contact Mrs. Ledden at tledden@ortn.edu or 865-425-9600 ext. 2625. (W, F) – T. Ledden
Attention Seniors! There is a paid summer internship at UT. This runs from 8am-1pm for 4 weeks in June. There you will learn about STEM teaching and get a chance to teach and learn under guidance of UT faculty members. This is open to all graduating seniors who plan to enroll in a Community College next fall. For more information, please contact Dr. Lynn Hodge at thodge4@utk.edu.
Student Council is offering a $2000 scholarship to a senior in the class of 2019. Applicants should have made a positive impact on their community, shown exceptional leadership, and contributed to the student body in their four years at ORHS! Forms are available on Mrs. Wagner’s door in LC331 and are due on May 17th. (4/15-4/18) – A. Wagner
COUNSELING INFO
Erin Fitch, the regional representative for Camp Invention in Tennessee has volunteer opportunity available for high school students needing service hours in the summer of 2019. They are running a program at St. Mary’s Catholic School and are in need of high school student volunteers. Kristin Barron is the camp director this year and is looking for any student interested in mentoring elementary aged students. Below are the program details.
Leadership Intern for Camp Invention:
Requirements:
- Rising 10-12 graders (based on next school year)
- Looking for students who would be great role models for elementary school aged students.
Benefits:
- Students will receive 40 service hours
- A letter of recognition from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (great for college applications) (Th) – L. Wendt
ATHLETICS THIS WEEK
Congrats to the ORHS Boys Soccer team with their win over West High on Tuesday. Catch them in action tonight @ 5 & 7 @ Karns. April 25 is Senior Night against Powell.
| Date | Day | Sport | Opponent / Event | Location | Time |
| 4/18/19 | Th | Soccer JV / V | Karns | Away | 5:00 / 7:00 |
| 4/18/19 | Th | Softball | Clinton | Away | 6:00 |
| 4/18/19 | Th | Tennis | Halls | Home | 4:00 |
| 4/19-20/19 | F-Sa | Baseball V | Kevin Calia Tournament | Home | TBA |
| 4/20/19 | Sa | T & F | Vol Classic | Away | TBD |