Friday – October 16, 2020
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Hey Wildcats! Today, October 16th, marks the final day of Spirit Week and game day against Mount Juliet! Today is Wildcat Pride Day, make sure to take a picture and tag us on Instagram @orhs_stuco! ALL GRADES: Do not forget to vote for who you want to win Homecoming King and Queen today, voting opens at 8 am and ends by 4 pm! Show up to the game against the Mt. Juliet Golden Bears and cheer on your Wildcats in the Student Section!
Just a reminder if you drive to school you will need to have a parking tag. Last year’s tag is no good. The tags are free. Please come to Student Services and pick up the application form so you may get your 2020-21 car Tag. (10/13, 10/15-16) – C. Rhinehart
Censorship is a dead end. Find your freedom to read. Your library is celebrating 2020’s banned books week with a display of the most frequently challenged books of this century. Come by to see what all the fuss is about.(10/15-16) – C. Milloway
USA Biolympiad (USABO) registration is open. If you are interested in competing in the premiere biology competition for high school students in the United States, please email Dr. Thomas at sthomas@ortn.edu or stop by LC110. (10/15-16, 10/19-20) – S. Thomas
The YuGi-Oh! Club will meet on Friday, October 16 from 3:06 – 4:30 pm. Bring your cards and be ready to duel in Dr. Colquitt’s room, CS 235. (10/15-10/16) – R. Colquitt
ATHLETICS
Catch the Wildcats in action this week. OR will host the Golden Bears from Mt. Juliet on Friday night for homecoming. Tickets will be on sale Monday through noon on Friday in the Main Office at the High School. (10/12-10/14) – T. Seals
Wildcats in Action
| Date | Day | Sport | Opponent / Event | Location | Time |
| 10/16/20 | F | Football-V | Mt. Juliet | Home | 7:30 |
COUNSELING INFORMATION
If you are interested in being nominated for the University of Dayton’s Leadership in Service Scholarship, turn in a resume and personal statement as to why you would like to be nominated to Ms. Taylor by Friday, October 23rd.
The John M. Belk Scholarship, at Davidson College, recognizes powerful students with demonstrated academic excellence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, willingness to take risks, and potential to be change agents in both their local and global communities. If you are interested in being nominated this four-year scholarship, turn in a resume and personal statement as to why you would like to be nominated to Ms. Taylor by Friday, November 6th.
University of Alabama – Huntsville is hosting a Charger Meet-Up in Knoxville on November 9th. Charger Meet-Ups are designed for prospective current high school seniors and their families to meet with a UAH Admissions representative and receive more information about UAH, the admissions process, freshman scholarships, and more! Students can meet me in-person and bring up to two additional guests. Email Ms. Campbell (akcampbell@ortn.edu) for the registration link.
Applications for the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are now open. Students who have volunteered over the past year can apply for the 2021 award at https://spirit.prudential.com/
Qualifying certified applicants will be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship. If you are interested, apply on the website then email Ms. Taylor, letting her know that you have applied.
Senior Information
Calling all artists! We have received no designs for the Class of 2021 senior signature shirt. Please turn in designs to Mrs. Ledden in CS347 by Friday, October 16. We need a front design and back design for the shirt. Prize money: $25—front; $25—back. Let’s go Class of 2021! (10/12-10/13, 10/15-10/16) – T. Ledden
SENIORS: if you were absent for the Senior ACT test on September 22nd the ACT make-up test date is next Tuesday, October 20th. Testing room rosters are already posted and they are located outside the counseling office, Wildcat Arena, bus loop and outside LC 326/LC 327. Be at your testing location no later than 7:50 a.m. and bring 1) mask, 2) school ID badge, 3) ACT-approved calculator, 4) #2 pencils, and 5) snack (optional). Seniors should go to 5B lunch and will go to class 6th-8th periods. (10/16, 10/19,) – K. Rowland