Friday, August 18, 2023
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Attention please will NICK Orlando … NICK Orlando … please report to the Press Box.
**** Little kids in old jerseys will be lined up ready to slap shoulder pads. The WildBand will be playing the fight song. And We want YOU to be there for all of it. Join Wildcat Pride as we try to PACK THE SHIP. Tailgate in the upper parking lot at 5. Kickoff at 7. CARDINAL AND GREY ATTIRE REQUIRED – PAINTING UP ENCOURAGED. Coach Rang’s request? “BE LOUD”.
*********************ROLL WILDCATS ROLL!!*************************P. Jarnigan
Come help us “Pack the Ship” tonight as the Cats take on the Patriots from Jefferson County.
Free tickets will be distributed to the first 100 ORHS students at the Walk of Champions from 5:15-5:45. Thanks to Frank and Amanda Moore of WIT Services. GO CATS ! T. Seals
Please join us at the new Ben Martin Track next Friday August 25th for a special movie event from 5-7:30 pm. We will be showing Super Mario Brothers. Bring blankets and chairs. Cost is $5. Children under 5 are free. Concessions and Kona Ice will be available. T. Sauer
Hello everybody! Are you interested in hosting a German Exchange Student? Would you like to show that student what it means to be a teenager in Oak Ridge? Take the student to school, to lunch, to your afternoon activities, watch TV with them, play Videogames,…? Welcome that student into your group of friends as an additional “player”? It would be for only the 3 weeks following Spring Break. In case you are interested, ask your parents/guardians and let me know as soon as possible! S. Nebenfuehr
Howdy y’all! Student Council is putting on their first ever Hoedown Throwdown August 25th, starting at 7:30 and ending at 9:30 – here at our very own tennis courts! Grab your best cowboy boots and get ready for your favorite line dances, games, and snacks. Only $5! Visit the Wildcat Hangout page on Canvas for more information! A. Wagner
So many new books in the library ready to be checked out. Come find yours! C. Milloway
Would you like help plan Prom 2024? Join Prom Board and help choose all things prom including the theme and decorations. Pick up petitions and the required Parent Permission form in Ms. Eidam Dyer’s room, LC 313. All petitions are due by Aug 25th S. Eidam-Dyer
Students are not permitted to use the elevator unless it is needed for medical purposes and the student has been issued a key. (M,W,F 8/25) S. Thompson
CLUB INFO
Have you ever wanted to be in a safe space to have the challenging talks about race relations, unity and community? If this is you, you belong in CSU, the Cultural Student Union. Join us for discussions, movies, games and food! Our first meeting will be Monday, August 21 at 3:15pm in Sra. Gilliland’s room, CS 303. S. Gilliland
The Interact club will have their first meeting Monday, 8/21 after school until 4 in the amphitheater. If you like to volunteer in the community, please join us. (Th,F,M 8/21) A. King
Calling all dragonborn, elves, dwarves, and humans. TODAY the Dungeon and Dragons Club meets from 3:15 to 4:30 in CS329. Newcomers are always welcome. See Ms. Denisar for more
information. E. Denisar
SENIOR INFO
The National Honor Society will be accepting applications for current Seniors starting on Monday. The application window closes on September 1st. Applications can be found on the Senior Class Canvas page. S. Thomas
COUNSELING INFO
Claremont McKenna College is hosting their annual Fall Preview Program, an opportunity for seniors from historically underrepresented communities in higher education (first-generation American, first-generation to college, low income, rural, of Black, Indigenous, or Latinx backgrounds, etc.) to come together as a cohort and get an inside look into CMC. If selected, students will travel to campus on Sunday, October 8 and depart on Tuesday, October 10. During their time on campus, they will have the opportunity to attend classes, explore our eleven research institutes, attend a presentation at the Athenaeum, connect with current students and professors, and enjoy the perks of the Southern California sun! All transportation costs, housing accommodations, and meals during the program will be covered by CMC. Additionally, program participants will receive a fee waiver for their first-year application. The Preview application is available through August 21, 2023. In addition to the online application. If you are interested in applying for this unique opportunity, contact Ms. O’Rourke, in the Counseling Office. (M,F 8/18) A. O’Rourke
ATHLETICS
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Are you interested in joining Oak Ridge High School’s newest and most fun sport? The ORHS Bowling Team is looking for new male and female members to complete our squad. Our first practice will be Monday, August 21 at the Oak Ridge Bowling Center right after school until around 5:00 PM. Come see Mrs. Fowler in CS232 for more information or join us at the lanes on Monday! (Th,F,M 8/21) J. Fowler
| 8/18/23 | F | Ftbl – V | Jefferson County | Home | 7:00 | National Championship Recognition |
| 8/18/23 | F-Sa | Volleyball | Sunsphere Tournament | Away | 5:00 / 6:00 | Knoxville Convention Ctr |
| 8/22/23 | Tu | Soc G | Grace Christian | Away | 6:30 | |
| 8/22/23 | Tu | Volleyball | Halls | Home | 5:00 / 6:00 | |
| 8/23/23 | W | Volleyball | Catholic | Away | 5:00 / 6:00 | |
| 8/24/23 | Th | Golf | HVA / S. Doyle | Home | 4:30 | Oak Ridge CC |
| 8/24/23 | Th | Soc G | Hardin Valley Academy | Away | 5:00 / 7:00 V | |
| 8/24/23 | Th | Volleyball | Central | Home | 5:00 / 6:00 | |
| 8/24/23 | Th | XC | Cherokee Farm 2 mile TT | Away | Knoxville | |
| 8/25/23 | F | Ftbl – V | OPEN |