Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Do you want a chance to unveil your musical talents or just see what it’s like to be in a musical theatre performance? Masquers’ annual Showcase is now holding auditions for soloist, duets, small groups, large groups, instrumentalists, and/or dance numbers! This audition is open to students and staff! The Auditions will be next week on Monday, September 23rd and Tuesday, September 24th. You must sign up for an audition time, fill out the audition form and come to auditions with a song to sing. Details about the auditions are in the Masquers Newsletter found on Parent Square and in the iNews weekly newsletter. Audition forms can also be found on the Masquers Office Door. If you are interested in auditioning for Addams Family this December, the Showcase Audition is a great way to introduce your talents. Email masquers@ortn.edu for more information. – T. Lloyd

Class of 2025 Senior Shirt designs are due to Mrs. Ledden in Room CS347 tomorrow.  – T. Ledden

Looking for a volunteer opportunity?  On Saturday, Sept. 28^th CNSCares will be having a Fall Picnic honoring former and current Y12 workers.  They need volunteers to come right after school on Friday, September 27^th and around 10:00am on Saturday, September 28^th.  This would be a way to support the Senior Citizens of Oak Ridge to share how Oak Ridge Schools are carrying on the tradition of making Oak Ridge such an excellent city.   Contact Leisa Burton (865-202-4880) to sign up and get details.   – O’Rourke

Anyone looking to get extra help preparing for the ACT test can sign up for the ACT Boot Camp, which will be held the first four days of Fall Break, September 30 to October 3. Sessions will be from 8-11 a.m. in the amphitheater, and each day will focus on a different section of the test. This opportunity is free, but transportation will not be provided, and lunch will not be served.  Sign up links are in the class Canvas pages, the iNews, and have been sent through ParentSquare. Please sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 25. If you have any questions, see Mr. Stebbins in CS339 or Ms. Estep. –B. Stebbins

It’s never too early to start looking at your post-secondary options.  Join us for the College & Career Fair on Monday, 9/23/24 in the Wildcat Arena from 5pm-6:30pm.  College, Military and Career representatives will be on site.   – A. King

Homecoming Dance Tickets are on sale now until September 27^th (unless we sell out before) in the cafeteria during lunch.  Tickets are $25.  The dance is on Saturday, September 28^th at the DoubleTree Hotel.  Only ORHS students can attend. -P. Taylor

CLUB INFO

What’s circular and found at motorcycle club? Wheels! AND pizza if you sign up. Come by Ms. Fairfax’s room, LC210, to pick up a parent permission form, sign up for an excuse for lunch classes on Friday and to be added to the pizza count list– E. Fairfax

Track team interest meeting will be held Tuesday 9/24 in the ORHS amphitheater. Any questions?  Please see Coach Sauer in room LC 308.

FBLA will meet after school today in room CS347. Student with an interest in Business are encouraged to join. Please bring $18 for dues if you haven’t already paid. –T. Ledden

It’s almost time for the Dungeons and Dragons Club!  When: Every Friday from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM Where: The Adventure Atrium (aka Dr. Denisar’s Room CS329) Whether you’re a seasoned sorcerer, a first-time fighter, or a curious cleric, join us for an afternoon of adventure, strategy, and most importantly, fun!-    E. Denisar

ATHLETICS

Football Friday Night – Join the festivities this Friday night as Oak Ridge hosts the McMinn County Cherokees.  We will be recognizing the Band Seniors, Cross Country Seniors, and the Golf Seniors prior to the 7:00 kick-off. Each week, the Football Boosters along with a community business provide 100 free tickets for students who join them at the upper entrance of Blankenship. -T. Seals