Friday, September 20, 2024

Friday, September 20, 2024

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Spirit week is almost here! Next week, show your school spirit by participating in our dress up days. Monday is Dynamic Duo Day! Think Batman and Robin, Patrik and SpongeBob, or Shrek and Donkey! Grab a friend and dress as your favorite duo. Tuesday is White Lie vs. Red Flag Day, Wednesday is Meme Day, Thursday is Senior Citizen Day, and Friday is Wildcat Pride. Best dressed for each day will receive a gift card courtesy of Student Council.

Student Council is also hosting a door decorating contest during Spirit week. Any classes or clubs that want to participate should come up with a creative theme to support our team in the homecoming game against Clinton next Friday. Doors will be judged on Thursday Sept 26th. Stop by LC 311 if you need inspiration.

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

 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

It’s that time again! After Fall Break, we’ll publish the next issue of Oak Ridge High School’s literary magazine, The Acorn, which is designed to showcase the creative talents of our students and staff- everything from fiction and poetry to the visual arts. Any ORHS student or staff member wishing to submit original creations for consideration in the next issue of The Acorn must email the file to wmstebbins@ortn.edu. All submissions must be received by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26. For more detailed information, look for the flyer on the Wildcat Hangout page, in the iNews, or by emailing Mr. Stebbins.  –W. Stebbins

Volunteer opportunity for individuals or groups!  The Atomic Man Triathlon will be held at Melton Hill Dam Campground on September 28^th.  The organizers are looking for groups or individuals to volunteer to support the event.  They need help during with kayak support for the swim portion, handing out water and snacks to the runners, assisting in the bike course and clean up.  You can volunteer for the day or for a few hours.  If interested, you can get the contact information from Ms. O’Rourke in the Counseling Office.  – O’Rourke

CLUB INFO

It’s time for the Dungeons and Dragons Club!  Today 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

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

Hola, Spanish club will meet on Monday after school in Señora Franco’s room LC 304 come color and celebrate Hispanic Heritage with us. – E. Franco

ATHLETICS

Football Friday Night – Join the festivities tonight 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