Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Students who still owe a balance on their AP Exams: we will be in the main office taking payments during lunch and after school this Wednesday/afternoon. Please check your school email for a message from Mrs. Roberts. (M, W) – A. Roberts
Reminder that back packs are no longer allowed through the lunch line. Students should leave their back packs at their table or off to the side by the curved wall before entering the food service area. (F) – M. McDonald
Did they ACT drain your brain? Jumpstart your mental batteries with some free NHS tutoring from Jasleen Narula and Audrey Rodriguez on Thursday from 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counseling Center. (Th) K. Senter
All AP Physics students should report to LC 327 at the beginning of 2nd period on Thursday, April 4th for the AAPT Physics Bowl exam. The test will last through 3rd period and you will need a pencil and a calculator. (M,W) – B. Hondorf
Anyone wishing to take the Geometry test to qualify for the Tennessee State Math Exam should sign up with their Geometry teacher. The test will be given on Wednesday, 4/3/19, in the Amphitheater at 2pm. The test is 40 minutes long. (W 4.3) – J. Zimprich
Co-op and VE Students 2019-2020: Turn in applications and resumes to Mrs. Ledden this week.(M, W 4.3) T. Ledden
Tryouts for the ORHS cheer team are quickly approaching! If you are interested in trying out for the team, clinics will be held April 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th in the arena at 3:30 each day. Female and male athletes are encouraged to try out. For more information contact Bev Goodman at bkgoodman@ortn.edu or go see her in room CS250. (M,W,F 4.5) – B. Goodman
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.
Promposal contest. Did you ask your date to prom in a creative way? Would you like to win a pair of tickets to Living Behind the Mask: a Met Gala? Send pictures or video of your promposal with a short explanation of your proposal to Ms. Eidam at seidam@ortn.edu by April 16th. The winner will receive a free pair of tickets to Prom 2019 or a refund if they had already pre-ordered their tickets. (Th, Th 4/24) – S. Eidam
Junior and Senior Girls– are you in need of a prom dress? The ORHS Prom Closet will be open during the following dates and times: Lunch 5a & 5B March 29, April 1, April 5, April 9 and April 11 / After school until 3:45 April 4, April 8, April 9, April 11 & April 15!
Junior & Senior Boys- we have a LIMITED amount of donated tuxedo vests, ties and shoes. Please see Mrs. King in counseling if you need these for prom! (Tu, Th – 4/15) – A. King
SENIOR INFO
Attention seniors – if you have 10 or more community service hours for the current school year, please turn your form in to the counselor’s office by Friday, April 12th. (M,W,F 4.12) L. Wendt
Any senior who wants to try out to speak at either graduation or convocation needs to contact Mrs. Flanders in CS316 or at gcflanders@ortn.edu by Wednesday afternoon (April 3) after school. (W) – G. Flanders
Seniors: if you did not pick up your graduation supplies last week, please pick up the supplies as soon as possible in CS347. All seniors: please try on your gown to be sure it fits appropriately. Questions? See Mrs. Ledden in CS347. (M,W 4.3) – T. Ledden
Seniors who have not ordered a cap & gown set: order online at https://www.jostens.com/. If you have difficulty locating the individual cap & gown unit for $55, please see Mrs. Ledden in CS347. You may also call Jostens at 423-787-0025. Orders need to be placed ASAP. You must have the official cap & gown set to walk at Convocation and Graduation. (M,W 4.3) – T. Ledden
Extra tassels ($10) and announcements ($1.25 each) are available from Mrs. Ledden in CS347. Announcements are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, but they may also still be ordered online. Announcements come with two envelopes–inner and outer. Use both! The inner envelope (a little smaller and does not seal) is for informal names such as Uncle Kevin and Aunt Teresa. The outer envelope (a little larger and does seal) is for the formal name such as Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ledden and the address. (M,W 4.3) – T. Ledden
COUNSELING INFO
Have you started thinking about college? For students who want to serve their country in the military AND get a tuition-free first class education, a U.S. Service Academy may be the right fit. Academy graduates receive a bachelor’s degree in their field of study and become commissioned Officers in their respective branch of service. Think you’ve got what it takes? Learn more at Congressman Chuck Fleischmann’s 2018 Academy Day on Saturday, April 28th at 10:00 a.m. at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga University Center. Details available in the counselors office. (W – 3.5-4.28) L. Wendt
Would you like to earn community service hours? Are you looking to gain experience in sports, hospitality, and guest relations? UT is recruiting student workers to work the Orange & White Game on 4/13 with the opportunity to continue into the upcoming football season. This is a great way for any students to earn volunteer hours, get paid, and learn some of the fun-filled game-day operations in the premium spaces of Neyland Stadium. Contact Ms. Kelly at ckelley14@utk.edu if you are interested. (Tu,Th 4.11) B. Ottinger
Please visit the ORHS Counseling Scholarship webpage for up to date Scholarship opportunities. This page is updated frequently with new Scholarships so visit regularly so you don’t miss out! (W) – A. Morris
House Method is opening the second annual House Method scholarship, which awards $1,000 toward the education of a student committed to bettering our lives in our homes. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2019. To learn more about qualifications, requirements, the application process, and past winners visit: https://housemethod.com/scholarships/ (W 5.30) – L. Wendt
ATHLETICS THIS WEEK
| Date | Day | Sport | Opponent / Event | Location | Time |
| 4/3/19 | W | Baseball V / JV | Maryville | Away | 6:00 |
| 4/3/19 | W | Softball | West | Away | 5:30 |
| 4/4/19 | Th | Softball | Powell | Away | 6:00 |
| 4/5/19 | F | Baseball JV only | Sevier County (DH) | Home | 5:00 |
| 4/5/19 | F | Baseball V | Stone Memorial | Away | 5:30 CST |
| 4/5-7/19 | F-Su | Soccer | Bearden Invitational | Away | TBD |
| 4/6/19 | Sa | Baseball V / JV | Knox West | Home | 12:00 / 5:00 |