Thursday, February 9, 2017
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Hey Wildcats – We have started a new feature in the Newsletter called “This Week in Pictures!” We know you take pics all week long, so send those to Mrs. T atsathompson@ortn.edu or tweet them using #ORHSWIP to be included. Let’s Celebrate what YOU do each day! (2/7-2/10) – S. Thompson
Spring is on the way! If you have any good spring pictures of nature, leaves, flowers sprouting, etc., please email them to Ms. Byrd at rbyrd@ortn.edu for the yearbook Spring divider. (2/9-2/10) – R. Byrd
If you’re a rising junior or senior and have wondered what college is line in New York City, NYU Precollege is your chance to find out. Precollege offers high school students the opportunity to experience NYU by spending six weeks living and learning in their community. Visit nyu.edu/precollege or visit the Counseling Office more more information. Deadline to apply is April 1st, 2017. (2/9-3/30 T,Th) – A. Morris
Thanks for those who have participated in the Black History trivia questions! The answer to yesterday’s question is: Willie Golden was the first African-American captain of ORHS basketball team and the first to be elected captain of an integrated high school team in Tennessee and one of the first to play in the TSSAA Basketball tournament. He currently resides in Oak Ridge. Today’s question is: . What African American Poet, writer, and educator from Oak Ridge and graduate of ORHS wrote several books, such as “Holy Ghost” and “Guerilla Warfare”? Write your answer, along with your name, on a piece of paper and give it to Dr. Colquitt in CS 235 by the end of 5th period today. All students who have participated in this trivia contest will receive a special prize on Friday, February 10. (2/9) – R. Colquitt
SENIOR INFO
Seniors, if you did not receive a shirt stop by the Counseling Office to get your free 2017 t-shirt provided by Roane State. While supplies last! (2/8-2/10) – A. Morris
Seniors: There are some extra senior signature t-shirts (both long and short-sleeved) and sweatshirts (both regular and hooded) available for sale. If you did not get to order a senior signature item and would like to purchase one, please see Ms. Ledden in CS347. You may e-mail tledden@ortn.edu to ask about a specific size, style, or color. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (2/9-2/10) – T. Ledden
CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO
Mid-terms go home this week. Do you need some additional help? Come see an NHS tutor in the Counseling Center on Thursday from 3:15-3:50. Kate Trabalka, Nancy Pont Briant and Katherine Fulcher will be available to help you! (2/8-2/9) – L. Bailey
Do you like German? Then come to the Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft! Our next meeting is Monday, February 20th in room CS 304 at 3:15. We are going to discuss fundraising options, have fun and might order our Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft- t-shirts! (2/9) – S. Nebenfuehr
ATHLETICS
Date Day Sport Opponent / Event Location Time
2/9 Thu Basketball Halls Away 6:00 / 7:30
2/10-2/11 Fr-Sa Swim State Meet Away TBD
2/11/17 Sa Bsktbl GV / BV Fulton Away 6:00 / 7:30