Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Come see and hear the ORHS Choral Department present their Spring Concert on May 9th at 7:00pm in the ORHS Auditorium.  Music from the Renaissance to the 1960’s.  We’ve got it all!  Tickets are only $1 for students.  A. Ragan

GET HYPE!! Powderpuff is coming up this Friday May 10th! This year’s games will be held at Blankenship. The first game is Freshman vs. Juniors and will start at 5:30. The entry is 5 dollars, and the winner of the $500 scholarship will be announced before the championship. Come support your grade in these exciting games!  A. Wagner

TODAY is the day to get help with voter registration. Stop by to talk to one of our friendly volunteers at lunch in the Main or Arena lobby. While you are there, pick up a Chick-fil-A coupon and sign up for the gift card raffle. Or register yourself online through the QR code in the library display case. They say you don’t care. Show them they are wrong. Get registered. It’s your turn now.  C. Milloway

Masquers’ production of Anastasia has been nominated for seven Marquee Awards, including Outstanding Musical!!   Max Mishler, Emily Salko, Norah Younger, Gavin Koentop, Lex Matthews, and Kiersten Collins were nominated for top honors in their categories. The new Annual Marquee Awards are sponsored by the Tennessee Theater and will take place on May 11th at 7pm. Masquers will be represented throughout the ceremony in various performances! Come support Masquers as they represent Oak Ridge High School in this new regional celebration of the arts. Tickets are available on TicketMaster. Or email masquers@ortn.edu for more information.  T. Lloyd

AP Testing begins this week at Roane State Community College’s Goff Building and runs through Friday, May 24th.  It is imperative that students check their school e-mail regularly for testing schedules and important announcements and updates related to testing.  If you are taking a digital test, don’t forget to charge your device and update Bluebook before test day.  J. Milligan

Attention all NHS Convocation Ushers: There will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, May 13th right after school in the Auditorium to assign roles and practice for Convocation. You will receive more information from your 1st block teacher. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please see Madame Barry in CS 307. Thank you!  E. Barry

Youth Pride Fest is back, this Saturday, May 11, at First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge from Noon till 4:30. As usual, there will be games, crafts, plenty of food, and gift giveaways. Come for the fun and bring your friends.  C. Milloway

SENIOR INFO

Seniors’ last day is TUESDAY, May 14th. On Tuesday, we will distribute yearbooks and turn in laptop computers.   Wednesday, May 15th is senior breakfast, Convocation and Graduation practice.  S. Thompson

Celebrate your high school graduation where it all began! Our elementary schools are eager to mark your accomplishment with a celebration at their school. Please wear your cap and gown for the celebrations.  Linden Lions:  TODAY! May 8 – reception in the cafeteria at 3:30pm.  May 24 – Graduation March with 4th graders – arrive at 2pm, march at 2:30pm.  Glenwood Cubs:  May 16 – 2pm  Celebration, 3pm – Clap Out and Pictures.  Willowbrook Bears – May 16 – arrive by 8:45am, graduation march begins at 9am.  Woodland Hawks – May 16 – arrive by 9:45am, – graduation walk begins at 10am.  C. Kelly

ATHLETICS

Any 9th, 10th or 11th graders that are interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 ORHS Boys Basketball Team should plan on attending tryouts on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21st from 3:30-5:30pm in the Wildcat Arena.  You must have an updated physical in order to tryout.  Please see Coach Green if you have any questions.  A. Green

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