Thursday, May 3, 2012

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

If you are interested in playing Golf next year stop by the main office to sign up. An interest meeting will be held Tuesday, May 8^th 4:30 at Oak Ridge Country Club to discuss upcoming try-outs and plans for the season.   (W,F,M) – R. Sumner

Senior Steering Members need to meet next Monday May 7^th at 3pm in Mrs. Kile’s room (CS228) to finalize senior song, slideshow and breakfast plans. (F) – J. Kile

National Honor Society will hold its final meeting of the year for senior members on Monday, May 7th at 3:00 in LC-327.  All members not taking AP tests that day are expected to attend. See Mrs. Bailey in LC-304 to explain conflicts. (M) – L. Bailey

Philosophy Club: join us after school on Friday in Mr. Pickering’s room (LC322) for a discussion on language and censorship. Everyone is welcome! (F) – A. Pickeing

The Criminal Justice Club will meet on Tuesday, May 8 at 3:15. The meeting will go until approximately 4:00. We will meet in the media center conference room. If you are interested in joining the club and have not yet turned in a membership form, they are located in student services and you can bring it with you on Tuesday. (Tu) – D. McFee

Ladies:  If you are interested in playing in a class powderpuff football game to benefit Relay for Life please contact your class captains. Game is May 18^th at ORHS or stop by the Media Center and see Mrs. Hatmaker or Mrs. Hamilton – (M,W,F)

             Senior:  Roshni Dave                    Juniors:  Savannah Davis      

             Sophomores:  Lois Johnson         Freshman:  Maddie Livengood

Are you interested  in running for Sophomore, Junior, Senior Class officer or for Student Council officer? If so, you need to pick up a petition from Mrs. Haynes or Mrs. Homan ASAP. Completed petitions are due by this Friday, May 4 at 3:00. (Th) – H. Haynes

With only 4 weeks until exams, the time is now to see the NHS tutors if you need help.  Tuesday's tutors are Eric Dai and Jason Renner, and Thursday's tutor is John O'Neil, from 3:00-3:30 in the guidance office. (Th) – L. Bailey 

THIS WEEKS’ ATHLETIC EVENTS

Thursday 5/3     Tennis vs HVA home @ 4:00            Softball vs Campbell County @ Karns 4:00 District playoff game

Friday 5/4        Track & Field Metro 8 at home

SENIOR INFO

SENIORS! If you want to submit pictures for the senior slideshow, you need to email your photos to srclass@ortn.edu. Send us your pictures from kindergarten all the way through prom last weekend and everything in between! The limit is 5 submissions per person. See Mrs. Kile or Mrs. Henry with questions. (F) – J. Kile

Seniors: extra tassels are available from Ms. Ledden in CS347. Cost: $8 each. Bring exact cash or check made payable to Jostens. ( Th) – T. Ledden

All Seniors interested in SCUBA Diving at Graduation Celebration need to pick up a SCUBA packet from Student Affairs.  Space is limited.  Additional information will be provided to those students that turn in paperwork by the May 25^th deadline.  Graduation Celebration and SCUBA diving are FREE events that will take place on May 31^st at the Civic Center.  All Oak Ridge graduates are eligible to attend.  Seniors are also reminded to turn in the yellow permission forms by May 15^th if possible. (M. Reedy) - W

UPCOMING EVENTS

BOYS BASKETBALL Tryouts - JV & Varsity – Wednesday 5/16 – Wildcat Arena This will be the ONLY try out available for this upcoming basketball season 2012-2013.  Each participant must have a sports physical dated after April 30, 2012 to be able to participate in try-outs and spring practice. (x Th) – A. Green 

Youth Advisory Board - UPCOMING EVENTS

The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 YAB Election.  Applications are due June 1, 2012.  Sixteen applicants will be confirmed and appointed by City Council to serve a one-year term of office that commences on August 1, 2012. To be considered, applicants must be residents of Oak Ridge and entering grade levels 8th through 12th.  Participation on the YAB requires attendance at bi-monthly meetings on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m., as well as at special events that are held throughout the year.  All interested students are encouraged to fill out the new, on-line application which is available on the City Clerk’s Departmental Website or at http://tiny.cc/yab.  Paper applications are available in the Student Services Office at Oak Ridge High School, and at the front desk of the Civic Center. (Tu, Th)