{"id":2081,"date":"2018-08-23T13:35:17","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T17:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/highschool\/?p=2081"},"modified":"2018-08-24T13:36:10","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T17:36:10","slug":"august-23-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/highschool\/2018\/08\/23\/august-23-2\/","title":{"rendered":"August 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, August 23, 2018<\/p>\n<p>Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>STUDENT INFO<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Like reading and talking about books?\u00a0 Like reading and snacking?\u00a0 Like talking and snacking? Me too!\u00a0 Come to a book club meeting in the library after school on Tuesday, 8\/28.\u00a0 Come to talk about what you\u2019d like to do in book club this year and help decide on the best meeting day and time. (8.23 8\/24)\u00a0 C. Milloway<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whatever else NHS tutoring will be on Thursday, it will likely be fun. Come see Alex Greenhalgh and Balin Allred for academic help from 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counseling Center. (Th) \u2013 K. Senter<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What do Swedish House music, the Little Mermaid and rock candy have in common? They are all things you can experience when you join the World Wide Wildcats on our trip to Scandinavia this spring. If you are interested in these and so many more things about Northern Europe bring your parents to an informational meeting in Mrs. Hondorf\u2019s room, LC210, this Thursday at 5:00 pm. There will be cake! (Th) \u2013 E. Hondorf<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spring Break 2019 in England, France, Belgium, and Germany! To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the continent in WWII, we are leading educational tour to Europe. Visit 4 countries as we trace the path of the allied forces across the English Channel to the D-Day beaches of France, on to the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, and finally into Germany and the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. Join us on Thursday, August 23 at 6:30 PM in the ORHS Amphitheater for an interest meeting or see Mr. Pickering in LC322 for more info. (Th) \u2013 A. Pickering<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SENIOR INFO <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Seniors<\/u><\/strong>: Ever wondered what you\u2019d do if you had a flat and were stuck on the side of the road, out of cell service? Ever considered checking the oil and tire pressure but weren\u2019t sure how? Ever wondered what to do to maintain your car so that your sweet ride stays sweet? Come to the Auto Tech room in G-Building on Thursday, August 30, from 3:30-5:00, and learn all this and more from ORHS\u2019s Mr. Ladue. All ORHS seniors are welcome. ORHS will host classes similar to this each month, so look for a poster and other announcements soon. \u00a0\u00a0(8\/20-8\/24) \u2013 A. Etheridge<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the following seniors who have been selected to serve on the class of 2019 Senior Steering Committee. Our first full committee meeting is Wednesday, September 5th during 5th period in Mrs. Hondorf\u2019s room, LC210.\u00a0\u00a0 Rylee Anderson \/\u00a0 Carter Cobb \/\u00a0 Natalie Connelly \/\u00a0 Meghan Dadmun\u00a0 Piper Halcrow \/\u00a0 Tre Jackson \/\u00a0 Madison Lane\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Jonathan Lumsden\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Elizabeth Martin\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Mady McEntire<\/p>\n<p>Dillon Nowatchik\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Rosalia Otaduy-Ramirez\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Manshi Patel\u00a0 \/ Hannah Phillips\u00a0 \/ Jessie Pitz\u00a0 \/ Ally Spraker<\/p>\n<p>Erin Tiller \u00a0\u00a0\/\u00a0 Erin Van Berkel\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Olivia Wereszcazak\u00a0 \/ Raven Woods\u00a0\u00a0 (Th) B. Hondorf<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>COUNSELING INFO <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Vandy Fan for a Day provides high school students with information about the selective college admissions process, insight into Vanderbilt&#8217;s excellent scholarship programs, and an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of game day as the Vanderbilt Commodores take on the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, November 17th. Are you a rising sophomore or junior that feel you would benefit from a chance to participate in the Vandy Fan for a day program? If so, please see Mrs. Morris in the Counseling Office so that your name can be added to the Nominations list by Friday, September 14th. (Tu, Th \u2013 9.14) A. Morris<\/p>\n<p><u>CLUB INFO<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ORHS Math Club will meet this Friday after school in Mrs. Mullins room, CS231.\u00a0 This week we will start looking at \u201cSecrets of Mental Math\u201d, by Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer.\u00a0 Mental math is not just for mathletes.\u00a0 There are speedy calculations that can be done by all math students with a little training.\u00a0 If you would like to learn some tricks or share some secrets of your own, please join us.\u00a0 Newcomers are always welcome, and refreshments will be served. (F) \u2013 K. Mullins<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to become a better listener? Be a better support to your friends? Then join us for a new club, Teens for Contact, Monday, 8\/27 after school until around 4 in the college and career room.\u00a0 This is a great way to improve your listening skills! (M) \u2013 A. King<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Join Philosophy Club after school on Friday in Mr. Pickering\u2019s room (LC322) for an introductory discussion on political philosophy. We will also nominate and elect club officers for the year. Everyone is welcome! (F) \u2013 A. Pickering<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please join FCA on Friday at 7 am at Providence House, next to the pool, for some chicken biscuits, donuts, and a devotional from Patrick Miller from Calvary Baptist.\u00a0 All are welcome! (Th) \u2013 R. Byrd<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ATHLETICS THIS WEEK<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Off-season tennis activities will begin this month. The Greater Knoxville Tennis Association High School League is back again for Fall 2018! Players compete one day a week against club team&#8217;s from Morristown, Gatlinburg, Powell, and Knoxville. Hard copies of\u00a0consent forms\u00a0can be picked up\u00a0before\/after school\u00a0in Room LC-218 from Coach Bowman. There will be one match per week, two singles and two doubles. All players on the same team must compete in the same division &#8211; A, B, or C:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>C- Beginner.<\/strong>Players new to tennis and\/or needing match-play experience. Need to develop stroke development. May play on junior varsity team or low seed on varsity roster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B- Intermediate.<\/strong>Players have some junior team tennis experience but little to no tournament experience. Still in need of match-play, advanced stroke development, consistency and strategy. Typically plays in top 6 of varsity roster in high school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A- Advanced.<\/strong>Match tested and tournament players making deep runs in TSSAA state post-season play. Players\u00a0are\u00a0the top seeds on\u00a0their roster. Players have mastered advanced strokes and are well versed in strategy.\u00a0 (8\/16, 8\/20, 8\/23) \u2013 D. Bowman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait in line this Friday night for the first home football game against Dobyns-Bennett.\u00a0 Get your Student Athletic Pass for only $55.00 in the Main Office and you can save over $100 and not wait in line for any home athletic event this year (excluding TSSAA tournaments and play-off games)\u00a0 (W-F) \u2013 T. Seals<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\">\u00a0<strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\"><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"226\"><strong>Sport<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"108\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"118\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\">8\/24\/18<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">F<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">\u00a0Football -V<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">Dobyns-Bennett<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Home<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\">7:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\">8\/24\/18<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">F-Sa<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">Volleyball<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">Early Bird Tourney<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">TBA<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\">TBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\">8\/25\/18<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">Sa<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">G. Soccer<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">CPA<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Home<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\">TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, August 23, 2018 Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin STUDENT INFO &nbsp; Like reading and talking about books?\u00a0 Like reading and snacking?\u00a0 Like talking and snacking? 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