{"id":6400,"date":"2024-03-01T07:31:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T12:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/highschool\/?p=6400"},"modified":"2024-03-01T07:31:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T12:31:51","slug":"thursday-february-29th-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/highschool\/2024\/03\/01\/thursday-february-29th-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday, February 29th, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, February 29, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p><u>STUDENT INFO <\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ORHS Masquers production of Anastasia is happening <u>this weekend<\/u>! Come see this revolutionary musical. This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. You have four chances to see this touching story &#8211;\u00a0 Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. \u00a0T. Lloyd<\/p>\n<p>Any junior interested in Work-Based Learning next year in the areas of Business, Information Technology, STEM, or Welding should make plans to attend the WBL meeting after school Thursday, March 7, in CS347. The job placement search will begin this spring for positions starting at the beginning of the 24-25 school year. It will be much more difficult to find positions after the beginning of the school year. If you want to secure a paid WBL position, start now by attending this meeting. \u00a0T. Ledden<\/p>\n<p>The Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County Tennessee is holding its fifth Love Run in Norris this Saturday, March 2, 2024, and we need volunteers for this event.<\/p>\n<p>We need a total of 20 volunteers. \u00a0Students would need to arrive at 7:30 AM and will be finished at 10:30 AM; receiving a total of three hours of community service and an event t-shirt while supplies last.\u00a0 If you would like more information on this event you can contact the Race director at 865-924-7729 or email him at <a href=\"mailto:5kloverun.cacact@gmail.com\">5kloverun.cacact@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0S. Thompson<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The NAACP Oak Ridge-Anderson County Branch is sponsoring a 2024 Black History Month Essay Contest for Anderson County and Oak Ridge Middle School \u00a0and High School \u00a0youths. Awards will be given to the first-place, second-place, and third-place winners. The two first-place winners will present their Essays at the April 22nd NAACP Monthly Meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for submission is March 25th.\u00a0 The instructions have been sent to your ortn.edu email address and will be placed on each grade level Canvas page. \u00a0S. Thompson<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AP Exam Payments will be taken <u>this week<\/u> \u00a0during lunch in the lobby.<\/p>\n<p>Please have your order form filled out ahead of time to expedite the payment process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This year AP exams are $98\/exam. AP Seminar and Research exams are $146\/exam.<\/li>\n<li>If you are taking more than three exams, your fourth and subsequent exams will be $40\/exam.<\/li>\n<li>If you qualify for free or reduced lunch your exams are $15\/exam.<\/li>\n<li>Please make checks payable to Oak Ridge High School and put student\u2019s name on the memo line of the check.<\/li>\n<li>If you have questions please contact Ms. Milligan at <a href=\"mailto:jmmilligan2@ortn.edu\">jmmilligan2@ortn.edu<\/a> J. Milligan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>CLUB INFO<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spanish Club presents International Food Night <strong>TONIGHT<\/strong> from 5-7 in the ORHS Cafeteria. \u00a0Come with your families to sample different foods from different countries on February 29th from 5-7pm \u00a0E. Franco<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a fun and easy way to get active and make new friends? Come join pickle ball club! Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the US and is a great way to get moving and have fun with a supportive community.\u00a0 Pickling happens every Friday from 3:30-5:30 on the courts by the turnpike.\u00a0 If interested see Kolodney, Feuer, or Jarnigan. \u00a0\u2013 D. Kolodney<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dungeons and Dragons Club meets on Fridays in CS329 from 3:15 to 4:30. Remember, the dice giveth and the dice taketh away! See Ms. Denisar for more information. \u00a0E. Denisar<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>SENIOR INFO<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SENIORS &#8211; do you need community service hours for TN Promise?\u00a0 Next Monday, March 4th, there is an opportunity to serve.\u00a0 Check your email for signups from Mrs. Thompson. \u00a0S. Thompson<\/p>\n<p><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p><u>COUNSELING INFO<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Middle College \u2013 Attention Sophomores \u2013 If you received a letter indicating that you qualified for Middle College, there is an informational meeting with Roane State <strong>TONIGHT,<\/strong> Thursday, February 29 at 6:00 pm in the ORHS Amphitheater that you and your family should attend. \u00a0A. O\u2019Rourke<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2023 Anderson County Farm Bureau Scholarship application can be picked up in the Counseling Office, or Ms. O\u2019Rourke can email you a fillable PDF application.\u00a0 The deadline for this application is April 5th. \u00a0A. O\u2019Rourke<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Seniors \u2013 The Team investment Group of Oak Ridge has posted their 2024 Renfro Henderson, Jr.\u00a0 Memorial Scholarship.\u00a0 If you lived in the Scarboro Community for a minimum of 1 year you can stop by the Counseling Office to pick up an application for the scholarship.\u00a0 The deadline is April 30th.\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss this opportunity that is unique to our students! \u00a0A. O\u2019Rourke<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, February 29, 2024 Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 STUDENT INFO &nbsp; &nbsp; The ORHS Masquers production of Anastasia is happening this weekend! Come see this revolutionary musical. 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