Tuesday, October 28, 2014
LUNCH: Crispitos with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions, sweet potato fries, pears.
Please have all Senior posters removed from the walls by Thursday. Thank you.
Student Council Blood Drive is today. The appointment times are posted above the water fountain or check in the office.
Golf and Soccer players who opted out, and are not participating in a winter sport, need to return to
PE today, Tuesday, October 28.
Wrestling Open Mats Wed 3:15 to 4:30 for athletes not in a fall sport.
There will be a short cross country meeting after school today in Miss Ashcraft's room.
If you ordered a Danny DeBacker bracelet, James Matson will be here today during lunches to hand out . They are $3.
VB theme tonight at Sherrard is Fiesta. Game time is 5:30. Good Luck Girls! Also Congratulations on getting FM95
Home Town Hero. Thanks to all who voted!
Congratulations to Tara Gambon and Paige Stropes on advancing to sectionals! They run Saturday in Peoria at 10:00.
Football plays Saturday at 1:00 in Aledo. Good Luck Boys!
Calling all Men. Special Edition will be holding auditions for 4-5 male students that might be interested in being a part of
the Special Edition choral ensemble. This ensemble sings for multiple events in the community throughout the school
year. They will also be singing for IHSA contest, Mallards Hockey Games and various other performance in the Quad City
Area. Please see Mr. Holmes to set up an audition time and remember, you do not have to be a member of the choir to
audition for this slot.
Attention Students: Would you like to participate in a fun filled volleyball tournament? Now is your chance!
On November 3,4 and 5th you can participate during your 8th period. Make your teams today! Teams will participate in a
tournament fashion and championship game will be played on Wednesday November 5th ....Registration due on Friday.
Registration cost is $15.00 per team. Please fill out forms in the office and return with cash to Mrs. Nightingale mailbox.
Any questions see Mrs. Nightingale
Help support the food drive by participating in Quad Volleyball this Thursday and Friday. There will be teams of 6. You
must be eligible and students in a SH only. It will cost $2 to play and $1 to watch. Contact Ms. Fiedler with your team
information.
Congratulations to the members of the 2014-2015 National Honor Society Orion chapter. The list is posted outside the
office and outside Mrs. Kershaw's room. We will have our first mandatory meeting Thursday morning. Senior members
need to arrive at 7:25; junior members need to arrive at 7:30. BE ON TIME. We will decide what our holiday service
project will be, nominate officers, and discuss the requirements for continuing membership. All members should also bring
their $10 dues to the meeting. Questions? See Mrs. Kershaw.
No Shave November? December. Mr. Briney will finally enter the fundraising fray. If we raise $25 he will do No Shave
November. For another $25, he'll keep it through the end of the semester. Proceeds to go to the food drive and HPA's
Honor Flight campaign.
The finals of the Mario Kart Tournament will be on Tuesday, Oct. 28th after school in Mr. Lister's room. The finals of the
Smash Bros. Tournament have been moved to after school on Friday, Oct. 31st. Anyone that wants to come cheer on the
competition will need to pay $1 or bring two cans. All donations go to the Student Hunger Drive.
Orion High School will present "A Broadway Cabaret", on Nov. 1st at 7:30pm and Nov. 2nd at 2:30pm in the Orion High
School commons. The OHS Drama department will be putting on an evening of songs, scenes and desserts. This
performance will feature multiple soloists, monologues, Broadway duets and short scenes. Cost for the event will be
$5.00 for Students and $8.00 for adults. Deserts and drinks will also be sold, with all proceeds going to the production of
the 2015 spring musical "Once Upon a Mattress". Please join as for a evening that is sure to deliver!
TRIVIA NIGHT: Is November 7th at 6:30. Contact Mr. Solomonson to set up a table at 526-3361 or at
jsolomonson@orionschools.us. Tables of 8, $10 per person. You can also reserve a table from either an FFA, FCCLA or
CECO student. There will be door prizes and raffles as well.
Golf banquet is on Wednesday, November 12th . 6:00
XC banquet is Wed. Nov 12th in the library at 5:30.
The Hunger Drive 5th period lunch competition is underway. The 5th period class that brings the most pounds per student will win a
Subway or Pizza Hut lunch. Food most needed includes: canned vegetables, fruits, juice, tuna, canned meats, soups, stews and pork
and beans. The Foodbank will not accept perishable items, pet food, soda, or bulk items greater than 10 pounds. Our school is allowed
1000 lbs of flour and sugar combined.
Fccla will be selling a Breakfast to Go every Wednesday morning! Bring your quarters!! Most items will be 75 cents.
PTA reflections program is currently open . Students may participate in 6 fields: Dance choreography, film production,
literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students may enter in one or more art category. The
information is in the office or check www.pta.org/reflections
Tues. Oct 28th: VB IHSA vs. winner Game 1 at Sherrard 5:30. Student Council Blood Drive 9:00 to 1:00.
Wed. Oct. 29th: No events.
Thurs. Oct 30th: VB IHSA Regional. TBD.
Fri. Oct 31st: No ACC Parent Teacher Conferences.
Sat. Nov 1st: XC Sectionals in Peoria 10:00. FB at Aledo for playoff game. 1:00. Fall Play 7:30 at OHS
Sun. Nov 2nd. Fall play 2:30 at OHS.
Mon. Nov 3rd: CAC Meeting. TRAC music festival .
Tues. Nov 4th: IHSA Sectionals at OHS 5:30 and 6:30.
Western Illinois University-QC School of Engineering Open Houses are scheduled for November 14th (3:30-5:30pm)
and December 5th (2-4pm). For more information or to register, please visit wiu.edu/qc/engineering.
COLLEGE VISITS: The following colleges will be visiting OHS: Ashford University on Oct 28th at 2:20, please obtain
a pass from the office to visit with them. St. Ambrose will be here on Oct 30th during lunch hours.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program. All seniors are welcome to apply for this scholarship. Please
visit https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC for more information and/or an application. Deadline to apply is January 20.
Quad Cities Engineering and Council 2015 Scholarship Program. Seniors pursuing a STEM degree at a four-year college or university
may apply for these one-time grants/scholarships ranging between $1000 and $3000. Please
visit www.qcesc.org/qcesc_students.html for an application and/or more information. Deadline to apply is January 23.
Mediacom Communications Scholarship. Seniors residing in areas where Mediacom is provided, but not required to be a Mediacom
customer, may apply for one of 60 $1000 scholarships. Please visit www.mediacomworldclass.com for an application and/or more
information. Deadline to apply is February 16.
Seniors planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering, and are interested in the Stokes
Program, which gives students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field while attending college and earning
a degree, should visit www.NSA.gov/Careers for an application and/or more information.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Free Speech Essay Contest. Juniors and Seniors are
eligible to participate in FIRE's essay contest. Awards range from $500 to $10,000. Deadline to apply is January
1. For more information, please visit thefire.org/contest.
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship. Seniors interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school may apply for
this $1,000 scholarship. Please visit www.fashion-schools.org/ for an application and/or more information. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2015
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship. Seniors interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary
school may apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Please visit www.animationcareerreview.com/ for an application and/or more information.
Deadline to apply is June 1, 2015.
Henry County Right To Life Scholarship. Any senior who lives in Henry County, is Pro-Life, and plans to continue their
education at a post-secondary institution may apply for this $500 Scholarship. Please visit henrycountyright2life.org for an
application and/or more information. Deadline to apply is January 15.
2015 Ge-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. College scholarships are available to high school seniors who embody
the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan, including leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Students may apply
for these $10,000 (renewable) scholarships online through www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline to apply
is January 8.
Main Street Orion is looking for 3 high school students to help with the Halloween Hustle on October 31 right after
school from3:30 to 4:30. We need the students to help the kids go from business to business Trick or Treating safely. If
you are interested please call the Main Street Office at 526-8299 or email at director@mainstreetorion.com by October
27th or email director@mainstreetorion.com. You will need to meet at the Orion Firehouse and Roxanne Chapman will
give you instructions. Thank you.
Main Street Orion is having a pumpkin carving contest for the entire community. We know that there are many creative
students at OHS and would encourage you, a group of your friends or classmates to submit pumpkins. Please bring
carved pumpkins to the Main Street Office between 9:30 and 4:30 on October 29th. Prizes will be awarded at the Band
Shell on October 31rst at 7:15. Pumpkins will be in local businesses to be judged by the community by voting with their
money. We want to create a whole stage of lit pumpkins during Trick or Treat.
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