Oak Ridge High School (Orlando, Florida)
Encyclopedia
Oak Ridge High School is a public secondary school in Orlando, Florida
, established in 1956. The school has been rated as a D or F institution by the state every year since 2000.
, Beta Club
, Computer Programming and Gaming Club, Debate, Drama, Floetry Club, Haitian Club, National Honor Society
, AP Club, Robotics, SAFE Ambassadors, Science National Honor Society
, Spanish Club, student government and yearbook.
Oak Ridge High School has always been known for its track and field teams. Under the leadership of Hall of Fame Coaches Bill Stamper, and John Hemmer (retired), both programs have compiled a total of 114 championships(Metro Conference, District, Region, State). The current Boys track and field coach Huey Leonard, brought the boys team back into the spotlight in 2009 winning the 4x100 relay, after a very successful season.
Track and Field Championships:
Girls Team Championships (65)
State-(9) 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1985 - 1988 - 2004 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008
Region-(19) 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986 - 1988 - 1998 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010
District-(20) 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1996 - 1997 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010
Metro-(17) 1976 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1988 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010
Boys Team Championships (52)
State-(5) 1977–1978 – 1980–1981 – 1982
Region-(11) 1976–1977 – 1978–1980 – 1981–1982 – 1983–1984 –1995–1996 - 2009
District-(19) 1976–1977 – 1978–1980 – 1981–1982 – 1984–1985 – 1987–1991 - 1992–1993 - 1994–1995 – 1996–1997 – 2001 - 2008 - 2009
Metro-(17) 1976–1977 – 1978–1980 – 1981–1982 – 1983–1984 – 1985–1987 - 1988–1991 - 1992–1993 – 1994–1995 - 1996
Oak Ridge Track and Field Website
: Aviation and Aerospace Engineering, Digital Media and Gaming, and Hospitality Management. In the spring of 2011 Oak Ridge became a certified Project Lead The Way school.
Alma Mater we enfold,and praise our colors green and gold
Friendship,honor,love and pride,forever more in us abide
Praise to Oak Ridge brave and true,our loyalty we pledge to you
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, established in 1956. The school has been rated as a D or F institution by the state every year since 2000.
Campus
The Campus has been expanded/remodeled since the founding of the school. During the summer of 2010, demolition began on the northern side of campus as the 600 building and "Fish Farm", which had been the Tech Ed building, was torn down to make room for the new school. The students are scheduled to move into the new building on a staggered schedule during the fall semester of the 2011-2012 school year.Extracurricular activities
Activities available to Oak Ridge students include Athletic Training, AVIDAdvancement Via Individual Determination
Advancement Via Individual Determination is an American college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges, focusing on students in the academic middle. The formula is to raise expectations of students...
, Beta Club
National Beta Club
The National Beta Club is an organization for 5th-12th graders in the United States, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, character and service....
, Computer Programming and Gaming Club, Debate, Drama, Floetry Club, Haitian Club, National Honor Society
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
, AP Club, Robotics, SAFE Ambassadors, Science National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society is an academic honor society focused on science for high school students within the United States. The society was established in 2000 in Texas and has expanded to over 277 schools in 33 states....
, Spanish Club, student government and yearbook.
Pioneer Marching Band
The Oak Ridge Pioneer Marching Band a.k.a. Marching Pioneers is a well rounded band best described as being both a competition and a show band. The Marching Pioneers can be described as having a polished sound similar to a symphonic band even on the field. They constantly rate "Superior" in most district and state-wide competitions. In the 2009 marching season the band made state semi-finals in FMBC with their show "Spanish Fantasy" and got straight superiors in FBA. They are known for being involved in numerous parades including the Universal Studios Christmas parades,the Downtown Christmas parade and the Martin Luther King Day Parade. In 2009 the band was also asked to play at the grand opening for a local Best Buy store. The band is very popular with numerous Drum Corps and college bands and have hosted practices for many of them including, most recently, the University of Miami's and Penn State's Marching Band. The Marching Pioneers also take part in the annual "Pioneer Days" parade in Orlando Florida and the Florida Classic Battle of the Bands. The Pioneer Marching Band is very renowned throughout the state and through its history has won tons of awards and trophies in various competitions. The band is currently under the direction of Jack A. Eaddy Jr.Athletics
The Oak Ridge Pioneers compete in interscholastic competition in Football, Flag Football(girls), Bowling, Track and Field, Soccer (Boys & Girls), Baseball, and Basketball. The school's basketball team was the state runner-up in 2010.Oak Ridge High School has always been known for its track and field teams. Under the leadership of Hall of Fame Coaches Bill Stamper, and John Hemmer (retired), both programs have compiled a total of 114 championships(Metro Conference, District, Region, State). The current Boys track and field coach Huey Leonard, brought the boys team back into the spotlight in 2009 winning the 4x100 relay, after a very successful season.
Track and Field Championships:
Girls Team Championships (65)
State-(9) 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1985 - 1988 - 2004 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008
Region-(19) 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986 - 1988 - 1998 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010
District-(20) 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1996 - 1997 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010
Metro-(17) 1976 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1988 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010
Boys Team Championships (52)
State-(5) 1977–1978 – 1980–1981 – 1982
Region-(11) 1976–1977 – 1978–1980 – 1981–1982 – 1983–1984 –1995–1996 - 2009
District-(19) 1976–1977 – 1978–1980 – 1981–1982 – 1984–1985 – 1987–1991 - 1992–1993 - 1994–1995 – 1996–1997 – 2001 - 2008 - 2009
Metro-(17) 1976–1977 – 1978–1980 – 1981–1982 – 1983–1984 – 1985–1987 - 1988–1991 - 1992–1993 – 1994–1995 - 1996
Oak Ridge Track and Field Website
Curriculum
Oak Ridge is home to three district-wide magnet programsMagnet school
In education in the United States, magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. "Magnet" refers to how the schools draw students from across the normal boundaries defined by authorities as school zones that feed into certain schools.There are magnet schools at the...
: Aviation and Aerospace Engineering, Digital Media and Gaming, and Hospitality Management. In the spring of 2011 Oak Ridge became a certified Project Lead The Way school.
Notable alumni
- Kathleen Bevirt Brooks, NASA analytical chemist, Space Technology Hall of Fame inductee
- Craig CrawfordCraig CrawfordCraig Crawford is a writer and television political commentator based in Washington, D.C., a columnist for Congressional Quarterly, and the author of Listen Up Mr...
, political commentator - Glenda HoodGlenda HoodGlenda Evans Hood is a U.S. politician, who was Secretary of State of Florida, from 2003 to 2005, and the first woman to serve as Mayor of Orlando ....
, Mayor of Orlando (1992–2003), Florida Secretary of State of Florida (2003–2005) - James E. Rodak, saxophonist, Senior Enlisted Leader, United States Naval Academy BandUnited States Naval Academy BandThe United States Naval Academy Band was officially founded in November 1852. Previously, there had been a band since the founding of the Naval Academy in 1845, consisting of a fifer and a drummer. The band consists of US Navy career musicians...
- Nijji Kamolpechara, Keyboardist of Rock Band Venus Butterfly
- Pimluck Kamoplechara, Lead Singer of Rock Band Venus Butterfly
- Michael Roberts-Class of 1981-Nashville Recording Artist 2005-Lead Singer,Lead Guitarist of Country Duo "West and Daniels"
Alma mater
All hail to Oak Ridge Pioneers,whose memories live on through the yearsAlma Mater we enfold,and praise our colors green and gold
Friendship,honor,love and pride,forever more in us abide
Praise to Oak Ridge brave and true,our loyalty we pledge to you