The Sophisticats competed in the Crowd Pleasers' Regional Showcase at Bridgeland High School and received the following results:
Classic Medium Division - Team
Team Jazz - Winner
Team Contemporary - Winner
Team Pom - Winner
Team Hip Hop - 2nd runner-up
High Point Winner - Team Jazz
**Grand Champions for Classic Team Division**
Classic Medium Division - Officers
Officer Contemporary - 2nd runner-up
Officer Jazz - 2nd runner-up
Officer Contemporary Trio - 2nd runner-up
Members of the OHS UIL Academic team toured the campus of the University of Houston on their way to compete at the Tomball Academic Invitational. They also met up with OHS graduate Tyler Greenwood and his roommate who are current U of H students. Thanks guys for sharing your experiences with the next generation of graduates.
Last night, the district round of the Stark Reading Contest took place. Every one of our students were very tough competitors who gave performances of which they each should be very proud.
In declamation, the second place winner and earning a $1,500 scholarship was Sidney Holderman. The first place winner, earning a $2,000 scholarship was Brianna Moore.
In interpretive reading, the second place winner and earning a $1,500 scholarship was Madeleine Wernig. The first place winner, earning a $2,000 scholarship, was Catalina Lawley.
The first place winners in each category are advancing to the county final on Sunday, April 28th to compete in for up to an additional $5,000.
Congratulations to each competitor last night on their excellent performances.
On Thursday the Freshmen and JV Bobcat Tennis teams traveled to Beaumont to participate in the Kelly Bulldog Invitational.
Our 9th graders had another fantastic showing, taking gold in 3 of the 5 divisions offered. Cooper Dorman (Singles), Izzy Mills/Ava Walker (Doubles), and Emily Szakmeister/Gunnar Griffin (Mixed Doubles) all won their draws.
We also had some of our JV girls medal with Cassidy Childers (Singles) and Carmen Cordero Valero/Gabriela Bonadiman (Doubles) winning consolation.
Congratulations to Orangefield High School debaters for competing at the UIL District Cross Examination Debate Meet on February 8, 2024. The team of Calvin Kelly and Jayde Bagget placed 4th. The team of Kimber Carpenter and Sidney Holderman placed 5th. The team of Jett Stevenson and Austin Rickenbrode placed 6th.
OHS Boys' Powerlifting Team won first place at the Orangefield meet yesterday. Congratulations Bobcats! We Believe!
This week local high school golf teams traveled to Chambers County to compete in the Anahuac Invitational. First place medalist went to North Shores, Ryan Rios, shooting a 1 under par 71, followed by PNG’s Jaxon Wolf’s 75, and Orangefield’s Lincoln Parks 77. Orangefield’s team, consisting of Lincoln Parks (77), Cole Sanches (88), Peyton Revia (97), Branden Greenway (99), and Gavin Gravett (106), posted a team total of 361, finishing 3rd, behind 1st place PNG and 2nd place Hardin-Jefferson. Next week, the Varsity boys will be competing in the Larry Paine Memorial Invitational, at Bayou Din golf course.
On Saturday, February 3rd, 12 Orangefield High School choir students competed in the UIL Solo/Ensemble contest at Vidor High School. Natalie Roach, Christa Kyle, Jose Salinas, and Kadence Kressman brought home Excellent ratings. A superior rating was given to Tessa Bailey. Also receiving superior ratings and advancing to the State Solo and Ensemble contest were Katelynn Copeland, Jayde Baggett, Diana Burns, Landon Dickens, Aiden Young, and Dalyn Miller. The State Solo and Ensemble contest is in Pflugerville in late May.
February 5-9th is National School Counseling Week! Join us in celebrating our great campus counselors!
OHS Twirp Week is February 12-16th!
LCM Powerlifting Meet Results
In their first tournament of 2024, our Bobcat Freshmen had a tremendous showing. The team of Izzy Mills/Cooper Dorman dominated the completion on their way to a 1st place finish in Mixed Doubles. Brycen Amy/Gunnar Griffin and Dak Sims lost to the Champs in their divisions, but they all rallied to medal in the consolation draw for Boys Doubles and Singles. Ava Walker also played well advancing in the main draw in Girls Singles before dropping a match to a strong player from PNG.
🚨OHS 🏀 Game Schedule Change!🚨
This week local high school golf teams traveled to compete in the Vidor Invitational, the first tournament of the season. First place went to Carthage’s Jett Surratt, shooting an even par 72, followed by Orangefield’s Lincoln Parks taking 2nd place, shooting a 1 over par 73.
This past weekend 19 students participated at the Region 10 UIL Solo and Ensemble contest held at Lumberton High School. 4 students earned 1st Divisions on solos and 9 students earned 1st divisions on ensembles. Of those, 11 students advanced to State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May in Pflugerville, TX over Memorial Day weekend.
Earning First Divisions on Solos:
Brynlee South - Trumpet
Leland Conley - Euphonium
Mason Fitts - Tuba
Devan Eason - Marimba
Cain Hawthorne - Marimba
Earning First Divisions on Ensembles:
Flute Trio:
Gracie Capps
Winnie Ou
Adam Tsan
Woodwind Trio:
Jocelyn Casares
Blaine Lenard
Madison Meyer
Percussion Trio:
Dylan Loga
Owen Meyer
Maddy Wernig
(Not pictured: Devan Eason)
HOSA-Future Health Professional students traveled to Barbers Hill High School to represent OHS at our first ever Spring Leadership Conference. Students competed in the following events: Health Career Display Poster, Prepared Speaking, Medical Art Poster, and Personal Care Skills. Katie Guyote walked away with 1st place in her event, Personal Care, and an invitation to compete at the HOSA State Conference in April. These future health professionals took a leap of faith and stepped into the unknown. They should all be proud, as they have paved the path for future OHS HOSA students.
Thursday, January 25, 2024, Orangefield High School hosted a financial night for seniors and their parents. Lamar University financial aid department presented important information about the FAFSA which is now a high school requirement.
Senior Spotlight 2024
Senior Spotlight 2024
Welcome Coach Breaux!
