Photo Credit: Maddie Norwood.[/caption]Wednesday, April 23, Orange High School welcomed all military branches to its halls for Military Day. The Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, National Guard, Coast Guard, and the Reserves made appearances.
This day was held to showcase different parts of the military and reach out and grasp the minds of teenagers to see if this was their true calling for their future. It gave students the opportunity to learn more about each branch and career options. Tables were set up for each branch and representatives handed out flyers to hopeful future members.
The military is a good choice for students who don’t wish to continue with a post-high school education. They will make a fair amount of money and receive valuable benefits. Being a part of the military is considered an honor by most.
The military helps cover part of education costs such as for universities and community colleges. This is ideal for people who cannot afford to go to college on their own and need some extra help.
ASVAB testing took place on November 5 at 8:45 in the media center. The OHS career coordinator, Evelyn DeLoatch, was responsible for scheduling the test.The ASVAB is a multiple aptitude test that helps students identify, understand, and organize information about their interests, skills, and work-related values. The test lasts about three hours. The ASVAB is also the test used to assess students interested in joining the military. Students should attempt to score a minimum of 32 to meet the army requirement. The test is based on eight test areas: general science, arithmetic reading, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, mathematical knowledge, electronic information, auto and shop information, and mechanical comprehension. Results are based on a number of different test item questions. The test helps students figure out what they would like to pursue after high school.
Sixty-three percent of the students who took the ASVAB in the past said this program helped them connect their skills and interests with appropriate career choices. It is a voluntary assessment, and 15 students took the test this year. Students who missed testing for the ASVAB should contact their counselor immediately.
One of the students who took the test was Argie Burnette. He took the test to get into the Marines to become a sniper. He thought the test wasn't challenging and he felt very confident about it. Burnette found out about the ASVAB test from military recruiters. Benjamin Baptist also took the ASVAB test because he is thinking about pursuing a military career. He felt that some sections were harder than other but he was also confident about taking the test. Baptist found out about the test from an email received by one of the counselors here at Orange. Baptist is interested in being a security officer on an air base. Those who took the test will receive their grades for the ASVAB test from OHS counselors. Those who took the test will receive their grades for the ASVAB test from our counselors here at Orange.
National Development Week was November 12 through November 16 at Orange High School..The school hoped that as many students as possible will participate in this.
Wednesday, November 14 was Career Dress Up Day. Students were encouraged to dress up as a figure from their chosen profession. For example, a student could dress up as a police officer, a pilot, or any other job that he/she would like to do as a career. The students who dress up entered a contest during lunch to be in a competition to win a prize.
Thursday, November 15 was Military Day. Representatives from different branches, such as the Air Force and Army, set up stands in the Panther's Den during all three lunches and were available for questions.