The vision of ORAA is to strengthen the OR community by 1) facilitating alumni networking and communication, 2) providing funds in support of OR events and causes, and 3) increasing awareness of OR issues.
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Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 24 March 2009 22:23
Come to the May 15, 2010 Bobcat Bolt 5K/10K Race and OR Festival - Support the Oyster River Teen Initiative
The ORAA is supporting the Oyster River Teen Initiative by being the parent organization for ORTI fundraisers: the 2010 Bobcat Bolt 5K/10K Road Race and the 2010 Oyster River Festival. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday May 15, 2010 at Oyster River High School in Durham. The race begins at 8am and the festival runs from 9am to 5pm.
The Oyster River Teen Initiative is designed to expand support and resources for teens in our community through a variety of programs and opportunities. One goal is to provide a welcoming, dynamic, youth-oriented facility that is available after school for those who are not already engaged in other extra-curricular, work or internship commitments. Currently, plans are underway to create a youth center for after-hours recreation, relaxation and connecting over good food and great music. The Center will be available to teens with the hope of also providing a weekend venue for music, entertainment and the arts. Additionally, the goal of the Initiative is to provide mentoring opportunities with area youth in order to provide greater academic support, volunteer service opportunities, and expanded cultural opportunities.
"Skeletons Don't Sleep" Memoir Project
The ORAA is supporting OR Alumnus Jeff Halldorson and his wife Kelly in their book project, Skeletons Don't Sleep. The personal memoir narrates Jeff's childhood in Durham and the abuse he suffered at the hands of his adoptive father, who was eventually arrested and incarcerated for his actions. The story is one of horror, tragedy and sadness but also of triumph, love and support. ORAA feels that this is an important book to help increase awareness of child sexual abuse in our community and therefore it is proud to be a supporter of its publication. Order your copy at Lulu Marketplace
ORAA Scholarship
ORAA plans to give out a scholarship every year to a graduating senior at ORHS that has worked hard to strengthen the OR community and is likely to continue those efforts in the future.
ORAA Grants
Grants from ORAA will be available to 1) students and community groups for specific OR community-building projects, 2) Classroom and extra-curricular programs at OR schools that are in need of additional funding outside of the regular district budget.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 06 March 2010 16:20
Oyster River Alumni News!
Written by Anita
Thursday, 05 February 2009 08:46
2nd Annual Bobcat Bolt and OR Festival set for May 15, 2010
We are pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Bobcat Bolt 5K/10K road race and OR Festival are set for Saturday May 15, 2010 at ORHS.
ORAA has set up a fundraising page that will track our combined donations to Haiti relief efforts. After some research we have decided to go with the "Partners in Health" organization which is based out of Boston and is affiliated with Harvard Medical school and the famous doctor, Paul Farmer, who co-founded the organization and has done great work in Haiti for many years.
Make a donation of any amount (even $5 will do!) through the ORAA fundraising page on the Partners in Health website:
Let's show what the power of an alumni association can do! GO BOBCATS!
Stefany Shaheen (ORHS 1993 and daughter of NH Sen. Jeanne Shaheen)
Stefany Shaheen has a blog about the challenges of parenting a child with type 1 diabetes. Check it out at the following link: "http://www.goodmeasures.com/blog"
Richard Tappan Book Published:
The Tappan family is pleased to announce that Richard Tappan's first novel was just published with an online publishing company and it is available for sale on Amazon. The title is "Voices from Cold River" and it is historical fiction, but based on the life of Mr. Tappan's grandmother.
