Oak Ridge High School was established in 1943 by the U.S. Army to educate children of the workers building and operating Manhattan Project facilities in Oak Ridge.  The original school building was in eastern Oak Ridge on the hill above the community's first commercial center at Jackson Square.

The school's football venue, Jack Armstrong Stadium and Blankenship Field, is adjacent to the original site of the school.  The Stadium is named in honor of Jack Armstrong, the head coach from 1955-1968, who led the 'Cats to 4 State Championships (1956, 1958, 1961, 1962) and the National Title in 1958.  Alden Blankenship, the first Superintendent for the Oak Ridge school system, was enlisted by the federal government to build a quality education system in the "Secret City".

Oak Ridge High School was established in 1943 by the U.S. Army to educate children of the workers building and operating Manhattan Project facilities in Oak Ridge.  The original school building was in eastern Oak Ridge on the hill above the community's first commercial center at Jackson Square.

The school's football venue, Jack Armstrong Stadium and Blankenship Field, is adjacent to the original site of the school.  The Stadium is named in honor of Jack Armstrong, the head coach from 1955-1968, who led the 'Cats to 4 State Championships (1956, 1958, 1961, 1962) and the National Title in 1958.  Alden Blankenship, the first Superintendent for the Oak Ridge school system, was enlisted by the federal government to build a quality education system in the "Secret City".

 The ORHS Weight Training Facilities have recently been updated with all NEW State-of-the-Art Equipment.  This major upgrade to the Facilities was possible due to the efforts of the 2010 Football Players/Parents/Coaches!  This initiative will reap benefits for the ORHS Athletic Department for years to come.  The equipment is available to be used by any ORHS Sports teams/athletes.

For More Photos, see the Photo Show @ Wildcat Extras.

 The ORHS Weight Training Facilities have recently been updated with all NEW State-of-the-Art Equipment.  This major upgrade to the Facilities was possible due to the efforts of the 2010 Football Players/Parents/Coaches!  This initiative will reap benefits for the ORHS Athletic Department for years to come.  The equipment is available to be used by any ORHS Sports teams/athletes.

For More Photos, see the Photo Show @ Wildcat Extras.