Orme’s girls and boys basketball teams went undefeated in conference play this year, and both finished the season as CAA Division 2 North Conference Champions. For the boys, it was their third conference championship in a row. The boys’ team finished with a 13-5 overall record, and the girls finished up with a 13-3 overall […]
Read MoreOrme students visit the State Senate
Students in Kelly Bull’s Environmental Science class took an educational field trip down to the Arizona State Capital in Phoenix. Orme’s students were able to meet Senator Karen Fann (Republican member of the Arizona Senate representing Arizona Legislative District 1) and ask her questions. Eleventh grade student Asher even had an opportunity to challenge one […]
Read MoreAnother success story for Orme’s Horsemanship Team
Congratulations to Orme’s Horsemanship Team. They continue their winning streak in barrel racing. Rani ran her fastest time yet, and won the 3D Youth event. Phoebe and her new horse Brodie won in 3D Novice. Eco and her horse Cowboy won in the Novice Class category. And, Gracie and Cowboy won the 4D Youth Class […]
Read MoreWinter chores in our Burpee Garden and Orchard
While it may be winter, even here in beautiful Arizona, students in Orme’s gardening chore are still hard at work. Raised growing beds in our Burpee Garden are being protected from the cold, while tomato and other seedlings are being started, a crop of peas planted, and radishes and sweet potatoes harvested. In addition to […]
Read MoreStudents in Southwest History class build a traditional wickiup
Students in Landy Douglass’ History and Geography of the Southwest class learn outside of the classroom as well as at their desks. They recently completed a special project of constructing a traditional wickiup from scratch using some materials gathered from around the Orme campus. The class learned that Apaches and other primarily nomadic tribes built […]
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