The campus saw a nice turnout of alumni, Trustees, parents and friends who worked alongside Orme faculty, staff and students during our fall Community Work Day. Many wonderful things were accomplished all around our school from organizing the School Archives room, sustainable landscaping and planting of trees, and resurfacing of the original Old Adobe Classroom […]
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On a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon, approximately 30 students participated in a chalk art contest on the old tennis courts by Commons. Students could draw anything they wished, but each of their creations had to incorporate The Orme School Quarter Circle Vbar brand somewhere in it. See if you can locate the brand in some […]
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Faculty member Kelly Bull is Orme’s Director of Sustainability Studies. She also coaches our student Eco Team and oversees the school’s new student Thrift Store, which is located in Commons. Kelly stated that, “One of Orme’s sustainability missions is to value our resources and use them wisely. Two weekends ago, students harvested prickly pears from […]
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The Orme Swim Team had its first meet last week at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek. Fourteen schools and over 150 swimmers participated in 34 events. Orme’s team is coached by faculty member Landy Douglass, and assisted by Team Manager and Orme student Biruk. The swimming Warriors did quite well in their first meet. […]
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The 2019-2020 academic year officially kicked off with Orme’s annual Opening Convocation on Thursday evening, September 5th in the Morton Vrang Orme Memorial Chapel. Students, faculty and staff were greeted by Head of School Bruce Sanborn, who spoke about the early days of The Orme School, a reference to Alexis de Tocqueville’s notion of “habits […]
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Orme’s team attended their first large barrel racing competition of the year and had much success. The NBHA High Country event in the Buckle Series was held at Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona. Eco won the 4D Youth Class. Riley came in 4th in the 4D Open, and Peyton took 5th place in the […]
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Orme is happy to introduce the exceptional educators joining us new for the 2019-2020 academic year. They are excited to begin working with and teaching our students. Glenn Arena STEM – Mathematics & Science Theater, Mathletes BA, University of Illinois (IL) MS, DePaul University (IL) Glenn has had an extensive career teaching in public, parochial […]
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On Saturday, May 18th the Class of 2019 became The Orme School’s newest alumni. Delivering the Commencement Address was William C. “Billy” Cordasco ’80. He is the president and general manager of Babbitt Ranches, a family business since 1886 and pioneering land company that raises livestock, manages natural resources, promotes science and participates in the […]
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This year, two Orme students started a Plastic Police force on campus. Naomi Nguyen and Peter Kohlmann took on a special sustainability project regarding plastic trash; something which has become very widespread and detrimental to our planet. Naomi and Peter have been working diligently to educate students and adults at Orme about how discarded plastic […]
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What’s the latest news ‘buzz’ on campus? Three students in our Sustainability Studies Program are playing an important part in a new Bee Project here at The Orme School. This opportunity came about through a grant from The Whole Kids Foundation, for which Orme is very thankful. Director of Sustainability Services Patti Marrs, Director of […]
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