For several years now, numerous Orme students have participated as “Bigs” in the Mayer Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Last weekend a new group of local “Littles” visited our campus and spent the morning with Orme student volunteer Bigs. After meeting and playing some ice breaker games together, the group went Up Top to see […]
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A tradition at The Orme School for many years now has been our annual International Potluck Dinner. Held one night in place of a regular sit-down dinner in Founders Hall, faculty Advisors and their student Advisees prepare and cook a special international dish (in large quantity) to share with everyone. Typically students will make a […]
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Last Sunday afternoon, Orme students had a fun break from studying for their final exams. The Advancement Office along with the Head of School’s wife, several other staff and the student Spirit Committee hosted a holiday party in Commons for all students. The event featured cookie and ornament decorating, a saran wrap ball game, holiday […]
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Orme alumna Anna Ball ‘67 generously made possible an opportunity for students in our junior class to participate in a Career Vision’s assessment and personalized follow up. Anna is the President of the Ball Foundation, and she worked to coordinate that assessment opportunity for Orme with Ball Foundation Vice President Peg Hendershot and the Career […]
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Students on the Mathletes Team participated last weekend in a competition at Mission Heights Preparatory High School in Casa Grande, AZ. Led by Orme faculty and math teacher Steve Wolfe, our team was one of seven participating schools. Our Mathletes Team finished overall in 2nd Place, and Orme School also had 7 of the top […]
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Orme’s annual Phoenix Holiday Party was a festive and fun success with over 50 alumni, family, friends, faculty and staff in attendance. The event was once again hosted by alumna Kathy Doyle Kirchner ’75 (our many thanks to Kathy!). It was a wonderful evening of fellowship and great food, and a most perfect way to […]
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Congratulations to #99, Senior Captain and offensive lineman Blaize Gegelman, who was named 1st Team All-State for CAA Division 1 Football. Go Warriors!
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Friday evening through Sunday night can be a time for Orme students to simply relax and recharge, but there are still plenty of fun trips and activities planned by weekend Duty Teams. Weekend opportunities always include at least one Culture Credit (educational) trip. For example, a recent fall weekend included the following student trip offerings: […]
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Orme History and English teacher Steve Hall led a student camping trip to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico last weekend. Eight students had a unique opportunity to explore and study those famous prehistoric Pueblo ruins and history. Although the temperatures dipped a little at night, students enjoyed hiking and biking during the day. Mr. Hall […]
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Veteran science teacher Sylvia Strobel’s AP Chemistry and AP Biology classes have been working hard this fall and taking on some very interesting lab projects. AP Biology students learned about cell membrane structure and function, and completed an osmosis & diffusion lab. They looked at the rate vs concentration of solutes and solvents. In […]
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