b'faces of ormeNINA TRAN 22LIFE BEYONDTHE BARNYARDHow would you describe your overall experience at Orme?I went to Orme for four years. Not only did I have the full U.S high school experience of classes and prom and watching basketball games, I also learned how to survive in the wild, play African drums, smith jewelry, tend to a garden, outrun a golf cart (Im just kidding), to name a few. My time at Orme has its ups and downs; the ups gave me wonderful memories to treasure, and the downs made me stronger and enabled me to learn something new about myself and the world. Overall, my time at Orme was such a valuable and unique high school experience that I could never forsake, and I have learned to appreciate it more and more as I arrived at college and the real world. A year ago I could not have imagined how much more prepared, discerning, and resil-ient I would be because of Orme. It is needless to say I am incredibly grateful!class, which equipped me with useful knowledge to excel in STEM courses. He also helped me overcome my fear of What aspects of Ormes academic program do you feelmath by being one of the most patient human beings Ive prepared you well for the academic rigor at Davidsonever met, for I sure asked too many questions and can be a College? little dense at times.Before I arrived at Davidson College, the only nega- I also want to thank Mr. Kilby and his Psychology class. tive-ish thing I learned of the school is its academic rigor,He sparked my interest in the field, motivated me to pursue so I was a bit nervous. However, when I started I was soit, and shared his experiences and career advice. Moreover, surprised at how reasonably well I managed the workload.his class was very interesting, discussion-based, and collab-The AP classes I took at Orme were challenging, but onlyorative, which prepared me well for the similar classroom in college I realized how useful it was for honing studyingenvironments at Davidson College.skills and thriving under pressure. Moreover, Ormes dailyLast, I cant thank Mrs. Jones enough. She was my first study hall time has established discipline for sustainable andEnglish teacher at Orme - an exceptionally kind and knowl-efficient studying habits in me, which I think is extremelyedgeable person. My English would not have been to the crucial in managing rigorous workload.level it is today without her. Many learning habits I got from her class I still use to this day. I miss her a lot. Were there any specific courses or teachers at Orme whoAfter my first year of college, I have declared Psychology made a significant impact on your educational journey?major and intended to pursue Neuroscience and English as If so, how did they contribute to your preparation forwell. I owe much of this decision to the teachers at Orme Davidson College? who not only prepared me well academically, but also Im especially grateful of Mr. deBeus and his AP Statisticsinspired me to pursue these fields. 34'