14 13 Orme is more than a school. Orme is a distinctly western oasis where you can grow and thrive, and your community will support you. As an Orme student, you will be part of a diverse, tight-knit community of motivated scholars and leaders, artists and musicians, athletes, equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts. Your mentors are sharp educators and staff, who have a passion for what they do. With your talents and goals, you and your classmates will enrich and teach each other. At Orme, you will find yourself in the rodeo stands, cheering for your classmates as they ride. You will meet with your AP English classmates in Orme’s original adobe, one room schoolhouse to discuss THE ORME SCHOOL the reading so intently that you lose track of time. You will find teachers and friends shouting from the sidelines for your basketball team. Your advisee group will spend Sunday evenings at your advisor’s house, making a homecooked meal and catching up after a busy week. After dinner, you will hike up Big Mesa with some friends. Miles of striking high desert vistas stretch as far as you can see. Jackrabbits dash into the cover of sagebrush at the stillness of twilight. This is your home, a place rich in western heritage, strong work ethic and a sense of curiosity and adventure.