Orme School - Hoofprints Yearbook (Mayer, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1955 volume:

book es cActecjxfed to tAe. me rurxy of Thirzf MORTON VRANG ORME r - • aw J y u ., y ■ jt( t i'j f'. u w Mort in his strength and love of the out- doors, in his warm-heartedness and devotion to his friends, is still very much one of us and we do not feel a real parting. Into the school, the ranch, and the members of the ranch family went far too much of his creative personality for us to ever think of him as anywhere but here. During his twenty-five years on the ranch, Mort was a tireless builder. He fashioned the river bottom black walnut into beautiful furn- iture, he develoned marginal lands into fertile, productive acres, he worked earnestly in the building of the school and helped mould boys and girls into more useful members of their commun- ity. His imprint on our lives and our surround- ings is so clear, he could not help but be one of us now. Mort represents the finest qualities of the true western citizen whose recent forebears be- gan the development of the west and whose spirit is the basic strength of our country. This type of man has a deep love for the unconfined life, yet a fundamental respect and affection for other people, a gift of seeing through and beyond triv- ialities to meanings of real significance beyond, a faculty for doing and accomplishing without much talking, and a resourcefulness to co e with any of life's problems. Through Mort we will continually renew our faith and inspiration. • !iiifi m frjf i Aunt Minna and Uncle Chick ormes Mini and Charlie Paul and Chirper Amy Clowes M. A. Pittsburgh University Ed D. Columbia Universtty DIRECTOR LOWER SCHOOL staff The Glosses Stanley C. Gloss (Stan) B.S. Kent State University M.A. Indiana University Associate Director GEOMETRY Jean Gloss B.S. Kent State University COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS Edward P. Lowry, Jr. (Ed) A.B. Stanford University LL. B. Stanford University SOCIAL STUDIES The Millers Virginia (Ginny) R.N. Silver Cross Hospital B.S. University of Missouri William (Buff) B.S. Missouri University M. Ed. Missouri University SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS Dorothy S. Lewis (Dot) A.B. Randolph-Macon Woman's College Art Students League ART, BIOLOGY, MIDDLE SCHOOL Marlyn Farr Laval University A.B. San Jose State College SPANISH, FRENCH Margene D. Studebaker (Marge) Iowa State Teachers College Morningside College LOWER SCHOOL, GENERAL NURSING The Brunos Charles P, Bruno (Gerry) A.B. Brown University MATHEMATICS, POLO Barbara (Barb) DORMITORY SUPERVISION Noel K. Jones A.B. Harvard College ENGLISH Virginia Busick SECRETARY Noree Gregory SECRETARY Patricia Campbell SECRETARY Edith Hankins BOOKKEEPER The Alfreds Jack; Chef Lou; Assistant r - I I 1 _ The Caseys Vol and Mary MAIN HOUSE STAFF The McDonalds Bruce: RANCH FOREMAN Pat, Jerine, and Sherrie John Mancini (Bowzie) LEATHER WORK, STUDENT HORSES Ben Milewski; NIGHT SUpERVTSOR Art Hunkins; MAINTENANCE Don Roby; GARDENER The Dandress Franklin; Assistant Foreman Sherrill, Nadene, and Charles Gene Meyers (Beanie) GENERAT, RANCH WORK Jackie Cox GENERAT. RANCH WORK Clyde McDonald (Clydie) FARMING A1 Martin GENERAT, RANCH WORK V SENIOR CLASS When Paul Harper came to the Ranch, five years ago, there were 27 students here. Diamond E, Stirrup Dot, Box P, Prank Dondrea's house, the offices, end the duplex were non-existent. Fowler came the following vear and he saw the main house remodeled. Stirrup Dot and Box F built. That was the first year there was a grad- uating class. The graduates were three boys. In 1952 Laurel, Linda, Shirley, and Sandy came. That year was the first year that girls lived in the Adobe Guest House. The student body had grown a great deal in those two years since Paul had first driven in the front gate, for now there were a little over fifty students The class, as it stood in 1952, consisted of Laurel, Shirley, Linda, Judy Allen, Eva Ewing, Judy Daniels, Sue Ireland, Carol Howe, Fowler, Paul, John Merrill, and Sandy, They had English class in Cabin 4, which now, of course, has been changed to boy's living quarters. Almost all of them had geometry in the Adobe school house and many of the classes they attended consisted of only one or two students. In 1955, John Merrill, Judy Allen, and Judy Daniels left the ranch and Sue Ireland became a senior. However, several new people came to join the class. Kay Calvin, Erin Black, Ann Hapgood, and Windy Smith were in- cluded. During 1955 and 54 Diamond E was constructed and Frank's house as well as the duplex was built. In 1954 Carol Howe, Kay Calvin, Erin Black, and Windy left the ranch, leaving Paul, Fowler, Sandy, Laurel, Linda, Shirley, and Ann Hanpood to graduate in May 1955, Thus the class has begun, increased and decreased and finally has been left with seven Seniors, If everyone who had been a part of the sophomore and junior classes in 1952-55 and 1955-54 school years respect- ively, had remained to graduate there would have been sixteen in the class. However, they now represent four years of work at school and they have seen many changes at the Orme Ranch, seniors f-'argaret Ann Haogood Harpy 21 Banbury Lane Ben Avon Heights Pittsburgh 2, Pennsylvania Class Secretary Treasurer k Basketball k Prefect k Yearbook Editor 3 - Yearbook k Jene Paul Harper Jr MT ablo Slash J Slash Granby, Colorado O.R.R.A. President 2,3,k� Student Council Rerresentive 2 Tally Team Cantian 2,3 Class President k Prefect k Class Vice resident 3,k Football k Alumni Staff k Robert P. Hoxie Sandy” Box lij.8 Arizona Payson, Class President k Letter-man's Club k Basketball 2,3,k Newsnaper Editor k Prefect k Track I Baseball 3,k Fowler McCormick Stillman Box ij.05 Scottsdale, Arizona Student Body President Ij. Alumni Staff I4. Pr-fect I4. Class President 3,1+ O.R.R.A 2,3,l| All Around Cowboy Fall Rodeo 2,3 All Around Cowboy Spring Rodeo 3.14. Football 2,3,1+ Baseball 3,1+ Basketball 2,3,1+ Tennis 3,1+ Track 3 Drama 3,1+ Alumni Secretary b Newsnancr 3 O.R.R.A Secretary U. Tally Award 3 Juan Miguel de Vengoechea Mike” Calle 77 10-21 Bogota, Colombia G-enrge J. Wat erson 5 3 T'6Wis Road Olmstead Falls, Ohio Laurel Jenson 1 231+ Forest Wichita, Kansas Treasurer 3 resident 3 Class Secretary Class Vice Basketball 2,3,1; Drama 1; vearbook Editor I; Yearbook 3 Wewsnancr 2 refect I4. olo 3 O.R.R.A. 2 Alumni Staff 1; Linda Jones 3371 Yorth Knol1 Drive Hollywood, California Class Secratary Treasurer 3 J4. Alumni Staff I4. refect It Class Vi ce-presid-nt 3 Class President 2 Dra™a 2 3 )■ Choir 2,3,1; P01.0 3 Shir1ey Nafziger Box 1073 Coolidge, Arizona Yearbook 3 Choir 2,3 Brefect ij. IT COULD HAPPEN ONLY TO THE SENIORS That Monday night In boy's camp the boys said, Oh no, it couldn't happen to us. But it did happen. The seniors had their Open House In the small senior cabin right in the middle of boy's camp. That night at 9:30 people started to pile into the cabin. One by one they came from all parts of the ranch. Clarke and Rock were even there, all the way from Colorado. By the middle of the evening the cabin was shaking with about forty people, everyone from Juniors up to super- visors • Wonderful food, everything from cake and popcorn to coffee and cokes, prepared by the people who attended wss eaten. At about 10:00 the Juniors went to bed. Others stayed and the sing- ing began. They sang and ate until about 11:00 when everyone was bundled off to bed with happy thoughts of the good food and fine time they had. Rock and Clarke remained to sleep on the floor in the Senior Room. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Ann Hapgood A unique experiment for the introduction of Atomically Powered and Constructed Homes is being introduced at the Arizona branches of the Shirley Nafziger Farms. These ranches, owned and onerated by Miss Shirley Nafziger are situated all over the West and are known throughout the world for their yield of accurate information which has contributed so greatly to the vast scientific strides of the last few years. The project has been divided into two main sections. The agricultural and livestock division will be under the management of Paul Hamer, former assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture in charge of Atomically Grown Foods. The construction of the buildings and machinery on the ranch will be directed by Miss Linda Jones who is on leave from Princeton University where she Is continuing the work of Dr. Albert Einstein. Miss Nafziger had hoped to procure the service of Robert Hoxie to work with Miss Jones in the designing of the Atomic Powered Appliance. However, he is not available at the time. It seems that his work on the electrical system of his new, faster than light, rocket ship is demanding all of his attention. He will, however, send his top assistant, Ann Hapgood, to be in charge of drawing the plans and preparing the blue prints. Interior decoration of the buildings will be done by Laurel Jenson, internationally known as the creator of that Relaxing Look. In an exclu- sive Interview with Miss Jenson, it was found that the interior will be white with red trimmings. Many pillows of various sizes and shapes will be used. Triangular red and whites, oblong gray foam-rubber ones with the centers cut out, and green with red designs In the shape of a Quarter- Circle V-Bar will make up the array. She points out that lndisoensible to every home is a coke machine, hidden behind a curtain. Plans are In order so that one will be placed in every room. Because of the danger connected In working with atomic materials. Dr. Fowler Stillman will be on hand to cone with any emergency which might arise. Dr. Stillman is at present completing his report on the discovery of a vaccine to prevent the common cold. This world-shaking discovery has assured him of the winning of a Nobel Prize this year. It is not necessary to speculate upon the success of the project, for how could it help but succeed with so many brilliant minds working with it. Ann Brownell juniors Judith Carr Judy 168 South Highland Tos Angeles, California R. Kirk Dunbar Sandy Rt. 2, Box 196 Scottsdale, Arizona Ann Brownell U355 Forest Lane Washington 7, D.C. Charles T . Dickinson Pat 607 North Crescent Drive Beverly KilTs, California Jeff Griffith 1211; Grant Avenue Trinidad, Colorado Gretchen Goff K.C. 1595 1| Valley Vista Boulevard Encino, California Lee Jockers I4.38 Bedford Road Chappaqua, New York Nancy Maclsaac Murohy 1;20-C West Stocker Glendale 2, California Mark Moore 2P1 Almendra Los Gatos, California Sidona Reyner 807 West 35th Street Kansas City, Missouri I V ‘'«odock ’ A Henry Schwake Hank 228 Chelsea La Jolla, California . I . Marjorie de Garmo Margie West View Lane Stamford, Connecticut sophs Bruce A, Barr Box 216 Woodland, California I Pamela Gaynor Pam Box 38? Lake Arrowhead, California Ronald R. Hamer Ron Slash J Slash Granby, Colorado Merle Frost Frosty 20Ql Stradella Los Angeles, California Lynn Gulick 2o05 Monterey Road San Marino 9, California Janet Mason Muffin 1705 South Sixth Street Las Vegas, Nevada Robert A Ogle Bob 238kb Malibu Road Santa Monica, California Peggy Renfro 7527 State Line Kansas City, Missouri Michael Salter Mike 8ll North Humphreys Flagstaff, Arizona V � J—v ' . I ] . Mary Lynne Johnson Muffle 89 Country Club Drive Chula Vista, California Winifred Koch Winnie 1816 Wood Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado Shirley Jenison Box 31 14.3 Texas State College for Women Denton, Texas Heather Kitchell Boots Binney Lane Old Greenwich, Connecticut Tory Stillman Route 2, Box 213 Scottsdale, Arizona Douglas Stephenson Doug 731 Golden Park Avenue San Diego, California Mary Elizabeth Suman Sue 332 Sturtevant Drive Sierra Madre, California Tarlei Beall ll8 Ruby Balboa Island, California frosh Judith Boone Judy 14-288 Clybourn Avenue Burbank, California Kim Cochems 1833 Jarlmont Drive La Canada, California Joan de Garmo V est View Lane Stanford, Connecticut Judy Howard Thunderbird Club Box Y Palm Springs, California Nancy Loveless ll5-390 Birch Street Indio, California Andrew Farrand Andy 655 Bradford Street Pasadena 2, California Rees M, Jackman 713 Louisiana Lawrence, Kansas Elizabeth Norton Betsy Club Road. Riverside, Conn. Lynn Sneer 351 South Cliffwood Los Angeles, California Susan MacMurrav Sue U$5 Halvem Drive Los ' ngel es I4.9, Cal ifornia Frederick Seeley Fred 758 Franklin Street Denver, Colorado m Gretchen Tank 1 31 Elm Avenue El Centro, California Peter W. Starr P.0. Box 273 Niles, California Philip Wilson Phil 3lj-0 Clinton Avenue Fresno Ij., California John Knox 3L|-5 Bentel Avenue Los Angeles I4.9, California Kent Kuster 1833 Farlmont Drive La Canada, California middle, school John Hubert 130 San Juan Rancho Solano Phoenix, Arizona Judith G. Jones Judy 1320 Woodstock Lane San Marino, California Marilyn Harris Buttons P.0. Box 1028 Scottsdale, Arizona John C. Staudinger Johnny 3U-0 North June Street Los Angeles, California Mary rowr. ee )|J|J|1| North lj.6th Place Phoeni:., Arizona Charles Myers Chuck 619 North Monroe Drive Xenia, Ohio EIGHTH GRADE PROPHECY Luella Griffin In this year of nineteen hundred and 65 the eighth grade class Is haopy, well, and alive. On Broadway a Dlay has made a hit. I believe Judy Jones Is the star of It. In nineteen hundred and 68 we shall see Chuck Myers strike home plate for the one and only, Ohio State. There Is a budding young artist by the name of Buttons Harris. Due to her superb talent she recently flew to Paris. In Carnegie Hall last week John Hubert made oulte a show. It was said then that Liberace had to go. The trick riding in the movies you see Is none other than our famous Mary Brownlee. Oppsi over the cliff she just went. Don’t worry, tweren’t no accident. In the Kentucky Derby a jockey has won fame. Johnny Knox is the famous rider’s name. In these days of comnetition we find our young man with ambition. He's Mr. Staudlnger, who is now a rising designer of Atomic Advertising. Now for a look on the brainier side. For brains Kent Kuster can’t be tied. Everybody does say he invents something new everyday. Now is the time to say adieu. Our best wishes we send with you. Though the years may quickly pass we’ll all remember the 1 1 ■ ■ Michael Husband Mike Cross Bow Ranch Cortez Cortez, Colorado James D. Kitchel Jimmy 2912 Sherran Lane Phoenix, Arizona Kenneth Duistermars Ken Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch Mayer, Arizona Linda Cooner 2 06 West 17th Street Wilmington, Delaware Diane Wigley 20 95 Sunnymount Avenue Sunnyvale, California Walter H. Sterling Jr. 7601 North Seventh Street Phoenix, Arizona Brian K. Curtis 1+14.0 Orange Grove South Pasadena, California Luella Griffin H Lazy A Ranch Mayer, Arizona William Stark Bill 111 Bast 80th New York, New York Mary V. Bennett 1200 Fifth Avenue New York, New York George Cohen 2121 Market Street Galveston, Texas lousr school Twelve boys have enlivened the Lower School this year. They have had some fine adventures In Art, Dramatics, and Creative Writing; have contri- buted a great deal to one another in the social studies and natural science fields; and are also budding mathematicians. They will soon speak Spanish fluently. Throughout they have earned the title of hard and enthusiastic workers. The boys worked especially hard to mske the nortraval of the Christmas story vivid and beautiful, even conquering their natural timidity enough to sing a number of solos. The group has enjoyed their Wednesday afternoon outings, especially the trip with Aunt Minna to the Indian Kitchen. A fishing trip or two and the movie in Phoenix, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea , have also been most enjoyable. Each birthday has been celebrated with brightly lighted cakes and punch. Refreshments have been followed by games conducted by Stan Gloss. The hilarity has been so great that upper classmen have been attracted to the scene. Their Valentine day urogram was made more pleasant by their honor guest. Aunt Minna, to whom thev Presented The Living Desert. Colored Easter eggs emerged from the class room just before Easter. Assisted by Lyn and the pre-school children, huge kettles were quickly filled with gaiiy decorated eggs by eager workers. Probably the best loved event was the long planned for trip to Roosevelt Lake. They proved themselves not only good campers but won- derful fishermen, bringing back more than a hundred blue gills and s mfish to support the tales of their prowess. Some were hastily devoured at an early morning breakfast and the others on the hilltop at Little Lake. Strawberry shortcake, a roaring camp fire and stories bv Peter Palmer completed a most happy occasion. m John Cium 1233 North V alnut T,a Habre, California Knox Cohen 2121 Market Street Galveston, Texas Thomas W. Simmons III Tommy 3575 East California Street Pasadena 10, California Stedman Alfred Steddy Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch ■I 1 Riley Wilson Route 2, Box I4.7O Scottsdale, Arizona William S, Trimmer Bill 3I4.28 Bast First Street, Ant. LongB LongB Long Beach, Long Beach 3, California Christopher Busick Chip Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch Mayer, Arizona Peter Bruno Pete Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch Mayer, Arizona Jeffrey Gloss Jeff Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch Mayer, Arizona Robin Converse 70214- Vista Del Mar La Jolla, California Charles H. Orme III Chipper Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch Mayer, Arizona ''“Sk -o £• ■ Albert Z. Lewis Chigger Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch Mayer, Arizona STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council this year made great strides toward more student supervision of study halls and dances. The members should also be given much credit for bringing the student body into a closely knit groun which has worked well together. Led by Fowler Stillman, student body resident for both semesters, the class representatives heloed to stimulate closer relations between the students and the faculty. Representatives for the first semester were Paul Hamer, Mark Moore Ronnie Hamer, Tarlei Beall, John Staudinger, Bill Duistermars, Gretchen Goff, and Jeff Gloss, for the second semester, 'Sandy Hoxie, Mark Moore Merle Frost, Rees Jackman, B 11 Duistermars, Gretchen Goff, Kent Kuster and Chip Busick. PREFECTS A new system of student supervision was inaugurated at the ranch this year. The prefect groun, consisting of the seniors and several juniors, was given the responsibility of waking the rest of the student body in the mornings and in seeing that they got to bed on time at night0 '.Vhen it was found that they could accomplish these jobs quite efficiently, they were given the additional task of heading tables and other general supervisory duties. This system worked quite well and both students and faculty agreed that it was a good step toward further student participation in responsibilities of school life. ALUIITI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association is finally developing. In past years it has been considered, but nothing had developed. This year an acting staff v;as set up composed of Bobbie Bruno, faculty; Fowler Stillman, Paul Harper, Linda Jones, Laurel Jenson, and Ann Brownell. At least one printed edition of the Alumni Bulletin is planned for this year. The school is financing the bulletin at present, but it is hoped that the alumni will be respon- sible for its printing and other projects sometime in the near future. Also there is hope for regional alumni reunions during Christmas vacations. Once the association is fully established there will be three or four editions of the buxlletin a year. The Alumni Association is made up of all the students who have attended the school. This year there was a limit to what the association could do because of a start that was late in the year. There are unlimited poss- iblities for the future and a great deal of enthusiasm. ALUMNI VISITS Shirley Nafziger Something we always look forward to is the reunion with old class- mates. The students at the ranch have found such reunions in the form of visits by the alumni. Mike Hanna, U. of A. student, appeared on two occasions. He brought back old memories with his guitar and also he brought us rumors of diffi- cult college courses. Other two time visitors were Cynthia Kroeze and Clarke Jackman. Dur- ing their visit in the Spring, these two accompanied by Rock Griffith spent two entire weeks with us, doing odd jobs, relaxing, snd visiting, and joining activities here on the ranch. At the end of the week the faculty gave a farewell party for these two boys. Other visitors were Flicka McKinna, Nancy Carr, and Bruce Pemberton. Flicka seemed to be pretty busy during the week she was here. She worked on the school paper, hopped at meals, did odd chores and tried to get some school work done. Nancy sunbathed and relaxed at the nool along with getting in some interesting chats with her sister and old friends. Bruce spent the major part of his time in the senior cabin, one of his favorite haunts of old. He visited with his many friends along with doing some of his old jobs, such as making bricks. We‘ve enjoyed the visits of our alumni and hone thev had pleasant visits. .v . v:; t, v CALISTHENTICS It’s 10:30 Monday morning. From the barnyard can be heard strange noises and chants resembling an Indian war tune. Upon closer insoection we find the sound coming from the lungs of the student body which is assembled there and engaged in some sort of strange gyrations called Calisthentics. Exercise one gives the appearance of a bird trying to fly but who fails to get off the ground. Another imitates a track star who gains no distance. These and other exercises we are assured keep the students in top physical condition but ask anyone of the participants and you will receive only a dismayed stare before he rushes off to recuperate on the morning snack of graham crackers and milk. VISITS Our visits to Verde Valley, Brownmoor, and Judson schools were outstanding occasions in the school year, Basketbal 1 games were the main events of the dav, However, evenings were reserved for dances and good times. At Verde Valley we were served a delicious buffet dinner follow- ing which there was a dance. Many friendships were made and renewed and it was with regret that we left that evening to return home to the ranch. Our trin to Brownmoor and Judson was made more enjoyable by the fact that we won the three basketball games ulus the roping match. We enjoyed a buffet dinner is rved outdoors of Xamburgers and notatoe salad. We spent much of our visit comparing classes, activities and regulations of the two schools. It is honed next year that they will be able to return our visit and continue our friendly relations. THE CHRISTMAS DINNER AND DANCE Bruce Barr Each year here at the Orme Ranch we have our Christmas dinner and dance. It is held the night before the students depart for Christmas vacation. This year we had a terrific time. The dinner was wonderful, the party a lot of fun, and the dance a glowing success. It happened that the Sophomore class was in charge of this occasion and they did a very commendable job. They prepared all of the decorations and served the dinner. The dinner consisted of all the traditional Christmas season favor- ites. Of course the main dish was turkey with sweet potatoes, peas, and dressing. Then there were many extras such as assorted nuts, cranberry sauce, persimmons, rolls, cookies, and pumpkin pie, not forgetting the ice cream. After dinner we had the Christmas party. We exchanged gifts and had an all around good time. Then the football team made a presentation of an autographed football to Charlie. On the football was this, To our great coach from the first Quarter Circle V Bar tackle team with the names of all the squad following. Charlie was deeply touched by this gesture and got up and spoke for a short time about the team and its successful season. He then wished us all a very Merry Christmas Season and with that we went on with the dance. About 11:30 P.M. we decided to end the dance, which had been a very happy event, and call it a night. Then someone suggested that we should keep up the old tradition here at the ranch and go out caroling. So off we went, with candles in our hands and coats on our backs, to serenade the ranch. At two o'clock A. M. we finally said goodnight, or I should say good morning, and went to our bunks thinking about the wonderful evening we had just had. ART This year, in addition to the regular art program, a new craft has been introduced. Ceramics, under the direction of Dot Lewis has become very nonular not only among the students but also with the faculty as well. New equipment, including a kiln and a potter's wheel, has made this Possible. The Pro- ducts of this class have been used for a wide variety of things ashtrays, ceramic models for science projects, sculptures, and many other items have found their use around the ranch. Painting has included a larger variety of painting mediums Oils have been used rather extensively by several students and others have attempted to make designs in modern art. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club, one of the Wednesday afternoon activities, is conducted as a period in which one may make his own project. This means that the students learn not only what they see on the blackboard but also by means of experimenting with their own projects, A Hi-Pidelity Radio-phonograph and Tape-recorder was made by Sandy Hoxie and Hank Schwake, Judy Carr made ceramic models of the first phyla of the animal kingdom and Linda Jones experimented with the prin- ciples of three dlmemsions. These last two projects were taken to the Arizona State Science Pair and Linda's won second place in the Physics division. MECHANICS The mechanics class concerned itself this year with a complete analysis of the car engine, transmission, and clutch. Through lectures and practical demonstrations, the students familiarized themselves with the parts of the engine and ways in which to repair it. The main project of the year was to tear down, comnletely clean, and re- make the old carryall. This undertaking proved not only interesting but gave the student an opportunity to try out some of the knowledge which they had accumulated during the semester. CHOIR The choir this year has been divided into three main groups. The first which met on Wednesday afternoons consisted of seven members whose primary objective was to prepare songs for vespers and to have fun singing. The second choir organized four weeks before Christmas met for the purpose of preparing songs for the Christmas program. Toward the end of the year a choir was organized for graduation. This choir was unusual in that it included an all girl tenor section. 1 mmm - . 1 MUSIC APPRECIATION Music appreciation class conducted by Miml is one of the extra- curricular Wednesday afternoon activities. It is a new addition to the school program and is fast becoming one of the most popular. A short factual history of each composer is given to the class and then they sit back and listen to one or more of his compositions. Although some of the students were skeptical at first as to the value of this class, the vast majority now agree that it is not only worthwhile taking but most enjoy- able. The class has caused something of a change in emphasis on the type of music that is being played for student pleasure. More classical and less popular and hillbilly music is being heard coming from the student's rooms. LEATHER Lynne Speer Leather craft was directed by John (Bowsie) Mancini with the able assistance of Laurel Jensen. With a sign up of more than one quarter of the student body, this activity proved to be one of the most pop- ular of the afternoon activities. Many projects including belts, wallets, hackamores, end bridles were cut out and designed by the enthusiastic group. However, the greatest achievement of the year was the list of graduated students burned into a cowhide which was stretched on a walnut frame and hung in the main house. Laurel Jenson spent many long hours on this tribute to our alumni. NEWSPAPER The Orme Round-up was published three times this year under the editorship of Sandy Hoxie and Linda Jones with the guidance of Noel Jones, faculty advisor. Nuch effort was put into each issue to inform the ranch family of the events which had taken place during the year. YEARBOOK The yearbook was done under the supervision of Lvn Orme and Dot Lewis with Dot doing all of the Art work. Laurel Jenson was elected editor with Ann Hapgood and Ann Brownell in charge of photography and write-ups respectively. A great deal of help in photography was supplied by Bill Stark and Ron Harper. Judy Carr, Carol Topping, .Ann Brownell, and Ann Hapgood spent many late hours helning to compile the book. - DRAMATICS Ann Brownell The Quarter Circle V Bar Drama Players. 55-56, produced two very successful one act plays during the year. f'Christmas Trimmings starring Linda Jones, Bruce Barr, Fowler Stillman, and Judy Jones was a notable highlight in the festivities preceeding Christmas vacation, The Mystery of Mouldy Manor highlighted one of the evenings during roundup. Held out on the tennis court, the production was enhanced by a new stage and expert lighting provided by Mr, Ireland, Shirley Jennison, Sue Suman, Fowler Stillman, and Bruce Barr gave a hilarious performance and were supported by a fine cast who combined humor with melodrama sending the lower school home with such active minds that their sleep was marred with visions of tarrantulas and impromptu operations. The first play of the year was so successful that a new stage was granted the dramatics club. In addition, new props for the second play were readily obtained as the school looked forward to another fine per- formance. The club is to be congratulated for adding such first rate entertainment to the special events of the school year. The leads in these plays were supported by Janet Mason, Ann Brownell, Mark Moore, Laurel Jenson, Kent Kuster, Bruce Borley, and Judy Carr under the excell- ent direction of Ed Lowry. AGRICULTURE The Wednesday afternoon agriculture class was conducted by Charlie and consisted of a series of field trios. The purpose of the dass was to acquire practical knowledge concerned with running a ranch. Among the most interesting of the projects was a lesson in shoeing horses. Under the directions given by Charlie, many of the boys gained some experience at this art. On another afternoon the boys then had to set steel traps, using methods in s°tting trap Unes for coyotes. Through other practical experiences such as iudging cattle, and reorganizing different types of field crops, these students have gone far toward gaining an understanding of the workings of a ranch. COOKING Cooking class was a new activity this year and in addition to nine enthusiastic girls, three budding chefs were among Mimi s group. They were instrumental in nreraring Mimi's student dinners and also cooked many pies and cookies for special parties with their friends. TENNIS Tennis became one of the major sports this year even though lack of space for practice hindered the team greatly. However, an area has been cleared for two more courts which will be caved this summer and will be ready for use next year. We started the season slowly, suffering two losses to Judson School. However, we ended the season in a blaze of glory winning a match with Verde Valley and two with Scottsdale. The last match was the best, as we won four of the six singles matches and both of the doubles. Outstanding players of the year were Fowler Stillman and Andy Farrand who each won a great majority of their matches. Also representing the school in this sport were Merle Frost, Billy Stark, Sandy Dunbar and Bruce SQUARE DANCING Square Dancing was taught by Stan and Jean. The eight students who participated in the class learned all of the basic steps and many indivi- dual square and round dances. They held their classes at the m8in house and under the direction of Stan, who did the calling, they had many after- noons of fun. fDotbal 1 FOOTBALL Tackle football made its first aooearance at the ranch school this year, end considering the amount of practice and the size of the eligible group of boys, the season was most successful. Late in September Charlie took charge of a group of fifteen high school boys and started them on a vigorous training propram consisting of calesthentics and wind-sorints. In a warm up game for the purpose of trying out some new plays, our first contest was a home game with Mayer in which we played touch. They beat us twelvg, to nothing but as we only had one week of practice we did not consider it'a real defeat. Another week passed and our first tackle game which we played with Camp Verde came along. Although they beat us, Charlie was pleased with the progress which the team had mede and the boys showed themselves to be good competitors. In a return match with Camp Verde which was played away from home, the boys nearly won their first game of the season in a display of good running and a well played defense. Again we played a touch game with Mayer and this time beat them forty to zero. The next two games with Mingus and Wickenburp were exciting victor- ies for our side. The latter of the two was the best and closest game of the season.. The score went back and forth until the last minute of play when Hank Schwake caught a pass from Fowler and ran for the touchdown. We ended the season with a third game with Mayer in which we beat them. The seniors were each appointed captains for one or more games. However, after the season ended, Fowler was selected as permanent offen- sive captain and Bruce Borley defensive. 1 - ■ m BASKETBALL The 1955 basketball season began a week after Christmas vaca- tion. The boys didn't have much time to get in nractice as the first game was scheduled for the beginning of February. With that thought in mind. Coach Stan Gloss changed the team around many times searching for a combination that would work. The starting team consisted of; forwards Fowler Stillman and Merle Frost, guards Hank Schwake and Sandy Hoxie, with the tall man of the team, Mark Moore, as center. This team, with amole helo, E Frank, Rees Jack- man, Phil Wilson, Davis Pillsbury, Jeff Griffith, and Sandy Dunbar from the bench, totaled I4.83 noints in ten games. With a total of 7 wins and 3 losses, the team ended a good season with 7 lettermen. GIRLS BASKETBALL The Girl's basketball was outstanding this year because of the many candi- dates for the team. Out of the 27 applicants, Coach Ed Lowry picked 12 girls to represent the school. The starting team consisted of forwards: Sidona Reyner, Marge de Garmo, and Ann Brownell with guards: Lau- rel Jenson, Nancy Maclssac, Sue Suman, and Gretchen Goff, Unfortunally lack of time to practice hindered the progress of the team and although they fought hard in each game, they ended the season with 2 wins and 3 de- feats. Seven girls out- standing in their perfor- mance qualified for letters. girls basketball JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL by Muffin Mason A first for the school this year was a Jpinior Varsity Football team. Originally, there had been no plan for a J.V. but there was so much enthusiasm, some of the younger boys organized a team -with Ed Lowry as coach and Tommy Simmons as captain. Since the boys got started late in the season, their only opponents were Mayer. The first game the boys held their goal and tho final score was 0-0. The next game was very close with a heartbreaking score of Mayer 28 - Orme 22, hoiirever, they ended, the season with an over- whelming victory of 25 - 0. In surveying the scene, with the snirit and ability of these boys, the future Varsity will be outstanding. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL In basketball our J.V. did well from start to finish with a total of six wins and four losses. The boys won their first game with Mayer but found Verde Valley a little tougher comnetition. The boys lost their first game with Prescott but came back with the Orme Ranch spirit and proved victorious in the second game. The first string consisted of; Bruce Barr, center: Kent Kuster and John Staudinger, forwards: Chuck Myers and Bill Stark, guards. Bill Stark was caotain. With their wonderful snirit and the help of d Lowry, their coach, the boys had a terrific season. Judy Carr BASEBALL? What is this? Say Buff, just what is the story here? You say there are fifteen able men on the team who have a surprising amount of ability and skill? Many of the players can play more than one position equally well? They're sharp and keep their eyes on the ball? They have a good defensive team? Their infields tight? The boys are fast? Well, golly, how can they be that good when this is their first year of exist- ence? Excellent team spirit, and co-operation? Now the dawn comes, they all work together forming one unified team instead of each one thinking he is the best player, I see you have many of the high school students and a few middle school. Those who are really working to have a fine team are Bill Duistermars, E. Frank, Merle Frost, Jeff Griffith, Sandy Hoxie, Lee Jockers, Rees Jackman, Kent Kuster, Chuck Myers, Mark Moore, Davis P. Pillsbury, Mike Salters, Hank Schwake, Doug Stevenson, Fowler Stillman, and Phil Wilson. What about your competition? Who have you played and who are you scheduled to play? You played Judson, and won 20 to 8? How great I You won two more with Judson and one with Mayer, Oh, trying to get more schools to compete with you? Well, good luck. We really have a great hard ball team. All we need now is more prac- tice and we'll have the best Orme Ranch Baseball Team ever (the first, too) 1 - LETTERMEN'S CLUB One of the latest additions to the organizations of the school is the newly formed Lettermen's Club. Started at the first of January of this year, it was comprised of any athlete who had earned a varsity letter at this school. Upon it's founding, the membership of the club was llf strong. At that time officers were elected and by-laws set up. Since then, under the guidance of Stan Gloss, there have been if new members added. Due to just be inf: started this year, the lettermen's Club hasn't been as active as it, no doubt, will be in the coming years. However, a few of it's accomplishments this year have been a trip to Phoenix for all the members for dinner and a Globetrotter game, being in char-re of ordering jackets, sweaters, letters, numerals, etc., and at this time the club is planning on sponsoring a dance. As only if of the 18 lettermen are graduating, it is hoped that next year's Lettermen's Club will be better than ever. J. V. SOFTBALL Bill Stark This is the first year of Junior Varsity softball at the ranch. As with the J. V. football team, some of the enthusiastic young athletes of the middle school consulted Charlie about the nossibilitv of forming a team with regular1y scheduled games. Only two games were arranged, and in both, the team found itself badly outmatched by a smooth combination from rescott Junior High. Nevertheless, the team managed to compensate for their 1ack of nractice time and their inexo rienc , if not with victories, at least with good snirit and good s ortsmanshio. Because of the delay in the somewhat questionable arrival of soring, activities at the oool were to say the least, keot at a minimum. During round-uo, amid the cold blast of win s and threatening weather, several brave individuals began the swimming season. Although it took some time to get accustomed to icy water, a lively game of water nolo he oed to keen the olayers warm and to provide entertainment for the less hardy. Sun bathing became the major sport engaged in at the oool; scattered games of catch and an occasional game of volleyball provided a source of amusement for those who dared not venture into the water. northern arirona trip Carol Topping J arly last fall, the student body and faculty, plus Jack and Lou, boarded trucks and cars loaded down with sleeping bags, duffles, and camp supplies. We made our first camp at the foot of Oak Creek Canyon. The next morning shortly after breakfast, the trucks were reloaded and everyone, still slightly groggy from the early call to breakfast, stumbled to their places in the trucks. Our first stop several hours later was the Northern Arizona Museum in Flagstaff. After seeing all the exhibits, we heard a talk by the museum curator and his Hopi Indian assistant. We reached our campsite at the Grand Canyon shortly after dark. Then we had dinner at the Bright Angel Lodge and then to bed. Tuesday morning we viewed the Canyon from Yavapai Point and heard a very informative and humorous story by the ranger. We then set out on our way into Indian Country. After crossing the Painted Desert, we set up camp on one of the Indian mesas outside of Oraibi. On our way to Canvon de Chelly we traveled through very beautiful and primitive Indian country seeing many colorful Indians in their way of life. While at the bottom of the canyon, we saw the White House Ruins, probably the most beautiful of existing cave dwellings. Friday was devoted to the trip home. We had a wonderful time, but were glad to be back at the ranch and c' ean once more. THE 5KI TRIP Heather Boots Kitchel The ski trip this year was the best ever and was thoroughly en- joyed by all. We left for the ski trip on the 27th of February during a dance which Verde Valley School attended. We arrived in Flagstaff at about 2 o'clock in the morning and drove to the Western Hills Motel where we spent the night. The next morning bright and early after eating a big breakfast we started toward the Snow Bowl and San Francisco Peaks. After a long drive through the snow we arrived at the Snow Bowl and after renting some equipment we headed toward the slopes. On the first day we less ex- perienced ones snent our time on the Bunny Slope, while the others tried their luck on the intermediate and advanced. The next day, however, we were braver and tried the intermediate slope. Some of the even braver ones tried the advanced. After we were Just beginning to show real improvement, 4:30 came and we all headed back toward the ranch. The people who went on this trip were Ann Hapgood, Winnie Koch, Boots Kitchel, Peter Starr, Pat Dickinson, Peter Palmer, Bob Ogle, Peggy Renfro, Carol Topping and Stan and Jean Gloss. southern arijona trip Bill Stark This year in April, about 35 of the ranch students left for a trip to the southern part of Arizona. We left late Friday afternoon and made caum that night near the Superstition Mountains. The next day we visited the San Xavier Mission on our way to Nogales. That night we set up camp outside of Nogales, and went across the border to have dinner at the Cavern Cafe. After eating a wonderful dinner, we headed back to camo only to return the next morning. As our sight-seeing concluded, we headed towards Tombstone, one of the oldest western towns. Seeing Boot Hill and the Bird Cage Theater gave us the idea of how rough it must have been in the early days of Arizona history. Resuming our trip, we headed on to our camping place near the Colassal Caves. After this visit, on to Casa Grande, an o1d Indian building near Tuscon, then on to the ranch. It was a wonderful trip and one that will be remembered for a long time. OH n halloueen The spooks were out in all their repalia when the long anticipated Halloween dance went into full swing Halloween night. The Middle School outdid itself with eerie decorations of black cats, ghosts and all the usual apparitions that ride all that ghostly night. Hanging high ras the colossal Pinata, bulging with brightly wrapped popcorn balls that Aunt Minna made until she lost count. Everyone got right into the mood of the night and pushed imagina- tions to the extreme in their crazy costumes. It would be impossible to list all the really original get-ups but Derhaps the most notable were the little red witch, the three little boys , three slap hapDy clowns, a hunchbacked stockinged face Scrooge and the delightful, charming couple that no one could guess. Hazel Minucci and her daughter-in-law. The prize dances led into the main event of the evening, the breaking of the Pinata with a broom. All the husky Orme males( females ) had a try but it took our hero Charlie to take the winning swing. The dance broke up soon after with all the ghostly creatures slip- ping away into the night, full of cider, spud nuts, popcorn and good spirits• MARGE ATO AL'S WEDDING One of the highlights of the school year was the wedding of Marge and Al. It was preceded by an announcement of their engagement at Charlie and Mimi's house. This party was attended by the staff and the senior class. Needless to say, the occasion was very festive and also a surprise to many, although it had been anticipated for some time. Refreshments, which were plentiful, included turkey sandwiches and cake. The evening was most enjoyable for everyone present. The wedding took place the following Saturday evening and was attended by several faculty members and students—friends of the couple. Barb and Gerry Bruno stood in as the attendants. Following the small but beautiful ceremony, a reception dinner was held in the Concho Room of the Westward Ho. The next day they departed for parts unknown to spend a short but happy wedding trip. EASTER Laurel Jenson Easter Day started off bright and early with the Sunrise Service for which Reverend Parker delivered the message. It was a chilly morning on Vesper Hill, but the inspiring service and the beautiful scenery made the program very much appreciated. Later in the morning, there was an Easter egg hunt for the Lower School on Vesper Hill. There were lots of eggs hidden behind bushes and under grass just waiting to be found. At 1:00 the rodeo started off with all the students in the grand entry. The many events that followed were entertaining and the contestants per- formed well. The Rabbit Raffel went off very nicely with Riley Wilson's family winning the rabbit. The dinner was a delicious meal of ham, sweet potatoes, fruit salad, and ice cream all prepared by Jack and Lou, and the kitchen staff. After dinner vie had Vespers on the hill. Who could think of a better way of closing the wonderful Easter Sunday1 ■ ,1 ' =7 C.R.R.A. ROPING- MATCHES k RODEOS Roping, since the introduction of the O.R.R.A. five years ago, has become a very popular activity which typifies the ranch life at school. This year, following the pattern set by previous years, rooiner enjoyed the greatest participation yet. The events sponsered by the O.R.R.A. this year were the Thanksgiving and Easter Rodeos, the O.R.R.A. Dance and several roping matches with other schools. The rodeos which highlighted the Thanksgiving and Easter season were tremendously successful Judged not only from the standpoint of entertain- ment but also from the list of prize winners which followed each rodeo. Colorful western shrits, grass ropes, pigging strings, leather gloves and many other wonderful prizes were given to the first three winners in each event. In addition, nylon ropes donoted by Porter's in Phoenix were given to the all-around cowboys who also had their names inscribed on the trophies. Ronnie Harper won the fall trophy and Fowler Stillman the Spring event. The ORRA dance Blue Hawaii was certainly one of the most sucessful dances given. It was highlighted by the return of Aunt Minna and Uncle Chick who had been East for several weeks. Three Roping matches were held. Two took place between Judson and the Orme Ranch, and a third, a three-way meet, was held between Judson, the Southern Arizona School and the Ranch. The season as a whole can be considered a success with the Ranch winning the first Judson meet and the third meet. Besides beinor a successful year competitively, this year has also been a success in extending the roping program in so far as setting up relationships with other interested Roping groups. o. r r a. o. r r a. rodeo vf f stant nite STUNT NIGHT Janet Mason Ladies and gentlemen stunt night has begun. Prepare yourself for an evening of fun. Quite a variety of things will you see. From Julius Caesar to Si? for Tea. Three little red monkeys are out on the loose. And Chuck’s little burro is caught in a noose. Four adorable OhJ I Love Me and Davy Crocket was quite off key. For the Littlest People of the night. Buff, Miml, and Charlie were quite a sight. Doctor Amy and Ilarlyn doing a minuet?? Helped to make it the best stunt night the ranch has had yet. yearly in the Spring and Pall, regular school activities are suspended for five days and the students and cowboys participate in rounding-up the cattle. The day begins at five a.m. when everyone rushes to dress, saddle his horse, and begin the day’s ride. Under the leadership of Charlie, Bruce and Frank, the students search every hill and ravine for the mother cows and their calves. Anywhere between ten and eleven thirty, the day's ride may reach the main gate. Then the process of sorting and spraying begins. In the afternoon, the bewildered calves are thrown, branded, dehorned, castrated, and given shots by the cowboys . This activity is usually followed by a ouick plunge into the pool and a fast game of water polo. The evenings this year were given over to a play by the Drama Group, two western dances given by the sophomore class on the tennis court, and a Vesper Service on Sunday night. The last evening, as usual, was devoted to conscientious study in order that we could prepare our lessons for the next day. roundup branding THE BUCKING-BARREL The nev.'est addition to the ranch s growing assortment of outdoor activities is the bucking-barrel consisting of four posts set in the ground and the barrel suspended in the middle from four cables fast- ened to the top of the posts. This contraption provided hours of ex- citement for both students and faculty. Many people have ridden the barrel and succeeded in staying on but there are those who will never forget the sensation of seeing the ground come up to meet them. So far nobody has injured themselves beyond the extent of a few bruises. Sawdust in a pit below has accounted for this safety record. The barrel has already acquired a notorious reputation and although stu- dents may come and go the barrel will stay on to be a permanent fix- ture in ranch life. r cl here £ t CTWIT 1