Orme School - Hoofprints Yearbook (Mayer, AZ)

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became more serious. It was actually not solved until a couple of years ago, when Uncle Chick finished maybe the greatest of all his projects — the irri- gation ditches. But despite water prob- lems, life went on in a typical western manner. What buildings and fencing they needed they constructed them- selves. ■ Neither telephone nor electricity was here when they first came, so Uncle Chick cut down the logs he needed and strung the lines about 8 miles with the help of people from the ranch. And this is the way in which most things have been done — that they do it themselves. This is partly what makes our school so unique. The other part is that the ranch brings the taste of western life into our daily life at the school. 4

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them some of the water they needed, but not enough.The location did however, make it possible to clear some fields and start growing hay, alfalfa, and other crops. But as the ranch ex- panded, the water situation - 3 -

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DEDICATION . . WILLIAM S. HART, nicknamed Buck, is known for His quiet wit and unequaled sense of humor. People remember him as being the straw boss of caravans, the jolly Santa, cheer- ful bringer of evil hours, and generally the leader in the midst of strife. He participates enthusiastically in all activities, and is willing to bring new things to the school for the stu- dents' benefit. For example: the Horsecollar Concert Series, Fine Arts Festival, and other cultural programs. For all his outstanding qualities . . which make him an essential part of the Orme School . . the yearbook staff of 1969 dedicates Hoof- prints to William S. Hart, Jr. - 5 -