As the holiday season nears, Olney students and faculty are also celebrating "Greens Week." Vegetables from our organic farm have made their way into our daily meals, including mizzuna rolls and a delicious veggie lasagna. On Wednesday, the community picked Brussels sprouts that were also served this week.
Simplicity in Gift Making Embraced During Creative Endeavors
Over Black Friday weekend, Americans spent nearly 51 billion dollars. Much of this money went toward purchasing discounted -- but still expensive -- items for themselves or loved ones on the busiest shopping day of the year. Throughout December, millions will unwrap a new television, video game system, tablet, cell [...]
Community Project and Art Endeavors - November 2015
Wednesdays have become a source of excitement for both students and faculty here at Olney. Mornings are home to "community project time," which encourages stewardship, team building and physical exercise while afternoons feature our weekly art block, allowing students to express themselves creatively through a variety [...]
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Wilderness Survival Visits Dysart Woods and Dolly Sodds
We all connect with nature in different ways.
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Homecoming Dinner and James Van Nuys Concert
James Van Nuys, a member of the Olney Friends School class of 1973, returned to campus for an exciting musical performance Saturday. Before the show, nearly 200 students, faculty, alumni, parents and friends gathered in the dining room (and surrounding rooms) for a delicious meal.
Sorghum Festival 2015 -- Gallery
Olney's first annual Sorghum Festival featured a variety of farm treats, including sweet sorghum, apple butter and fresh potatoes. Over a dozen artisan displays adorned the gymnasium, with hand-crafted clothing, jams, artworks and soaps for sale. Before the event, the Olney community gathered for a delicious bean soup [...]
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Olney Distance Run 2015
Senior Cayce Morrison won the 2015 Olney Distance Run, recording a time of 18:40. Full results and photos from the race can be found below.