At Graland Country Day School it is our mission to: Achieve intellectual excellence, build strong character, enrich learning through the arts and athletics, and prepare our students to be engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Ascende Omnem Montem
Climb Every Mountain
Letter from Josh Cobb, Head of School 5
Letter from Bernie Dvorak, President, Board of Trustees
Financials
Time, Talent & Treasure By the Numbers 12 Volunteers 15 Volunteer Spotlight: Christine Loeffler 17 Giving Volunteers 21 Loyalty Giving 23 Graland Loyalty Society: Lund Family 25 Giving Societies 29
Demonstrating Appreciation: Drew Meyers and Melissa Cheong 30 Constituencies 41 Alumni 51
Graland Country Day School - What’s In A Name 55 Special Funds 62
Tribute Giving 65 Legacy Giving 71 Montem Society
Graland Parent Association 75
Go explore! Off-campus adventures help students to go further in their education by going, doing, and experiencing what they are learning in the classroom. Here, Grade 6 students can be seen collecting water samples to identify microorganisms at the Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Last year, I felt grateful when I could look up from COVID concerns and focus on the future. The strategic planning process allowed me this opportunity, and I appreciated everyone’s engagement and insight as we worked from draft to draft to a finalized plan.
One reason I was able to look to the horizon was because of the strong position of the school. Over the three school years significantly impacted by COVID, I knew that we would have the resources to meet the challenge, whether the need was teacher training, technology, safety, or staffing. The Graland Family of Funds, as detailed on page 22 and 23, displays support for those and other priorities. Without the generosity of this community, I would have been even more immersed in the crisis, unable to have the space to envision Graland’s strategic path forward.
Looking over the Gratitude Report, I know that we have the community engagement to follow our strategic framework to inspire students, empower educators, engage families and cultivate a culture of belonging. I specifically want to acknowledge the impressive annual fund effort of Development Committee Chair Kate Gulick, Director of Development Jessica Goski, and the entire Development Committee, who exceeded their goal by a significant margin.
Now that we have a framework to guide us into the future, I am excited to see how many mountains we can climb as we direct this community’s energy and generosity–its time, talent, and treasure–toward those strategic goals. Knowing how fully you have engaged over the last three challenging years, I am confident that we will spin the pinwheel of the strategic plan and thrive.
Josh Cobb Head of School
Each year, every student at Graland receives a Lower School or Middle School buddy to partner with for fun and engaging activities throughout the year. Here, Kindergarten and Grade 4 buddies got together to play mini golf on the course that the fourth graders created in math class!
As I reflect on all that took place during the 2021-22 school year, I have a tremendous sense of gratitude, especially for Graland traditions, including class trips, the Grade 5 Knighting Ceremony, the Grade 2 Biography Expo, Kindergarten Rodeo, and the Gates Expo. Every time I attend one of these events, such as the Knighting ceremony (a 77-year-old Graland tradition), I am reminded of all the work that goes into keeping these traditions alive and the tremendous gratitude I have for the entire Graland team. The dedication of faculty, support faculty, staff, administration, support personnel, maintenance personnel, and our entire school community all come together to make Graland a very special and inspiring place for our children.
Adding the various support groups (GPA, Alumni Association and multiple others) to the above-mentioned day-to-day team makes an incredible recipe for a school of which I am immensely proud to be a small part.
As my time as a trustee has come to an end, I would like to express my gratitude to departing trustee Michelle Eidson for her years of service and incredible leadership, specifically with respect to the school’s strategic plan. I would also like to welcome Jill Barkin and Lauren Davis to the Board of Trustees, who were elected to the board in May. Adam Farver ’92 officially began his term as board president on July 1, 2022, and I look forward to all he will accomplish during his time in this role.
It has been an honor and a privilege serving the board and the entire community over the past eight years as a trustee. Here’s to another wonderful school year!
Sincerely,
Bernie Dvorak
Graland Board of Trustees President (2018-2022)
President
Bernie Dvorak
1st Vice President
Michelle Eidson
2nd Vice President
Jason Cooper ‘84
Treasurer
Jon-Erik Borgen ’92
Secretary Kate Gulick Members
Michael Bell Tim Buese Ellie Caulkins Jason Cooper ‘84 Amy Corrigan
Yvette Frampton
John Freyer ‘92 Alison Gillis Ivo Jurek Sara Knickerbocker
John Kuntz
Mimi Saavedra Shalini Sharma Sarah Martin ‘95 Stettner Jeff Susman ‘91 Graham Williams ‘92
Ex-Officio Members
India Champion
School Climate Advisory Committee Chair
Michele Steed GPA President
David Watts ‘92
Graland Alumni Board President Josh Cobb Head of School
Juan Botello Director of Finance and Operations
In Kindergarten, students “traveled around the world” and learned about famous works of art, artists, and techniques that originated from the country of study. After each lesson, students added a stamp to their passport sketchbooks.
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Let’s Ride! Each year, Grade 4 students and educators complete a 13-mile round trip ride from the Four Mile House to Confluence Park in Downtown Denver using the Cherry Creek Trail. While participating in the longtime tradition, students stop along the way for team building and to learn about Denver history.
Graland is grateful for all the parent, grandparent and alumni volunteers who shared their time and talent with the school during the 2021-22 year. Graland would not be the same without these community members who are generous in spirit, sharing themselves with our students, faculty and staff. Thank you!
Graland has increased its effort to recognize volunteers. The school apologizes to any volunteer whose name may have been inadvertently omitted. Please contact Jeri Volpe at 303-399-8370 or jvolpe@graland.org to report any errors or omissions.
Jen Adams Lisa Ahrendt Stacie Alexander Jim Alexee Sara Ali Lorraine Alicea-Gonzalez
Jaime Miller ‘97 Altman Seth Altman Brad Anderson Christy Anderson Erik Anderson Holly Anderson Anna Asarch David Asarch Leah Ashley Ryan Ashley Bryan Auchterlonie Sarah Auchterlonie Erin Autrey Adam Averbach ‘88 Robyn Averbach Nida Awadallah
Sara M. Axelrod ‘04
Susan Bain-Schmidt David Baker
Liza Baker Jenny Baker-Strasburg Dimitrios Balafas Kalliope Balafas Kostula Balafas Colin Barclay Jessica Barclay Adam Barkin ‘91 Jill Barkin
Sara Barton
Federico Bass Villarreal Sonya Bassaly Luke Beatty ‘86
Susan Beatty
Pattie Lee Becker Megan Bee ‘86 Kinley Belcher
Michael Bell
Shannon Bell
Cody Belzley Jennifer Bergsieker Ryan Bergsieker Meredith Berlin Karin Bisogno-Von Glumer Erica Bissette Louis Bissette III Bill Bivens Amy Blair Ken Blair Keri Blair Zaid Bokhari Jennifer Bolton Mark Bolton Brooke Borgen Jon-Erik Borgen ‘92 Adam Boscoe Natalie Drucker ‘99 Boscoe Amanda Boswell Chase Boswell ‘95 Chris Boulanger Kara Boulanger Jackie Bove Aaron Bowlds Jen Bowlds Amy Brenner David Brenner Jacqueline Brody Laura Brown Lauren Brownstein Darren Bruce Molly Bruce Kyle Brunger Erin Bruno Jim Bruno Tim Buese Brooke Burgamy Sarah Burgess Erik Burrell Christopher Byczko Heidi Byczko Windy Camidge Christina Cantor Dan Cantor
Cat Carlson Ned Carlson Jeff Carnes Katie Carnes Cali Carr Ellie Caulkins Cully Cavness ‘02 Kaylan Celestin Aubrey Chambers JC Chambers India Champion Christy Chandler Mark Chandler Bethany Chang Chris Chang Tatyana Chashnik Dody Chay
Stephanie Chay Cindy Cheadle Melissa Cheong Matt Cheroutes ‘91 Charlie Chrisman Lucy Chused Seth Chused Kit Clark Sarah Clark Aimee Coleman Jolene Collier Katherine Colvin Duke Cooley Heidi Cooley Jason Cooper ‘84 Leni Cooper ‘21 Sara Drucker ‘89 Cooper David Coors Molly Coors Brad Corr Sara Corr
Amy Corrigan Peter Corrigan Liza Coughlin Emily Cunningham Rich Cunningham Ann Curtis
Autumn Dadourian Tom Dadourian Angelica Daneo Diana Davidow Matthew Davidow Christopher Davis Lauren Davis Brian Day Jessica Day Kahn De Rothschild Amanda Delgado Ruth Hall ‘01 Dial Wes Dial
Julia Dobbins ‘87 Alice Dorn Hunter Dorn ‘97 Paige Dorn ‘94 Theresa Dowling Daryl Dufresne Jessica Dufresne Bernie Dvorak Kelsey Dworkis Zachary Dworkis
Marisa Day Echaniz Patrick Edelmann Polly Edelmann
Taciane Eichstaedt Michelle Eidson Sam Eidson John Eisinger Kelly Eisinger Catherine Eklund Peter Eklund ‘94 Mary Eldridge
Alexis Emich Fred Emich IV Elizabeth ErkenBrack Brian Eutermoser
Craig Everson Sarah Everson Jean-Philippe Failyau Jennifer Failyau
Adam Farver ‘92 Melissa Farver
Tira Feierstein
Beth Finke
Josh Finke
Rhiannon Fisher
Blake Fisk
Jamie Fitzgerald
Tom Fitzgerald
Marcela Flores
David Forschner
Jami Forschner
Chris Frampton
Yvette Frampton
Stephanie Frankel ‘91
Amy Frankmore
Mike Freed Rebecca Freed Heather French
Casey Frey John Frey ‘97
Andi Freyer John Freyer, Jr. ‘92
Ana Gadson
Ez Gadson
David Gannaway
Stephanie Gannaway Chad Gardner Liz Gardner Emily Garnett
Danijela Gazibara Chris Gebhardt
Elise Gebhardt
Erika Gebhardt Chris Gebhart Dani Gebhart Alison Gillis Paul Gillis
Safiya Gisho Lisa Glauser
Jenn Glyphis Masae Gold Angie Goldberg Brett Goldberg ‘92
Todd Goldberg
Oscar Gonzalez
Holiday Goodreau
Stan Goodreau
Jessica Goski
Ken Goski Kelly Grable Nicole Graham-Lusher Jason Graybill
Regan Graybill Georgia Grey ‘05
John Gribbin
Catherine Grimes Hillary Grippaldi Michael Grippaldi MC Guillemette Ron Guillot, Jr. Kate Gulick Maclaren Gulick Ryan Gulick
Jessica Bing Gurfinkel Mikhail Gurfinkel Brooke Hamman Alex Hardie Jen Hardie Amy Harper Michael Harper Alexis Hart Charlene Haskett Pam Hatcher Patrick Hatcher ‘85 Armand Hatzidakis Melissa Hatzidakis John Hawk
PollyBeth Hawk Eric Hayes John Hayes Maren Hayes Mollie Helen Kerri Heninger Amilcar Herrera Hermoza Joe Hey Ann Harrison ‘81 Hicks Patrick Hill Elana Hirschfeld
Jenn Hodges
Lindsey Holben Josh Holman ‘94
Kerri Holman Marc Holtzman
Gail Hommertzheim
Timothy Hommertzheim Alex Hoover ‘96
Margaret Hoover
Olivia Hope-Crichlow Adam Howarth Stefanie Howarth
Gwin Howsam Ryan Howsam ‘86
Karyn Huberman
Charles Hudson
Holly Hudson Caroline Hull
Dustin Hull Vanessa Humes ‘97 Bailey Hurley Laura Hurley Mike Hurley Tim Hurley Courtney Hutchison Daren Hutchison Cathryn Iten Scott Iten
Alan Jacobs
Jennifer Jacobs Phil Jacobson Samantha Jacobson Gabi Jakubowski Stella Jansen ‘21 Andrew Jarrett Maggie Jarrett Andrew Jaworski Daniela Jaworski Kellie Jenkins Susan Jenkins
Patrick Jobin ‘01
Dara Johnson Dara “Mo” Johnson ‘93 Rich Johnson Sophia Johnson ‘21
Ann Jordan Rhonda Judge
Heather Jurek
Ivo Jurek
Malik Kahook
Garnet Kanouse
Lauren Kanouse
Aleks Kaplan
Alexis Kearns
Sean Kearns
Natacha Kiler
Tommy Kiler
Amber Kilker
Soojin Kim
Jeremy Kimball
Amanda Kinsey
Morgan Kircher
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Amy Kirshenbaum
Larry Kirshenbaum
Jeff Klein
Marnie Klein
Fred Kneip
Greer Kneip
Sara Knickerbocker
Peter Kolodner
Natalie Koontz
Julian Korber ‘89
Marguerite Hitchens ‘91 Korber
Gabe Koroluk
Jessica Sporn Kristiseter
Martin Kristiseter
Billy Kroupa
Jacalyn Kroupa
Michelle Kuba
John Kuntz
Paige Kushner Paul Kushner
Frank Laden
Jennifer Marsico Lapham
Chris Larkins
Samantha Larkins
Alan Lavizzo
Tara Lavizzo
John Le Bel
Christine Loeffler keeps one foot on Graland’s campus at all times. She has probably opened your car door during carline, handed you a fudge bar at an ice cream social, or been behind the scenes of your favorite Graland event.
As a full-time mother to her two sons, Preston (Grade 1) and Lincoln (Grade 3), and a fitness instructor at The Bar Method, Christine still finds the time to give back to Graland through volunteer service with the Graland Parent Association.
Though Christine didn’t grow up in Denver, her husband, Anthony, attended high school at Kent Denver and knew many Graland alumni. As they searched for an elementary school, they kept returning to Graland, attracted to its tightknit community and dedicated educators. “We really wanted that community,” Christine said.
The Loefflers’ oldest began in Kindergarten, while their youngest started in the ECLC. It didn’t take long for both to blossom in their classrooms. For Christine, the way her children thrived at school was the most valuable part of being at Graland. “When I drop them off, I know they’re going to have a great day,” Christine said. “I just don’t worry about anything.”
In return for this invaluable gift, Christine sought out every opportunity to give back to Graland, and her efforts did not go unnoticed. This past year, she was honored with
the GPA’s “Rookie Award,” which is given to a new parent volunteer who demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to Graland and to the Parent Association. Throughout her time as a parent volunteer, Christine has been a regular on campus and key to the operations of the GPA. “I believe we are only going to get out of Graland what we put into it,” Christine said. “It makes me happy to be a part of something, and the GPA makes it very easy to be involved.”
Christine also emphasized that all members of the Graland community are integral to the experience, and she enjoys volunteering because she can meet new people in every capacity.
Everyone has something different to give Graland, from the people who choose to volunteer to the people who get involved in other ways, and they are all a vital part of this community. “If there is a little bit of myself that I can give to help, in whatever capacity, I want to do it,” Christine said.
In addition to Christine’s dedication on campus, her husband, Anthony, also gives back to Graland by volunteering as an Annual Fund Grade Representative and on the Campus and Facilities board sub committee at school. Graland is grateful for the involvement of the Loeffler family and to all who dedicate a portion of their time to the school community.
Shannon Le Bel Elizabeth Leddy Rebecca Ledges
Alisa Lee Sherick Cecil Lepard
Stephanie Lepard Mathias Leppitsch Greg L’Herault Laura L’Herault Blair Lichtenfels Kristian Lichtenfels ‘95 Cori Lin
Meredith Linker Bloomberg Amanda Poe ‘00 Little Anthony Loeffler Christine Loeffler Nicole Lonsway Marty Lord Daniel Louis ‘00 Olivia Louis Mark Lubischer Dylan Lucas Kimm Lucas Sarah Lucas Phil Lucks Ben Lusher ‘99
Lara MacKenzie Akash Madiah
V Madiah
Michelle Majors
Rochelle Maki-Williams Stephanie Malliaris Stapleton Daniel Malyszko
Tera Malyszko Jimmy Manassee ‘19 Meredith Mankwitz Kelley Manley
Boris Mannsfeld Mari Marsico Peter Marsico Sam Martin Leticia Martinez Karen Mattice Bo Maurer Marcus McCarty Brooke McClean Brendan McCormick Emily McGee Ryan McGee ‘95 Mary McGrath Zac McGrath Bobbi McPherson Carrie Meek Jen Mele Betsy Metcalfe Drew Meyers Megan Meyers Alexis Miller Bryn Miller Christopher Miller David Miller ‘99 Hans Miller Tyler Miller Carolyn Mitchell Christina Montez Rene Moore Jennifer Moss Stephen Moss Erina Mukasa Inttisar Mume Ed Murane ‘78
Amanda Murphy Brian Murray Laura Murray Sarah Nagle-Yang Amy Nash Nicole Neuschler
Aaron Newman
Kristin Newman
Collinus Newsome Amy Nichols
Afsaneh Noori Haeman Noori Julie O’Connor David Olivas Andrew Oliver Elaine Oliver Blake O’Shaughnessy ‘98 Emily O’Shaughnessy Griffen O’Shaughnessy Ryan O’Shaughnessy ‘93 Carmelo Paglialunga Cynde Palmer Jonathan Palmer Demetrios Pantazopoulos Karine Pantazopoulos Andrea Parada
Chris Parisi
Healy Parks Meagan Partilla Melinda Pasquini Jessica Peck
Kavitha Periyalwar Pranav Periyalwar Jimmy Perkins Libby Perkins Trisha Perlman Jessica Perrill ‘93 Dan Petrush Erin Petrush Rebecca Petty Ryann Peyton Anna Phelan
Jeni Planegger Chaun Powell Erin O’Shaughnessy ‘96 Powell Jennifer Pray Jonathan Pray Kristine Pray
Sharol Preisser
Andrew Prouse
Emily Prouse
Katie Pruitt Hurley Anne Quallick Matt Quallick Diana Quezada Lauren Ramsay
Danyelle Randolph
Hallman Ray
Bekah Raymor-Stewart Joyce Raynor Alison Reed
Nathan Reed
Bob Reiter
Ellie Reiter Danielle Remington Joe Remington Nan Remington
Deb Ridenour
Madi Rifkin ‘12
Kathy Riley Tom Riley Jane Risley
DeeAnn Rivera
Carol Roberts Liz Robinson ‘98 Brandon Rogoff
Lisa Miller Rogoff ‘99
Jennifer Rohan
Dan Rosenberg Kelly Rosenberg Elizabeth Marsico ‘05 Ross
Lisa Ross Carly Rothschild
Erik Rothschild
Erik Ruben
Lauren Ruben
Ben Rubin
Katherine Rubin
John Russell
Leslie Russell
Ashley Johnson ‘88 Rust
Ann Ladd ‘87 Ryan
Mark Ryan
Mimi Saavedra
Tino Saavedra
Julie Sachs
David Sadoff
Catherine Safieddine Becky Schaub
Alan Schindler
Cristina Schmidt Jenny Scholes ‘95
Jennifer Schouten
Daniel Schrader
Malia Schuler ‘19
Marc Scremin
Megan Scremin
Dara Segal
Zachary Segal Gil Selinger ‘95
Lauren Selinger Page Sepic Scott Sepic Ariana Shabro
Vahid Shabro
Amanda Shane Rordan Shane Susanna Shannon Tim Shannon Alexander Shapiro Shalini Sharma Kerry O’Shaughnessy ‘00 Sheedy Nick Sheedy
Maia Selinger ‘98 Sidon
Amy Silver
Dina Silverman
Justin Silverman Bill Sinclair ‘95
Josephine Sinclair
Luca Siringo ‘20
Therese Ivancovich Sissel
Myra Skinner Steve Skinner
Amy Slothower
Charlotte Smith ‘20
Chris Smith
Erin Smith
Sarah Solomon Erik Speicher
Krista Speicher
Sarah Spiegel Ben Stapleton
Finley Steed ‘21 Michele Steed
CJ Steffen
PJ Steffen
Jill Stein ‘94
Andrew Stettner
Sarah Martin ‘95 Stettner Gary Steuer
Sophie Steuer
Lisa Storey
Stephen Storey
Cade Strieby
Martha Anderson ‘95 Strieby Craig Stromberg Mary Stromberg
Tom Suehr
Abby Summers
Alex Sun
Ginger Susman
Jeff Susman ‘91 Rob Susmann ‘94 Suzie Susman
Alexis Sutton James Sutton Jay Tankersley Lauren Tankersley Brian Taylor
Kelly Taylor, Jr.
Natasha Taylor Sarah Taylor
Alexandra Theriault James Thom
Jeter Thomas ‘95
Meagan Thomas Melissa Thomas Christine Thornton Coble Thurman Margaret Troia Paul Troia
Carol Trujillo Ashley Tulp Chris Tulp Amy Turner Brian Turner Drew Unthank Kristy Unthank Dominic Vaiana
Rebecca Valdez ‘89
Carmen Valentine
Mathew Van Alstyne
Kristy Vance
Zak Vasquez
Patrick Vinson
Tami Vinson
Paul Von Glumer
Kim Wagner
Tina Wais
Jake Walker
Stefanie Walker
Lisa Walters
Patrick Watriss
David Watts ‘92
Jennifer Watts ‘87
Nadia Watts Emily Weber Kyle Weber
Alexis Wilson ‘96 Weightman Eve Weiner ‘20 Liz Weiner Cody Weitzel Jackie Weitzel Jason Werner Jessica Werner Charlie Wesley IV Megan Wesley Todd West Kris Whalen Laura Whalen Tanja Wheeler Darius White Marsa White Andrew Wichern Joanne Wichern Caro Williams
Graham Williams ‘92
T.H. Williams
Anya Winslow
Phil Winslow
Annie Wissner
Jason Wissner
Court Wold
Cullen Wold Katie Wold
Matthew Wold
Laura Wolf
Julie Wolfe
Adam Wolff
Cari Wolff
Diane Woodworth-Jordan Elizabeth Wright Ben Wullschlager
Blair Wullschlager
Dan Yamagishi
Mike Yang
Tony Yao
Fred Yarger Katie Yarger Deborah Yim
Becky Yoder
Bob Young, Jr.
Patrick Youssi
Tricia Youssi
Anne Austin ‘95 Zeckser Paul Zeckser
Judy Zhu
Brad Zigler Julie Zimbelman Scott Zimbelman Kathy Zimmerman ‘88 Lauren Zurcher
their specials rotations in Lower School, students get to try out new activities and learn skills such as playing an instrument in music class.
Grade 1 students had so much fun testing out LEGO Spike Essentials. Using the kits, students participated in various engaging and hands-on STEAM activities as they worked to build concepts into reality.
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Jaime Miller
Christy Anderson Tim Buese
Cobb
Corrigan Lauren Davis Bernie Dvorak Kelly Eisinger
Emich
Beth Finke
Regan
Grippaldi
Howarth
Jordan
Knickerbocker
Marsico
Christina Montez-da
Marsico
Martin
Christina Montez-da
Elizabeth Marsico
Karin Bisogno-Von Glumer Chase Boswell
Lucy Chused Heidi Cooley Autumn Dadourian Peter Eklund
Sarah Everson John Frey
Alex Hoover
Stefanie Howarth Jennifer Jacobs Andrew Jarrett Greer Kneip Amanda
Anthony Loeffler
Nichols
Jaime Miller
Ellie Atkeson
Schoelzel
Page Sepic Amy Slowthower
Erin Smith Krista Speicher Sophie Steuer Cari Wolff
Anne Austin
Zeckser
A trip to the National Western Stock Show kicks off the Kindergarten unit on life in the West. In their first public speaking opportunity, kindergartners prepare and present an Old West show for the entire school, ending with the famous Coyote Song.
The Graland Loyalty Society was established to recognize donors who give to Graland for five or more consecutive years. Society members receive special recognition in our annual Gratitude Report. Membership is based on household giving each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and gifts of any amount count toward Graland Loyalty Society membership.
Graland is incredibly grateful for its most loyal donors who choose to give year after year. These donors are recognized for their long-standing commitment to the school.
Bill and Andrean Andrus Ellie Caulkins Max ‘87 and Ramey Caulkins Eric and Carolyn Coble
Valerie Gates ‘69 Dick Hart ‘54 Lanny and Sharon Martin Marshall and Diane Gates ‘69 Wallach
David and Betty Arkell Steve ‘77 and Lisa Bain Mimi Chenoweth Alden Davis and Jacqueline Purdy-Davis
Phil Hickey
Justin and Jennifer Miera Di Nestel Mark Ryan, Jr. and Ann Ladd ‘87 Ryan
George Solorio, Jr. and Linda Solorio Benjamin Stapleton III ‘58 Seth ‘83 and Jennifer Terry
Elizabeth Arkell ‘03 David Caulkins ‘83 Caulkins Family Foundation Andy and Meggan Dodge Chris and Kim Fuller ‘86 Jacoby Mark and Courtney Dorn ‘91 Hughes
Aleks ‘81 and Anita Humeyumptewa Michael and Christi James Mitch and Heidi Masters Stephen and Nanette Newman Rich Nolan and Heather Falk ‘84 Nolan Josh Patt ‘89
Graham and Sarah Buchanan ‘88 Rose Bob and Lisa Schreiner Carrie VonderHaar Parthenia Williams
Jim Arneill IV ‘66 and Tudi Arneill
Michael ‘93 and Rachael Barkin
Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin Robert Bruhn, Jr. ‘78 and Janelle Bruhn
Josh and Oakley Cobb Larry ‘81 and Katie Cohen Marian Dines ‘69
Ben Duke III ‘68 and Laurie Duke Nancy Widmer ‘64 Freeman John Freyer, Jr. ‘92 and Andi Freyer John and Martha Gart Grant and Justine Hall
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Brian ‘93 and Nora Abrams Barbara Acker and Gary Teper Steve and Jen Adams Justin and Sarah Albert Erin Autrey David and Liza Baker Adam ‘91 and Jill Barkin Luke ‘86 and Susan Beatty Louis Bissette III and Erica Bissette William Bivens, Jr. and Larissa Luhrs John Blythe and Pamela Crouch Blythe Jon-Erik ‘92 and Brooke Borgen Justin ‘91 and Tobey Borus Juan and Cesilie Botello Andrew Bourke ‘01 Stuart and Ingvild Brown Bo and Lauren Brownstein Steve Chambers and Megan Bee ‘86 Jorge and Toshia Chavez John and Bayard Cobb Catherine Coleman ‘68 David and Andrea Crane Ann DeBoe Felix and Wendy Demartini
Charles Henry and Cynthia Crews Hayden ‘91 and Elana Hirschfeld Laurence and Jennifer Kandel Brent ‘98 and Kate Levy
Geoff Lord, Sr. and Marty Lord Kent and Elizabeth Lund Kevin ‘84 and Andrea Mahoney Brian ‘93 and Meredith Mankwitz
Betsy Metcalfe
J.J. Nora, Jr. ‘84 Dan O’Neill Adam and Anne Poe Bill and Dana Rankin
Ben and Jenny DeVoss Matt and Elky Dorman David and Jude Dudley Sam and Michelle Eidson Spike and Nan Eklund Adam ‘92 and Melissa Farver Ashleigh Finn David and Jami Forschner Chris and Yvette Frampton John Freyer, Sr. ‘63 and Ginny Freyer John Gowen, Sr. and Susan Gowen Ron Guillot, Jr. and Alexandra Theriault Ryan and Kate Gulick Armand and Melissa Hatzidakis Brian Heselton George and Beth Hower David and Karyn Huberman Taylor ‘88 and Molly Kirkpatrick Nolan and Annie Lassiter John and Elizabeth Leddy Andy and Robyn Levy Rob Lohr and Laura Bonnett-Lohr Tim and Kimm Lucas Ronni McCaffrey and b Frank Wendy Melvin
Brad and Nan Remington
Alex and Lisa Ross
Francois and Catherine Safieddine Chris ‘87 and Christy Sanchez Pat Shafroth ‘80 Gail Sonnesyn Page ‘65 and Amy Wagner ‘66 Stull Rob and Judy Tate Darwin ‘75 and Susan Toll Jessica Williams Sarah Young
Rick and Mindy Miller Matt and Katie Mimnall Paul and Robin Morris Rosemarie Murane Matt Neren Brett and Julie O’Connor Saul Reyes, Jr. Flip ‘80 and Liz Rosenberry Max and Megan Schmid Nikki Spiers David and Michele Steed Jim and Julie Stretz Marcia Strickland David Taylor Jeter ‘95 and Meagan Thomas Marty and Leslie Twarogowski Doug and Kelly Viseur Barb Wagner Joe and Kristin Eklund ‘88 Weber Dan and Laura Wolf Pat Yost and Ron Johnson Patrick and Tricia Youssi Tom and Rocio Zeiler Richard ‘85 and Ann Zimmerman
The Lund Family joined Graland’s community in the fall of 2003. Their commitment to, and gratitude for, the school have remained constant ever since. Kent Lund shared, “We will be grateful forever that our son (Pierson ’12) attended Graland from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Thank you, teachers, staff, and administrators.” He added: “One of my sisters is a professional educator who believes that a high-quality education is derived principally from three critical overarching factors: 1) high teacher quality, 2) small class size, and 3) strong parental support for students, teachers and the school. Graland? Check, check and check.”
Elizabeth is an attorney, Kent currently serves as the Interim CEO, Co-Head of Investment Banking, CoCCO for GVC Capital LLC and Pierson ’12 is now a software engineer at Microsoft. “My best way to describe Graland for our son is that he just thrived there, in every way,” shared Elizabeth. “Graland provided a strong, substantive foundation on which he built and relied for everything (school, work, relationships, etc.) that followed his time at Graland,” Kent added.
When asked about their motivation for continued philanthropic support of the school beyond Pierson’s graduation from Graland, Elizabeth and Kent highlighted what a remarkably nurturing, caring environment Graland was for their son and all students. Elizabeth also stated, “Graland is a life-long experience. It is your child’s first school, and the most special. This is where your child finds out who they are, with outstanding and personable teachers and stellar resources. Here, your child develops intellect, character, creativity, and physical coordination and abilities.” Kent agreed and added, “We hope that in some small ways our annual financial support for Graland will help provide for many other students the wonderful academic, athletics, social and community experiences from which our son benefitted so much.”
Elizabeth, Pierson and Kent Lund on the day of Pierson’s Graland graduation, June 1, 2012.
The Lunds believe that strong parental involvement and support are essential for an outstanding Graland student experience and the health of its entire community. “We respectfully encourage past, current and future Graland parents to be engaged proactively, in ways big and small, to help Graland thrive.”
Kent reflected, “Our appreciation, affection and support for Graland did not end when our son graduated after eighth grade. There is an old song by the Beach Boys, called ‘Be True to Your School.’ We believe in that sentiment for Graland on an ongoing basis!”
Elizabeth and Kent recognize that their relationship with Graland continues today. They value their family’s lifelong connection with the school and their son, Pierson ’12, now sees his opportunity to reconnect with Graland after returning to Denver. Elizabeth said, “Graland has been an important part of the Denver landscape for almost 100 years and will be there for many years to come. We are proud to continue to be a part of the Graland community.”
Graland is grateful for Kent and Elizabeth’s meaningful and most loyal giving for more than 18 years. For more information about the Graland Loyalty Society, please contact Jessica Goski at 303-336-3705.
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Richard and Patricia Allen Seth and Jaime Miller ‘97 Altman Brad and Christy Anderson Juan and Sandra Aragon Peter Arkell ‘07
Ryan Arney and Marisa Hudson-Arney David and Anna Asarch Baird Foundation, Inc. George and Kalliope Balafas Fred and Barb Baumann
The Belcher Family Michael and Shannon Bell Chris and Reva Benson Ryan and Jennifer Bergsieker The Bissette Family Fund at The Denver Foundation
The Blair Dvorak Family Ken and Keri Blair Harvey and Katya Bograd The Bohemia Fund Richard and Shirley Bolton Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Borgen Family Foundation Brewster Boyd, Jr. ‘93 and Ali Waggener ‘94 Boyd Stephen and Laura Brown Marielle Bruant-Carlson
Thomas Buchanan III and Edith Buchanan Martin and Debbie Buckley Tim and Nancy Buese
The Buettner Family Foundation Aaron ‘89 and Brooke Burgamy Susan Burgamy
Heidi Byczko
Chuck Cannon ‘65 and Laurie Baxter George Caulkins III ‘80 and Christina Caulkins Center Copy Printing Doug and Jocelyn Childs Garrett Chism and Julia Annison Ryan and Jolene Collier Steve and Shannon Collins Katy Cooper Brad and Sara Corr Peter and Amy Corrigan Jack Corsello ‘80 and Karen Boezi Denny and Liza Coughlin Candace Cross
Jeff Cuneo and Carrie Meek Rich and Emily Cunningham Lourenco Da Silva and Christina Montez-Da Silva Dick and Kris Davidson
Christopher and Lauren Davis Jean Davis
Tammielin Dean Dara Deshe Don Dolan
John Gribbin and Paige Dorn ‘94 Daryl and Jessica Dufresne John Eisinger, Jr. and Kelly Eisinger Vicki Emery ‘66 Craig and Sarah Everson Jean-Philippe and Jennifer Failyau Pablo Fernandez and Shalini Sharma Darren and Blake Fisk Lisa Flannery Sara Flansburg Stephanie Frankel ‘91 and Nicole Neuschler Robert Fuller II and Virginia Fuller Hope Gardner Kelly Gaudet Sam Gaudet David Gerhardt and Tatum McArthur Paul and Alison Gillis Chad and Lisa Glauser Chris ‘81 and Linda Godfrey Matt and Masae Gold Oscar Gonzalez and Kristy Vance Ken and Jessica Goski Greg Graeber and Jackie Bove Liza Grant ‘79 Jason and Regan Graybill John Gribbin and Paige Dorn ‘94 Jay and Jennifer Grimm Cole Hamilton ‘06 Todd Harrington and Rebecca Valdez ‘89 Eric and Maren Hayes Dan Hazlett
The HBB Foundation Kerri Heninger
Thomas Hey and Jennifer Grin Hey A. Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Josh ‘94 and Kerri Holman Timothy and Gail Hommertzheim Alex ‘96 and Margaret Hoover Charles and Holly Hudson Woody and Gayle Hunt Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation Davis and Laura Hurley Cyril Isaac Kevin Isaac Tom and Alex Iseman Sarah Jackson Carl and Kellie Jenkins Johns Manville Timothy and Kie Johnson Chas Jones and Jill Cowperthwaite ‘69
Emily Martin ‘96 Jones
Skip Jones and Elizabeth Browning John Jordan, Jr. and Ann Jordan Ivo and Heather Jurek Jason and Aleksandra Kaplan Don and Liza Kirkpatrick Fred and Greer Kneip Tara Kochevar David and Judy Koff David and Judy Koff Family Fund Julian ‘89 and Marguerite Hitchens ‘91 Korber Gabe Koroluk and Amy Zupon Paul and Paige Kushner Winston Lapham and Jennifer Marsico Lapham Alan and Tara Lavizzo Greg and Laura L’Herault Cecil and Stephanie Lepard Ali Levy ‘00 Leslie Liedtke Meredith Linker Bloomberg Lance and Amanda Poe ‘00 Little Geoff and Marty Lord Family Fund Clif and Rosella Louis Akash and V Madiah Daniel and Tera Malyszko Lawrence Mandes and Kimberly Allen Aimee Marth
J. Landis & Sharon Martin Family Foundation Bo Maurer and Lisa Ahrendt Ford and Christine Maurer Michael and JJ Eklund ‘90 McGawn Ryan ‘95 and Emily McGee
Courtney Menk
John Mettler III and Ellie Lowry Drew Meyers and Melissa Cheong David and Beverly Miller David Miller and Katherine ‘67 Dines Tyler Miller and Amy Silver Claudia Morales Bianca Morris ‘23 Levi Morris ‘21 Omar Mubarak and Leslie Rose
J. K. Mullen Foundation Ed ‘78 and Sarah Murane Aaron and Vicki Murray Cathy Naughton
Tara Neeley Jorge Negrete Guzman Aaron and Kristin Newman Juan Noguera and Mimi Saavedra Todd O’Malley and Lynn Turner Ryan ‘93 and Griffen O’Shaughnessy
Ken and Elana Schwartzreich
Bob and Linda Sebo
Zachary
Charlie ‘83 and Kristina Owen
Matthew and Cynthia Palmer
Gaby Perez Guillien
Jake and Trisha Perlman
Ryann Peyton and Sara Knickerbocker Kevin and Jeni Planegger Jennifer Pock ‘94
Max Popov and Tatyana Chashnik Chris and Ann Pruitt
Israel Ramirez
Bekah Raymor-Stewart
Nathan and Alison Reed Tom Reed
Joe and Danielle Remington Terry Richmond, Jr. ‘58
Tom and Kathy Riley
Daniel and Jennifer Rohan Jorge Romo and Amy Nichols Dan and Kelly Rosenberg Steven and Cordelia Rosenberg John and Leslie Russell Oswald and Lillian Saavedra Brian and Becky Schaub Timothy Schuetz and Anna Phelan Eric Schmidt and Cristina Dugan Daniel Schrader and Megan Meyers
Segal
Howie and Marilyn Selinger
Alex Shapiro and Michelle Kuba Jordy Shaw ‘88
Mary Helen Sheehan
Greg Sissel and Therese Ivancovich Sissel Gregory and Therese Sissel Charitable Fund Steve and Myra Skinner Amy Slothower
Laurence and Joan Sorkin
Michael Spann and Diana Quezada Erik and Krista Speicher Amy St. John Nancy Stamper
Ben F. Stapleton IV and Stephanie Malliaris
Stapleton
Andrew and Sarah Martin ‘95 Stettner Gary and Sophie Steuer Don Strasburg and Jenny Baker-Strasburg Drew and Leanna Sultan Jeff ‘91 and Ginger Susman Rob ‘94 and Suzie Susman Edward Sweeney ‘78 William Sweet III ‘52 Edward Tetteh and Stella Affare Sandy Thomson, Jr. and Dottie Thomson Coble Thurman and Julia Dobbins ‘87
Keith and Margaux Trammell
Chris and Ashley Tulp
Helen Valiant
Mathew Van Alstyne and Catherine Grimes
Ezequiel Vazquez
Eric ‘89 and Kara Vinton
Jeri Volpe
Rick and Christina Freyer ‘97 Walker Ben and Lucy Ana Walton
Drew and Nicole Warot
David ‘92 and Nadia Watts
Dustin and Japera Walker ‘02 Wilkison Keith and Margie Weber Family Foundation
Margie Weber
Kris and Laura Whalen
Alix White Smith
Christopher Wiedenmayer, Sr. and Anne Wiedenmayer Graham ‘92 and Caro Williams
Kieffer Williams
Mona Wineburg
Tony Yao and Deborah Yim
Bob Young, Jr. and Chris Parisi Tricia and Patrick Youssi Fund at the Denver Foundation
Paul and Anne Austin ‘95 Zeckser
Brad Zigler and Lauren Ramsay Scott and Julie Zimbelman
During a field trip to Mi Pueblo Market (a grocery store with Latin American specialities), Grade 3 students got to put their language skills to the test by completing a scavenger hunt. During the activity, each team was given a shopping list with specific food and drink items (listed in Spanish) to look for, as well as a set budget. After paying for their items, the students returned to Graland for a fiesta!
The athletic program in Grades 6-8 allows students to develop skills while learning to value leadership, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Multiple sports offerings are available, including soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, baseball, cross country, golf, tennis, and more.
Graland is grateful for each and every donor who contributed during the 2021-22 school year. The strength of the Graland community is evident through both the scale of gifts listed below and the broad-based participation seen throughout these pages. On behalf of every student, teacher and program at Graland, thank you for your donation last year.
Please note that the following lists represent any outright gift of cash or securities to the Graland Annual Fund, Inspire Campaign, Graland Parent Association or other funds for the endowment, school programs, facilities, or other ongoing projects made between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Giving levels are determined by both personal donations and corporate and foundation matching funds.
Graland apologizes to any donor whose name may have inadvertently been omitted. Please call 303-336-3705 to report any errors or omissions.
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The Blair Dvorak Family Borgen Family Foundation John and Bayard Cobb Peter and Amy Corrigan Jeff Cuneo and Carrie Meek Estate of Mancourt Downing ‘37 and Sybil Smith ‘42 Downing Craig and Sarah Everson Adam ‘92 and Melissa Farver John Freyer, Jr. ‘92 and Andi Freyer John Freyer, Sr. ‘63 and Ginny Freyer Chad and Liz Gardner
Steven and Sandra Hardie Sandra and Steven Hardie Fund at the Parasol Tahoe Community The HBB Foundation Robert Jornayvaz III and Louisa Jornayvaz Ivo and Heather Jurek Taylor ‘88 and Molly Kirkpatrick
The LARRK Foundation Chris and Tammy Marsico Lanny and Sharon Martin J. Landis & Sharon Martin Family Foundation Mary Ford Maurer Donor Advisory Fund
Bo Maurer and Lisa Ahrendt Ford and Christine Maurer Richard Diana Vigil Charitable Trust Cory and Elizabeth Marsico ‘05 Ross Mike and Mary Sue Shannon Tim and Susanna Shannon Andrew and Sarah Martin ‘95 Stettner Chris and Ashley Tulp Patrick and Tricia Youssi Tricia and Patrick Youssi Fund at the Denver Foundation
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David and Anna Asarch
The Belcher Family
Bessemer Giving Fund Jon-Erik ‘92 and Brooke Borgen Jon-Erik and Brooke Borgen Family Fund at Fidelity Charitable Justin ‘91 and Tobey Borus
The Charles G. and Kathleen G. Cannon Family Fund
Chuck Cannon ’65 and Laurie Baxter Ellie Caulkins
Mimi Chenoweth
Brad and Sara Corr Christopher and Lauren Davis
The Adam & Melissa Farver Charitable Gift Fund Josh and Beth Finke
The Harmes C. Fishback Foundation/ The Stapleton Family
The Gates Corporation Michael and Hillary Grippaldi Crawford ‘75 and Sue Hamilton
The Frederic C. Hamilton Family Foundation Erik and Mollie Helen Woody and Gayle Hunt Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation Joseph and Debra Jaggers The Joe and Debra Jaggers Giving Fund Richard and Dara Johnson Gabe Koroluk and Amy Zupon Clif and Rosella Louis The Meek-Cuneo Family Fund Drew Meyers and Melissa Cheong David Milliken Madison and Suzanne Murphy
The Murphy Foundation Matthew and Cynthia Palmer Ryann Peyton and Sara Knickerbocker Brandon and Deb Ridenour Ron and Julie Sachs Marc and Megan Scremin Rordan and Amanda Shane Steve and Myra Skinner Ben F. Stapleton IV and Stephanie Malliaris Stapleton Benjamin Stapleton III ‘58 Craig ‘60 and Dorothy Stapleton Skit Stapleton ‘61 Stephen and Lisa Storey Jeff ‘91 and Ginger Susman Mathew Van Alstyne and Catherine Grimes Ben and Lucy Ana Walton Wold Foundation
For Melissa Cheong and Drew Meyers, moving to Colorado from New York City was a change of pace. Six years ago, Melissa and Drew moved their three boys, Graham (Grade 2), Sebastian (Grade 8), and Quinn (‘21), from Lower Manhattan to Colorado, and now, they are proud to call Denver “home.”
Melissa and Drew credit Graland for helping their children feel at home in Colorado. Melissa, a managing partner at Blackhorn Ventures, and Drew, a partner at Seaport Capital, often travel for work, and both had heard positive reviews about Graland from various alumni they had met in Denver and beyond. Drew shared that after meeting Graland alumni in places like New York, San Francisco, and London, it was evident that it was time for a tour and to see what the school was all about. “To hear that this school has such an expansive community was what struck us, even before we had the chance to walk the grounds,” Drew said. When they finally visited campus, their regard for the Graland community only grew. “We felt so welcomed when we met the people here. There was a real authenticity,” he continued. Melissa agreed, adding that having all of her children in one school solidified their sense of community and belonging. “When we were able to get all three boys into Graland, it really changed things,” Melissa said. “There was continuity, and we were able to be a part of one, cohesive community.”
A few years after they joined Graland, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and amidst the struggle and uncertainty, Melissa and Drew felt comforted by the school’s tireless commitment to its students, educators, and families. “One of the things that blew us away was what the entire organization and teaching body pulled off,” Drew said, reflecting on the experience. “Sometimes an institution needs to be responsive, and Graland continued to put the development of the child first.” Drew and Melissa also noted the impressive continuity of education and structure, even while constantly pivoting to confront new challenges. Their oldest son, Quinn (‘21), had a different experience with many of the culminating events that had previously defined the end of Middle School, but Graland was able to keep him engaged and purposeful throughout. “We were disappointed for him, but he stayed super connected with both teachers and students during that period of time,” Drew said. Even with increased constraints on learning, Quinn entered into his freshman year at Kent Denver School confident in his abilities, passions, and talents. “That’s something that definitely came out of Graland: his agency and his desire
to be accountable,” Melissa said. “It was noticeable how prepared he was to lean into this new chapter.”
Watching their three sons thrive at Graland made Drew and Melissa’s decision to contribute to the Graland Annual Fund an easy one. “After seeing the impact that the teaching body has had here on our kids, it kind of goes without question,” Drew said. Even beyond wanting to show their appreciation for the school, though, Melissa and Drew know how many resources it takes to help a community succeed, and they wanted to support Graland’s ability to keep providing an impactful educational experience for students and their families. “We’ve both served on different committees, so we’ve gotten brief glimpses into how much time, energy, and effort goes into making sure this community is inclusive and diverse, and does so with a high degree of professionalism,” Melissa said. “It’s our way of being a cheerleader and showing appreciation,” Drew said. “It feels like a small thing to do.”
Brian ‘83 and Elise Barish
Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin
Michael and Shannon Bell Bell Family Trust
The Buettner Family Foundation for Leigh and Al Buettner Edwin and Catherine Carlson
Jonathan and Aubrey Chambers
The Colorado Health Foundation
Denny and Liza Coughlin Rich and Emily Cunningham Dara Deshe
Fred Emich IV and Alexis Emich Eddie and Rhiannon Fisher Darren and Blake Fisk
Paul and Alison Gillis Susan Givens ‘92 and Christopher Lally George and Jenn Glyphis
The Glyphis Family Charitable Fund Dane ‘99 and Andrea Harbaugh Alex and Jennifer Hardie Josh ‘94 and Kerri Holman Adam and Stefanie Howarth Alan and Jennifer Jacobs Patrick Jobin ‘01
George and Susu Johnson
Malik Kahook and Nida Awadallah Bob and Wendy Wolf ‘71 Kaufman Jim Kelley and Amie Knox
Lally Givens Family Fund Geoff Lord, Sr. and Marty Lord Winston Lapham and Jennifer Marsico Lapham Ronni McCaffrey and b Frank Hans Miller and Heather French Kyle and Lisa Miller
Kyle R. & Lisa W. Miller DAF at Schwab Charitable Andrew and Elaine Oliver Ryan ‘93 and Griffen O’Shaughnessy Jack and Andrea Palmer Patrick and Jaleh Peyton Peyton Family Foundation Arlan Preblud and Leigh Sinclair Daniel and Jennifer Rohan Daniel and Jennifer Rohan Charitable Fund
Flip ‘80 and Liz Rosenberry David Sadoff and Zak Vasquez Brian and Becky Schaub Daren Schmidt and Susan Bain-Schmidt Scott and Katie Schoelzel
Schoelzel Family Foundation
Scott and Page Sepic Shell Oil Company Foundation
Matching Gifts
Skinner Real Estate Corporation
Chris and Erin Smith
Andrea Sodano ‘65 and Charles Norton III Nancy Stamper
David and Michele Steed
Don Strasburg and Jenny Baker-Strasburg Tom Suehr and Sam Martin Jay and Melissa Thomas
Elizabeth Joyce Toohey Fund at The Denver Foundation Keith and Margaux Trammell
Stephen Tsai and Sonya Bassaly
Drew and Kristy Unthank Rick and Christina Freyer ‘97 Walker Margie Weber Cody and Jacqueline Weitzel Cody and Jackie Weitzel Giving Fund
Graham ‘92 and Caro Williams
T.H. Williams and Rochelle Maki-Williams Tony Yao and Deborah Yim
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Brian ‘93 and Nora Abrams
Todd and Sarah Alijani
Altitude Control Technology
Brad and Christy Anderson
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Atticus Equities
George and Kalliope Balafas Jimmy and Kostula Balafas Luke ‘86 and Susan Beatty Louis Bissette III and Erica Bissette
The Bissette Family Fund
William Bivens, Jr. and Larissa Luhrs
BJJ Philanthropic Fund
The Brass Bed, Fine Linens & Furnishings Chase ‘95 and Amanda Boswell
Darren and Molly Bruce Tim and Nancy Buese Chris and Bethany Chang Duke and Heidi Cooley Tom and Autumn Dadourian Forest and Robin Dorn
Ben Duke III ‘68 and Laurie Duke Patrick and Pauline Edelmann Alessandro and Taciane Eichstaedt Sam and Michelle Eidson Peter ‘94 and Catherine Eklund Matt and Tira Feierstein Thomas and Jamie Fitzgerald Chris and Yvette Frampton Erika Gebhardt
John Gowen, Sr. and Susan Gowen Jason and Regan Graybill Michael Guillemette and Melinda Pasquini Ryan and Kate Gulick
Patrick ‘85 and Pam Hatcher Armand and Melissa Hatzidakis
Patrick Hill and Stefanie Walker Doug and Isabel Whitcomb ‘01 Howard Isabel and Doug Howard Family Charitable Fund Andrew and Maggie Jarrett John Jordan, Jr. and Ann Jordan Kentro Group
Jeremy Kimball and Danijela Gazibara Fred and Greer Kneip Kneip Charitable Fund Kyle and Natalie Koontz William and Jacalyn Kroupa Paul and Paige Kushner Land Title Guarantee Company Kristian ‘95 and Blair Lichtenfels Leslie Liedtke Jon and Cori Lin Daniel ‘00 and Olivia Louis Ben Lusher ‘99 and Nicole Graham-Lusher Brian ‘93 and Meredith Mankwitz Scott and Kelley Manley Marie G. Dennett Foundation, Inc. Peter and Mari Marsico
Matt Murphy
Brian and Laura Murray
Kier and Molly Louis ‘03 Myers
Myra Skinner, Realtor with milehimodern Juan Noguera and Mimi Saavedra Optum
Blake ‘98 and Emily O’Shaughnessy John and Vera Pardee Jake and Trisha Perlman
Jonathan ‘93 and Jess Right Richard Robinson and Nina Saks
Francois and Catherine Safieddine Alan Schindler and Nicole Lonsway Bill ‘95 and Josephine Sinclair
Greg Sissel and Therese Ivancovich Sissel Gregory and Therese Sissel Charitable Fund
CJ Steffen Brian and Natasha Taylor James Thom and Judy Zhu Mike and Linda Toohey Jake Walker and Sara Barton Gordie and Alexis Wilson ‘96 Weightman Jason and Jessica Werner Western Union Foundation Phil and Anya Winslow Court and Cullen Wold Bryan and Elizabeth Wright Ben and Blair Wullschlager Mike Yang and Sarah Nagle-Yang
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David and Katherine Abrahams Justin and Sarah Albert Jim Alexee and Leticia Martinez Phil and Julie Allen
Seth and Jaime Miller ‘97 Altman
The Jaime and Seth Altman Family Fund Anthony’s Pizza and Pasta Ryan and Leah Ashley David Auchterlonie and Barbara Keller Scott and Cherie Axelrod Axis Pilates
Colin and Jessica Barclay Adam ‘91 and Jill Barkin Michael ‘93 and Rachael Barkin Lynn Barnes
Jeremy Barron ‘93
Had and Betsy Beatty Dede Bent
Rick and Christine Bergsieker Vern Berry and Jenny Wood ‘74 Ken and Keri Blair
The Bohemia Fund Juan and Cesilie Botello Brewster Boyd, Jr. ‘93 and Ali Waggener ‘94 Boyd BP Corporation North America Inc. David and Amy Brenner Bo and Lauren Brownstein Aaron ‘89 and Brooke Burgamy Susan Burgamy Ross and Windy Camidge Jeff and Katie Carnes
David Caulkins ‘83
David Caulkins Charitable Fund at Fidelity Charitable George Caulkins III ‘80 and Christina Caulkins
Caulkins Family Foundation
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery Cherry Creek Dental Associates Seth and Lucy Chused Josh and Oakley Cobb Jonathan and Aimee-Alyce Coleman Chris and Katherine Colvin Jason ‘84 and Sara Drucker ‘89 Cooper David and Molly Coors Jim and Jana Cuneo Patrick and Janet Curran CyberGRX
Dick and Kris Davidson Jason and Jessica Day Felix and Wendy Demartini Ari and Ann Deshe Don Dolan
Dudley Article 11th Trust David and Jude Dudley Eagle Fund at The Denver Foundation John Eisinger, Jr. and Kelly Eisinger Spike and Nan Eklund Vicki Emery ‘66
Walter C. Emery Family Foundation Fund Emich Volkswagen Jean-Philippe and Jennifer Failyau
Hands-on learning keeps students engaged. Here, the sweet smell of cinnamon and apples filled the classroom as Kindergarten students made their very own applesauce!
Charles Farver, Sr. and Karen Farver Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation Pablo Fernandez and Shalini Sharma Stephen ‘63 and Lana Fitzpatrick Stephen and Lana Fitzpatrick Charitable Fund
David and Jami Forschner Stephanie Frankel ‘91 and Nicole Neuschler Mike and Rebecca Freed Nancy Widmer ‘64 Freeman John ‘97 and Casey Frey Robert Fuller II and Virginia Fuller Curtis and Christine McCulloch ‘81 Gardner John and Martha Gart Valerie Gates ‘69 Chris and Dani Gebhart Chad and Lisa Glauser Chris ‘81 and Linda Godfrey Todd and Angie Goldberg Greg Graeber and Jackie Bove Liza Grant ‘79 John Gribbin and Paige Dorn ‘94 Sam Gubbels and Ann Curtis Ron Guillot, Jr. and Alexandra Theriault Jim Hafemeister Dan ‘93 and Alyssa Hamman Scott ‘96 and Brooke Hamman David Harbaugh IV ‘97 Todd Harrington and Rebecca Valdez ‘89 Tom and Alexis Hart Brian Heselton Thomas Hey and Jennifer Grin Hey A. Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Robert and Diane Hochstadt
Aaron and Jennifer Hodges Bob and Becky Holman Andy and Jeanie Hoover The Hummingbird Fund Rick and Lisa Hurst Tom and Alex Iseman Chris and Kim Fuller ‘86 Jacoby Michael and Christi James JP Morgan Chase Foundation Damon Judd ‘91
Dudley and Virginia Kimball Alexander and Amanda Kinsey Ryan ‘94 and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Ben ‘92 and Shannon Ladd Matt and Rebecca Ledges Alisa Lee Sherick Levin Orthodontics Andy and Robyn Levy Meredith Linker Bloomberg Anthony and Christine Loeffler Jed and Lara MacKenzie Lawrence Mandes and Kimberly Allen Brian ’93 and Meredith Mankwitz
Mankwitz Family Foundation
William Materna Julian and Brooke McClean Dirk and Carol McDermott McDermott Family Foundation David and Barb McGrath
Wendy Melvin
John Mettler III and Ellie Lowry Rick and Mindy Miller
The Rick and Mindy Miller Family Fund Stephen and Jennifer Moss Jonathan ‘89 and Amy Nash
Oracle
Haeman and Afsaneh Noori Lee Osterman and Elissa Topol
Carmelo Paglialunga and John Reilly
Jonathan Palmer and Dominic Vaiana Zach ‘87 and Anuschka Pashel
PDC Energy Inc.
Peak Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center
Kevin and Jeni Planegger
Cintra Pollack ‘92
Max Popov and Tatyana Chashnik
Andrew and Emily Prouse
Matt and Anne Quallick
Tom Reed
Elizabeth Right ‘97 Reiss
Bob and Ellie Reiter
Joe and Danielle Remington
Jane Risley
Chris and Carol Roberts
Cliff and Bon Roemer
Bon and Cliff Roemer Charitable Fund Brandon and Lisa ‘99 Rogoff
Erik and Lauren Ruben
Ben and Katherine Rubin
John and Leslie Russell
Mark Ryan, Jr. and Ann Ladd ‘87 Ryan Kirk Scheitler and Samantha Padilla Scheitler
Terry and Elaine Scholes Ken and Elana Schwartzreich Bob and Linda Sebo Alex Shapiro and Michelle Kuba Steve Sherick
Slifer, Smith & Frampton- Denver, Inc. Amy Slothower
Clint and Katie Smullyan Lee and Sarah Solomon Erik and Krista Speicher Sean and Sarah Spiegel Paul and Laura Steinwald Gary and Sophie Steuer Craig and Mary Stromberg Page ‘65 and Amy Wagner ‘66 Stull Drew and Leanna Sultan Rob ‘94 and Suzie Susman James and Alexis Sutton Dan and Kate Taylor
Daniel J Taylor Family Charitable Foundation David Thomas ‘74 and Kathryn Lester Don and Marcia Thomas
Jeter ‘95 and Meagan Thomas
Coble Thurman and Julia Dobbins ‘87 Paul and Margaret Troia
UBS Donor-Advised Fund/National Philanthropic Trust
UCHealth Urgent Care
VISA
VMware Foundation
Wachtell Family Charitable Fund Michael and Linda Wachtell Drew and Nicole Warot David ‘92 and Nadia Watts
Ted and Mary Wendell Kris and Laura Whalen
Alix White Smith
Andrew and Joanne Wichern Dan and Laura Wolf
Julie Wolfe
Lillian Wolfe ‘29
Adam and Cari Wolff Adam ‘86 and Adrine Writer
Xcel Energy Foundation
Dan Yamagishi and Sharol Preisser Mark and Becky Yoder Paul and Anne Austin ‘95 Zeckser Mary Ann Zupon
In Grade 6 Spanish, students complete a unit on vocabulary words around the house. As a hands-on element, the sixth graders create their own custom casas in the Gates Lab, followed by a presentation that includes a tour in Spanish of their home.
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Adelante Capital Management LLC
Jim Arneill IV ‘66 and Tudi Arneill
Erin Autrey
Federico Bass Villarreal and Marcela Flores
De La Pena
Karl and Gail Becker
Benson Orthodontics
George Bishop IV ‘97 Michael Blend Richard and Shirley Bolton Aaron and Jennifer Bowlds Stephen and Laura Brown Thomas Buchanan III and Edith Buchanan Martin and Debbie Buckley Dan and Christina Cantor
Ivan Castro and Amber Kilker Max ‘87 and Ramey Caulkins Charles Cavness, Jr. and Leslie Cavness Center Copy Printing Steve Chambers and Megan Bee ‘86 Charles Schwab Foundation
Matching Gift Program
Children’s Dentistry of Cherry Creek Richard and Hilary Clark Clark Family Charitable Fund at Fidelity Charitable Colorado Arthritis Center Core Dermatology
Corsello Boezi Charitable Fund Jack Corsello ‘80 and Karen Boezi D.A. Davidson & Co.
Lourenco Da Silva and Christina Montez Matthew and Diana Davidow Jean Davis
John and Debbie Davis Marian Dines ‘69
Tyson Dines III ‘65 Hunter ‘97 and Alice Dorn David and Angel Drucker Jeff ‘93 and Kirsten Eldridge Garet Essin and family Betsy Farver Cory Freyer ‘67
Peter Fuhr and DeeAnn Rivera David and Stephanie Gannaway Evan Gart ‘07
Gebhart Studio
David Gerhardt and Tatum McArthur Matt and Masae Gold Mikhail Gurfinkel and Jessica Bing Gurfinkel Dick and Barbara Hamman David and Jen Hamrick
John and PollyBeth Hawk Charles Henry and Cynthia Crews Gary and M.L. Hill Holly Graves & Associates Timothy and Gail Hommertzheim Ben Horne ‘03
Chevis Horne, Jr. and Jan Kennaugh Will Horne ‘07 David and Karyn Huberman Dustin and Caroline Hull Davis and Laura Hurley
Tim and Bailey Hurley
Daren and Courtney Hutchison
Individualized Learning Center Inc.
Iris Building Group, Inc.
J. K. Mullen Foundation
Bob and Carol Jancar Rob and Christina Johnson
Emily Martin ‘96 Jones Tom Jordan and Diane Woodworth-Jordan Jason and Aleksandra Kaplan
Karl E Becker Eleemosynary Fund Sean and Alexis Kearns Don and Liza Kirkpatrick Jeff and Marnie Klein John and Joan Kuntz
Frank Laden John and Shannon Le Bel John Lee and Chloe Kim Cecil and Stephanie Lepard Lance and Amanda Poe ‘00 Little Little Feet Children’s Shoe Store
Philip Lucks and Kimberly Ann Wagner Kent and Elizabeth Lund Akash and V Madiah Ken Malo, Jr. and Kay Malo Sam Marquis, Jr. ‘76 and Christine Bilello Larry and Linda Meyer milehimodern
David Miller and Katherine ‘67 Dines Omar Mubarak and Leslie Rose Amanda Murphy Matt Neren
Todd O’Malley and Lynn Turner
Parisi Foods Inc
Ted and Healy Parks
Jessica Peck
Jessica K. Peck, Attorney at Law, LLC
Pete Perry and Maeve McGrath
Joyce Raynor Nathan and Alison Reed Brad and Nan Remington Amy Rosenberg ‘80 Steven and Cordelia Rosenberg Rosenberg/Slafsky Family Trust Kevin Schoelzel ‘07
Scholes Insurance Jenny Scholes ‘95 Howie and Marilyn Selinger
Justin and Dina Silverman Steve and Ginger Stookesberry Jim and Julie Stretz
William Sweet III ‘52 Jay and Lauren Tankersley Eric ‘89 and Kara Vinton Fisher Vinton ‘24 Sawyer Vinton ‘21 Aaron and Lisa Walters Jason Wang and Soojin Kim Joe and Kristin Eklund ‘88 Weber Darius and Marsa White Christopher Wiedenmayer, Sr. and Anne Wiedenmayer Bob and Audrey Williams Bob Young, Jr. and Chris Parisi Brad Zigler and Lauren Ramsay Richard ‘85 and Ann Zimmerman
Students in Grade 5-8 are given the power of choice to develop their interests throughout their Middle School years. Those interested in art explore a variety of mediums (such as sculpture, painting, metalwork, etc.) during a designated time woven into our daily block schedule.
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Abdul Abdullahi and Inttisar Mume
Laura Abelman ‘07
Rebecca Abelman ‘05
Steven and Jeanette Abelman
Barbara Acker and Gary Teper
Jennifer Adams Steve and Jen Adams
Matthew Alcorn and Casey Russell George and Dee Alexee Becky Alexis ‘86
Richard and Patricia Allen Adonis Ameen-Moore and Kaylan Celestin Bill and Andrean Andrus Juan and Sandra Aragon David and Betty Arkell
Elizabeth Arkell ‘03 Peter Arkell ‘07
Ryan Arney and Marisa Hudson-Arney Guy and Liz Arnold Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank Ellie Atkeson ‘03
Bob and Linda Averbach
Sabrina Avneri
Steve ‘77 and Lisa Bain Baird Foundation, Inc. David and Liza Baker David and Liz Barclay
Lisa Barone
Barron Sato Family Fund Fred and Barb Baumann
Katie Bayer Elle Becker
Jack Bell Chris and Reva Benson Ryan and Jennifer Bergsieker Kate Bermingham ‘73
Paul and Jane Bierman-Lytle Steve ‘66 and Janine Bisbee George Bishop III and Lynn Bishop Tom and Trinda Bishop John Blythe and Pamela Crouch Blythe Harvey and Katya Bograd Rob Lohr and Laura Bonnett-Lohr
Victoria Bontempi
Adam and Natalie Drucker ‘99 Boscoe Andrew Bourke ‘01
Brewster Boyd, Sr. and Helen Boyd Jessica Braiman ‘00
Hopie Brown ‘18
Matt Brown
Stuart and Ingvild Brown Stuart and Ingvild Brown Charitable Giving Fund Trevor and Margaret Brown John and Rosemary Brownrigg Marielle Bruant-Carlson Robert Bruhn, Jr. ‘78 and Janelle Bruhn Kyle Brunger and Jessica Perrill ‘93 Daniel and Sarah Burgess Hilary Burrall Erik Burrell Barbara Butler
David Butler
Samuel Butler IV ‘00
Dick Butterly ‘59
Christopher and Heidi Byczko
Jim and Dora Cash
Tony and Cindy Catanese
The Challenge Foundation
Joe Champ and Polly Holyoke ‘74 Marti Champion
Marvin and Bonnie Champion Evgeny Chashnik
Jorge and Toshia Chavez Brian and Jen Chen Doug and Jocelyn Childs
Garrett Chism and Julia Annsion
Jon Chanee Christian Charles and Sarah Clark Brady and Maleia Clarke Eric and Carolyn Coble
Sean Cochran and Sarah Baldwin
Dan Cohen and Mara Kailin Larry ‘81 and Katie Cohen
Samuel Cohen ‘14
Charles and Joann Schauer ‘82 Cole Christine Cole ‘16
Julia Cole ‘18
Catherine Coleman ‘68 Ryan and Jolene Collier
Jennifer Daniel ‘90 Collins Steve and Shannon Collins Wilbur Collins and Thea Townsend David and Stacy Wagener ‘90 Colodny
Hope Connors ‘78
Julian and Susie Cook
Katy Cooper Linda Corry
Scott ‘82 and Allison Cowperthwaite David and Andrea Crane
Candace Cross
Ida Daniel
Alden Davis and Jacqueline Purdy-Davis Jim and Cari Dawson
Brian Day and Marisa Day Echaniz
Elise de Geus
Tammielin Dean
J. Holly DeBlois
Ann DeBoe
Betsy Dennig
Ben and Jenny DeVoss Wes and Ruth Hall ‘01 Dial
Abigail Digel
Winston Dines ‘68
Andy and Meggan Dodge Mary Dominick Matt and Elky Dorman Daryl and Jessica Dufresne Elizabeth Duncan Zachary and Kelsey Dworkis Tracy Eisenberg Bob Elisha
Christie Elsner
Sam Epperly Keith and Lorraine Higbie ‘71 Fairmont John Fangman and Ashley Larrick ‘96 Fangman
Ashleigh Finn Lisa Flannery Sara Flansburg Nate Fotheringham
Carol Fowler
Stuart and Karen Frankel Kate Frankmore ‘16 Lauren Frankmore ‘19 Robert and Amy Frankmore Blake Fulenwider ‘97
Hope Gardner Alexander and Emily Garnett Kelly Gaudet
Sam Gaudet
Jane Gebhart
Amy Craig ‘02 Gentile Hilary Gerlach
Brendan Gill and Meredith Berlin Sophia Glyphis
Clarke Godfrey II and Katherine Godfrey Chuck and Honey Goldberg Aaron Goldhamer ‘96
Oscar Gonzalez and Kristy Vance Ken and Jessica Goski
William Grawemeyer ‘17
Georgia Grey ‘05
Jay and Jennifer Grimm Jim and Elaine Hackett Jeff and Sue Hadden Grant and Justine Hall
Luces, cámara, acción! Grade 1 students put their Spanish vocabulary to the test by filming their very own weather forecasts in front of the green screen on campus.
Cole Hamilton ‘06
Ji Han
Bob and Kay Hanson Michael and Amy Harper Thomas and Lauren Ayres ‘00 Harrington Dick Hart ‘54
Stanley and Felice Haskell ‘72 Charlene Haskett Sabrina Haug Eric and Maren Hayes Dan Hazlett David Heller ‘84
Kerri Heninger Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Foundation Phil Hickey H’81 David Hill
Hayden ‘91 and Elana Hirschfeld Alex ‘96 and Margaret Hoover George and Beth Hower Ryan ‘86 and Gwin Howsam Charles and Holly Hudson Mark and Courtney Dorn ‘91 Hughes Aleks ‘81 and Anita Humeyumptewa Tony Ianni Cyril Isaac Kevin Isaac Mike and Joan Iseman Sarah Jackson Norman and Jane Jacobs Phil and Samantha Jacobson Ginna Jacoby ‘21 Rob Jacoby ‘19 Dennis and Kathy Jakubowski Andrew and Daniela Jaworski Carl and Kellie Jenkins Johns Manville Molly Johnson Ross Johnson
Timothy and Kie Johnson
Chas Jones and Jill Cowperthwaite ‘69
Skip Jones and Elizabeth Browning Jessica Popkin ‘00 Judson
Hisatake Kamori ‘93
Kimihito and Tomoko Kamori Makiko Kamori ‘98
Yumiko Kamori ‘94 Laurence and Jennifer Kandel Greg Kasper and Mary Peck ‘87 Sean Keefe Brice Keefer
Ali Kelley ‘02
Timothy ‘58 and Sally Kennedy Terrance King Katie Kirkpatrick ‘97 Larry and Amy Kirshenbaum Justin Kloc and Alexis Michalos
Fred Kneip, Sr. and Susan Kneip Tara Kochevar David and Judy Koff David and Judy Koff Family Fund Julian ‘89 and Marguerite Hitchens ‘91 Korber Herb and Darlene Kress Julie Lachance
Nancy Lamb ‘66
Nancy Landolfi
Libby Lane Karen Langsley ‘72 Chris and Samantha Larkins Nolan and Annie Lassiter Katy Laurie Alan and Tara Lavizzo Oliver and Marie LeBlanc III John and Elizabeth Leddy Courtney Leigh Annica Lester
Ali Levy ‘00
Brent ‘98 and Kate Levy
Jessica Levy
Greg and Laura L’Herault
John Hugh Liedtke III ‘06
Lark Liedtke ‘06
Mimi Liedtke ‘02
Stephen and Sandra Linker Stephen & Sandra Linker Trust Grace Lohr ‘21
Tim and Kimm Lucas
Brendan and Kathryn McCormick Pierson Lund ‘12
Kevin ‘84 and Andrea Mahoney Chas Maloy IV and Brooke Bansbach ‘87
Maloy
Daniel and Tera Malyszko
Aimee Marth
Clara Masters ‘17 Grace Masters ‘14
Mitch and Heidi Masters Jose Mata Camacho and Teodora Montes Trejo
Anthony Mataya III and Mikelle BryantMataya Scott and Karen Mattice Jack McDermott ‘10
Michael and JJ Eklund ‘90 McGawn Ryan ‘95 and Emily McGee
Zac and Mary McGrath Kathleen Patrick McGreevy Paky McKinstry
Patrick McKinstry and Angelica Daneo David ‘94 and Allison McMurtry
Brian and Bobbi McPherson Courtney Menk
Carlos Mercado and Vanessa Renner
The Merck Foundation Betsy Metcalfe
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Edwin and Donna Miera Justin and Jennifer Miera David ‘99 and Bryn Miller Tyler Miller and Amy Silver Matt and Katie Mimnall
Fran Montoya
Claudia Morales
Misha and Kaia Borgen ‘86 Moritz Tracey Morrell
Bianca Morris ‘23
Levi Morris ‘21
Paul and Robin Morris David Mueller ‘67
Angelina Murane ‘17 Ed Murane ‘78 Olivia Murane ‘18 Peter Murane ‘80 and Alison Wolfe Rosemarie Murane
Lealy Murphy
Aaron and Vicki Murray William and Barbara Nash Cathy Naughton H’97 Tara Neeley Jorge Negrete Guzman Mindy McCook ‘85 Nelson Di Nestel Aaron and Kristin Newman Stephen and Nanette Newman Nancy Newton
Rich Nolan and Heather Falk ‘84 Nolan J.J. Nora, Jr. ‘84 Katey Nyquist
Brett and Julie O’Connor
Sean Offner ‘09
David and Rosaleigh Olivas
Warwick and Mia ‘99 Wiessner ‘99 Olney Dan O’Neill Susan Osgood Charlie ‘83 and Kristina Owen James Owens and Jennifer Ridder ‘02 Kelly Palma
Drew and Lisa Palmer
Ian and Meagan Partilla Josh Patt ‘89
Gaby Perez Guillien
Pranav and Kavitha Periyalwar
Judith Perrill
Linda Peters
Alan and Martha Petrush
Dan and Erin Petrush Sage Phelps-Fast ‘17
Jennifer Pock ‘94
Adam and Anne Poe Alina Popova ‘17 Micky Prelogar Chris and Ann Pruitt Israel Ramirez Danyelle Randolph Bill and Dana Rankin Peggy Rawlinson ‘66
Michael and Hallman Ray Bekah Raymor-Stewart Greg and Patti Rees Mary Jane Reilly Rhoda Resnick
Saul Reyes, Jr. Terry Richmond, Jr. ‘58 Richard and Michele Right Tom and Kathy Riley Gregg Rippey and Marcia Toll ‘81
In Grade 6, students participate in a year-long interdisciplinary unit exploring themes related to poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity. To inspire awareness, compassion, and change, students create beautiful bowls in art class and host an event known as “Empty Bowls” to raise money for those experiencing hunger in our community.
Austin ‘00 and Sarah Roberts
Sarah Robinson-Jones Mark ‘68 and Donna Romer
Jorge Romo and Amy Nichols Graham and Sarah Buchanan ‘88 Rose Dan and Kelly Rosenberg Alex and Lisa Ross Randy and Nancy Ross Erik and Carly Rothschild Sharon Rouse
Richard and Nan Ruben Jerry and Terry Rubin Matt and JJ Rutherford Oswald and Lillian Saavedra Lorenzo Salas
Anna Sanchez ‘15
Chris ‘87 and Christy Sanchez Fernando Sanchez and Margaret YoungSanchez Mike Saslow ‘99 Marcia Toll ‘42 Saunders Anna Natassja Scheitler ‘13 Max and Megan Schmid Darell and Re Schmidt Eric Schmidt and Cristina Dugan Hilly Schoelzel ‘04 Dave Schott
Daniel Schrader and Megan Meyers Bob and Lisa Schreiner
Timothy Schuetz and Anna Phelan Annie Scott ‘06
Zachary Segal Gil ‘95 and Lauren Selinger Pat Shafroth ‘80
Jordy Shaw ‘88
Mary Helen Sheehan
David and Patty Kern ‘64 Shelton Stephen and Lynn Sherick Roie Shields Joe ‘98 and Elizabeth Shipley Sarah Shutts
Barby Sidon
Josh and Maia Selinger ‘98 Sidon David Silverman and Betsy Cregger ‘86 Emma Simmons
Jordy Singer ‘90 and Rebecca Katsh Singer Chris and Sheilah Smith Elvin and Irmi Smith Tyler and Lori Smith George Solorio, Jr. and Linda Solorio
Gail Sonnesyn
Laurence and Joan Sorkin
Michael Spann and Diana Quezada Nikki Spiers
Amy St. John EJ and Mona Strassburger Marcia Strickland Alex Sun and Liz Robinson ‘98 Edward Sweeney ‘78 System1
G. Jack Tankersley and Jennifer Evans Rob and Judy Tate David Taylor Mary Tennes ‘71 and Helen Hansel Kohl Terry ‘14
Sackett Terry ‘13 Seth ‘83 and Jennifer Terry Stuart Terry ‘18 Wyatt Terry ‘16 Edward Tetteh and Stella Affare David Thomson ‘95 and Madeley Rincon Feria
Sandy Thomson, Jr. and Dottie Thomson
TIAA-CREF
The Timken Company Charitable and Educational Fund
Esteban and Olivia Tinoco Chris ‘78 and Jane Toll Darwin ‘75 and Susan Toll Brian and Amy Turner Marty and Leslie Twarogowski
UBS Community Impact and Corporate Responsibility Helen Valiant
Ezequiel Vazquez
Patrick and Tami Vinson Doug and Kelly Viseur
Jeri Volpe
Carrie VonderHaar
Barb Wagner
Kenan Warner ‘97 Rick Wedgle
Todd West and India Champion Jerome and Mariah Wheaton Matthew and Tanja Wheeler Dustin and Japera Walker ‘02 Wilkison Jessica Williams Kieffer Williams Parthenia Williams Mona Wineburg
Stephen and Marcella Wolf Caroline Woodruff Cort Woodruff ‘06 Sam and Julie Woodruff Beth Wright Pat Yost and Ron Johnson Sarah Young
Tom and Rocio Zeiler Scott and Julie Zimbelman
the right amount of snow on campus, students get to cross-country ski on Preisser Field during their daily PE class.
Graland is grateful for its dedicated Board of Trustees - past and present - and trustees’ commitment to serving as financial stewards, strategic planners and generative thinkers.
Sarah Alijani* Todd Alijani* Betty Arkell* Liz Arnold* Lisa Bain* Barb Baumann* Michael Bell
Jon-Erik Borgen ’92 Tim Buese Barbara Butler David Butler* Ellie Caulkins George Caulkins ’80* Max Caulkins ’87* Leslie Cavness* Mimi Chenoweth* Doug Childs* Jason Cooper ’84 Amy Corrigan Ida Daniel*
David Dudley* Bernie Dvorak Michelle Eidson Spike Eklund* Adam Farver ’92 Yvette Frampton John Freyer, Jr. ’92 Valerie Gates ’69* Alison Gillis John Gowen, Sr.* Kate Gulick Crawford Hamilton ’75* Barbara Hamman* Arlene Hirschfeld* A. Barry Hirschfeld* Courtney Dorn ’91 Hughes* Ivo Jurek
Wendy Wolf ’71 Kaufman* Don Kirkpatrick* Sara Knickerbocker
Amie Knox* Judy Koff* John Kuntz Geoff Lord* Clif Louis* Lanny Martin* Carol McDermott* Dirk McDermott* Rosemarie Murane* Bill Nash* Mimi Saavedra Shalini Sharma Leigh Sinclair* Sarah Martin ’95 Stettner Marcia Strickland* Jeff Susman ’91 Seth Terry ’83* Ben Walton* Graham Williams ’92
* Former Trustee Deceased
A common theme that resonated with all of us was how Graland not only educated our kids and instilled values but also taught them the importance of community. Graland was physically around the corner from our house and probably the first community my girls were a part of. That need to build community has followed them through high school, college and their careers and living situations post college.
- Judy Koff, Former Graland Trustee
Graland is grateful for its faculty and staff - past and present - who give of their time, their talent, their resources and their spirit...each and every day.
Anonymous (4) Barbara Acker* Jennifer Adams Andrean Andrus* Julia Annison* Juan Aragon
Liza Baker Sarah Baldwin Lisa Barone Katie Bayer* Elle Becker
Jack Bell
Reva Benson Victoria Bontempi Juan Botello Helen Boyd* Matt Brown Marielle Bruant-Carlson Edie Buchanan* Sarah Burgess Hilary Burrall* Erik Burrell Heidi Byczko Tony Catanese* Ellie Caulkins* Marti Champion Jorge Chavez Jen Chen Maleia Clarke Josh Cobb Katie Cohen
Jolene Collier Ryan Collier Steve Collins
Hope Connors ’78* Susie Cook* Katy Cooper Andrea Crane Candace Cross* Jean Davis Elise de Geus Tammielin Dean Ann Deboe Wendy Demartini Ben DeVoss Abigail Digel Andy Dodge Meggan Dodge Elky Dorman Jessica Dufresne* Ben Duke ’68* Elizabeth Duncan Tracy Eisenberg Bob Elisha* Christie Elsner Sam Epperly Ashleigh Finn Lisa Flannery Sara Flansburg Carol Fowler Hope Gardner Kelly Gaudet
Honey Goldberg* Oscar Gonzalez Jessica Goski
Liza Grant ’79* Jenny Grimm Justine Hall Cole Hamilton ’06 Ji Han Kay Hanson* Charlene Haskett Sabrina Haug Dan Hazlett Phil Hickey* David Hill Beth Hower* George Hower* Karyn Huberman Holly Hudson Anita Humeyumptewa Tony Ianni Cyril Isaac Kevin Isaac Sarah Jackson Christi James Molly Johnson Tim Johnson* Skip Jones* Jennifer Kandel Sean Keefe Brice Keefer Sally Kennedy*
Tara Kochevar Herb Kress* Joan Kuntz* John Kuntz* Julie Lachance Nancy Landolfi Rachel Lane Annie Lassiter Katy Laurie Tara Lavizzo Elizabeth Leddy Courtney Leigh Annica Lester Jessica Levy Robyn Levy* Kimm Lucas Tera Malyszko Aimee Marth Jane Maslanka Mitch Masters Ronni McCaffrey* Courtney Menk Betsy Metcalfe Megan Meyers
Alexis Michalos Justin Miera Lisa Miller* Katie Mimnall Fran Montoya Claudia Morales Tracey Morrell
* Former Employee
I continue to support the community of learners that comprise Graland because they prize how something is taught as much, or even more, than they appreciate what is taught. They seek to both model and develop the habits and skills of composing meaningful questions and seeking valid answers, and these are invaluable lifelong skills.
- Susan Osgood, Former Faculty
Robin Morris*
Rosemarie Murane*
Lealy Murphy
Aaron Murray
Cathy Naughton
Tara Neeley
Jorge Negrete Guzman
Di Nestel*
Kristin Newman
Nanette Newman
Katey Nyquist
Julie O’Connor
Todd O’Malley
Dan O’Neill
Susan Osgood*
Agnes Palej*
Kelly Palma
Gaby Perez Guillen
Anna Phelan
Jacqueline Purdy-Davis
Dalia Quezada
Diana Quezada
Israel Ramirez Dana Rankin
Nan Remington
Vanessa Renner
Rhoda Resnick*
Saul Reyes Jr.
Kathy Riley
Sarah Robinson-Jones
Lisa Ross
Carly Rothschild Sharon Rouse*
Casey Russell Lorenzo Salas
Anna Natassja Scheitler ’13
Megan Schmid
Dave Schott
Lisa Schreiner
Mary Helen Sheehan
Roie Shields*
Sarah Shutts
Amy Silver
Emma Simmons
Leigh Sinclair*
Lori Smith Linda Solorio
Gail Sonnesyn* Nikki Spiers
Amy St. John
Julie Stretz
David Taylor
Donald Thomas*
Marty Twarogowski
Helen Valiant
Ezequiel Vazquez
Kelly Viseur
Jeri Volpe
Carrie VonderHaar
Barb Wagner*
Kristin Eklund ’88 Weber*
Jessica Williams
Kieffer Williams
Parthenia Williams Caroline Woodruff
Julie Woodruff
Pat Yost Sarah Young Rocio Zeiler
* Former Employee
Throughout the Grade 2 Bio Expo, students research a historical figure that positively impacted the world and invent an item that would have helped them with a problem. This project develops research and formal writing skills while incorporating innovative thinking and empathy so that students can connect with the historical figure.
During their unit on Ancient Mesopotamia, Grade 5 students worked together to build levees, channels, and reservoirs around a river. Afterward, they tested their structures’ durability by releasing marbles down the river during a gradewide competition!
Graland is grateful for its parent community and the true partnership parents forge with the school in developing students to pursue intellectual excellence and become engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders. Thank you to all parents - past and present - who made financial contributions during the 2021-22 school year.
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Abdul Abdullahi and Inttisar Mume Steven and Jeanette Abelman* David and Katherine Abrahams Steve and Jen Adams
Justin and Sarah Albert Jim Alexee and Leticia Martinez Todd and Sarah Alijani* Seth and Jaime Miller ’97 Altman Adonis Ameen-Moore and Kaylan Celestin Brad and Christy Anderson Bill and Andrean Andrus* David and Betty Arkell* Ryan Arney and Marisa Hudson-Arney* Guy and Liz Arnold* David and Anna Asarch Ryan and Leah Ashley Erin Autrey
Bob and Linda Averbach* Scott and Cherie Axelrod* Steve ’77 and Lisa Bain* David and Liza Baker George and Kalliope Balafas Jimmy and Kostula Balafas Colin and Jessica Barclay Brian ’83 and Elise Barish* Adam ’91 and Jill Barkin
Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin* Federico Bass Villarreal and Marcela Flores De La Pena Fred and Barb Baumann* Had and Betsy Beatty* Luke ’86 and Susan Beatty
The Belcher Family Michael and Shannon Bell Chris and Reva Benson* Ryan and Jennifer Bergsieker Kate Bermingham ’73* Vern Berry and Jenny Wood ’74* Paul and Jane Bierman-Lytle* George Bishop III and Lynn Bishop* Louis Bissette III and Erica Bissette William Bivens, Jr. and Larissa Luhrs* Ken and Keri Blair
The Blair Dvorak Family John Blythe and Pamela Crouch Blythe* Harvey and Katya Bograd Jon-Erik ’92 and Brooke Borgen Justin ’91 and Tobey Borus* Adam and Natalie Drucker ’99 Boscoe Chase ’95 and Amanda Boswell Aaron and Jennifer Bowlds
Brewster Boyd, Sr. and Helen Boyd* David and Amy Brenner Stephen and Laura Brown Stuart and Ingvild Brown* Trevor and Margaret Brown* Bo and Lauren Brownstein Darren and Molly Bruce Kyle Brunger and Jessica Perrill ’93 Thomas Buchanan III and Edith Buchanan* Tim and Nancy Buese* Aaron ’89 and Brooke Burgamy Susan Burgamy* Daniel and Sarah Burgess Barbara Butler
David Butler* Christopher and Heidi Byczko Ross and Windy Camidge Dan and Christina Cantor Edwin and Catherine Carlson Jeff and Katie Carnes Ivan Castro and Amber Kilker Ellie Caulkins* George Caulkins III ’80 and Christina Caulkins* Max ’87 and Ramey Caulkins* Charles Cavness, Jr. and Leslie Cavness* Jonathan and Aubrey Chambers Steve Chambers and Megan Bee ’86 Chris and Bethany Chang Jorge and Toshia Chavez Brian and Jen Chen* Doug and Jocelyn Childs* Garrett Chism and Julia Annsion Seth and Lucy Chused Charles and Sarah Clark Brady and Maleia Clarke Josh and Oakley Cobb* Eric and Carolyn Coble* Dan Cohen and Mara Kailin Larry ’81 and Katie Cohen* Charles and Joann Schauer ’82 Cole* Jonathan and Aimee-Alyce Coleman Ryan and Jolene Collier Jennifer Daniel ’90 Collins Steve and Shannon Collins Chris and Katherine Colvin Hope Connors ’78* Duke and Heidi Cooley Jason ’84 and Sara Drucker ’89 Cooper David and Molly Coors Brad and Sara Corr Peter and Amy Corrigan
Denny and Liza Coughlin Jeff Cuneo and Carrie Meek Rich and Emily Cunningham Lourenco Da Silva and Christina Montez Tom and Autumn Dadourian Ida Daniel* Matthew and Diana Davidow Alden Davis and Jacqueline Purdy-Davis* Christopher and Lauren Davis Jim and Cari Dawson* Brian Day and Marisa Day Echaniz Jason and Jessica Day Betsy Dennig* Ben and Jenny DeVoss* Wes and Ruth Hall ’01 Dial Andy and Meggan Dodge Mary Dominick* Matt and Elky Dorman* Forest and Robin Dorn Hunter ’97 and Alice Dorn* David and Angel Drucker* David and Jude Dudley* Daryl and Jessica Dufresne Ben Duke III ’68 and Laurie Duke* Zachary and Kelsey Dworkis Patrick and Pauline Edelmann Alessandro and Taciane Eichstaedt Sam and Michelle Eidson John Eisinger, Jr. and Kelly Eisinger Peter ’94 and Catherine Eklund Spike and Nan Eklund* Vicki Emery ’66*
Fred Emich IV and Alexis Emich Garet Essin and family Craig and Sarah Everson Jean-Philippe and Jennifer Failyau Adam ’92 and Melissa Farver Charles Farver, Sr. and Karen Farver* Matt and Tira Feierstein Pablo Fernandez and Shalini Sharma Josh and Beth Finke Eddie and Rhiannon Fisher Darren and Blake Fisk Thomas and Jamie Fitzgerald David and Jami Forschner Chris and Yvette Frampton Stephanie Frankel ’91 and Nicole Neuschler Stuart and Karen Frankel* Robert and Amy Frankmore Mike and Rebecca Freed John ’97 and Casey Frey John Freyer, Jr. ’92 and Andi Freyer
Science in Lower School is a time of exploration, discovery, and fun. Students first learn to embrace and pursue their natural curiosity to explore such topics as animals, rocks, and the solar system. Hands-on activities inspire budding scientists to investigate, question, and seek answers.
John Freyer, Sr. ’63 and Ginny Freyer* Peter Fuhr and DeeAnn Rivera
Robert Fuller II and Virginia Fuller* David and Stephanie Gannaway Chad and Liz Gardner Alexander and Emily Garnett John and Martha Gart* Valerie Gates ’69* Kelly Gaudet* Sam Gaudet* Chris and Erika Gebhardt Chris and Dani Gebhart David Gerhardt and Tatum McArthur Hilary Gerlach*
Brendan Gill and Meredith Berlin Paul and Alison Gillis Chad and Lisa Glauser George and Jenn Glyphis Chris ’81 and Linda Godfrey Clarke Godfrey II and Katherine Godfrey* Matt and Masae Gold Chuck and Honey Goldberg* Todd and Angie Goldberg Oscar Gonzalez and Kristy Vance Ken and Jessica Goski
John Gowen, Sr. and Susan Gowen* Greg Graeber and Jackie Bove Jason and Regan Graybill John Gribbin and Paige Dorn ’94 Jay and Jennifer Grimm Michael and Hillary Grippaldi Sam Gubbels and Ann Curtis Michael Guillemette and Melinda Pasquini
Ron Guillot, Jr. and Alexandra Theriault Ryan and Kate Gulick Mikhail Gurfinkel and Jessica Bing Gurfinkel Crawford ’75 and Sue Hamilton* Dick and Barbara Hamman Scott ’96 and Brooke Hamman* David and Jen Hamrick Alex and Jennifer Hardie Michael and Amy Harper Todd Harrington and Rebecca Valdez ’89 Tom and Alexis Hart Patrick ’85 and Pam Hatcher Armand and Melissa Hatzidakis John and PollyBeth Hawk Eric and Maren Hayes Erik and Mollie Helen Kerri Heninger Charles Henry and Cynthia Crews* Brian Heselton* Thomas Hey and Jennifer Grin Hey Patrick Hill and Stefanie Walker A. Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld* Hayden ’91 and Elana Hirschfeld Aaron and Jennifer Hodges Bob and Becky Holman* Josh ’94 and Kerri Holman Marc and Kristen Holtzman Timothy and Gail Hommertzheim Alex ’96 and Margaret Hoover Andy and Jeanie Hoover* Chevis Horne, Jr. and Jan Kennaugh* Adam and Stefanie Howarth Ryan ’86 and Gwin Howsam David and Karyn Huberman Charles and Holly Hudson Mark and Courtney Dorn ’91 Hughes*
Dustin and Caroline Hull Aleks ’81 and Anita Humeyumptewa* Davis and Laura Hurley Tim and Bailey Hurley Daren and Courtney Hutchison Tom and Alex Iseman Alan and Jennifer Jacobs Phil and Samantha Jacobson Chris and Kim Fuller ’86 Jacoby* Michael and Christi James* Andrew and Maggie Jarrett Andrew and Daniela Jaworski Carl and Kellie Jenkins Richard and Dara Johnson Rob and Christina Johnson* Timothy and Kie Johnson* Chas Jones and Jill Cowperthwaite ’69* Skip Jones and Elizabeth Browning John Jordan, Jr. and Ann Jordan Tom Jordan and Diane Woodworth-Jordan Robert Jornayvaz III and Louisa Jornayvaz* Ivo and Heather Jurek Malik Kahook and Nida Awadallah Kimihito and Tomoko Kamori* Laurence and Jennifer Kandel* Jason and Aleksandra Kaplan Bob and Wendy Wolf ’71 Kaufman* Sean and Alexis Kearns Jim Kelley and Amie Knox* Timothy ’58 and Sally Kennedy* Jeremy Kimball and Danijela Gazibara Alexander and Amanda Kinsey Don and Liza Kirkpatrick* Ryan ’94 and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Taylor ’88 and Molly Kirkpatrick Larry and Amy Kirshenbaum
Jeff and Marnie Klein
Fred and Greer Kneip David and Judy Koff* Kyle and Natalie Koontz Julian ’89 and Marguerite Hitchens ’91 Korber
Gabe Koroluk and Amy Zupon William and Jacalyn Kroupa Alex Shapiro and Michelle Kuba Paul and Paige Kushner Frank Laden Winston Lapham and Jennifer Marsico Lapham Chris and Samantha Larkins Alan and Tara Lavizzo John and Shannon Le Bel John and Elizabeth Leddy Matt and Rebecca Ledges John Lee and Chloe Kim Cecil and Stephanie Lepard Andy and Robyn Levy* Greg and Laura L’Herault Kristian ’95 and Blair Lichtenfels Leslie Liedtke* Jon and Cori Lin Meredith Linker Bloomberg Lance and Amanda Poe ’00 Little Anthony and Christine Loeffler Rob Lohr and Laura Bonnett-Lohr* Geoff Lord, Sr. and Marty Lord Clif and Rosella Louis* Daniel ’00 and Olivia Louis Tim and Kimm Lucas Philip Lucks and Kimberly Ann Wagner Kent and Elizabeth Lund* Ben Lusher ’99 and Nicole Graham-Lusher Jed and Lara MacKenzie Akash and V Madiah Kevin ’84 and Andrea Mahoney*
Ken Malo, Jr. and Kay Malo* Daniel and Tera Malyszko Lawrence Mandes and Kimberly Allen Brian ’93 and Meredith Mankwitz Scott and Kelley Manley Chris and Tammy Marsico* Peter and Mari Marsico Lanny and Sharon Martin* Mitch and Heidi Masters Jose Mata Camacho and Teodora Montes
Trejo
Scott and Karen Mattice Bo Maurer and Lisa Ahrendt Julian and Brooke McClean Brendan McCormick and Kathryn Lucks Dirk and Carol McDermott* Ryan ’95 and Emily McGee Zac and Mary McGrath Patrick McKinstry and Angelica Daneo Brian and Bobbi McPherson Betsy Metcalfe Drew Meyers and Melissa Cheong Justin and Jennifer Miera David ’99 and Bryn Miller Hans Miller and Heather French Kyle and Lisa Miller* Rick and Mindy Miller* Tyler Miller and Amy Silver Paul and Robin Morris* Stephen and Jennifer Moss Omar Mubarak and Leslie Rose Ed Murane ’78* Rosemarie Murane* Amanda Murphy Matt Murphy Aaron and Vicki Murray Brian and Laura Murray Jonathan ’89 and Amy Nash William and Barbara Nash* Matt Neren
Aaron and Kristin Newman
Stephen and Nanette Newman* Juan Noguera and Mimi Saavedra
Haeman and Afsaneh Noori
Brett and Julie O’Connor David and Rosaleigh Olivas
Andrew and Elaine Oliver
Blake ’98 and Emily O’Shaughnessy Ryan ’93 and Griffen O’Shaughnessy Carmelo Paglialunga and John Reilly Drew and Lisa Palmer
Jonathan Palmer and Dominic Vaiana Matthew and Cynthia Palmer Ted and Healy Parks Ian and Meagan Partilla Zach ’87 and Anuschka Pashel* Jessica Peck
Pranav and Kavitha Periyalwar Jake and Trisha Perlman Judith Perrill*
Pete Perry and Maeve McGrath* Dan and Erin Petrush Ryann Peyton and Sara Knickerbocker Kevin and Jeni Planegger Adam and Anne Poe*
Max Popov and Tatyana Chashnik Arlan Preblud and Leigh Sinclair* Andrew and Emily Prouse Matt and Anne Quallick Danyelle Randolph Michael and Hallman Ray Bekah Raymor-Stewart Nathan and Alison Reed Tom Reed* Bob and Ellie Reiter Joe and Danielle Remington Rhoda Resnick* Brandon and Deb Ridenour Richard and Michele Right* Tom and Kathy Riley Chris and Carol Roberts Brandon and Lisa ’99 Rogoff Daniel and Jennifer Rohan Jorge Romo and Amy Nichols Dan and Kelly Rosenberg Alex and Lisa Ross Cory and Elizabeth Marsico ’05 Ross Erik and Carly Rothschild Erik and Lauren Ruben Ben and Katherine Rubin John and Leslie Russell Matt and JJ Rutherford* Mark Ryan, Jr. and Ann Ladd ’87 Ryan Ron and Julie Sachs
Through classes known as “ICE” (Innovation, Creativity, and Expression), Graland Middle Schoolers can dive even deeper into their passions by choosing electives, such as World Drumming, that spark their interests.
David Sadoff and Zak Vasquez Francois and Catherine Safieddine Chris ’87 and Christy Sanchez* Fernando Sanchez and Margaret YoungSanchez* Brian and Becky Schaub Kirk Scheitler and Samantha Padilla Scheitler*
Alan Schindler and Nicole Lonsway Max and Megan Schmid Daren Schmidt and Susan Bain-Schmidt Eric Schmidt and Cristina Dugan Scott and Katie Schoelzel*
Jenny Scholes ’95 Terry and Elaine Scholes* Daniel Schrader and Megan Meyers Timothy Schuetz and Anna Phelan Ken and Elana Schwartzreich* Marc and Megan Scremin Dara Deshe
Zachary Segal
Gil ’95 and Lauren Selinger Howie and Marilyn Selinger* Scott and Page Sepic Rordan and Amanda Shane Tim and Susanna Shannon Steve Sherick Josh and Maia Selinger ’98 Sidon Justin and Dina Silverman
Bill ’95 and Josephine Sinclair Greg Sissel and Therese Ivancovich Sissel Steve and Myra Skinner Amy Slothower Chris and Erin Smith Chris and Sheilah Smith Lee and Sarah Solomon
Gail Sonnesyn* Michael Spann and Diana Quezada Erik and Krista Speicher Sean and Sarah Spiegel Ben F. Stapleton IV and Stephanie Malliaris Stapleton David and Michele Steed CJ Steffen PJ Steffen
Paul and Laura Steinwald Andrew and Sarah Martin ’95 Stettner Gary and Sophie Steuer Stephen and Lisa Storey
Don Strasburg and Jenny Baker-Strasburg Marcia Strickland* Craig and Mary Stromberg Tom Suehr and Sam Martin Drew and Leanna Sultan Alex Sun and Liz Robinson ’98 Jeff ’91 and Ginger Susman Rob ’94 and Suzie Susman James and Alexis Sutton Jay and Lauren Tankersley Rob and Judy Tate* Brian and Natasha Taylor Seth ’83 and Jennifer Terry* Edward Tetteh and Stella Affare James Thom and Judy Zhu Don and Marcia Thomas* Jay and Melissa Thomas Jeter ’95 and Meagan Thomas David Thomson ’95 and Madeley Rincon Feria Sandy Thomson, Jr. and Dottie Thomson* Coble Thurman and Julia Dobbins ’87 Esteban and Olivia Tinoco Keith and Margaux Trammell Paul and Margaret Troia Stephen Tsai and Sonya Bassaly Chris and Ashley Tulp Brian and Amy Turner Marty and Leslie Twarogowski Drew and Kristy Unthank Mathew Van Alstyne and Catherine Grimes Patrick and Tami Vinson* Eric ’89 and Kara Vinton Jake Walker and Sara Barton Aaron and Lisa Walters Ben and Lucy Ana Walton* Jason Wang and Soojin Kim Drew and Nicole Warot
David ’92 and Nadia Watts Joe and Kristin Eklund ’88 Weber* Kyle and Emily Weber Rick Wedgle* Gordie and Alexis Wilson ’96 Weightman Cody and Jacqueline Weitzel Jason and Jessica Werner Todd West and India Champion Kris and Laura Whalen Jerome and Mariah Wheaton Matthew and Tanja Wheeler Darius and Marsa White Andrew and Joanne Wichern Dustin and Japera Walker ’02 Wilkison* Bob and Audrey Williams Graham ’92 and Caro Williams Jessica Williams Parthenia Williams*
T.H. Williams and Rochelle Maki-Williams Phil and Anya Winslow Court and Cullen Wold Matthew and Katie Wold Dan and Laura Wolf Julie Wolfe Adam and Cari Wolff Bryan and Elizabeth Wright Adam ’86 and Adrine Writer* Ben and Blair Wullschlager Dan Yamagishi and Sharol Preisser Mike Yang and Sarah Nagle-Yang Tony Yao and Deborah Yim Mark and Becky Yoder Bob Young, Jr. and Chris Parisi Patrick and Tricia Youssi Paul and Anne Austin ’95 Zeckser Tom and Rocio Zeiler* Brad Zigler and Lauren Ramsay Scott and Julie Zimbelman
“The teachers, dynamic curriculum, and community at Graland have created a supportive and encouraging environment in which our kids have thrived. They are always excited to share ideas, stories, and lessons at the end of the day. We love being part of this community and it inspires us to volunteer and contribute to the Annual Fund.”
-Michelle Kuba and Alex Shapiro, Graland Parents
Graland is grateful for the grandparents who enrich our community as they enrich their grandchildren’s lives. The school values grandparents’ wisdom, warmth and generosity. Thank you for sharing these gifts - and your grandchildren - with Graland.
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George and Dee Alexee Phil and Julie Allen Richard and Patricia Allen David Auchterlonie and Barbara Keller Bob and Linda Averbach David and Liz Barclay
Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin Lynn Barnes
Had and Betsy Beatty Karl and Gail Becker
The Belcher Family Rick and Christine Bergsieker Tom and Trinda Bishop Richard and Shirley Bolton Trevor and Margaret Brown* John and Rosemary Brownrigg Martin and Debbie Buckley The Buettner Family Foundation for Leigh and Al Buettner Susan Burgamy Chuck Cannon ’65 and Laurie Baxter Jim and Dora Cash Ellie Caulkins*
Marvin and Bonnie Champion Evgeny Chashnik Richard and Hilary Clark John and Bayard Cobb* Wilbur Collins and Thea Townsend Linda Corry
Jim and Jana Cuneo Patrick and Janet Curran Dick and Kris Davidson John and Debbie Davis
J. Holly DeBlois Ari and Ann Deshe Don Dolan Forest and Robin Dorn David and Angel Drucker Spike and Nan Eklund* Vicki Emery ‘66
Betsy Farver
Charles Farver, Sr. and Karen Farver Stuart and Karen Frankel
John Freyer, Sr. ‘63 and Ginny Freyer Robert Fuller II and Virginia Fuller* Jane Gebhart Sophia Glyphis Clarke Godfrey II and Katherine Godfrey Chuck and Honey Goldberg* Jim and Elaine Hackett
Jeff and Sue Hadden Jim Hafemeister Dick and Barbara Hamman Steven and Sandra Hardie Gary and M.L. Hill A. Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Robert and Diane Hochstadt Bob and Becky Holman Andy and Jeanie Hoover Woody and Gayle Hunt Rick and Lisa Hurst Mike and Joan Iseman Norman and Jane Jacobs Joseph and Debra Jaggers Dennis and Kathy Jakubowski Bob and Carol Jancar George and Susu Johnson Dudley and Virginia Kimball Terrance King* Don and Liza Kirkpatrick Fred Kneip, Sr. and Susan Kneip Herb and Darlene Kress* Oliver and Marie LeBlanc III Stephen and Sandra Linker Clif and Rosella Louis Chris and Tammy Marsico Lanny and Sharon Martin Anthony Mataya III and Mikelle BryantMataya William Materna Ford and Christine Maurer David and Barb McGrath Paky McKinstry Wendy Melvin John Mettler III and Ellie Lowry Larry and Linda Meyer Edwin and Donna Miera Kyle and Lisa Miller Rick and Mindy Miller Rosemarie Murane* Madison and Suzanne Murphy William and Barbara Nash Lee Osterman and Elissa Topol Jack and Andrea Palmer John and Vera Pardee Judith Perrill Pete Perry and Maeve McGrath Linda Peters Alan and Martha Petrush Patrick and Jaleh Peyton Adam and Anne Poe
Arlan Preblud and Leigh Sinclair* Micky Prelogar Chris and Ann Pruitt Joyce Raynor Greg and Patti Rees Mary Jane Reilly Brad and Nan Remington Jane Risley Richard Robinson and Nina Saks Cliff and Bon Roemer Steven and Cordelia Rosenberg Randy and Nancy Ross Richard and Nan Ruben Jerry and Terry Rubin Oswald and Lillian Saavedra Darell and Re Schmidt Terry and Elaine Scholes Bob and Linda Sebo Howie and Marilyn Selinger Mike and Mary Sue Shannon Stephen and Lynn Sherick Barby Sidon Elvin and Irmi Smith Clint and Katie Smullyan George Solorio, Jr. and Linda Solorio* Laurence and Joan Sorkin Nancy Stamper Benjamin Stapleton III ‘58 Steve and Ginger Stookesberry EJ and Mona Strassburger Jim and Julie Stretz* Marcia Strickland* G. Jack Tankersley and Jennifer Evans Dan and Kate Taylor Sandy Thomson, Jr. and Dottie Thomson Mike and Linda Toohey Michael and Linda Wachtell Margie Weber Ted and Mary Wendell Alix White Smith Christopher Wiedenmayer, Sr. and Anne Wiedenmayer Mona Wineburg Phil and Ann Winslow Stephen and Marcella Wolf Beth Wright Ron Johnson and Pat Yost* Mary Ann Zupon
Former Grandparent
Deceased
“We knew that Graland was the school for our family from the very first tour. Graland is quite clearly a family school where children are included, encouraged, and nurtured. James and Dylan love going to school every single day. Even in these young and formative stages of development, they are becoming curious, self-assured, compassionate citizens.”
-Liz Barclay,
Knighting has been a Graland tradition for 77 years, and it remains a rite of passage for Grade 5 students today. Students prepare for the formal ceremonies by learning about medieval life in their history classes, designing and painting their own shields, and accomplishing tasks at home that teach them about selflessness and service.
It has been an honor and pleasure to work with fellow Graland Alumni Board (GAB) members as well as the school leadership to represent, support, and engage with Graland alumni. During the 2021-22 school year the Alumni Board prioritized welcoming alumni back to campus while likewise furthering our virtual offerings so that alumni outside of the Denver metro area could remain engaged and connected with Graland.
We are so proud of the strong connection so many alumni have to Graland and how so many of these alumni continue to stay involved and play critical roles at the school to this day. This includes:
• 56 current parents are Graland alumni
• 7 trustees are Graland alumni
• 18 former trustees are Graland alumni
• 6 grandparents are Graland alumni
• 3 faculty/staff members are Graland alumni
• 22 alumni board members
It is with immense gratitude that I also thank the more than 200 alumni who attended the alumni annual events that were held both in person and virtually:
• The Fall Cocktail Party honoring the 2022 Nancy Nye Priest Alumni award recipient, Ken Cooper ‘70
• The winter Young Alumni event
• 8th-grade Capstone Speaker Series
• Alumni Panel: The Journey of Entrepreneurship
• Annual Graland Reunion with the presentation of the Ruth Gorham Alumni Award to Ben Duke ’68, and celebrating the retirement of master teachers Annie Lassiter and Cathy Kosal Naughton H’97, as well as the milestone alumni years ending in 2’s and 7’s
I am pleased to report that 253 alumni showed their support for Graland by making gifts to the school in 2021-22. Of those donors, more than 60, ranging from the class of 19532021, collectively contributed more than $25,000 including matching funds during our first-ever Graland Alumni Giving Day on 2/22/2022.
Alumni gifts were directed to the Graland Annual Fund, financial aid, the school Archives, the Inspire Campaign for faculty compensation, the Nancy Nye ‘39 Priest Memorial Fund, the Bradley Thomas Memorial Fund, and the Robert Romero Scholarship Fund. It is affirming to see alumni demonstrate their chance to “pay it forward” by making gifts to support today’s students and teachers!
I encourage you to reach out to me or to any Alumni Board member listed here to learn more about the GAB and the many ways that you can get involved. We would be happy to suggest ideas, events, or volunteer opportunities where you can immediately play a role in supporting Graland and its ever-growing alumni community.
And please do not let the passage of time or the fact that you may live outside of Denver be a hesitation to get reconnected with Graland. We want alumni involvement across the decades and from across the globe! We welcome your participation - please reach out!
Finally, I also wish to share my appreciation for members of the Graland Alumni Board. These alumni leaders’ active engagement and dedication help create many events, activities and opportunities for connection throughout the school year - thank you.. It has been my greatest pleasure to serve as the GAB President over the past two years and I am excited to pass the torch to Jamie Miller ‘97 Altman. Jaime will be a wonderful leader for the GAB community and I look forward to witnessing her leadership.
David Watts ’92 President, Graland Alumni Board
Executive Committee
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Board Members
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The Alumni Board recognizes that our alumni are the main link to Graland’s past. Therefore, it is our responsibility to foster this unique relationship to enhance the present environment and help shape the future experiences of generations to come. We seek to achieve this by encouraging alumni involvement with the school, representing alumni interests and advocating life-long learning in accordance with the missions and longstanding traditions of the school.
Check out these different opportunities for staying involved:
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Ex Officio Members: Josh Cobb Jessica Goski Cathy Naughton Anna Natassja
Jeri Volpe
had its first-ever Alumni Giving Day! During this day of giving over
On 2/22/2022,
came together to raise more than
Alumni classes ranged from 1953-2021. Thank
to everyone who participated throughout the day!
Class of ’42
Graland is grateful for its alumni community and those who contribute in recognition of the impact of their Graland education.
Marcia Toll Saunders
Class of ’52
William Sweet III
Class of ’54
Dick Hart
Class of ’58
Nancy Newton
Terry Richmond, Jr. Benjamin Stapleton III Class of ’59 Dick Butterly
Class of ’60 Craig Stapleton Class of ’61 Skit Stapleton Class of ’62
Stirling Puck Class of ’63 Stephen Fitzpatrick John Freyer, Sr.
Class of ’64
Nancy Widmer Freeman Patty Kern Shelton Class of ’65 Chuck Cannon Terce Dines Andrea Sodano John Page Stull
Class of ’66
Jim Arneill IV Steve Bisbee
Vicki Emery Nancy Lamb Margaret Rawlinson Amy Wagner Stull
Class of ’67
Katherine Dines Cory Freyer David Mueller
Class of ’68
Catherine Coleman Winston Dines Ben Duke III Mark Romer
Class of ’69
Jill Cowperthwaite Marian Dines Valerie Gates Diane Gates Wallach
Class of ’71
Lorraine Higbie Fairmont Wendy Wolf Kaufman Mary Tennes
Class of ’72
Felice Haskell Karen Langsley
Class of ’73 Kate Bermingham
Class of ’74 Polly Holyoke David Thomas Jenny Wood
Class of ’75 Crawford Hamilton Darwin Toll
Class of ’76 Samuel Marquis, Jr.
Class of ’77 Steve Bain
Class of ’78 Robert Bruhn, Jr. Hope Connors Edward Murane Edward Sweeney Christopher Toll
Class of ’79 Liza Grant
Class of ’80 George Caulkins John Corsello Peter Murane Amy Rosenberg Flip Rosenberry Patrick Shafroth
Class of ’81 Anonymous Larry Cohen Christine McCulloch Gardner Chris Godfrey Phil Hickey (H) Aleks Humeyumptewa Marcia Toll
Class of ’82 Joann Schauer Cole Scott Cowperthwaite
Class of ’83
Anonymous Brian Barish David Caulkins Charles Owen Seth Terry
Class of ’84
Jason Cooper David Heller Kevin Mahoney Heather Falk Nolan J.J. Nora, Jr.
Class of ’85
Patrick Hatcher Mindy McCook Nelson Richard Zimmerman
Class of ’86 Anonymous Becky Alexis Luke Beatty Megan Bee Betsy Cregger Ryan Howsam Kim Fuller Jacoby Kaia Borgen Moritz Adam Writer
Class of ’87
Max Caulkins Julia Dobbins Brooke Bansbach Maloy Zachary Pashel Mary Peck Ann Ladd Ryan Chris Sanchez
Class of ’88 Taylor Kirkpatrick Sarah Buchanan Rose Jordy Shaw
Class of ’89
Aaron Burgamy Sara Drucker Cooper Julian Korber Jonathan Nash Josh Patt Rebecca Valdez Eric Vinton
Class of ’90
Jennifer Daniel Collins Stacy Wagener Colodny JJ Eklund McGawn Jordy Singer
Class of ’91
Adam Barkin Justin Borus
Stephanie Frankel
Hayden Hirschfeld Courtney Dorn Hughes Damon Judd Marguerite Hitchens Korber Jeff Susman
Class of ’92 Jon-Erik Borgen Adam Farver John Freyer, Jr. Susan Givens Ben Ladd Cintra Pollack David Watts Graham Williams
Class of ’93 Brian Abrams Michael Barkin Jeremy Barron Brewster Boyd, Jr. Jeff Eldridge Dan Hamman Hisatake Kamori Brian Mankwitz Ryan O’Shaughnessy Jessica Perrill Jonathan Right
Class of ’94 Ali Waggener Boyd Paige Dorn Peter Eklund Josh Holman Yumiko Kamori Ryan Kirkpatrick David McMurtry Jennifer Pock Rob Susman
Class of ’95 Chase Boswell Kristian Lichtenfels Ryan McGee Jennifer Scholes Gil Selinger Bill Sinclair Sarah Martin Stettner Jeter Thomas David Thomson Anne Austin Zeckser
(H) honorary classmate
Class of ’96
Aaron Goldhamer
Scott Hamman
Alexander Hoover
Emily Martin Jones
Ashley Larrick
Alexis Wilson Weightman
Class of ’97
Jaime Miller Altman
George Bishop IV Hunter Dorn
John Frey
Blake Fulenwider
David Harbaugh IV Vanessa Humes Katie Kirkpatrick Cathy Naughton (H)
Elizabeth Right Reiss Christina Freyer Walker Kenan Warner
Class of ’98
Makiko Kamori
Brent Levy
Blake O’Shaughnessy Liz Robinson
Joe Shipley Maia Selinger
Class of ’99
Natalie Drucker Boscoe Dane Harbaugh Ben Lusher David Miller Mia Wiessner Olney
Lisa Miller Rogoff Mike Saslow
Class of ’00
Jessica Braiman
Samuel Butler IV
Lauren Ayres Harrington Jessica Popkin Judson
Ali Levy
Amanda Poe Little Daniel Louis Austin Roberts
Class of ’01
Anonymous Andrew Bourke
Ruth Hall Dial
Isabel Whitcomb Howard Patrick Jobin
Class of ’02
Demitric Boykin
Amy Craig Gentile
Ali Kelley
Mimi Liedtke Jennifer Ridder Japera Walker Wilkison
Class of ’03
Elizabeth Arkell Eleanor Atkeson Brianna Bentley Molly Louis Myers
Class of ’04
Hilly Schoelzel
Class of ’05
Rebecca Abelman
Georgia Grey Elizabeth Marsico Ross
Class of ’06
Cole Hamilton John Hugh Liedtke
Lark Liedtke Annie Scott
Cort Woodruff
Class of ’07
Laura Abelman
Peter Arkell
Evan Gart Will Horne Kevin Schoelzel
Class of ’09
Sean Offner
Class of ’10
Jack McDermott
Class of ’12 Pierson Lund
Class of ’13 Anna Natassja Scheitler Sackett Terry
Class of ’14 Samuel Cohen Grace Masters Kohl Terry
Class of ’15 Anna Sanchez
Class of ’16 Christine Cole Kate Frankmore Wyatt Terry
Class of ’17
William Grawemeyer
Clara Masters
Angelina Murane Sage Phelps-Fast Alina Popov
Class of ’18
Hopie Brown Julia Cole Olivia Murane Stuart Terry
Class of ’19 Lauren Frankmore Rob Jacoby
Class of ’21
Ginna Jacoby Grace Lohr Levi Morris Sawyer Vinton
Class of ’23 Bianca Morris
When the current school site was selected in 1928, can you picture what this area looked like? Imagine a wide-open, spacious prairie with only two buildings - the Cranmer Mansion at 200 Cherry Street and an old brick house built by John Leet. There was “nothing but sagebrush and prairie dogs to the east, farms, and dairies to the south, and the city camp to the west (now the Cherry Creek Shopping Center).”
The beginnings of Graland took place at various rented buildings near the downtown area, and the school was incorporated a few years later. The school leaders sought a desirable location for the new school. Ruth Porter Waring was a principal founder, and her husband, Dr. James J. Waring, was a pulmonary physician. He advocated for a site that would be healthy for the children “High on a hill, away from the smoke and air pollution in the lower-lying areas of the city.”
The idea of a “country day school” was very popular at the time and included principles of the new progressive movement in education. By good fortune, the Warings had developed a friendship with Mrs. Verner Reed, a philanthropist who owned tracts of land in the Hilltop and Country Club neighborhoods. When approached about the land, Mrs. Reed insisted on donating the land, and after consulting her lawyer, she deeded the majority of the school land, thirty lots, for $10.00 in the spring of 1928. Two other small land purchases in 1931 and 1939 completed the entire twoblock area.
If you have any Graland memorabilia you would like to donate or loan to our school Archives for display, please contact Anna Natassja Scheitler ‘13 at (303) 398-3623 or ascheitler@graland.org.
In the early years of the school, the school
was truly in a country setting. Colorado Boulevard was a dirt road, and there were no streets, sidewalks, or street lights.
Highly acclaimed architect and parent Jacque Benois Benedict was hired to design the new building, an elegant structure with special, wide windows to help capture the “open space, sunshine, and fresh air.”
According to Cope McWhinney ’36 Craven, the oldest living graduate of the school, the early students were driven to the new school by moms, dads, and carpools. Some families lived in the Country Club and Cheesman Park neighborhoods, others came from south Denver, Park Hill, and some even lived in the foothills. There were carpools, and when a car arrived, one of the teachers would make an announcement.
A special structure, probably constructed by gym and shop teacher Chester Preisser, was built to house a collection of typical farm animals - chickens, ducks, a pig, a horse, and a pair of donkeys, which also pulled a Sicilian cart full of children.
How fun it is to look back in time and imagine those earliest days when Graland was truly a country day school!
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In November 2021, Graland had the pleasure of welcoming back alumna Lauren Zurcher ‘13 for a kindergarten storytime in the library. Lauren is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist with two published children’s books, “They Call Me Lucky” and “Good Boy, Nicco.” After listening to the story “They Call Me Lucky,” the students completed a fun activity sheet about Lucky, the bunny in Lauren’s book.
In early March, as Grade 6 prepared for the Southwest trip, alumna Sara Frances ‘64 visited with sixth graders to share about her time at Graland and her photography of the Southwest area. Students also gained insight into how to make their experience even more memorable.
In December, several alumni returned to Graland to share their life experiences and successes with current Grade 8 students. The distinguished speakers included President of Crusoe Energy, Cully Cavness ’02, of Sustainability and Beverage Packaging (North and Central America) at Ball Corporation, Sara Axelrod ’04, and Graland Alumni Board Member, current parent, and CoFounder of ABBY&FINN, Amanda Poe ’00 Little. While the speakers primarily returned to Graland to inspire students before their capstone project on the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, they also are a critical piece of tying Graland’s past to its future.
During their time on campus, each of the speakers visited a different Grade 8 classroom to share about their various business ventures, entrepreneurial experiences, passion for making a positive impact on the world, as well as how their time at Graland shaped them into the people and leaders they are today. Following the presentations, many of the students asked thoughtful and engaging questions and were left feeling motivated at the possibilities that life after Graland has to offer.
The Nancy Nye Priest Alumni Award is presented to an extraordinary Graland alumnus or alumna who lives out the admirable qualities of Nancy Nye Priest, a graduate of the Class of 1939 and Graland faculty member who retired in 1995 after 43 years of teaching. Many remember Mrs. Priest as a role model who embodied the very spirit and soul of the school. An award in her name not only allows Graland to pay tribute to Mrs. Priest but to honor alumni who carry on her legacy of service, curiosity, passion, and loyalty.
Last year’s recipient, one of Graland’s first Black students, Ken Cooper ‘70, is a Pulitzer Prize winner, an author, and has been a newspaper reporter and editor for over 40 years. His outstanding contributions to the field of journalism have not only brought change to both the local and global community but are a direct reflection of what it truly means to live out Graland’s mission of being an engaged citizen and thoughtful leader.
The morning after being presented the Nancy Nye Priest Alumni Award, Mr. Cooper stopped by Graland Lower School and Middle School assemblies to answer student questions and to share how his experience at Graland ultimately shaped him into who he is today.
The Ruth Gorham Award is given to a member of the Graland alumni community whose service and dedication embody Ruth Gorham’s lifelong commitment to the school. A longtime educator, Ruth Gorham devoted her career to Graland, teaching French and English from 1930 until 1992. She is remembered as a mentor, a diligent school historian, as well as the de facto head of alumni relations at a time when a formal position did not exist. For this reason, it is particularly fitting that Graland alumnus Ben Duke received last year’s Ruth Gorham Award during Alumni Reunion, which was held on May 21, 2022.
Ben’s journey at Graland started as a student in 1959 when Georgia Nelson was the head of school. He later returned to Graland in 1993, serving as the director of development and leading annual and capital campaigns, managing publications, promoting faculty and staff engagement adn establishing the school’s first Alumni Association. Ben also established one of Graland’s most revered honors and traditions - the Master Teacher program.
In addition to recognizing Ken Cooper ’70 as the 2021 Nancy Nye Priest Award recipient, Graland was pleased to welcome 85 alumni back to campus for the first in-person event since 2019. These alumni, joined by parents of alumni and faculty members, listened as Josh Cobb, Head of School, interviewed Ken Cooper on his career and time as a student at Graland.
Thursday, Oct. 27 6-8 p.m.
21+ event, join us on campus for complimentary beer, wine and appetizers. graland.org/AlumniParty
Thursday, Dec. 15 4:30-6 p.m.
Thank you to all the high school and college-aged alumni who attended the young alumni event in December 2021. We’re grateful for these alumni to come back to campus to socialize, play games, and visit with some of their favorite teachers.
Beyond acknowledging Ben Duke with the Ruth Gorham Award, Alumni Reunion likewise celebrated the alumni 2s and 7s classes - particularly the Class of 1997’s 25th Reunion and the Class of 1972’s 50th Reunion. In addition, retiring master teachers Anne Lassiter and Cathy Kosal Naughton H’97 were recognized and celebrated for their years of service to, and impact on, Graland and its students.
All alumni & Parents from the classes 2015-2022 are invited to this fun event that will be hosted on campus. **SERVICE PROJECT THIS YEAR!**
Saturday, May 20
21+ event, join us on campus for complimentary beer, wine and appetizers.
Care, connection, balance, and belonging. These four words encapsulate the mission of the Graland advisory program - a program that is an integral part of the Middle School experience. Starting every school day in small advisory groups provides time each morning for our community to build supportive relationships, practice important character and life skills, and focus on our individual and collective well-being.
Graland is grateful for all community members - including students, neighbors, and more - who choose to support our school.
Anonymous Michael Blend Jon Chanee Christian Nate Fotheringham
Ross Johnson Kathleen Patrick McGreevy Fisher Vinton ‘24
Graland is grateful to the extended corporate community who recognizes and supports the value of a Graland education by matching donors’ gifts. Graland donors employed at the following companies doubled and/or tripled their donations with just a few simple clicks on their companies’ websites. These donors know that matching gifts are an easy way to make their donations go farther and deliver a bigger impact for our students, teachers and programs.
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Adelante Capital Management LLC Artisan Partners Limited Partnership Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank Atticus Equities Baird Foundation, Inc. BP Corporation North America Inc. Center Copy Printing Charles Schwab Foundation Matching Gift Program D.A. Davidson & Co. Dudley Article 11th Trust Gates Corporation Google Graland Parent Association
Johns Manville LLB Corporation Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Optum Oracle PDC Energy Inc. Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts System1 TIAA-CREF
The Timken Company Charitable and Educational Fund UBS Community Impact and Corporate Responsibility VISA Xcel Energy Foundation
Graland is grateful for all in-kind gifts the school received last year. From library books to health & safety supplies, each in-kind gift enhances the Graland experience and makes an impact on our students, teachers and programs.
Brewster Boyd, Sr. and Helen Boyd Spike and Nan Eklund Gastamo Group Lezlie Goldberg Michael and Amy Harper Wickliffe and Mary Hamilton ‘54 Hollingshead
Ronni McCaffrey and b Frank Paul and Robin Morris Parisi Foods Inc Jerry and Terry Rubin Tattered Cover Book Store
Graland is grateful to donors who have established special, designated funds for the school over time. These funds further the school’s mission through a variety of ways in concert with the donors’ intention and purpose. These funds are active in their support of Graland; contributions may be made to all of the below funds at any time.
Donations to the Nancy Nye Priest Memorial Fund are designated for financial assistance to deserving students whose families cannot afford full tuition.
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Phil Hickey H’81
Doug and Isabel Whitcomb ‘01 Howard Isabel and Doug Howard Family Charitable Fund
Established in 2018 by Drs. Roger and Suzanne Barkin, the fund is designated to advance strategic diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives at the school including, but not limited to: professional development, faculty and staff recruitment, and the creation and execution of Community Day.
Barbara Acker and Gary Teper Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin Tony and Cindy Catanese Marti Champion Ryan and Jolene Collier The Colorado Health Foundation Felix and Wendy Demartini Dick Hart ‘54 Phil Hickey H’81 George and Beth Hower Kevin Isaac Libby Lane Katy Laurie Tim and Kimm Lucas Aimee Marth Katey Nyquist Patrick and Jaleh Peyton Ryann Peyton and Sara Knickerbocker Peyton Family Foundation Saul Reyes, Jr. Alex and Lisa Ross Anna Natassja Scheitler ‘13 Emma Simmons Nikki Spiers Mary Tensel ‘71 and Helen Hansel
Chris and Kim Fuller ‘86 Jacoby Herb and Darlene Kress Nancy Lamb ‘66 Richard and Michele Right Amy Sharp ‘99
The Robert S. Romero, Sr. Scholarship Fund was introduced in 2016 to recognize and honor Coach Romero upon his retirement after 39 years of teaching and coaching at Graland. This endowed fund will offer financial assistance in perpetuity to deserving students whose families cannot afford full tuition. Graland continues to strive to reach its goal to formally establish this fund within the school’s endowment and to officially name it in Coach Romero’s honor.
George Bishop IV ‘97 Evan Gart ‘07 Bob and Kay Hanson David Heller ‘84
Phil Hickey H’81 Rob Jacoby ‘19 Clara Masters ‘17
Dirk and Carol McDermott McDermott Family Foundation Mindy McCook ‘85 Nelson Charlie ‘83 and Kristina Owen Austin ‘00 and Sarah Roberts Kenan Warner ‘97
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Andrea Sodano ‘65 and named in memory of her mother. The scholarship funds are designated for a Graland student in a single-parent household.
Charles Norton III and Andrea Sodano ‘65 Virginia Addison Sodano Scholarship Fund
Graland’s Archives and Heritage Project has allowed the school to digitize many historic photos, documents and yearbooks. Carefully culled memorabilia and themed images from the Archives are displayed in the Corkins Center in an effort to connect the school’s history to current students’ learning and enjoyment. Funds are needed to assure all archival materials can be properly preserved, stored and shared with the broad school community.
Jim Arneill IV ‘66 and Tudi Arneill
Steve ‘66 and Janine Bisbee
Tyson Dines III ‘65
Nancy Widmer ‘64 Freeman Liza Grant ‘79
Phil Hickey H’81
Hisatake Kamori ‘93
Kimihito and Tomoko Kamori Makiko Kamori ‘98
Yumiko Kamori ‘94
Angelina Murane ‘17 Ed Murane ‘78 Olivia Murane ‘18
Established in 1992 by Don and Marcia Thomas, the Bradley Thomas Memorial Fund was created as a tribute to their late son, Brad ‘72. Donations to the fund help offset the cost of drug and alcohol prevention education provided annually to middle school students.
Chris and Kim Fuller ‘86 Jacoby Karen Langsley ‘72
David Miller and Katherine ‘67 Dines David Thomas ‘74 and Kathryn Lester Don and Marcia Thomas
If you are interested in contributing to one of these special funds, or establishing your own, contact
Jessica Goski, Director of Development at jgoski@graland.org or 303-336-3705.
Begun in 2012, the Sam Loewi Fund was initiated to enhance training for students, teachers and parents with regard to diversity and inclusivity efforts, and to assist students with diverse needs. Over time, the Fund has evolved, robustly furthering Graland’s commitment to inclusivity. Currently, it provides funds to assure that all students and faculty have the intellectual, physical and social-emotional tools and access necessary for them to pursue excellence. It likewise supports the Sam Loewi Unified Neighborhood Games, the culminating Service Learning event for grade four students who spend their year building relationships with special buddies and embracing learning of kindness and respect for children who are physically and mentally different.
Laura Abelman ‘07
Rebecca Abelman ‘05
Steven and Jeanette Abelman Andy and Meggan Dodge
Nate Fotheringham
Sophia Glyphis Chuck and Honey Goldberg Liza Grant ‘79
Georgia Grey ‘05
Cole Hamilton ‘06
Cyril Isaac Ginna Jacoby ‘21 Di Nestel
The Civil Rights trip is not only a Graland tradition for eighth-graders; it is also a carefully crafted lesson that ties historical facts to human experiences. From the start of school in August, students become immersed in discussions and activities to prepare them for what they will see, hear, and experience during their impactful visit to the American south.
Graland is grateful to have received so many special tribute gifts from the following lists of donors. Honorary and memorial gifts are personal and meaningful forms of expression - a way to formalize the impact an individual or teacher has had on one’s life.These kind gestures make a lasting impression on our students and teachers.
In Honor of Margaret Akolt Adam ’92 and Melissa Farver
In Honor of Drew Albert ’24 Mona Wineburg
In Honor of Andrean and Bill Andrus Chuck and Honey Goldberg
In Honor of Madeline Anderson ’29 David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines
In Honor of Pfeiffer Anderson ’32 David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines
In Honor of Jim Arneill IV ’66 Ed Murane ’78
In Honor of Liam Averbach ’25 Bob and Linda Averbach
In Honor of Adam Barkin ’91 Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin
In Honor of Eli Barkin ’26 Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin
In Honor of Jacob Barkin ’24 Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin
In Honor of Michael Barkin ’93 Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin
In Honor of Jack Barnes ’27 Lynn Barnes
In Honor of Cash Beatty ’24 Jim and Dora Cash
In Honor of Gus Beatty ’25 Jim and Dora Cash
In Honor of Aaron Bergsieker ’25 Rick and Christine Bergsieker
In Honor of Katie Bergsieker ’22 Rick and Christine Bergsieker
In Honor of Darcy Bloomberg ’23 Stephen and Sandra Linker
In Honor of Desi Bolton ’26 Richard and Shirley Bolton
In Honor of Quinn Bolton ’30 Richard and Shirley Bolton
In Honor of Helen Boyd Chuck and Honey Goldberg
In Honor of Nancy Branch Chuck and Honey Goldberg
In Honor of Marielle Bruant-Carlson Phil Hickey H’81
In Honor of Ella Burgamy ’25 Susan Burgamy
In Honor of Heidi Byczko Phil and Anya Winslow
In Honor of Brown W. Cannon ’60 Ben F. Stapleton IV and Stephanie Malliaris Stapleton
In Honor of Ellie Caulkins Phil Hickey H’81
In Honor of Maleia Clarke Drew and Nicole Warot
In Honor of Class of 1972 Stanley and Felice Haskell ’72
In Honor of Cecilia E. Coats Carrie VonderHaar
In Honor of Josh Cobb Robert Fuller II and Virginia Fuller A. Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Roie Shields
In Honor of Dylan Collins ’24 Wilbur Collins and Thea Townsend
In Honor of Ayano Collins ’22 Wilbur Collins and Thea Townsend
In Honor of Quincy Collins ’22 Jennifer Daniel ’90 Collins
In Honor of Katy Cooper Ed Murane ’78
In Honor of Caroline Corry ’22 Linda Corry
In Honor of Carolyn Craig Chuck and Honey Goldberg
In Honor of Anna Cunningham ’26 Martin and Debbie Buckley
In Honor of John Cunningham ’24 Martin and Debbie Buckley
In Honor of Mae Cunningham ’31 Martin and Debbie Buckley
In Honor of Elky Dorman Phil Hickey H’81 Drew and Nicole Warot
In Honor of Graland Alumni Board Ben Duke III ’68 and Laurie Duke
In Honor of Graland Teachers Tim and Susanna Shannon
In Honor of Isabella Hurley ’23 Chris and Ann Pruitt
In Honor of Kevin Isaac Ed Murane ’78
In Honor of Jake Dresden Pierson Lund ’12
In Honor of Ben Duke III ’68 Phil Hickey H’81 Arlan Preblud and Leigh Sinclair
In Honor of Elizabeth Duncan Phil and Anya Winslow
In Honor of Bernie Dvorak A. Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld
In Honor of Lively T. Emich ’27 Lee Osterman and Elissa Topol
In Honor of Pace Emich ’27 Lee Osterman and Elissa Topol
In Honor of Quinn Emich ’31 Lee Osterman and Elissa Topol
In Honor of Serena Frankel-Neuschler ’27 Stuart and Karen Frankel
In Honor of b. Frank Chuck and Honey Goldberg Ross Johnson
In Honor of Maxwell Gardner ’31 Mike and Linda Toohey
In Honor of Ben Glyphis ’26 Sophia Glyphis
In Honor of Gabriella Glyphis ’24 Sophia Glyphis
In Honor of Clarke Godfrey ’23 Clarke Godfrey II and Katherine Godfrey
In Honor of Elle Guillot ’22 Ron Guillot, Jr. and Alexandra Theriault
In Honor of Remy Guillot ’19 Ron Guillot, Jr. and Alexandra Theriault
In Honor of Soleil Guillemette ’30 Michael and Melinda Guillemette
In Honor of Elsa Hadden ’28 Jeff and Sue Hadden
Linda Peters
In Honor of In Honor of Street Hamrick ’24 David and Jen Hamrick
In Honor of Bennett Hamman ’28 Dick and Barbara Hamman
In Honor of Stanley Haskell Stanley and Felice Haskell ’72
In Honor of Phil Hickey H’81 Charles and Joann Schauer ’82 Cole The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Curtis and Christine McCulloch ’81 Gardner Chuck and Honey Goldberg Aaron Goldhamer ’96 Liza Grant ’79 Andy and Jeanie Hoover Damon Judd ’91 Leslie Liedtke Ed Murane ’78
In Honor of Karyn Huberman Michael and Linda Wachtell
In Honor of Charlie Hurley ’27 Chris and Ann Pruitt
In Honor of Claire Iseman ’26 Mike and Joan Iseman
In Honor of George Jarrett ’31 Gary and M.L. Hill
In Honor of Ruthie Jarrett ’30 Gary and M.L. Hill
In Honor of Sean Keefe Levi Morris ’21
In Honor of Karsey King Drew and Nicole Warot
In Honor of Richard “Dick” Kinney Chuck and Honey Goldberg
In Honor of Conor Kinsey Clint and Katie Smullyan
In Honor of Caroline Kirkpatrick ’29 Don and Liza Kirkpatrick Larry and Linda Meyer
In Honor of Lila Kirkpatrick ’27 Don and Liza Kirkpatrick Larry and Linda Meyer
In Honor of Freddy Kneip ’22 Fred and Greer Kneip
In Honor of Graham Kneip ’29 Fred and Greer Kneip
In Honor of Rylan Kneip ’24 Fred and Greer Kneip
In Honor of Nathan Koroluk ’24 Mary Ann Zupon
In Honor of Margot Ladd Phil Hickey H’81
In Honor of Annie Lassiter Chris and Kim Fuller ’86 Jacoby
In Honor of Preston Loeffler ’30 William Materna
In Honor of William “Lincoln” Loeffler ’28 William Materna
In Honor of Ellie Lucas ’23
The Buettner Family Foundation for Leigh and Al Buettner
In Honor of Isabel Lucas ’27 The Buettner Family Foundation for Leigh and Al Buettner
In Honor of Kimm Lucas The Buettner Family Foundation for Leigh and Al Buettner
In Honor of Ronni McCaffrey Chuck and Honey Goldberg Charles and Holly Hudson Ross Johnson
In Honor of Jack McKenna Chase ’95 and Amanda Boswell Aaron ’89 and Brooke Burgamy
In Honor of In Honor of Luisa McKinstry ’27 Paky McKinstry
In Honor of Courtney Menk Pete Perry and Maeve McGrath
In Honor of Fran Montoya David and Karyn Huberman
In Honor of In Honor of Cody Maurer ’24 Bo Maurer and Lisa Ahrendt
In Honor of Petra Mubarak ’24 Omar Mubarak and Leslie Rose
In Honor of Cathy Naughton Jim Arneill IV ’66 and Tudi Arneill Chris and Kim Fuller ’86 Jacoby Graham ’92 and Caro Williams
In Honor of Marcela Noguera ’23 Oswald and Lillian Saavedra
In Honor of Francesca Noguera ’25 Oswald and Lillian Saavedra
In Honor of Dan O’Neill Bianca Morris ’23
With a balance of storytelling, deep listening, and fun, Community Day is an opportunity to dive into the values of connection, solidarity, and caring for our community as we continue to create a sense of belonging for all.
In Honor of Elizabeth “Eliza” Perkins ’28 David and Barb McGrath
In Honor of Katherine “Kate” Perkins ’30 David and Barb McGrath
In Honor of Mark Popov ’23 Evgeny Chashnik
In Honor of Judy Proctor Chuck and Honey Goldberg
In Honor of Saul Reyes Phil Hickey H’81
In Honor of Katherine Rickenbaugh ’86 Rich Amy Rosenberg ’80
In Honor of Anne Rickenbaugh ’80 Amy Rosenberg ’80
In Honor of Charlotte Ross ’28 Randy and Nancy Ross
In Honor of Hudson Ross ’32 Randy and Nancy Ross
In Honor of Jack Ross ’28 Randy and Nancy Ross
In Honor of Jesse Ruben ’31 Cliff and Bon Roemer Richard and Nan Ruben
In Honor of Beker Rubin ’29 Jerry and Terry Rubin
In Honor of Whitney Schaub ’26 Jim and Marcia* Hafemeister
In Honor of Anna Natassja Scheitler ’13 William Scheitler and Samantha Padilla Scheitler
In Honor of Megan Schmid David and Karyn Huberman
In Honor of Aluinn Schmidt ’23 Farrell and Re Schmidt
In Honor of Seeley Schmidt ’25 Darell and Re Schmidt
In Honor of Grayson Scremin ’30 Mike and Linda Toohey
In Honor of Miles Segal ’30 Ari and Ann Deshe
In Honor of Rahm Selinger ’27 Howie and Marilyn Selinger
In Honor of Zev Selinger ’31 Howie and Marilyn Selinger
In Honor of Myer Sidon ’28 Howie and Marilyn Selinger Barby Sidon
In Honor of The Christopher H. Smith Family Alix White Smith
In Honor of Ethan Speicher ’30 Bruce Farnham and Kathy Speicher
In Honor of Owen Speicher ’27 Bruce Farnham and Kathy Speicher
In Honor of Benjamin Stapleton V ’26 J. Holly DeBlois
In Honor of Caroline Stapleton ’31 J. Holly DeBlois
In Honor of Teddy Stapleton ’27 J. Holly DeBlois
In Honor of Julie Stretz Phil Hickey H’81
In Honor of Benjamin Susman ’30 Laurence and Joan Sorkin
In Honor of Graham “Gray” Susman ’27 Laurence and Joan Sorkin
In Honor of Luann Tallman Chuck and Honey Goldberg
In Honor of Riley Tsai ’29 Jim and Elaine Hackett
In Honor of The Tulp Family Phil and Julie Allen
In Honor of Jeri Volpe Phil Hickey H’81
In Honor of Kristin Eklund ’88 Weber Ed Murane ’78
In Honor of Ainslee Weightman ’27 Vicki Emery ’66
In Honor of Charlotte Weightman ’29 Vicki Emery ’66
In Honor of Blake Werner ’31 Laurie and Lon Werner
The Halloween Parade is a tradition at Graland, where K-8 students and educators in each grade get together to showcase their costumes in front of parents and Graland’s youngest students.
In Honor of Mia Werner ’28 Laurie and Lon Werner
In Honor of Althea Wheeler ’30 Elvin and Irmi Smith
In Honor of Henry Wichern ’24 Pat Clark
In Honor of Oliver Wichern ’21 Pat Clark
In Honor of William Wichern ’23 Pat Clark
In Honor of Beatrix Wiedenmayer ’23 Christopher Wiedenmayer, Sr. and Anne Wiedenmayer
In Honor of Christopher Wiedenmayer ’22 Christopher Wiedenmayer, Sr. and Anne Wiedenmayer
In Honor of Nadia Wilkison ’26 Dustin and Japera Walker ’02 Wilkison
In Honor of Parthenia Williams Chuck and Honey Goldberg Rick and Christina Freyer ’97 Walker
In Honor of Zaria Winslow ’29 Phil and Ann Winslow
In Honor of Annie Wold ’30 David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines
In Honor of Ellie Wold ’28 David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines
In Honor of Freddie Wold ’28 David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines
In Honor of Jack Wold ’26 David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines
In Honor of Marilyn Wold ’30 David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines
In Honor of Alexa Youssi ’25 Margie Weber
In Honor of Trevor Youssi ’23 Margie Weber
In Honor of Rocio Zeiler Chuck and Honey Goldberg (H) honorary classmate
In Memory of Connie R. Ankelein Jennifer Pock ’94
In Memory of Mimi Chenoweth Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of John Comfort Ben Duke III ’68 and Laurie Duke
In Memory of Del D. Hock Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of Thomas E. Hughes Steven and Jeanette Abelman Katie Kirkpatrick ’97
In Memory of Kaytlyn R. Jornayvaz ’03 The LARRK Foundation
In Memory of Kwan Y. Kwong Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of Samantha M. Loewi ’05 Nate Fotheringham
In Memory of Sue Lubeck Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of Dennis M. Mahoney Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of Nancy Nye ’39 Priest Mary Dominick Ben Duke III ’68 and Laurie Duke Rhoda Resnick
In Memory of Christina M. Reed ’99 Tom Reed
In Memory of Colette Reynders Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of Bart L. Rickenbaugh ’81 Amy Rosenberg ’80
In Memory of Caroline B. Rickenbaugh ’54 Amy Rosenberg ’80
In Memory of Hilda Rickenbaugh Amy Rosenberg ’80
In Memory of Kent L. Rickenbaugh ’52 Amy Rosenberg ’80
In Memory of Marvin Robbins Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of Walter S. Rosenberry Flip ’80 and Liz Rosenberry
In Memory of Abby Shafroth Nancy Newton
In Memory of Beth Strickland Phil Hickey H’81
In Memory of Bradley Thomas ’72
Chris and Kim Fuller ’86 Jacoby Karen Langsley ’72
David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines David Thomas ’74 and Kathryn Lester Don and Marcia Thomas
In Memory of John W. Threlkeld Tony and Cindy Catanese Ali Levy ’00
In Memory of Ruth Watkins Kyle and Lisa Miller
In Memory of June G. Wood
Vern Berry and Jenny Wood ’74 Bob and Kay Hanson Phil Hickey H’81 George and Beth Hower Kathleen Patrick McGreevy Sharon Rouse
In Memory of Jason Writer Adam ’86 and Adrine Writer
(H) honorary classmate
Students in all grades benefit from enriched lessons taught during off-campus day trips. Teachers carefully design these programs to expand their classroom walls and to take advantage of programming available near Graland, such as this Grade 7 trip to the Denver Art Museum.
Graland is grateful to the donors
incredibly
made gifts to the school’s endowment last year.
to the endowment today provide
school endowment
named funds.
The Inspire Campaign recently brought Graland community together in support of faculty. Donors demonstrated their support by contributing more than $10M in endowed funds. These funds help elevate and remaster Graland’s faculty compensation system.
Independent schools and organizations nationwide have reached out to Graland since the new system’s inception for inspiration for their own iniatives.
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As part of their service learning, students in Grade 5 learn how to grow food in science class and determine how to use this knowledge to support the community. Fifth graders can be seen here tending to their tower garden before donating the produce to a local shelter.
Graland
Betsy Anderson ‘77
who
Estate of Catherine Anderson
Estate of Velma Andrews ‘36
Jim Arneill IV ‘66 and Tudi Arneill
Shawn and Jennifer Person ‘94 Barker
Estate of Emmy Baum
Estate of Pamela Bent Estate of Edwin Bigelow
David Butler
Ellie Caulkins
Mimi Chenoweth
Philip Corsello
Estate of Leroy and Alice Craven Estate of Madeline McWhinney ‘34 ‘Dale Mancourt Downing ‘37
David Dudley Ben Duke ‘68
b Frank Nancy Widmer ‘64 Freeman Jeane Garrison
Jan Goldberg Lezlie Goldberg Colette Guiberteau
Graland
Sara Gutterman ‘88
Estate of Hugh S Hatcher
Estate of Robert Hawley ‘33 George and Beth Hower
Estate of Genevieve Jones
Estate of Elizabeth T. Kirkpatrick Roy and Debbie Widmer ‘61 Lewicki Ronni McCaffrey
Rosemarie Murane
Estate of Georgia Nelson
Estate of Whitney “Chip” Newton Jr. ‘69 Diane Claassen ‘70 Nichols Susan Osgood
Estate of Allan and Clara Phipps Kevin Preblud ‘78 Mike and Frances Raudenbush David and Kristin Robbins Estate of Abby Shafroth
Charles Norton III and Andrea Sodano ‘65
Estate of Virginia Sodano Marcia Strickland
Estate of Helen Susman Marshall and Diane Gates ‘69 Wallach
Society
Estate of Ruth Waring Edward White III ‘73 and Nancy White Estate of Virginia Wiebenson Bruce and Shelly Wilhelm Estate of Herbert Wittow
Society members who have
young children learn
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program
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Hosted by the Graland Parent Association, the Graland Gallop is a fundraiser and allschool family tradition that helps mark the beginning of the school year. The Gallop is held at Washington Park and includes a 5K run/walk/wheelchair race and a 1K fun run/ walk. This event focuses on being active, getting outside, having a good time, and building community.
The purpose of the Graland Parent Association (GPA), as stated in its bylaws, is to support Graland Country Day School in achieving its mission, to work in partnership with the school to foster community, to promote volunteerism and to raise funds for the benefit of the school community.
Association Council
President: Michele Steed
I am so grateful to be part of the Graland community where it is evident that so many put thought into the happiness they are able to give. Through the GPA, hundreds of Graland community members were able to donate their time, talents and treasures in order for us to work continuously towards our goal of building community.
As parents and caregivers were welcomed back on campus, the GPA was busy organizing events and volunteers. On any given day you could find volunteers on campus, reshelving library books, handing out desserts, sorting through the lost and found, collecting donated items, hanging art, hosting faculty & staff breakfasts, attending GPA meetings and opening car doors with a smile!
Larger GPA events were rethought in order to take precautions for COVID, but those changes didn’t deter us. Record breaking attendance numbers on Donut Day, Family Movie Night, Graland Gallop, and Carnival showed that our community was eager to reconnect. The Parent Education Network’s events were either virtual or hybrid to make sure these events were open to all of our community, even grandparents and alumni!
This year, GPA funds were allocated to each ECLC and lower class, and to each middle school grade to organize events on a smaller scale. Room parents and MS grade reps planned morning coffees, food on Back To School nights and end of year parties. We were also able to lower the costs and increase participation for the Graland Gallop and the Carnival. The GPA council also got down to business by creating a shared Google drive to share information among volunteers from year to year, improve our financial reporting, and updated the GPA by-laws to reflect current practices.
In addition to our programming throughout the year, the GPA was able to donate $70,000 of unrestricted funds to the school. These things couldn’t have been done without the monies raised by our dedicated volunteers who ran the Graland Gallop, Book Fair, Community Rewards, Graland Store and the Eagle Invitational.
It was an honor and a joy to serve as the GPA president this year!
With Gratitude,
Michele Steed
GPA President, 2021-22
President-Elect: Cat Carlson
VP of Fundraising: Bethany Chang
VP-Elect: Windy Camidge
VP of Community Programming: Kalliope Balafas
VP-Elect: Lisa Glauser
VP of Community Events: Marnie Klein
VP-Elect: Myra Skinner
VP of Community Enrichment: Karin Bisogno Von Glumer
VP-Elect: Cynde Palmer
VP of Equity & Inclusivity: Megan Bee ‘86
VP-Elect: Deborah Yim
Treasurer: Gabe Koroluk
Elect: Alison Reed
Secretary: Jennifer Bergsieker
Communications Chair: Cat Carlson
Elect: Jaime Miller ‘97 Altman
Parliamentarian: Rebecca Ledges
Nominating Chair: Ashley Tulp
Elect: Brooke Borgen
ECLC Lead Representative: Elaine Oliver
Elect: Maggie Jarrett
Lower School Lead Representative: Jaime Miller ‘97 Altman
Elect: Josephine Sinclair
Pod Representatives: Kinley Belcher (5/6) Andi Freyer (7/8)
“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Graland is grateful for the sponsors and in-kind donors who supported the Graland Parent Association’s activities and events during the unique 2021-22 school year.
Anonymous
Altitude Control Technology
Anthony’s Pizza and Pasta Apex Dermatology Group
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership David and Anna Asarch Axis Pilates
George and Kalliope Balafas Benson Orthodontics
Ken and Keri Blair
The Blair Dvorak Family Jon-Erik ‘92 and Brooke Borgen Justin ‘91 and Tobey Borus Chase ‘95 and Amanda Boswell
The Brass Bed, Fine Linens & Furnishings Aaron ‘89 and Brooke Burgamy Edwin and Catherine Carlson
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Cherry Creek Dental Associates Children’s Dentistry of Cherry Creek Seth and Lucy Chused Jonathan and Aimee-Alyce Coleman Colorado Arthritis Center Jason ‘84 and Sara Drucker ‘89 Cooper Core Dermatology
Peter and Amy Corrigan Denny and Liza Coughlin CyberGRX
Christopher and Lauren Davis Fred Emich IV and Alexis Emich Emich Volkswagen Adam ‘92 and Melissa Farver Josh and Beth Finke
Chris and Yvette Frampton Stephanie Frankel ‘91 and Nicole Neuschler John Freyer, Jr. ‘92 and Andi Freyer Gates Corporation Chris and Dani Gebhart Gebhart Studio
Erika Gebhardt
GEM Family Law George and Jenn Glyphis John Gribbin and Paige Dorn ‘94 Ron Guillot, Jr. and Alexandra Theriault Scott ‘96 and Brooke Hamman Thomas Hey and Jennifer Grin Hey Holly Graves & Associates Adam and Stefanie Howarth Ibex Investors Individualized Learning Center Inc. Iris Building Group, Inc. Tom and Alex Iseman Kentro Group Ryan ‘94 and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Fred and Greer Kneip Kumon
Land Title Guarantee Company John and Shannon Le Bel Levin Orthodontics Little Feet Children’s Shoe Store Geoff Lord, Sr. and Marty Lord Geoff and Marty Lord Family Fund Daniel ‘00 and Olivia Louis Chris and Tammy Marsico milehi Modern Realty Hans Miller and Heather French
Omar Mubarak and Leslie Rose
Kier and Molly Louis ‘03 Myers Haeman and Afsaneh Noori Carmelo Paglialunga and John Reilly Parisi Foods Inc Peak Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center Jessica Peck
Jessica K. Peck, Attorney at Law, LLC Pella Corporation Matt and Anne Quallick Nathan and Alison Reed Cory and Elizabeth Marsico ‘05 Ross Safala Inc Brian and Becky Schaub Jenny Scholes ‘95 Scholes Insurance Tim and Susanna Shannon Bill ‘95 and Josephine Sinclair Steve and Myra Skinner Myra Skinner Real Estate Slifer, Smith & Frampton- Denver, Inc. Chris and Erin Smith Sodexo Paul and Laura Steinwald Stephen Tsai and Sonya Bassaly UCHealth Urgent Care Mathew Van Alstyne and Catherine Grimes Kyle and Emily Weber Todd West and India Champion Phil and Anya Winslow Xcel Energy Foundation Bob Young, Jr. and Chris Parisi
The following families and businesses supported the GPA with in kind donations
Jeff and Katie Carnes
Patrick and Pauline Edelmann Jean-Philippe and Jennifer Failyau Alexander and Emily Garnett
Hammonds Brands Ryan ‘94 and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Anthony and Christine Loeffler Park Burger
The highly anticipated Carnival is an end-of-year Graland tradition. Classic carnival games, a dunk tank, inflatables, popcorn, and snow cones make this end-of-the-year event a hit!
