The Harvey Thorau-Down

After more than three decades of dedicated service to Glenlyon Norfolk School, Harvey Thorau retired at the end of this school year. During his time at the school, Harvey was an integral part of our community as a teacher, administrator, coach and parent, and had a tremendous impact on the lives of countless students, families, alumni, colleagues and neighbours.

To celebrate Harvey’s career, the school hosted the Harvey Thoraudown Basketball Tournament on June 24. Alumni from throughout Harvey’s career as well as some current and former staff signed up for this 3x3 elimination event, which featured some very intense play. In the end, the team from the Class of 2020 came out on top.

At a reception following the tournament, Chad Holtum, Head of School, revealed that a special gift had been made to the school to honour Harvey’s legacy. Through the generosity of two alumni who experienced his impact first-hand, the gym in the Gudewill Building will now be known as the Thorau Gym.