Special Funds

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.

Nancy Nye Priest Memorial Fund

Donations to the Nancy Nye Priest Memorial Fund are designated for financial assistance to deserving students whose families cannot afford full tuition.

Anonymous Phil Hickey H’81 Doug and Isabel Whitcomb ‘01 Howard Isabel and Doug Howard Family Charitable Fund Chris and Kim Fuller ‘86 Jacoby Herb and Darlene Kress Nancy Lamb ‘66 Richard and Michele Right Amy Sharp ‘99

Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity 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.

Anonymous 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

Robert S. Romero, Sr. Scholarship Fund

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

Virginia Addison Sodano Scholarship Fund

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 & Heritage Project

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

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

Bradley Thomas Memorial Fund

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.

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.

Samantha Loewi Scholarship Fund

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.