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. Christine Anneberg ’97 Rye ’91 and Catherine Wilhelm ’90 Austin Mitchell Benedict III and Patsy Benedict Ken and Keri Blair Mimi Chenoweth Robert Fuller II and Virginia Fuller Valerie Gates ’69 Liza Grant ’79 Phil Hickey A. Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Barry Hirschfeld, Jr. ’86 Hayden ’91 and Elana Hirschfeld Chas Jones and Jill Cowperthwaite ’69 Herb and Darlene Kress Nancy Lamb ’66
Lanny and Sharon Martin J. Landis & Sharon Martin Family Foundation Tony ’77 and Delisa Mayer Michael and Danielle McSweeney Rosemarie Murane Nancy Parker Stirling Puck ’62 Anthony Sanchez ’77 Ann Skartvedt ’77 Andrew and Sarah Martin ’95 Stettner Sean True ’69 Bill ’76 and Sally Vincent Joe and Kristin Eklund ’88 Weber Parthenia Williams John Wright ’65
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. Drs. Suzanne and Roger Barkin
Graland’s Archives & Heritage Project
Graland’s Archives and Heritage Project has digitized many historic photos, documents, and yearbooks to date, however additional funding is needed to assure all archival materials can be properly preserved, stored, and shared with the school community. Jim Arneill IV ’66 and Tudi Arneill
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Phil Hickey Ed ’78 and Sarah Murane
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. David Miller and Katherine ’67 Dines Phil Hickey David Thomas ’74 and Kathryn Lester Don and Marcia Thomas
The Romero Scholarship Fund
The Romero Scholarship Fund was introduced to recognize and honor Coach Robert Romero ’69 upon his retirement after 39 years of teaching and coaching at Graland. Once the goal is realized, this endowed fund will offer financial assistance in perpetuity to deserving students whose families cannot afford full tuition. Phil Hickey
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.
