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From Tragedy to Legacy—The Bradley Thomas Memorial Fund

Bradley Thomas

Bradley Thomas was a graduate of Graland’s class of 1972. He was a brother and a son. His younger brother, David Thomas ’74, described Brad as a creative thinker, an excellent student, a fantastic athlete and a leader. And sadly, Brad died of a heroin overdose in 1990 after suffering from drug and alcohol addiction for over 15 years. Read More

Elementary Education is the Foundation of Everything

Mancourt Downing and Sybil Smith Downing

In the spring of 2022, Wynn Downing Gandera called Graland to share news that her parents had left a gift for Graland in their estate. Decades before, Mancourt "Corky" Downing '37 and Sybil Smith '43 Downing had established an educational trust designated for college tuition for their grandchildren. Read More

Legacy Giving—Dr. Andrea Sodano ’65

Dr. Andrea Sodano

In 1999, Dr. Andrea Sodano ’65 approached Graland to establish a fund in honor of her mother: the Virginia Addison Sodano Scholarship Fund. Read More

Why IRAs Make Great Gifts

See how one supporter made a gift to Graland using his IRA and learn how changes to retirement plan laws may impact you. Read More

2019 Montem Society Donors Luncheon

Diane Claassen Nichols with her father David Claassen

The Montem Society Donors Luncheon on November 7, 2019, was wonderful. It was heartwarming to hear each person share his/her personal relationship with the school, deep connection and strong desire to financially support the school into the future. Read More

Creating a Graland Legacy

Catherine Anderson

Cat Anderson had a long history with Graland, having seven children who attended. The experiences they had inspired her to make Graland a part of her legacy. Read More

Why We Give: Q&A With 3 Montem Society Members

Donors

Donors share their motivation for giving and thoughts on the process of making a planned gift to support Graland Day School's mission and future. Read More

Parents’ Planning Creates a Meaningful Legacy

Emery family

Siblings Vicki, Roe and Sloan made a gift that not only celebrates their time at Graland, but honors their parents as well. Read More

An Inspirational Gift from a Dedicated Educator

Pam Bent

Pam Bent taught and coached at Graland from 1972 to 1984. The extent of her impact was significant as she taught PE, coached girls' field hockey and lacrosse, and led the Physical Education Department. Pam passed away in December 2016 and the outpouring of appreciation, admiration and grief from alumni, parents of alumni and former colleagues only confirms her incredible influence on more than a decade of Graland. Read More