Alumni

Alumni Association

The Graland Alumni Association

works to foster the unique relationship that alumni have to the School’s past in order to enhance the current school environment and to help shape the future experiences of generations of students to come. Anyone who has attended Graland is considered a member of the Graland Alumni Association.
 
 

Stay Connected

  1. Update your information using the online form. 
  2. Follow the Graland alumni Facebook and Instagram.
  3. Connect with our Graland Alumni Connections group on LinkedIn.
  4. Fill out this online form for alumni volunteer opportunities.

Attend an Event

Events throughout the year help build connections between alumni and the school. Join us! If you are not receiving information about these activities email ascheitler@graland.org to confirm your contact information.
Tri-School Alumni Event
Coming in November, we will be holding the first ever Graland, Kent, and Colorado Academy happy hour event on November 21, 2024. Registration information is available starting in October.

Alumni Back To School Night
Join us for a nostalgic evening as we welcome all 21+ Alumni, Parents of Alumni, Current Parents, and Current & Former Educators to return to campus. Experience the thrill of being a student again through interactive workshops, engaging lectures, and reconnecting with friends - new and old!

Graland in the Making
Every three to five years, a luncheon is held to recognize and celebrate Graland’s early years inviting alumni from 1927-1977 to return to campus to share their Graland memorabilia, photos and personal stories. Registration information will be available in February.

Signature Alumni Reunion Party
This May event is designed for all alumni 21+ as well as retired and master teachers. Join us for dinner and cocktails, tours of campus, and the presentation of the Ruth Gorham Alumni Award and Nancy Nye Priest '39 Alumni Award as you visit with old friends. Watch for information about registration in January and February.

Young Alumni Reunion Kickball Event
This new May event welcomes all high school and college age alumni and their parents back to Graland for a fun-filled Saturday that will include kickball, food, games, and visiting with classmates, other parents and past teachers. Watch for information about registration in January and February.

Nominate Someone for an Alumni Award

Each year, the Graland Alumni Association presents two awards to outstanding alumni -- Nancy Nye Priest Alumni Award and Ruth Gorham Alumni Award. Click to learn more about the awards and to find out how you can nominate a Graland alumnus/alumna.

Recipients of the Nancy Nye Priest '39 Alumni Award have included: 
2023 - Trini Rodriguez ’89

Past recipients of the Ruth Gorham Alumni Award have included:
2024 - Jason Cooper ’84

Give Back to Graland

We are grateful for the many ways alumni continue to contribute to the Graland community.

An official Alumni Speaker Series began in 2013 to bring a diverse group of professionals to campus to share stories about their careers, professional passions and life experiences with students. Other alumni are invited to present an "UpWords" speech on how Graland Guiding Principles have impacted their lives. 

For those who are inspired to support Graland financially, the Graland Annual Fund is a critical need that is applied to the current school year's operating budget. There are also special funds, as well as endowments in honor of past teachers such as Robert Romero. Alumni are invited to consider making a gift in memory of a loved one or special teacher. There are many ways to show your appreciation for your Graland education with a gift.

The Alumni Board

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  • Alumni Board of Directors' Mission

    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 mission and long-standing traditions of the school.

    If you are interested in getting more involved and/or joining the Alumni Board, please contact Anna Natassja Scheitler '13.

  • Alumni Board Members

    Executive Committee
    Andrew Bourke '01 - President
     
    Board Members
    Jamie Miller '97 Altman
    Jim Arneill ’66
    Eleanor “Ellie” Atkeson ’03
    Sara Axelrod '04
    Andrew Bourke ’01
    Jason Cooper ’84
    Sara Drucker '89 Cooper
    Georgia Grey '05
    Michael Henderson ’72
    Patrick Jobin ’01
    Ali Levy ’00
    Mimi Liedtke '02
    Ed Murane '78
    Sean Offner ’09
    Kevin Schoelzel '07
    David Watts '92
     
    Ex Officio Members:
    Josh Cobb
    Jessica Goski
    Parthenia Williams

Class Representatives

Class reps serve as the link between Graland and their classmates: 
  • Reach out to classmates once or twice a year as needed
  • Share and update contact information 
  • Send in class notes – items of interest about your classmates (for example awards won, college choices, personal achievements, etc.)
  • Rally your classmates to attend alumni events
  • Use social media to contact classmates
Many classes are still in need of reps - can you help? Contact Anna Natassja Scheitler '13 via email or phone (303-398-3623)

Click on a heading to find your Class Rep!

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Graland Country Day School

55 Clermont Street    |    Denver, CO 80220    |    303-399-0390
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.