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2025

  • The Christmas Toy Workshop took place in the area in front of the old stage, where many plays and operettas were performed. Just beyond the wall with the door was the original library. It was always a busy and joyful place during the holiday season. Photo circa 1931.

    Reminiscences of Live the Learning

    By Jim Arneill ’66, Alumni Board, School Archives Committee
    My time as a Graland student in the 1950s and 1960s often comes to mind when I visit campus today. Looking through photos, artifacts, and records in the school’s archives, I see how many of today’s student activities have their roots in the school’s earliest years.
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  • Madison Rifkin ’12

    How the Gates Program Ignited the Careers of Two Graland Alumni 

    In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Gates Innovation and Invention Program, we caught up with two of its thriving alumni—Matthew Crowley ’05 and Madison Rifkin ’12. Both have gone on to become leaders in their respective fields, each crediting the Gates program with helping to spark their passion for innovation and design. From entrepreneurial ventures to cutting-edge product development at Apple, their journeys reflect the transformative power of creativity, curiosity, and perseverance.
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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.