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As we think about inspiration and the teachers who have touched Graland students’ lives for the better, it’s impossible to ignore the impact of Pam Bent, a Graland educator from 1972 to 1984 who 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 at that time confirmed her incredible influence on more than a decade of teaching and inspiring Graland.

In a recent issue of “Graland Today,” I reflected on the history of the Fieldhouse and its role in school life. This fall, when unexpected flooding temporarily closed Hamilton Gymnasium, students and educators turned to a familiar neighbor—Cranmer Park—for physical education and athletics. The moment was a welcome reminder of how fortunate the school is to have such a beautiful and accessible outdoor space just steps away.