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The Official Release of 75 Years & Counting

75 Years and Counting: A Pictorial and Narrative History of Grymes Memorial School has now been officially released. Grymes alumna and longtime teacher Margaret Hill ’69 proposed this idea for our 75th anniversary, and as our school archivist, she contributed beautifully to its content, selecting and arranging the archival material in addition to providing historical... Read More

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: THE PENNY WORK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

In October, Grymes families and friends gathered to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Penny Work. It was a wonderfully joy-filled event – reflective of the way Penny lived her life and served as Grymes Head of School over her thirteen-year tenure. Grymes alumna Nora Butterfield ’21, longtime faculty member Pat Barnhardt, and... Read More

Remembering Dr. Penny Work

We are pleased to announce an event celebrating Dr. Penny Work, former Grymes Head of School, on October 15. A dear friend and a proud Grizzly even after her retirement in 2018, Dr. Work passed away this summer. While we mourn her loss, there is much to celebrate in her joy-filled life and many contributions... Read More

Summer Reunion 2023 – Such a fun evening!

We concluded our 75th anniversary celebrations, one week after Graduation, with an alumni reunion! Every decade of alumni was represented as we welcomed more than 120 attendees to campus. Those in attendance were able to witness the unveiling of a new portrait of Mrs. Grymes, learn how we’re preparing for the next 75 years at... Read More