DEVELOPMENT
for the Mulitz Theater 5 26 21 On May 26, the All-School Relay returned, as did Dragons
and Michelle ’02, the theater has been the heart of our
Give Green, our annual day of giving. Runners’ families and
acclaimed performing arts program for over two decades.
friends watched from Dragon Stadium while students on
Today, the space is in dire need of improvements to the
campus and others at home watched a livestream. The Glens
lighting and sound systems as well as the stage rigging
won both the boys’ and girls’ races, but all stood together
system and curtains. Approximately $100,000 is needed in
as Dragons.
upgrades to ensure safety and our continued ability to produce high-quality, innovative productions and programs.
As we celebrated the return of this beloved GCS tradition, we also came together in giving back through Dragons Give
Over $51,000 was raised on May 26, enough for renovations
Green. This year, Dragons Give Green benefited a campaign
to proceed this summer. Many thanks to the parents, alumni,
to renovate Mulitz Theater, which celebrates its 25th
faculty, grandparents, and friends who have supported the
anniversary in 2022. Named in recognition of longtime GCS
project! We look forward to returning to a renovated Mulitz
supporters Tommy and Shelley Mulitz, parents of Laura ’96
Theater for a fantastic 2021-2022 performing arts season.
THE CLASS OF 2021 LEGACY GIFT The Class of 2021 left a wonderful legacy behind with the completion of Dragon Commons as their Legacy Gift Effort. This renovation was been a multi-year project started by the Class of 2018 and continued with the Classes of 2019 and 2020. This year, seniors, along with their families, raised over $22,000 to extend the patio, landscape the area, and provide new Adirondack chairs and convertible half picnic tables to use as an outdoor classroom. Most of the
Thank you to all who supported this effort, and especially
work was completed in March, allowing the Upper School
the Parent Committee of Tia George, Dawn Lucas, Julia
students and faculty to enjoy the new space all spring.
Seipel, and Juju Singh. SUMMER 2021
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