Garner Campus Commemorative Book

Garner Campus Commemorative Book

In August 2015, Miami Country Day School presented this commemorative book to the Garner family to express its gratitude for over 60 years of involvement and for their continued support and devotion.

Designed by Columbia Clancy '11 Contributors: Kimberly Arredondo, Gary Butts, Christian Martell, and the Development Office

The Garner Family: A History of Giving

1982

Garner family gift for new Student Activities Center announced

"Jimmy and Berta stepped up to the plate. Giving back to a place that had done so much for their family was natural."

Anne Paulk

1984

James G. Garner Family Student Activities Center Dedication

"I remember John Michael Garner well and knew that the family of this bright and personable boy held the school in high regard; and I was not surprised to learn that, among other gifts, they made possible the outstanding complex, which bears their name. [...] I can truly say that a visit to the Garner Activities Center was a joy."

Bill Ellis, Hibiscus Hedge II

"Your love for family and friends is only surpassed by your love for Country Day." Carolyn Dorn, Faculty Member

2005

Securing the Future Campaign

2010

Dedication of the Nathan Hurst '89 Amphitheater

"Miami Country Day School's success is greatly due to the Garners' unwavering dedication, both monetarily and emotionally, as well as their ability to rally others to join the cause."

Julie Pronesti, Founding Dean of the 7500 Club

2011

Dedication of the Katherine E. Franco Center for Learning Resources, the Stanley and Dorothy Whitman Library, the Chaplin Jove Student Activities Center, and the Garner Family Information Technology Center

2013

Miami Country Day celebrates its 75th Anniversary

2014

The Garner and Moore families announce an increase to their original commitment of $500,000 for a total of $1 million in support of the Campaign for the Arts

"The Garner family has impacted the school with its generous commitment of time, expertise, and gifts in numerous ways, which have been integral to the school’s history and success. The Garner Family Foundation has been a leader in every campaign since fundraising efforts began in the early '80s, and James and Gerald helped establish the school’s Alumni Association some 25 years ago. Miami Country Day School continues to benefit from the Garner family’s commitment to quality education for all."

Sheryl Piper, Director of Development

Dedication of the Garner Campus March 15, 2015

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Miami Country Day School, in grateful appreciation and recognition of the dedicated leadership, service, and financial support of the Garner Family, hereby names the south campus of Miami Country Day School: “THE GARNER CAMPUS" January 23, 2014

"Miami Country Day School has always been characterized by a spirit of aspiration, a desire among every member of our community to do more and be more. Never has this spirit been more evident than over the many years that the Garner family has provided leadership and financial support to our school.

It’s fitting that a campus the Garners envisioned be named in recognition of the enormous contributions they have made."

Gary Butts, Chief Operating Officer

"Being a member of the Garner family, I feel proud seeing the school honor the Garner Foundation in such a meaningful and handsome way."

Meg Garner Wright

"The Garners have traveled with the school down ever-shifting paths, saving it, shaping it, growing it, and spreading its light. Every lesson learned, every meal shared, every game won or lost, every discovery, joy or song, and every beginning on this campus owes some of itself to the Garners. This pioneer family gave the school its roots and its wings, and we honor them by also giving back, doing whatever we can, knowing that our gifts, talents, and blessings, when shared, can be life-changing."

Chris Bellows, President of the Board of Trustees

The Garner Campus: Past, Present, and Future

The Past

"The Garner Family has been at the table for each and every one of Country Day's transformational efforts. It is impossible to walk anywhere on the campus without finding the imprint of this family at work."

John Davies, Head of School

The Present

"There is no denying the impact the Garner family has had on the school community over the years. As Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee, I am especially grateful for their sustained involvement in the development and beautification of the campus that will henceforth bear their name."

John "Bud" Farrey, Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees

The Future

Proposed Innovation Center "It is our hope that our philanthropy will inspire others to continue to move the school and all of its components into the future."

The Garner Foundation

Proposed Athletic Complex

On behalf of the entire Miami Country Day School community, we thank you.

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