Alumnae

Julia Greene Stage 11/26/2024 In honor of their horse-loving sister, Julia Greene who attended Grier from 1967-1970, Elizabeth and Linda donated funds for a new stage. The stage is situated near the gazebo and former church which are also dedicated in memory of Julia.

Mary Magrane '71 donates riding gear 11/26/2024 Mary Magrane ’71 generously donated a collection of riding gear including bridles, breastplates, lead lines, reins, and stirrups. These items directly benefit current riders to have essential equipment for both training and shows.

Presentation Explores Interconnectedness of Climate Change and Health Equity 9/30/2020 Last week, Grier students attended a Zoom presentation on the intertwined issues of climate change and health equity by Harvard Medical School instructor Dr. Gaurab Basu. Grier alumna, Nora Van Horn ‘18 reached out to Grier’s science teachers to invite Grier to attend the virtual event.

Staying Connected: Grier's Alumnae Network 6/25/2020 The Grier Alumnae network is a worldwide connection of supportive and strong women. If you attended Grier, you belong to this community! Connect with your fellow Grier Alumnae and share with us information about your life after Grier. We love to learn about your major milestones like graduations, career developments, travels, marriages, and births, but we also enjoy hearing about the everyday parts of your lives like what you’ve been reading, your hobbies, and your relationships with other Grier alumnae.

Crochet Pattern Dedicated to Class of 2020 5/19/2020 While working from home, Grier’s Mrs. Woolfrey was inspired to create a crochet pattern in honor of the Grier students. Like their mascot, the students of Grier are fast, graceful, and agile athletes, riders, and dancers. They are clever and highly intelligent problem solvers. Foxes, like Grier students and alumnae, are found worldwide, on six continents.

Grier Alumnae Connect Through Annual Bulletin 4/20/2020 Attention all Grier alumnae, the latest issue of the Grier Alumnae Bulletin is available now! This issue includes updates from alumnae worldwide, full-color photo-spreads of the 2019 Commencement Ceremony and feature stories about Grier’s amazing alumnae. The bulletin also includes photos and descriptions of the 2019 Spring Break Trips, retirement ceremonies, the latest news from Grier alumnae, faculty, and retirees.

Newman '17 Captures Central PA Lockdown Life for Vogue 4/17/2020 Congrats to Bella Newman (Class of 2017) on her most recent feature in Vogue Magazine! Bella is in NYU’s filmmaking program, and before the shelter in place order hit the city, she made her way back to Central Pennsylvania to quarantine with her extended family and two friends in her suburban home. She's been capturing her time on lockdown through photographs which can be seen in her Quarantine Diary.

Looking Back: Athletics at Grier 10/24/2018 Like Grier School itself, athletics at Grier have evolved over the years, always supporting Grier’s motto Sana Mens In Corpore Sano (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body) and providing Grier girls with opportunities to strengthen their self-confidence, maintain a healthy lifestyle, foster a competitive spirit, and more. Glancing through yearbooks of the past reveals the rich history of the school’s athletics and spirit.

IT Corridor Expands Tech at Grier 10/4/2018 Recognizing the importance of STEM in preparing students for the future job market, Grier has developed an IT Corridor. The expansion of existing space includes a 3D printing lab, robotic engineering facility, and classrooms for teaching computer science courses, including AP Computer Science.

Grier Recognizes our Generous Donors 10/19/2017 Grier wishes to thank some recent donors who have generously given to Grier School to enhance our campus facilities. Through these gifts, Grier has been able to add assets that benefit our riding, athletics and science departments.