Timeline Years: 1910-1919
The Farm Supplies Milk
From its inception, the George School campus includes a farm that grows feed for a dairy herd. It continues operation until the late 1960s.
“Mind the Light” Logo Debuts
The logo, complete with Aladdin’s lamp, is used off and on to the present day.
George A. Walton, Third Head of School
George A. Walton succeeded his father at the age of 29, and oversaw the school through two major wars and a depression. Major innovations of his era were operettas performed by students, football, social dancing, and the first African-American students.
Three Alumni Leave School for Major League Baseball
Though George School isn’t typically considered a feeder for professional sports, three school athletes have gone on to play professional baseball. The first is Jack Bentley.
Parents/Guardians: Please join the Parent and Guardian Association (PGA) for dinner in the dining hall at 5:30 p.m. before its final meeting of the school year on Monday, April 17. The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MDA Library Conference Room. Those unable to attend in person may join virtually via Zoom.