b'GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOLBIRTH: 1966 - 1971Greensboro Day School founders envisioned a school that would fully prepare students for college, provide opportunities for enlightened leadership and dedicated service, develop honor, moral integrity, and a deep respect for sound scholarship. This vision became reality when Greensboro Day School opened its doors on September 14, 1970 with 95 students.Interest meetings and planning forSo That They Might an independentGrow And Find Their school inPlaces was the original Greensboroslogan in the marketing started in theof the School.1960s .Our school seal has evolved since its adoption in 1970, but the flame element has remained constant. The flame embodies the intentional way in which our students are prepared at Greensboro Day School. The seal was designed by Ann Clark 76The first building on campus was opened to students and Ann Dortch 76. on January 4, 1971 at the beginning of the schools second semester. The building is still in use and is now named the Kirby Administration Building.The first Head of School (then known asMuch work happened Headmaster) was Edward Ted Wellesearly in 1970 to who served in the position from 1970-72. prepare for the opening of a school. Acquisition of land was a top priority.11 teachers were hired to begin teaching at Greensboro Day School on its opening day in 1970.January 4, 1971 was the first day on the Lawndale Campus as construction of the first building was completed.Maxima reverntia pueris debetur, the greatest reverence is owed to the young. We take seriously the business of having a school, so that young people, in the words of the Schools first brochure, might grow and find their places.34 | Winter 2019 Lo Hearts Behold by Bob Demaree, 1995'