MENU Link to %s Link to %s Link to %s Link to %s Link to %s 1887: NOV. 2 John M. George Endows George School George School gets off to an auspicious start when this wealthy Quaker leaves the bulk of his estate “for the purpose of erecting a boarding school.” LEARN MORE 1892 Railroad Pivotal in Selecting Campus Location When the George School Committee begins to search for potential sites for the school’s campus in the early 1890s, convenience to a railroad line is a major consideration. LEARN MORE 1892 Construction begins on Main Building Built in 1892–1893, Main is the oldest of the buildings erected specifically for the use of the school, as well as the largest. LEARN MORE 1893: APR. 1 “The enthusiasm of George Maris was infectious. He spoke so persuasively that parents of prospective students became less hesitant to send their children to a new boarding school.” George L. Maris, First Head of School LEARN MORE 1893 155 students arrive at George School, including 27 who do not have a Quaker parent. 1893 3 innovative courses of study are offered: Scientific, Classical, and Literary. 1895 Gymnasium Construction Begins It is designed to help realize the school mission of offering “that physical, mental, and ethical culture which we have seen producing such excellent results.” LEARN MORE 1899 Nineteenth-Century George School Life George School opens a month later than planned. By the turn of the century, it has a busy, thriving community with many traditions already established. LEARN MORE 1900-1909 © 2003-2021 George School A Quaker, coeducational boarding and day school, grades nine through twelve. 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