Extended Community

Staying connected with alumni is vital to the success and history of the school. Young alumni provide valuable feedback and older alumni keep us connected to our historical roots. Some of our favorite Crane moments include alumni returning to Crane to present in Assembly or volunteering their time and expertise to connect with current students on a class project.

To learn about happenings at Crane and events for alumni, subscribe to the quarterly digital alumni newsletter.

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We also love to hear from alumni. If you have any life updates or news to share, please submit your story. 

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If you are in the area and would like to visit or find out how you can connect with Crane, please call the school and coordinate with the Development office. 

We look forward to connecting digitally or in person soon!

Past Parents are an important constituency at Crane School. Many of them spent countless hours helping Crane with various events and projects, so reunions in their honor are a fun way to reconnect with staff and faculty and each other. These events are typically held off-campus during the months of February and March.

Grandparents for Crane was founded in 2015 by past parent and current grandmother Gail P. O'Brien. The role of this organization is to support the school in a variety of ways--attending events, volunteering on campus, and supporting financial endeavors including the Annual Fund. A digital Grandparents for Crane newsletter is sent monthly via email. 

An annual Grandparents & Special Friends event has taken many forms over the years including an in-person tea, a virtual glimpse of life on campus, and a student art show. 

Volunteer opportunities are available.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Emma Balina at ebalina@craneschool.org or (805) 969-7732 x105.

The Cronshaw Family Distinguished Alumni Award, in memory of Peter and Margery Cronshaw's impact on Crane in the 1950s and 1960s, was announced at the 90th Anniversary. 

Who is eligible? A Crane alumnus or alumna who has made a significant accomplishment in the field of their endeavor to include career, field of interest, community leadership, or volunteer service.