Dr. Lawrence Grant

My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Grant and family. I have fabulous memories of Dr. Grant from my days at WFB HS. As a cross country and track runner, I thought that his presence at the meets, and devotion to these "minor" sports was definitely inspiring. I'll always remember his support for me and the other runners - it was truly special. His love of learning was also a great gift that he passed on to the students at WFB. I can say that he had a tremendous influence on my life, and I believe...

Dear Mrs. Grant, while I wasn't one of the star students during my time at WFB your husband saw much of me and his patience and concern for my future stuck with me throughout my young adult life and the lessons while then fell on deaf ears later in life brought me much guidance. I am sorry for your loss. Amy class of 1980

Saddened to hear of Dr. Grant's passing, but at the same time encouraged to be reminded of the difference one good man can make.
Curt Frueh, WFB '78, from Charlotte, NC

Dear Linda, Peggy and David,
My husband Jack and I extend to you our condolences on the loss of some one named affectionately by many in many ways (ie., Lars, Lawrence, Larry, Dr. Grant, L.E.G., Spirit of Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Perry’s Doublegaenger, and so forth). No matter how long this identification list is, there is only one uniquely unforgetable individual heading it. Dr. Grant began his career (in September 1970) at Whitefish Bay High School three years after I did. During the...

Dr. Grant will always hold a special place in my heart and in my memories. Even when I struggled with my class work, Dr. Grant always believed in me. Every time that he saw me in the halls, he would ask how my classes were going. With his support I became a life long learner and an educator.
Vicki Schmitz
WFBHS '77

I am so sorry to hear of Dr Grant's passing. Like so many people I was taught an important lesson by him. Dr Grant was very nice to me at WFBHS. One day while passing him in the hall I said "Hi Doc", which caused Dr. Grant to stop and give me some advice. At age 15 Dr. Grant calmly said this to me: Please don't call me Doc, you can call me Dr. Grant, Mr Grant or Larry but don't call me Doc. The way Dr Grant said it made the oh no feeling go away that I did something wrong. He got his...

Like so many WFB grads, I have fond memories of Dr. Grant. I moved to WFB in December of my junior year--this was my third high school. Within the first month of being in WFB, Dr. Grant was in my creative writing class, probably doing an observation. I went up to ask Mr. DeAngelos a question, then returned to my seat. Dr. Grant came over to me, commented that he noticed I was new to the school. Then he gave me a compliment that carried me through the rest of my schooling and beyond. "You...

I was sadden by the news that Dr. Grant had passed away. As a long distance runner at WFB, he took a great interest in my running and of others. He made time to attend about every meet with great encouragement for me to run my best. With his help, I became one of the top high school runners in the state.

Dr. Grant had a tremendous influence on all students while he was the principal at WFB. He will be missed.

I was at WFBHS early in Dr. Grant's tenure and, more than once, he was the object of some well intended kidding from the students. Two of my more artistic classmates created, produced and sold "Dr Great" T-Shirts complete with an excellent likeness of Dr. Grant on the front with glasses on forehead and in full superhero dress. I and others parodied Dr Grant in our skit for the AFS Variety Show. Some teachers or administrators would have taken offense, or worse, taken action. But, to his...