 As a result of the dreams and vision of Dr. Hermann von Baravalle, with the support of Paul Dawson Eddy (President of Adelphi) and Dr. Franz Winkler (prominent local physician) and the financial support and generosity of H.A.W. Myrin and his wife, Mabel Pew Myrin, our school opens its  doors as The Waldorf Demonstration School of Adelphi College.
The school's first Administrative Director is Betty Kendell.
John F. Gardner becomes the Administrative Director.
The wings presently housing the business office, preschool, primary grades and Bonner Hall are completed.
The wings housing the gym, music, sculpting and woodworking studios, science lab, library and main office are completed. In that same year, the first eighth grade graduates with Alfred Tomlinson as their class teacher.
The high school wing is completed.
 The first high school commencement takes place with Dr. Winkler as guest speaker.
The Waldorf Institute for Liberal Education is started with John Gardner as its Director and Janice Kreitner as the Executive Secretary.
Lee Lecraw is now instructing teachers and prospective teachers at the Waldorf Institute.  The Waldorf Choral Society is established under the direction of George V. Rose.
Our school becomes the first Waldorf School to be accredited by the Middle Atlantic States Region of NAIS.
Peter Curran becomes Principal of the high school.
The Waldorf Institute receives accreditation from Adelphi University to offer a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education for its graduates.
The first Literary and Gourmet Society Dinner is held in the high school.
A new running track is installed around the athletic field.
Mr. Myrin, a long-time friend and benefactor to the school passes away.
On the first National Earth Day, the school has a work day for its students, which leads to the establishment of the school’s student work program.
The lower school grades under the guidance of Robert Weschler create the Nature Trail around the perimeter of the school grounds.
George Rose takes the Waldorf Singers on their first European Tour.
Dr. Winkler, special friend and supporter of our school passes away.
Mabel Pew Myrin, a friend and financial supporter of our school passes away.
The work program at the school is expanded when the first class trip to Glen Brook takes place under the leadership of Peter Curran.
A new addition is built onto the preschool wing to house our current art studio and observatory.
Through the efforts and generosity of Peter Curran, the school acquires Camp Glen Brook and class trips to the New Hampshire 200 acre farm become a regular part of
the fall and spring programs.
John F. Gardner retires from the position of Faculty Chairman and is succeeded by David Barten. With Mr. Curran now spending much of his time running Glen Brook, Andrew Leaf becomes the principal of the high school.
 Andrew Leaf becomes Faculty Chairman of the school.
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 Peter Curran becomes interim Faculty Chairman and George Rose becomes the high school Chairman.
 The school changes its name from The Waldorf School of Adelphi University to The Waldorf School of Garden City and now has its own Board of Trustees and Corporation.
Elizabeth Scherer becomes Faculty Chair.
George Rose becomes Faculty Chairman.
The second Waldorf Singers tour of Europe takes place.
Dr. George Russell is elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
James Madsen becomes Chairman of the high school.
The first computer lab is created.
The school celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The little gym/Eurythmy room is renovated and becomes Bonner Hall
thanks to the generosity of Florence Bonner.
The first Parents’ Maintenance Weekend is organized.
Physical Education teacher, Laszlo Jurak represents the U.S. Olympic Committee in Cyprus during an exchange program for Olympic coaches.
James Madsen becomes the Director of Camp Glen Brook. Leonore Russell takes over as high school Chair.
The very challenging and fun ropes course makes its debut at Camp Glen Brook.
Marilyn Ruppart becomes Faculty Chair.
The preschool is expanded to include a three year old Nursery.
A Strategic Plan for the school is developed through the joint efforts of faculty, trustees, parents and alumni.
The biology room is renovated into a life
science lab and named after Dr. George Russell.
A new state-of-the-art computer lab is created in the high school.
William Jennings becomes Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Charles Henderson becomes the school’s Administrative Director.
Roland Rothenbucher is named Faculty Chairman of the high school.
The first Sports Award Night takes place, sponsored by the Parent Association.
Our school celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The school establishes the College of Teachers and the Faculty Council, as its executive committee, led by a Faculty Chair who serves a one-year term.
The Parent Toddler Program begins its first year.
Susan Braun becomes the school’s Administrator.
The track is upgraded with a new running surface.
The Extended Day Program is established.
Through the generosity of Dr. Robert White and his son David White, Camp Glen Brook is given White Meadows, increasing the N.H. campus to 250 acres.
The physics and chemistry labs are renovated and the chemistry lab is named for long-time science teacher, Al Tomlinson.
The school celebrates its Inaugural Gala at the Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, N.Y. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship and Endowment Fund. Executive Director of Development Scott A. Williams '85, along with John Miller and Kenneth I. Chenault '69 lead the school in a successful $2.1 million "Opening Worlds of Opportunity" capital campaign to renovate the library, increase the Scholarship & Endowment Fund, upgrade critical areas of the Garden City campus and refurbish the Glen Brook facilities.  Twain Braden '88 becomes Director of Camp Glen Brook. The school celebrates its 60th Anniversary Gala at the Millerdige Cottage in Jericho, N.Y.
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