Grahm Junior College was a private junior college located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school opened in 1957 under the name Cambridge School of Business, as part of a chain of schools. Other branches were later based in Chicago and Philadelphia. The curriculum was later expanded to include radio and TV broadcasting, and in 1967 the school was renamed Grahm Junior College, after its first president, Milton Grahm. The college radio station was known as WCSB.
At its peak enrollment during the 1960s the school occupied 4 buildings in Boston's Kenmore Square, one of them being the notable Hotel Kenmore. It ultimately closed in 1979 after going bankrupt. Boston University purchased the vacant space immediately after Grahm's closure.
Notable alumni [link]
Notable alumni include:
- Andy Kaufman, entertainer/comedian, graduated 1971.
- Dennis H. Shimkoski, program director, AFRTS, Wheelus Air Base, Libya; graduated 1967.
- Paul Fusco, Writer/Producer, creator of "ALF", graduated 1973.
- Jon Butcher, Rock Musician, freelance multimedia producer, graduated ??.
- Marc Summers, TV Host, TV Producer, Author, [Double Dare, Food Network], graduated 1973
- Wolfie Fraser, Cameraman for NBC and MSNBC In New York City, graduated 1974.
- Tom Meek, Writer/Producer/Expert Witness, attended 1978-9.
- Gary LaPierre, legendary anchor of the WBZ morning radio news for 43 years, whose final broadcast was Fri., Dec, 29, 2006.
- Tony Novia, Senior Vice President, New Media Development at RYAN SEACREST PRODUCTIONS
- Jason Haikara, Co-President at Filmaka, Co-Chair at Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Website Committee, former Senior Vice President, Marketing at Fox Broadcasting Company, attended 1978-9
- JP Dellacamera, Sportscaster for Atlanta Thrashers (NHL), New York Red Bulls (MLS). Broadcast Women's World Cup game for ABC. Graduated 1972.
- Albert J. McGilvray, news director, TalkRadio WRNR, Martinsburg, WV. Served in U.S. Navy for 23 years before beginning civilian career with WGNT-TV UPN 27 (Now CW 27), Portsmouth, VA. Also WWPX-TV (Martinsburg, WV); WPXW-TV (Washington, DC); Mid-Atlantic Network, Winchester, VA; and WAZT Network, Woodstock, VA. Graduated 1972
- Joanne Peterson, President/CEO Abator Information Services, graduated 1973
- Jim Weinberg, DP & owner of North Beach Media Inc. Graduated in 1976
- Steven Mercurio, internationally acclaimed conductor and composer
References [link]
- Database of educational institutions in Massachusetts provided by Westminster College
- History of Kenmore Square where Grahm Junior College once resided
External links [link]
- A history of Kenmore Square and its buildings
- Alumni and former staff discussion group
- Grahm Jr. College Memorial page
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Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.
Junior college by country
India
In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade. Maharashtra, Odisha, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka however, have a system of junior colleges where, after taking the 10th grade board exams (see SSLC, SSC), students have to apply to junior colleges to complete their 11th and 12th grades. Junior colleges are also referred to as Pre-University Colleges (PUC). Junior colleges are frequently co-located with degree colleges.
Prominent junior colleges in Mumbai include St. Xavier's, Kishinchand Chelaram, Jai Hind, Bhavan's, Ruparel, Mithibai, St.Andrews College & Ramnarain Ruia. Prominent junior colleges in Bangalore include Christ Junior College, St. Joseph's College, Vijaya College. Prominent junior colleges in Hyderabad include Sri Chaitanya Junior college,Narayana Junior college and MS Junior college and their branches spread all over Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Junior college (Singapore)
Junior colleges in Singapore were designed to offer an accelerated alternative to the traditional three-year programme, but the two-year programme they offer has become the norm for students pursuing university education.
Junior colleges accept students based on their O-level results; an L1R5 (first language and five relevant subjects) score of 20 points or less must be attained for a student to gain admission. Junior colleges provide a 2-year programme leading up to the A-level examinations. The CI accepts students based on their GCE O-level results; an L1R4 (first language and four relevant subjects) score of 20 points or less must be attained for a student to gain admission.
