The Class of 2032 is the largest group of students to attend Lange School since all-day kindergarten began and these little Lumberjacks will also be remembered as the first group to play on the new Lange Playground, which was dedicated Sept. 5.

The idea for the playground began in the spring of 2019 when Drs. Sam and Gwyn King visited Lange School. The parents of twins, the Kings were interested in finding the best opportunity for their children as they headed to kindergarten.

Thanks to donations from the Kings, Oakwood alumni and resident Mike Whalen and his company Playcare, families of current and past Lange students,and others, the new playground is ready for fun.

“As we all know, play is so important for childhood learning and development. Our vision was to create an environment where kids can play, develop and have fun for years to come,” Dr. Sam King said.