Grahm Junior College

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Grahm Junior College entrance at the former Hotel Kenmore.

Grahm Junior College, a now-defunct institution formerly located in Boston, Massachusetts, was once one of Boston's busiest 2-year colleges.

The school opened in 1950 under the name Cambridge School of Business, as part of a chain of schools operating out of a New York office (other branches were located in Philadelphia and Chicago). 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.

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.

[edit] Notable alumni

Notable alumni include:

Andy Kaufman, entertainer/comedian, graduated 1971.
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
Tom Meek, Writer/Producer/Expert Witness, attended 1978-9.
Gary LaPierre, legendary anchor of the WBZ morning radio news for 43 years, whose final broadcat was Fri., Dec, 29, 2006.
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