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Congratulations on your many contributions to Cranbrook Schools over the years.  In particular, you spearheaded processes for our curriculum development that placed the School on much needed solid footing.   I wish you and Marcy the very best in retirement.
Sarkis Halajian

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Thank you so much for all your support, encouragement and guidance.  You are a quintessential leader and have been an inspiration to decades of CK students.  I have no doubt that your legacy will remain an integral part of the Cranbrook Community for many years to come.  Enjoy your retirement!
~Katie Bis

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Congratulations and Thank You Mr. DeCraene!!

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Congratulations and Thank You Mr. DeCraene!!

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Thank you for everything you have done for me and the Cranbrook community as a whole. I have such fond memories of our small but mighty advisory group. Thank you for you guidance and encouragement throughout my time at Cranbrook and beyond. Congratulations on retirement!!

Margaret Payne CK '20

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Wow so many of the greats retiring in one year! You were a wonderful geometry teacher and volleyball coach. I wish you all the best. You’ve had a great career and touched the lives of many. Jenny Boeberitz Diaz ‘90

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Thank you for all you've done for Cranbrook.  It has been a pleasure working with you on the Board and we will definitely miss your steady guidance.  All the best for this next phase of life - enjoy every minute!
Deborah Wahl '81

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Congratulations on your retirement, Mr. DeCraene! Thank you for being the greatest advisor at Cranbrook!! I still remember the snacks we would have at each advisory meeting and all of our food runs, and how you got each of us a poster of the CK doors (which I still have to this day) just because I was admiring the poster in your office one time! Thank you so much for all of the advice you have given me, both while I was at CK and afterwards, and for always staying in touch and sending us happy birthday emails. You’ve made such a big difference in my life and I can’t imagine CK without you. I promise I will stop by for a visit the next time I am in Michigan! I hope you enjoy this new chapter of life!

- Linh Tran, CK ’17

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I wish you a wonderful retirement, thank you so much for your mentorship during my days at Cranbrook. I so fondly (and often) look back on my time at CK and I’m truly so grateful for all the incredible faculty there that helped shape who I am today. I’m certain you continued to have an impact on the many classes and students that have since followed my tenure there (feels like much too long along now!). All the best!
- Ali von Baillou CK ‘12

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Greatest CK mentor I could've asked for. 

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Greatest CK mentor I could've asked for. 

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Mr DeCraene was truly transformational in my CK experience. His guidance, mentorship, and the simple ability to pop into his office anytime to brainstorm on a cool idea I have or to get advice on dealing with life... priceless to me :). I'm one of the luckiest students in the world to have had someone like Mr. DeCraene by my side as I grew. Selfishly, I wish Mr. DeCraene could do his job forever. The rest of the CK community and I will undoubtedly miss his steady hand, brilliant mind, and sheer presence as a new page is turned.

Thank you.

Steven Wang
CK '20

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Tom, You and Marcy had a huge positive impact on my time as a parent at Cranbrook, more than you’ll ever know.  I always felt comfortable talking with you, knowing you would truly listen and give great advice.  Thank you both for all of you have done for Cranbrook.  You will be missed.  I wish you both much happiness in your well deserved retirement!
Laurie Frankel K79, POG ‘19 & ‘20

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I have so many wonderful memories of how Mr. and Mrs. DeCraene opened their lives, home and hearts to me!  As my faculty advisor for 4 years you helped shape not only my CK experience - but my life!!!  I can’t say “Thank YOU” enough for all the talks, advice and love!  I hope you enjoy this well deserved next chapter of life.  Cheers to you, Tom!!

With much love, Ernest Adams
CK ‘94