Parker Magazine Summer/Fall 2016

Summer/Fall 2016

VOLCANO ISLAND STEM AT WORK LET THE SUN SHINE

The Parents Association presents

THE 35TH GALA

April 29, 2017

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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD

Parker’s Evolving Vision for Today and Tomorrow Kevin Yaley with members of the Grandparents Council in the garden of the William Templeton Johnson house in Mission Hills.

In 2013, the Parker community gathered to shape and develop its Strategic Plan — a roadmap that ensures our students acquire the qualities and skills essential for success in their college years and beyond. This ambitious plan defines our goals, action steps and metrics to help us assess our growth and progress. It also affirms that the School continues to provide its students with an exceptional education.

Parker’s Strategic Plan will remain a living document that evolves organically. Our plan underscores a steadfast commitment to achieving excellence in eight core areas: (1) academics; (2) teaching; (3) the student experience; (4) public purpose; (5) inclusive community; (6) identity; (7) philanthropy; and (8) financial

sustainability. It informs our daily work in all divisions and departments, providing a substantial rationale and a clear direction.

Thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of our faculty and staff, Parker has achieved significant progress in a relatively short time.

This year, while continuing the work of the Plan, we will undergo an internal and comprehensive midpoint audit of our work to date.

The next important step will be to revise and update the Strategic Plan over the course of the current academic year.

Knowing that revisions and enhancements are essential to future success, a sharpened Plan will include updated goals and metrics, as well as an outline of

subsequent steps. The committees of the Board of Trustees, many of which include parent volunteers, faculty representatives and members of the administration, will oversee this work.

By design, our Strategic Plan will propel Parker to greater heights, advancing the School’s visibility, status and purpose among peer schools. With Parker now in its second century, we will continually seek to inspire our students to reach “as far as the mind can see” — to dream, achieve and deliver their unique contributions and make meaningful differences as they take those next important steps forward.

All the best,

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PARKER MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2016 EDITOR Graciela Sevilla CREATIVE DIRECTOR Lori Foote ’94 COPY EDITOR Alexa K. Apallas CONTRIBUTORS Pat Flynn ’75 Tracy J. Jones Tiffany Yu PHOTOGRAPHY Earnie Grafton Nancee Lewis Photography Send questions, story suggestions or address corrections to communications@francisparker.org

Commencement Class of 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lower School Promotion Class of 2023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Middle School Promotion Class of 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 An Unforgettable Gala . . . . . . . 18 Middle School Milestone 30th Anniversary Ahead . . . . . . . 25

Learning Maximized Gooding Family Academic Resource Center . . . . 35 Game Day at Petco . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recognizing Retirees . . . . . . . . 46 Alumni Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . 50 Head of School Reception . . . . 58

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CAPTURING SUNSHINE

W.A.R. LORDS

Solar panels reduce Parkerʼs carbon footprint

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Taking math and science to the community

2016-2017 Francis Parker School Board of Trustees

A shared history lesson brings together students in Grades 2 and 8.

Jeff Silberman ʼ75, Chair Randall Clark Susan Davey Rich Effress Susan Hansen Fox ʼ86 Shakha Gillin, M.D. Robert Gleason Maria Heredia Robert Howard Randy Jones Ted Kim Susan Lester Jennifer Levitt Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D. Kelly Price Noble Kate Deely Smith Meghan Spieker Mary Taylor Steve Tomlin Jeff Von Behren ʼ90 David Wellis Sarah White Caroline Rentto Wohl ʼ86 Kevin Yaley, Head of School

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FUN FACTORY

MARY MOORE

Students learned about geology, design and drama

Farewell to a Parker icon

A group of beloved former faculty and staff attended the End-of-Year Faculty, Staff and Retiree Celebration held June 16 in the historic courtyard of the Mission Hills Campus. Front row from left: Holly Panton, Barbara Strugar, Jan Rogers, Tony Ghironi, Patricia Helwig, Diane Wozniak, Sue Christian. Second row from left: Carol Jensen, Rona Dosick, Barbara Ritchie, Julie Feori, Dan Kuiper, Annie Voight, Nelly Dean, Mary Brown, Diane Ruff.

See the story on Page 46.

Nancee Lewis Photography BACK COVER “Buddy” reading sessions bring younger and older Lower School students together every few days to promote the love of reading.

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Class of 2016 The

COMMENCEMENT

“We are a class of athletes, scholars, photographers, videographers, musicians, dancers, artists, potters, woodworkers, poets, singers, writers and so much more.�

- Daniel Leibowitz

It was a joyous day as the 121 members of the Class of 2016 completed their Parker careers with a commencement ceremony celebrated on Lancer Lawn on Saturday, June 4.

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Cheering them on as they received their diplomas were no fewer than 1,800 attendees, including proud family, friends and members of the Parker faculty. Several hundred others who were unable to attend watched the event live online.

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The Class of 2016 was honored to have San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman give an inspiring keynote address. She shared how serendipity led her to become the top law enforcement officer in the nation’s eighth-largest city.

“The journey of life is rarely a straight line,” she told the graduates. “Embrace the twists and turns because they may lead you to places you never imagined were possible.”

The featured student speakers were valedictorian Ruby Ross and Lauren Clark, who was selected by her peers to speak on behalf of the class. In their remarks, they noted the many accomplishments of the graduates.

Among the academic honors claimed by 2016 graduates were national awards in the FIRST Robotics Competition, National History Day and the National Spelling Bee. The class also included two students who earned perfect scores on the ACT. Achievements in foreign language study and academic excellence were visible in the multicolored honor cords worn by dozens of the graduates.

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Members of the Class of 2016 also distinguished themselves outside the classroom. Graduating scholar-athletes helped earned titles for the Lancers by showing skill and dedication. The 2016 varsity teams captured CIF San Diego Division V Championships for Boys and Girls Cross Country.

Also among the graduates were several members of the Girls Volleyball team that claimed the State Championship three times in a row.

As they prepared to pursue their education at the next level, a total of 17 new alumni signed on to join college teams to play sports including soccer, rowing, volleyball, baseball, basketball, softball, track and rugby.

This fall, the graduates settled into their dorms at 68 colleges and universities near and far. (See matriculation report for the Class of 2016, pg. 8.)

Head of School Kevin Yaley capped the milestone event by encouraging the graduates to “slow down long enough to think about where you truly want to go and what is right for you.” He reminded them that “Parker will always be your home” and the “Parker family will always be here for you.” n 6

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“We have collected stage light, stadium light, historic and scientific light. Most importantly, we have worked to share this light globally and with each other.”

- Anoushka Bose

CLASS OF 2016 BY THE NUMBERS 85% of the seniors were admitted to a Most Competitive or Highly Competitive college as listed

by Barron’s Magazine.

40% of the graduating class will attend colleges in California.

The most popular in-state choices included UCLA (6), USC (6) and UC Berkeley (5).

39% of the class will attend colleges in the Northeast, with the most popular choices being NYU (8), Northeastern (4), Barnard (3), Dartmouth (3) and Yale (3).

Sixteen members of the graduating class were accepted to Ivy League institutions.

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COLLEGE MATRICULATION CLASS OF 2016 The 121 graduates are attending 68 colleges and universities in 19 states and Washington, D.C.

American University Barnard College Bentley University Boston College Boston University Brown University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Chico Carnegie Mellon University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Dominican University of California Emerson College Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Fordham University George Washington University Gonzaga University Harvard University Indiana University at Bloomington Lehigh University Loyola Marymount University Macalester College

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Musicians Institute New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Occidental College Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University San Diego City College San Diego State University San Francisco State University Santa Clara University Southern Methodist University Stanford University Syracuse University Texas Christian University The New School University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Colorado, Boulder

University of Denver University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Redlands University of Southern California University of the Pacific University of Virginia Villanova University Virginia Tech Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Wentworth Institute of Technology Yale University

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UPCOMING EVENTS

November 14

November 18

December 8-11

Classical Guitar Concert

Lower School Thanksgiving Program

Elf Jr. The Musical

Linda Vista Campus

Linda Vista Campus

Mission Hills Campus

January 25

March 3

April 29

College Athletics Night

Lower School Spring Program

Linda Vista Campus

Mission Hills Campus

Parents Association Gala – Parkerpalooza Linda Vista Campus

June 3

June 8

June 9

Commencement

Middle School Promotion

Lower School Promotion

Linda Vista Campus

Mission Hills Campus

Linda Vista Campus

Visit www.francisparker.org for more information.

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Class of 2023

Lower School Promotion

“My favorite part of my School is the teachers. Every single one helped me grow, learn and become more independent and a better person in general.�

The Grade 5 boys performed at the Promotion Ceremony held in the historic courtyard of the Mission Hills Campus.

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- Ella Ludwig

“Parker has shaped me into the person I am today. Parker has taught me to be kind, caring, smart and my favorite part about me: unique!”

- Allie Fitzgerald

With smiles bright as sunshine, 68 students were promoted from Grade 5 on June 8, 2016.

To me, home isn't just a place where you eat and sleep. It's where you spend time in a place you love, where you know you belong. It's a place where you feel happy, and that's exactly what Parker is.

“Parker is like walking up a tough mountain with other climbers beside me. I feel like the smartest person in the world because I faced the challenges of climbing that tough mountain and I made it to the summit.”

- Joshua Wyly

- Avery Parish-Philp “When I have children, I promise, I swear, that I will send them to this School so they can meet all the wonderful teachers and children that will grow along with them.”

- Jack Douglas

- Ryan Fox “Parker is the kindest community I have ever been a part of. This School treats every student as the most mature human being in the world, and we are all capable of being that person.”

During the ceremony, six of the students read from essays they had written titled, “What Parker Means to Me.” The quotes on these pages are from those essays.

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Class of 2020

Middle School Promotion

“If you look at any class taught by a Parker teacher, whether it’s English or algebra, it’s easy to see that all of these classes revolve around global awareness. Parker taught us what it means to be global citizens.”

- Hayden Ennis

As they filed into the Field House for Middle School promotion, 110 Grade 8 students were ready to move on to the next level.

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The 110 students in the Class of 2020 were promoted on June 11. The featured student speaker was Hayden Ennis who shared about how the Discovery Week trip he took with classmates to Peru gave him a new outlook. The quotes are from his speech.

“Today, we look inward as well as outward. We see the world, and we have so much ahead of us.�

Grade 7 band students performed at the ceremony under the direction of Jim Witt.

- Hayden Ennis

Aadi Miglani, pictured here, and Camille Fundingsland both sang at the ceremony. A third classmate, Antonia Villafranca, played a piece on the harp.

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G N I S S E N R HA n u S e h t f o r e w o P the

Students help bring clean energy to Parker

BY GRACIELA SEVILLA NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY Parker is reducing the carbon footprint of the Linda Vista Campus.

During the summer, solar panels were installed on the roof of the Amelita Galli-Curci Performing Arts Center (PAC). The studentled project was initiated by Sarah Ogle ’15 and Justin Washabaugh ’16 while they were attending the Upper School.

The former students were members of the Science Olympiad club, and when Sarah was tasked with leading a project on renewable energy, the idea to bring green energy to Parker was born.

“We both care about the environment and we enjoy science,” said Justin. “It made sense to do something to help our School.”

The two sought out Mike Cain, Parker’s Director of Risk and Asset Management. He immediately welcomed the idea and made the students collaborators in finding a way to bring solar panels on campus.

“There’s no greater inspiration than when students share their ideas with you,” said Mr. Cain.

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“When Sarah and Justin came to me, their dream was to convert the entire campus to solar power,” he said. “We took the first step with this project. I'm hopeful that this will serve as a pilot program that will expand in the future to save money and energy for Parker.”

The group spent several months studying campus energy use and the savings potential of switching to solar. When they discovered that the flat roof of the PAC was going to be replaced, they knew they had a perfect opportunity.

“We attended meetings with solar brokers and roofing companies,” said Sarah. Justin added, “Mr. Cain was full speed ahead.”

The next hurdle was finding funding. But that need was soon filled.

“We really lucked out when an anonymous donor came forward wanting to help Parker become more sustainable,” said Sarah.

“The Parker parent donated $70,000 and made it possible.”

In addition to the new solar generation system, the PAC received a mechanical equipment retrofit and LED lighting upgrades to improve energy efficiency.

Parker teamed up with Sullivan Solar Power to install a system

that will offset more than 67,800 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year, equivalent to the amount of carbon offset by 30 acres of U.S. forest in one year.

As part of the project, Sullivan Solar Power is installing a system that will allow students to track the energy output of the solar panels and the corresponding carbon reduction on a monitor display that will hang in the Viterbi Science Center.

“This project has big benefits for Parker,” said Mike Cain. “Not only will the panels reduce the school’s electricity costs, but the project will also allow us to teach our students about the importance of sustainability and clean energy.”

Even before the first sunrays hit the panels, Sarah and Justin were appreciating the results of the reallife lessons. “We learned so much about maintaining School facilities, about the science of solar energy and about completing a business project,” said Justin.

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After spearheading the solar project, Sarah Ogle ʼ15 is now attending Carleton College and Justin Washabaugh ʼ16 is attending UC San Diego.

The new solar energy system will offset more than 67,800 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year.

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A Bright Future

Shaped at Parker

Tammy Pham ’11 started at Parker in Grade 6. She credits her “extraordinary teachers” with preparing her to earn a degree in cognitive science from Yale, participate in neurological research at a New York medical center and enter the UCSD School of Medicine this fall to continue her work on neurodevelopmental pediatrics.

Below is an abridged version of her keynote speech at the 2016 Parker Gala, the Black & White Ball.

If there is one thing that Parker does best, it is that this community constantly and vigilantly strives to ensure that every student has a voice.

The phrase “having a voice” has taken on different meanings for me over the course of my lifetime. I was born in Vietnam and my family immigrated to the United States when I was two years old. Neither of my parents spoke a word of English.

In those early days, my father balanced two jobs with night classes in order to earn his associate’s and then bachelor’s degrees. My mother worked parttime jobs and spent the rest of her time helping me and my sisters with homework.

It was my fifth-grade teacher who encouraged me to apply to Parker.

The day the decision letter came in the mail, I braced myself for what I thought was the inevitable.

There was no way my family could possibly afford to send me to this private school.

Alumna Tammy Pham ’11 delivered an inspiring address as the featured speaker at the Black & White Ball.

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I prepared humorous and reassuring remarks for my parents, like “Don’t worry! Think about all the Pokémon games you could buy for me with the money you’ll

save by not sending me to private school!”

But my father revealed the good news. I received an extremely generous scholarship. Thanks to the Koppel Scholars program, I didn’t get my Pokémon games, but I did get a Parker education.

Reflecting back on my Parker experience, I remember my teachers most fondly.

In Grade 11 English, for example, Mr. Chris Harrington was always receptive to my inventive and sometimes oddball ways of answering his essay prompts. This meant that I could experiment with different writing styles and insert my personality into even the most unexciting of stylistic analyses.

Many teachers stayed after school to mentor participants in Parker’s numerous extracurricular activities. In particular, Mr. Griggs, the founding advisor of our awardwinning robotics team, truly exemplified what it meant to run a “mentor-guided, but studentled,” organization. Whether the robotics team had 10 members or 70 members, he made sure that every student had a voice and that all suggestions were considered seriously, regardless of the student’s experience level.

In the History Day club, my teammates and I stayed after school every day to edit our documentary on the history of Micronesia. If you had a teacher like Mrs. Cherie Redelings— affectionately nicknamed “Mama Red”—who offered you tea and biscotti every day after school, wouldnʼt you also be willing to make a documentary on Micronesia?

“The Parker family is unlike any other community because of the amazing bond among its members.”

- Tammy Pham ’11

It is for these extraordinary teachers, and for the growth of the students under their tutelage, that we fundraise. I would not be the person I am today without the financial assistance offered by the Koppel Scholars program. For that, I extend my deepest gratitude to Aline Koppel, and to all the parents and grandparents whose commitment to Parker has allowed it to become the special place that it is.

I am especially excited for the students currently at the Lower School, who will have the chance to experience Parker from start to finish. After all, the Parker family is unlike any other community because of the amazing bond among its members. It is the only grade school I know of that can host an alumni reunion 3,000 miles away—in New York, Boston or D.C.—and still have a great turnout.

In many ways, my experiences in college and beyond were natural extensions of what I learned at Parker.

even then, I was already used to writing at that pace during my senior year at Parker.

The following year, I decided to take a class known as “Physics for Physics Majors”— even though I was not a physics major—simply because Dr. J.P. Pierce had already taught me all the material that was covered in the other physics courses.

Outside of the classroom, I was awarded a public service fellowship in which I used the skills I learned from the robotics club to coordinate and teach a summer camp introducing engineering and design techniques to young children.

After I graduated from Yale, I spent a year doing research in New York while applying to medical school. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to several national conferences to present my research on pediatric and adolescent health. When it came time to decide between the schools that had accepted me, the answer was clear: As much as I would miss walking to class in below-freezing New England snowstorms, I decided to come home to San Diego to attend UCSD. A college classmate once said to me, “Once I became a student at Yale, nothing I did before college mattered anymore.” But for a proud graduate of Parker, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

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A Magical Celebration BLACK & WHITE BALL BREAKS RECORDS By every measure, the 2016 Black & White Ball was a spectacular success. Records were broken for attendance and fundraising at an unforgettable gala on the Linda Vista Campus.

The 34th annual Parker gala netted more than $746,000 to support student financial assistance and faculty professional development.

Co-chairs Michele Arthur and Parker alumna Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade planned a fabulous affair with meticulous attention to detail. The event was staged with the help of dozens of volunteers from the Parents Association.

Michele Arthur and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade, co-chairs of the Parents Association Gala.

Tickets for the highly anticipated event sold out within days, requiring the organizers to expand the venue so that more than 600 guests could attend.

The evening opened with a culinary showcase. In a fantastically transformed Middle School Courtyard, 10 of the best chefs from both sides of the border served gourmet creations and lovely libations.

Luxury ruled in the Art Deco Supper Club, fashioned under a beautiful tent that covered Lancer Lawn. Guests enjoyed a multicourse menu designed by Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa. After dessert, attendees danced to tunes from Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums.

The celebration concluded in the Speakeasy Lounge, better known during the daytime as the library. It was a magical night that showcased incredible generosity and true appreciation for Parker’s teachers and students. n J.Dixx Photography

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Gala attendees enjoy an evening to benefit Parker students and faculty.

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ROBOTICS WITH HEART

PARKER STUDENTS PUT STEM EDUCATION INTO PRACTICE

BY PAT FLYNN, ’75 It all started with one teacher’s idea to launch a new computer science program.

In fall 2007, Upper School science teacher Ryan Griggs founded the after-school robotics club with just 10 students.

Today, Team 2485, better known as the W.A.R. Lords (We Are Robot Lords), is one of the most popular Upper School clubs, with a string of regional and national awards to its credit and a crew of loyal professional mentors

and corporate sponsors. The W.A.R Lords will enter their 10th competition season this year.

“I love this team more than words can say,” said Olia Javidi, a senior who serves as co-president of the team with classmate Ben Clark.

“I’ve put countless hours into this team. Because of it, Iʼve gained so many skills.”

Through participation on the team, students gain exposure to more than just hard science.

“The program really acts like a small business,” Mr. Griggs said.

“If there is something you want to do professionally, the robotics team will give you a chance to practice. Students write grant proposals, reach out to sponsors, manage social media and work on graphic design, photography and videography. And they program code for apps and websites besides building a competitive robot.”

Ben Clark, Class of 2017, joined the W.A.R. Lords at the start of his sophomore year and has enjoyed putting his academic lessons into practice.

Alyssa Vallese ʼ16 creating computer parts on the vertical bandsaw. Anton Baddour, Class of 2018 (right), with Suraj Srinivasan, Class of 2019.

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“I was taking AP computer science,” he said. “You learn all this abstract stuff, and I wanted to learn how to apply it to real science. The whole organization has really changed the way I think about community, technology and science.”

Beyond their passion for math, science and logic, members of the W.A.R. Lords are united by a drive for public service and a desire to fuel interest in technology among students across San Diego County.

“Our saying is ‘We are champions of legacy’,” said Mr. Griggs. “Team members have to look at what they want to leave behind to help the community.”

This has translated into thousands of community service hours. The W.A.R. Lords performed more than 1,000 hours in just one six-month period last school year.

In the past decade, the team has helped launch and mentor several community-based robotics efforts and hosted summer robotics camps for elementary and middle school students. Members also organized Family Science Nights around the county, where they conducted hands-on science demonstrations with younger children.

For its work in advancing appreciation for robotics in the

“The program really acts like a small business.

If there is something you want to do professionally, the robotics team will give you a chance to practice.”

- Ryan Griggs, robotics teacher local community, the W.A.R. Lords captured the “Engineering Inspiration Award” at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition in Orange County in April 2016.

“We are a team that recognizes the importance of spreading STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education and really making a positive impact throughout our community,” said Olia.

“We are able to take the amazing opportunities we’ve been given as a part of both FIRST and Parker and channel that into programs like RoboCamp, Project Mercy (building homes in Mexico) and mentorship to other FIRST teams,” she said.

The W.A.R. Lords are equally proud that the team sends 100 percent of its members to college, with 87 percent of them majoring in STEMrelated fields.

Andrew Lezny, Class of 2018, works on robot Orion.

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“We are a team that recognizes the importance of spreading STEM education and really making a positive impact throughout our community.�

- Olia Javidi, Class of 2017

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Members of Team 2485, wearing black t-shirts, ready their robot to enter the competition arena for the Battle at the Border hosted at Parker.

Working in the robotics shop, from left: Ryan Griggs, robotics teacher; Aimee Tao and Elizabeth Mitiku, both Class of 2019.

The annual FIRST challenge fuels high achievement among team members. Each year, the W.A.R. Lords receive a box of parts to build a new robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition, which is promoted as the “the ultimate sport for the mind.”

The team gets just six weeks to complete the assigned challenge of building and programming an industrial-size robot to perform in competition.

From the parts kit, the 2015-2016 team built Orion, a 28-inchlong, 26-inch-wide, 14-inch-tall, 120-pound robot. Orion was programmed to maneuver through a competition field, avoiding obstacles to scoop up 10-inch balls and fire them into goals. The robot performed exceptionally well.

The W.A.R. Lords earned not one but two Engineering Inspiration Awards and were propelled to World Championship competition with NASA sponsorship. The team also qualified for the championships in 2013 and 2014, competing against 600 U.S. and foreign teams.

“We had a whole entourage of parents, supporters and teachers,” said Mary Tobin ’16, former team co-president.

At the April competition, Orion was ranked number 18 out of the 75 best robots in the world.

While the W.A.R. Lords did not make the playoffs, they did win the prestigious Industrial Design Award and were one of only four teams selected for the honor.

The award, sponsored by General

Motors, celebrates “form and function in an efficiently designed machine that effectively addresses the game challenge.” It was the last in a series of five engineering awards that the team claimed.

“This speaks to the strides in the growth of the Parker robotics program. We have won all five of these awards in the last four years, most of them multiple times,” said Mr. Griggs.

But mastering technology and science arenʼt the only things that matter. Breaking down the gender barrier is important, too.

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Orion, the award-winning robot created by students from a box of parts.

called WOW. We are trying to close the gender gap in STEM.” Added Mary, “We bring in guest speakers, including mothers who work in technology or the business side of technology.”

In the past season, girls comprised 37 percent of the team and 63 percent of its leadership.

Most, but not all, of the nonfaculty mentors are Parker parents who share their expertise in programming, engineering, strategy, statistics, business and web design. Among the dedicated parent mentors is Melissa Fay, co-founder of a video technology company, who has coached team members on producing videos to showcase their work and helped prepare them for competition.

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“It is an amazingly cooperative atmosphere. We are a student-led, mentor-guided program.”

- Ben Clark, Class of 2017

“We have one mentor, Mr. Tom Wetherald, a retired Navy captain who is now with NASSCO,” Mary said. “His joke is that his son, Ian, graduated in 2011, but he didn’t graduate. He’s still with us.”

In addition to bringing in strong mentors, the W.A.R. Lords have

expanded on their success by recruiting and involving sponsors, including Qualcomm, Integrant, Seacoast Commerce Bank, Evolution Projects, New Blue FX, Trestle Energy, General Dynamics and MakerPlace.

Ben, who helped program last yearʼs robot Orion, talked about the W.A.R. Lords’ philosophy.

“It is an amazingly cooperative atmosphere,” he said. “We are a student-led, mentor-guided program.” n

Former Head of School Dr. Douglas C. Crone watches the balloon release celebrating the opening of the Middle School on Dec. 15, 1986.

Brick Brick MIDDLE SCHOOL TO MARK 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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In 1986, Kristen Gilbody and Gretchen Hanscom ʼ92 (now Middle School English Teacher Gretchen Taylor), joined the brick brigade on a historymaking day.

This December will mark 30 years since the Middle School welcomed its first students to their own dedicated classrooms on the Linda Vista Campus.

In each grade, there were only about 50 students.

“I remember the classrooms smelling brand new—the paint, the carpets. It felt really special,” said Gretchen (Hanscom) Taylor ʼ92, now a Middle School English teacher, then a Grade 7 student.

She participated in the groundbreaking for the Middle School that took place on April 4, 1986. The outline of a schoolhouse was drawn in the dirt at the edge of the canyon and one by one, more than 150 students in Grades 5 to 7 laid ceremonial bricks atop the outlined shape. Over the next eight months, their new Middle School was built on that site.

Former Middle School Head Sharon Carroll recalls the excitement leading up to the opening.

“The teachers who would be the faculty at the new Middle School participated in an intensive retreat the spring before the opening, exploring fresh approaches, tactics and strategies to create an effective school program that would be as energetic as the Middle School students themselves,” she said.

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Construction progressed quickly through the summer, but not fast enough to welcome students on the first day of school. Temporary arrangements were made: Grade 6 students were bused to the Lower School, while students in Grades 7 and 8 were given classrooms in the Upper School.

Finally, the big day arrived. It was a misty morning on Dec. 15, 1986, when students launched brown and gold balloons to celebrate Opening Day. That year, the Middle School yearbook was titled “Beginnings” and the opening was recorded this way: “As with any beginning, the air was filled with expectation, excitement and a sense of hope.

Songs and cheers echoed in Mission Valley below…Faculty, administrators, parents and friends delighted in the students’ enthusiasm…

“At the balloon launch…200 pairs of eyes lifted to the gray sky as the balloons announced a very exciting beginning.”

Today, the Middle School occupies the center canyon rim of the Linda Vista Campus. The combined enrollment of Grades 6, 7 and 8 is a healthy 312

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The bronze sculpture affectionately known as the “Green Boy” remains an ageless, ever-present guardian of the Middle School Quad, even as the campus continues to mature.

This summer, the quad was enhanced with a new sport court that has quickly become a favorite spot for pickup games before and after school.

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School Commons,” he said.

Even as the campus facilities have changed, the Middle School’s values have not. Mr. Lang says his faculty today continues to embrace the vision of the Middle School founders who sought to create a learning environment that meets each student at his or her unique moment of development.

“Our newest faculty members are talented teachers and content experts. They’re spunky and hardworking, and they love to work with what most would agree is the most fun and perhaps most unpredictable age group,” he said.

Christi Cole ʼ86, Assistant Head of the Middle School, was an Upper School student at Parker for three years before the Middle School opened. She returned as a math teacher in 1992 and taught all 100 students in Grade 7. Since that time, more teachers have been hired to create smaller class sizes, but the Middle School enrolls only a dozen more students than when Ms. Cole was hired.

While the Middle School remains a small community, the educational program has expanded to include many opportunities for enrichment.

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Teacher Gretchen Taylor was a Middle School woodshop student when she made the letter and key holder in Mr. Barry Cheskaty’s class. She stopped by the woodshop recently to show him the item that is now a keepsake. These days, Mrs. Taylor teaches English in the same classroom where she was once a Grade 7 English student.

students, and the evolution of the Middle School continues.

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“The greatest change has been developing a schedule to create equal time for arts, music and athletics, emphasizing our mission and building a stronger overall program,” Ms. Cole said.

“We’ve also worked hard to develop a global focus.

Discovery Week began before I arrived at Parker with a trip to Ensenada for about 30 eighth graders and has now become an integral part of the curriculum, including a global travel experience for all students in eighth grade,” she said.

The ideals of educating for character and learning by doing were central to the educational philosophy of our School’s namesake, Col. Francis W. Parker. Those principles remain at the core of the Middle School program.

Each student belongs to a small advisory group where lessons focus on the values of community, collaboration and global citizenship. The curriculum for each grade has a different emphasis—selfawareness in Grade 6, community awareness in Grade 7 and global awareness in Grade 8.

The advisory program aims to help students acquire

“The greatest change has been developing a schedule to create equal time for arts, music and athletics, emphasizing our mission and building a stronger overall program.”

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Kristy (Gillingham) Keith ʼ02, who graduated as a “lifer” from Parker, is now a Grade 6 advisor and English teacher. Here, she leads a class in exploring the plot of a short story.

these levels of awareness so they will develop integrity, responsibility and self-discipline. For Ms. Cole, helping students build strength of character sums up what the Middle School and Parker strive to instill in each child.

“My favorite memory was a World Language Week competition where my advisory had built a pretty sad chariot that we were supposed to race around the field. It fell apart in the first few feet, but the kids picked it up and carried it,” she said. “I feel like that epitomized what I want students to get out of their education at Parker—resilience, thoughtfulness, courage and teamwork.”

Over the past 30 years, the Middle School has helped thousands of students transition from the Lower School prepared to meet the challenges of the Upper School.

Mr. Lang summed it up this way:

“With all that has changed, from buildings to schedules to the people, the constant has been the Parker family, as we are fond of calling ourselves.

Parents, students, faculty and administration all work in partnership to create an environment where students can grow toward making a meaningful difference in the world.”

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Fun Factory DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE Creative teaching methods keep students engaged

BY ALEXA K. APALLAS NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY There’s an ideal formula for developing intellectual curiosity.

Mix three dozen Grade 1 to 5 students and guide them through an exploration of geology, rock music and design innovation for explosively good results.

That’s what happens in the Fun Factory, a three-week summer class where students plunge into active learning, weaving together subjects as seemingly disparate as science, drama and design.

This summer, after three activity-packed weeks, the Fun Factory ended with a play called “Volcano Island.”

Leading up to the performance, students immersed themselves in hands-on learning.

The teamwork begins with three teachers, Robin Rendon, Letty Robinson and Blair Spearn, who combine their subject matter expertise to develop a project-based, cross-curricular experience.

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The Volcano God and Elvis led a spirited rendition of “Jailhouse Rock.”

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Teacher Blair Spearn demonstrated volcano-building techniques.

Coming up with just the right science-based theme and lessons that will engage the students requires months of planning. This year’s theme focused on geology, paired with rock music. “We have found that students learn and retain information better when they are having fun,” said Letty Robinson, Lower School drama teacher.

The Fun Factory is a course offered as a part of the Parker Summer Program which attracts students from schools countywide as well as international students from Europe, Asia and Latin America.

During half-day sessions at the Fun Factory, students rotate among the teachers. In Ms. Rendon’s science classroom, they learned the fundamentals of geology, including how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed.

They also learned about how sound traveled as they practiced keeping a beat with shakers they made themselves.

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Students learned the fundamentals of geology.

“The biggest challenge is being aware of the regular curriculum during the school year and coming up with different teaching approaches,” said Ms. Rendon.

smaller group of students at a more relaxed pace in the summer gave teachers more time to test the students’ ideas and provide personalized instruction.

Moving on to drama class with Mrs. Robinson, students used their new science knowledge to develop the play’s storyline. They then rehearsed every aspect of the performance. Finally, with Mr. Spearn, they worked in the Scripps Design Center to build sets and props—including a papier mâché volcano.

But leading students through fun learning activities about geology, sound, design and drama also involved serious work. Teachers had to tailor the curriculum to different grade levels—the “Rock Stars” (Grade 1), the “Pop Rocks” (Grade 2) and the “Booming Boulders” (Grades 3 to 5).

Each component of the Fun Factory was carefully crafted to increase the students’ understanding of geology and music, while stimulating their creativity with design thinking. By working in groups representing multiple grade levels, the students learned the value of teamwork and collaboration—all while having fun.

Fun Factory is enjoyable for the teachers, too. Working with a

“It’s fun, but it’s a challenge,” said Mr. Spearn.

Mrs. Robinson agreed. “We are coordinating constantly,” she explained. In fact, the teachers met for lunch each day to discuss the students’ progress and bounce ideas off of each other.

After three fun-filled weeks, it was time for the show. On July 29, an enthusiastic crowd of students and family members gathered in

Students practiced their song and dance for “Volcano Island."

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Drama teacher Letty Robinson directed the production.

the Szekely Auditorium to watch “Volcano Island.”

According to the storyline, the island’s inhabitants used music to keep the Volcano God appeased.

But every so often, he would threaten to blow up the island— unless the islanders could explain how certain rocks were formed.

Luckily, the Baby Volcano God had a wealth of knowledge. He taught the islanders how volcanic activity created igneous rocks, and how they transformed over thousands of years into sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Through song and dance, the students showcased their newfound knowledge of geology.

The show concluded with the tune of “Rockin’ Robin” set to new words. “We learned about rocks and how they’re made. Come and join our rock parade!” the students sang.

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Robinson believe the Fun Factory is successful because students love having “a voice and a choice.”

Comments from students—and parents—echoed that view.

“I really liked making up some of the lines for the play,” said Zach Von Behren, Grade 4.

“I think it’s really fun because we get to be creative,” said Mika Tweeten, Grade 5.

“We came for the experience,” explained Julie Tweeten, Mika’s mother. “The learning is a bonus; the personal growth is a bonus.”

For the Fun Factory instructors, the satisfaction comes from the students themselves.

“One of the most rewarding parts of teaching this course is seeing our students’ pride in their final performance,” said Mrs. Robinson.

“In presenting their play to an audience, they have become the teachers. That is powerful.” n

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EXPANDED SERVICES AWAIT STUDENTS AT THE GOODING FAMILY ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

BY GRACIELA SEVILLA For more than four decades, the Gooding family has been an integral part of the Parker community, with two generations of students attending the School.

Over the years, the family has supported Parker in many ways, making important contributions totaling more than $1 million for campus improvements. At the Lower School, the Gooding Family Courtyard is the setting for many outdoor activities and events.

Now, Parker is pleased to announce that the Learning Center has a new name. The Gooding Family Academic Resource Center (ARC) will provide an evolving menu of services to assist students in maximizing their learning experience.

“While we continue to support students in the tradition of the Learning Center, the Gooding Family Academic Resource Center will be working to expand academic services to students at the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools,” said Bridgett Besinger, Ph.D., Dean of Student Support Services.

Dr. Terry Gooding was a member of the Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2013. He also served on the Board Finance Committee.

His daughter, Kathy Gooding Valverde ’84, has three children currently attending Parker: Danielle, Class of 2017; Peter, Class of 2020; and John, Class of 2022.

Her eldest children, Nick and Katie, graduated in 2015.

Along with the new name, the Gooding Family Academic Resource Center is taking an integrated approach to student support and has new personnel to help provide more targeted services.

“We will work to develop programs to match individual student needs, with greater emphasis on monitoring the effectiveness of the support,” said Dr. Besinger.

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At the Lower School, ARC teachers will continue working with Grade 4 and 5 students to provide them with coordinated services that include academic, behavioral and socialemotional support, depending on the individual student’s needs.

The new support model will be offered as a pilot program in the Middle School. The support classes will be provided as a regular part of the curriculum, without an additional fee for service.

A newly hired Middle School Learning Specialist, Michelle Lucas, will assess and develop individualized learning plans for each Middle School student referred to the ARC. “The Learning Specialist will provide oversight for the student’s entire academic program, coordinating with families, teachers and outside support resources, and providing students with targeted strategies, goal setting and progress check-ins specific to each student’s needs,” Dr. Besinger said.

Dr. Besinger said she envisions implementing a similar program for the Upper School in the future. For the current year, Upper School students will continue to receive academic support in small group class sessions during the School day.

The ARC will expand on the 21 years of success at the Learning Center previously directed by Rona Dosick, who retired in June 2016.

Laurel Peterson is coming on board as the new Director of the Gooding Family Academic Resource Center. She is a career educator with extensive experience founding and leading academic support programs at independent schools in the U.S. and abroad. n

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THE GOODING FAMILY ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER helps students achieve greater academic success by improving their study skills, test-taking strategies, time management and organization.

Students attend small group sessions led by specialized resource teachers who provide support specifically tailored to individual student academic needs. Services are available to students in Grades 4 to 12 upon recommendation from their classroom teachers or request from parents. One-on-one sessions are also available.

To learn more about the Gooding Family Academic Resource Center, please contact Laurel Peterson, Director of Student Academic Support, at lpeterson@francisparker.org or at 858/569-7900 x4154.

ARTISTIC VISION DONORS SUPPORT PARKER WITH NEWLY NAMED SPACES

Photo and motion media teacher Mark Byrne works with a student.

Parker has two newly named sponsored spaces in recognition of generous Parker families who made leadership gifts for renovations to the Linda Vista Campus during the Generations capital campaign.

The named spaces are a visual arts studio and a performing arts classroom.

The Gray White Photo Studio, located on the second floor of the visual arts center, is used for shooting still photography and motion pictures in a light- and audiocontrolled environment. The space is also used as a classroom for Upper School photo and motion media classes.

The studio is equipped with blackout curtains, ceilingmounted lighting with a control board, microphones, speakers, a digital projector and a movie screen. In addition, the studio contains assorted gear, such as softboxes, floodlights and more.

“By having the ability to control the studio light, students are able to create chiaroscuro drama or high key conventional portraiture by shaping, adding, subtracting or otherwise modifying the lighting,” said Mark Byrne, Upper School photography and motion media teacher.

The room is named in recognition of Parker parent David Gray, his wife and Parker trustee Sarah White, and their sons, Isaac ’16 and Henry, Class of 2020. A

Caroline Lezny ʼ16 in one of her memorable Parker drama roles.

second sponsored space was made possible by Jan Lezny and Karen Van Riper, parents of Andrew, Class of 2018, and Caroline ’16.

The Lezny Family Classroom, located on the upper floor of the Amelita Galli-Curci Performing Arts Center, was named in honor of Caroline Lezny ’16 for her joyful spirit and dedication to the art of theater. The sponsored space was a surprise to their daughter upon her graduation from Parker.

The room is both a classroom and a rehearsal space.

It is outfitted with a small stage and two rows of theater-style seating, making it well suited for small performances and rehearsals.

“We in the drama department are always thankful for donors who see the vision of what we want to accomplish with our young actors and generously support that vision,” said Mark Femia, who teaches musical theater in Grades 6 to 12. n

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MULLIKEN FAMILY-LANE FOUNDATION Endowment Award for Teaching Excellence AWARDEES 2002-2016

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Tom Crowley John Herman Carol Obermeier

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Michael Gonzales Rose Hanscom John Hulsey

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Gordon Cantiello Janice Murabayashi Linda Pope

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Barry Cheskaty David Ramert Bill Steel

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Kathy Dykes Young Sally Ramert

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Irina Dorfman Dave Johnson Jim Witt

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Nancy Anderson Susan Marrone-Moerder Eric Sato

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Tom Crowley Carrie Dilmore Chris Harrington

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Kiernan Aiston Philip Lean Cherie Redelings

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Paul Esch Paul Roudebush Marc Thiebach

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Steve Cook Rose Hanscom Mike Maunu

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Victoria Helms Genny Moller J. P. Pierce

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Michelle Adelman Alex Gomez Hima Joshi

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David Glassey Eric Taylor Stacey Zoyiopoulos

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Established in 2002 by the Mulliken family, Noreen, David, David ’96 and Doug ’01, with the support of the Ruth Lane Foundation, this award recognizes outstanding Upper School teachers and coaches who uphold the highest educational standards and distinguish themselves with their commitment to excellence, dedication to students and enthusiasm for teaching. This fund provides an award for professional or program development.

On June 10, Noreen and David Mulliken announced the 2016 awardees and enjoyed a luncheon with previous awardees. This year's awardees are Melanie Taylor, Grades 6-12 visual arts teacher; Ryan Griggs, Grades 6-12 science and computer science teacher; and Rai Wilson, Upper School social studies teacher and admissions associate. n 2016 awardees, from left: Rai Wilson, Ryan Griggs, Melanie Taylor

Pictured in the front row from left to right: Hima Joshi, Nancy Anderson, David Mulliken, Noreen Mulliken, J.P. Pierce, Carol Obermeier, Dave Johnson, Jim Witt, Michael Gonzalez.

Second row: Victoria Helms, Eric Taylor, Chris Harrington, Barry Cheskaty, Alex Gomez, Phil Lean, Carrie Dilmore, Steve Cook. Third row: Mike Maunu, David Glassey, John Hulsey, Tom Crowley, Stacey Zoyiopoulos, Paul Esch, Paul Roudebush, John Herman.

Jan Rogers Leaving a Lasting

Impact

After 42 years of devoted service as the executive assistant to a series of six heads of school, Jan Rogers retired in July.

During her Parker career, she was a smiling, sparkling presence, cheering at football games, organizing commencement and helping students, parents, trustees, alumni, faculty and staff with any request, big or small.

“There are always those few individuals who, due to their service and longevity, come to define a school in unique ways,” said Kevin Yaley, Head of School. “Jan Rogers is one of those special individuals.”

When she first came to Parker in 1974, the school had about half of the 1,235 students enrolled today, and Mrs. Rogers knew each one by name.

Over the next four decades, she watched the School grow and several generations of students progress from Kindergarten to graduation.

“Being a part of a wonderful community of parents, students and colleagues, past and present, has certainly been an experience of a lifetime,” she said.

And Parker was a true home for Mrs. Rogers. For a time in the ’80s, she was among the handful of faculty and staff members who lived on the Linda Vista Campus in cottages dating back to the period when the property was a boarding school for boys.

“At Parker, we don’t just work together, we do life together,” Mrs. Rogers said.

She was also a Parker parent. Her only daughter, Emily, enrolled at the Lower School as a preKindergarten student and graduated as a lifer with the Class of 1995.

“I am so proud and passionate about my time working at Parker,” said Mrs. Rogers, adding that she will always remember her great colleagues and the kindness and love she received from the Parker family.

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THE LANCER VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM was proud to be invited back by the Padres to play an afternoon game at Petco Park in April against our friends, the La Jolla Country Day Torreys. Phil Hunt, Parker Athletics Director, threw out the first pitch and a spirited match followed.

The Lancers won the game 9-1, and Parker finished the season as Coastal League Champions.

GO LANCERS! Pitcher Sterling Hayes, Class of 2018, brings his A game.

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Jimmy Chatfield, Class of 2018, tags the home plate.

Nick Allen, Class of 2017, stops a player at second base.

Michael Campagna, Class of 2019, swings for the bleachers.

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WILLIAM TEMPLETON JOHNSON HOUSE Members of the Grandparents Council (GPC) caught a glimpse of Parker history during a private tour of the Mission Hills home built in 1917 by Parker founder and renowned architect William Templeton Johnson for his family.

The current owners, David and Tina Swim, parents of Megan Swim ’08, graciously welcomed the group. Among those attending was Johnson’s granddaughter, Parker alumna Julie Johnson Iavelli ’49, who lived in the home in her early childhood and remains a loyal Lancer. Upper School history teacher Cherie Redelings shared insights about the Johnsons and their important connection to Parker and San Diego.

That afternoon, Dave and Parm Von Behren completed their twoyear term as co-chairs of the GPC. Under their leadership, council membership expanded. Last year alone, they welcomed nearly 850 grandparents at six GPC events. They are the parents of Parker trustee Jeff Von Behren ’90 and proud grandparents of Zach, Class of 2025 and Ike, Class of 2027.

The new GPC chair is Susan Houser, who was chosen for her contagious energy, passion for Parker and commitment to the GPC. Susan is a proud grandmother to Wyatt, Class of 2027 and Myla, Class of 2030.

UPCOMING GRANDPARENTS COUNCIL EVENTS NOVEMBER 17 Lower School Grandparents and Special Friends Day Mission Hills Campus The Thanksgiving program will feature a new Senior Kindergarten performance.

FEBRUARY 8 Poetry Discussion with Chris Harrington Head of School Home Join the Vassiliadis Family Chair in English, Chris Harrington, for a guided poetry reading at the home of Kevin and Shawna Yaley in Mission Hills.

MARCH 15 Middle and Upper School Grandparents and Special Friends Day Linda Vista Campus A half-day visit to Campus includes a continental breakfast and morning classes with your Parker student(s).

MAY 16 A Morning at the Salk Institute La Jolla A presentation on the cuttingedge scientific research at Salk will be followed by a tour of this architectural landmark.

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1 | Karen and Dave Haberman, center, talk with Head of School Kevin Yaley and Joanna Hirst. 2 | Social Studies Chair Cherie Redelings gave a talk on impact of the Templeton Johnsons on Parker and San Diego. 3 | Margaret McCahill (left) joins in applauding incoming GPC Chair Susan Houser.

4 | Homeowner, Tina Swim, talks to the grandparents about the renovation projects. 5 | Parm and Dave Von Behren are recognized for their service.

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RSVP to these events by contacting Amanda Kalal at 858 / 874-3382 or akalal@francisparker.org

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Pictured at right: front row from left: Alyce Lynn, Holly Panton, Barbara Strugar, Jan Rogers, Tony Ghironi, Patricia Helwig, Diane Wozniak, Sue Christian, Peggy Watson, Carol Dodds, Fran Styles. Second row from left: Carol Jensen, Rona Dosick, Barbara Ritchie, Julie Feori, Dan Kuiper, Annie Voight, Nelly Dean, Mary Brown, Diane Ruff.

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Recognizing Retirees NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY Retired faculty and staff who have helped build Parker’s legacy through years of devoted service now have a permanent tribute.

A Recognition Bench was built to encircle the majestic magnolia tree in the courtyard of the Mission Hills Campus. Plaques inscribed with the names of Parker retirees were installed on the bench to honor the

dedicated individuals who have made a difference in the lives of so many students.

In June, current faculty and staff attended a celebration held in the historic courtyard.

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Mary Moore Remembering a Parker Icon 1919-2016

A Parker era came to a close on April 11, 2016, with the passing of beloved former teacher Mary Moore at the age of 96.

Mary was known for her legendary devotion to her students and to Parker. She led the formation of Parker’s Kindergarten program and shaped many of the Lower School traditions. The following remembrance includes excerpts from a tribute written by her daughter, Maggie Moore Alexander.

Mary Cesario Moore was born on May 10, 1919, in New York City and moved to San Diego with her family as a young child.

In her adopted hometown, Mary met and married her husband, Ervin Moore, whose military career took them to Japan, New Jersey, Texas and Germany. Their daughter was born in 1949. Upon Ervin’s retirement in 1961, they returned to San Diego. He passed away in 1974.

Mary began her career at Parker in 1964, serving as lead Kindergarten teacher and guiding the formation of the Kindergarten curriculum until her retirement in 1987. During her career at Parker, Mary also taught music and produced musical productions for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.

She brought the Hiya Hiya program to Parker and continued to participate in the Thanksgiving Kindergarten program after she retired. The 2015 fall celebration, her 51st, was her last.

During her retirement, along with her continued involvement with Parker, Mary volunteered at the Children’s Waiting Room at the San Diego Courthouse and at the Glenner Memory Care Hillcrest Center, where for 26 years, she engaged clients in her social studies program.

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The Mary Moore Musical Enrichment Fund was established in her honor in 1988 by the Mother’s Club, a precursor to the Parents Association. The fund continues to support the Lower School music program.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Maggie Moore Alexander; her sister, Adelaide Wilson; and her nieces, Sherrin Robinson and Cherylyn Larson.

During her 23 years at Parker, Mary touched the lives of countless students, parents and colleagues. Mary was truly a Parker icon and she will always be remembered as a cherished member of the Parker community. n

In Remembrance

David Ramert, a much-loved Parker history teacher from 1982 until 2006, succumbed to cancer on Sept. 17 in Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.

Former colleagues and alumni fondly recall his irrepressible sense of humor and passion for American history. He also had a great interest in mid-century modern furniture and architectural style. Following his retirement from Parker, he and his beloved wife, Sally, who taught Upper School social studies, moved to Richmond where they opened Metro Modern, a business selling mid-century modern furniture, fine art and accessories. Sally continues to enjoy occasional visits from alumni.

In 2000, the Sally and David Ramert Social Studies Endowment was established at Parker to support the Upper School social studies program and increase opportunities for faculty professional development.

Diane Wasilewski, who was an integral part of the development of the Learning Center, lost her battle with leukemia on April 19. She was 69.

Until her retirement in June 2014, she worked with Grade 7 students.

She was a master at creating study guides and helping students develop skills to improve their learning.

“She advocated for and guided students through Parker with an energy that moved them from struggling to thriving,” said Dan Lang, Head of the Middle School. “She earned the respect of her colleagues and the gratitude and admiration of her students.”

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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES UPDATES 1 | Thomas Marshall ’14 was production designer/SFX on the short film “Manifest Destiny,” released in July. He is currently working on season four of the Comedy Central show “Nathan for You.” 2 | Jacob Gardenswartz ’14 led interactive anti-bullying sessions at Parker Grade 9 orientation in September through his organization, ImpACT on Stage.

3 | Tara Reed ’09 was featured in the September 2016 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine for her app, Kollecto, which she created without coding experience, and for her work consulting with other entrepreneurs.

4 | Robert Battaile ’65 wrote and produced the “Valley Fire Song” and music video to thank and benefit the firefighters, first responders and those affected by last year’s fire in Northern California.

5 | Emily Wier ’06 spent the summer of 2016 as an intern in the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change. While there, she worked with the Domestic Policy Council to support implementation of the President’s Climate Action Plan. In September, Emily returned to Yale University where she is working on her master’s degree. Her research focuses on urban climate change mitigation policies, with an emphasis on transportation and land use. After graduation, Emily hopes to work on developing effective climate 50

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6 | Kramer Sharp ’05 is co-founder of Certified Employee-Owned (Certified EO), a program that gives employee-owned companies the tools to grow their businesses and recruit top talent while spreading awareness of employee ownership worldwide.

7 | Jason Snyder ’93 and his son Matthew enjoyed a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium (not pictured: Jason’s wife, Kathryn).

Jason teaches physical education and coaches the golf team at Southwest High School. He is on track to complete his dissertation this spring and receive a doctorate in education through Azusa Pacific University.

8 | A group of past and present AP Photo students gathered in June 2016 to catch up with photography teacher Mark Byrne.

Back row: Briana Sanchez, Class of 2018, Erika Sanchez ’09 (Loyola Law School), Alexa Sherman ’09 (master’s program at Chapman University), Jona Plevin ’15 (Carleton College), Mark Byrne, Alejandra Goines ’16 (Barnard College), Matthew Greer-Gentis, Class of 2017, Margaret Oswald, Class of 2017 Front row: Emma Considine, Class of 2017, Shannon Partrick ’09 (co-founder and Creative Director of Bookish), Catherine Brandon ’16 (University of California, Davis), Alia Kiran ’10 (master’s program at London School of Economics) PHOTO CREDIT: Andrew Rubin ’05 (manages Symptom Media with his brother Matthew Rubin ’02)

9 | Melissa Arbar ’02 and Kristin Faulk ’07 graduated with Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees from Western University Health Sciences in May 2016. Melissa is starting an anesthesiology residency at Riverside University Health System and Kristin is starting a pediatric residency at University of New Mexico.

10 | Holly Bauer ’87, Assistant Director of Writing at UC San Diego, received the university’s Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award in May 2016. Holly was selected for her creativity, innovative teaching methods, ability to motivate students to actively seek out knowledge, and extraordinary level of teaching commitment. She thanked Sally Ramert, a beloved retired Parker teacher, in her acceptance speech.

11 | Quan Bui ’08, Alex Gipsman ’08 and Josh Hillman ’08, founders of “Future Physicians of Francis Parker Club” in 2006 with Zac Jurkowski ’08, are pictured here with Alex’s 14-month-old daughter. Quan graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and is starting an internship in internal medicine at UCSD. Alex was married in 2014 and is attending Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Josh is attending Sachler Medical School in Tel Aviv.

12 | Austin Martin ’13 presented his interactive education tool, Rhymes with Reason, at TedxBrownU in April. Rhymes with Reason integrates hip-hop music with a culturally relevant curriculum designed to engage underrepresented students in middle school and high school and increase their academic proficiency.

13 | Audrey Yang ’14, Patrick Riley ’14, Torri Johnson ’14, Kim Svatos ’14 and Megan Roudebush ’15 attended the Relay for Life in April at Drake Stadium. The UCLA students attended to support cancer survivor and Parker faculty member Dave Johnson (pictured center). Torri was a team captain for the event.

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14 | The memoir of Todd Pratum ’75, a 35-year dealer in antiquarian and scholarly books, was published in July. Todd has been living in Oakland for 13 years and is passionate about his extensive work with Oakland’s homeless kids. Todd writes, “Iʼd love to hear from other 75ers. We lost a few already, so donʼt wait too long.”

15 | Annie Pavel Schultz ’81 hosted fellow classmates at their 35-year reunion in May. Annie moved to the Northwest while working for Alaska Airlines, then came back to San Diego, married and had children. She is currently running half marathons for Team Hoyt San Diego; its motto is “YES I CAN.” 16 | Photography and cinema teacher Mark Byrne met with former students Amy Ho ’10, Remy Weinger ’10, Sydney Weinger Overlie ’05 and Lara Deitz ’11 at the Remington Weinger pop-up gallery in La Jolla last spring.

17 | Cooper Dressler ’09 is sailing with ORACLE TEAM USA, preparing to defend the America’s Cup in Bermuda in June 2017. Cooper learned to sail at age 10 and enjoys both the physical and technical skills involved. He says that his teammates are the best part of working with OTUSA and that they are like one big family.

18 | Zeynep Kurmus Hurbas ’92 was featured on NPR in February 2016 for her work coordinating aid deliveries for Syrian refugees in Istanbul.

19 | Lucas Barra ’08 started a business called Radical Sales Coaching, focused on providing ambitious entrepreneurs and sales professionals with coaching, insights and fresh perspectives to close more sales.

20 | Karleigh Ash ’10 is living in Washington, D.C., and works at John Hopkins Hospital as a registered nurse.

WEDDINGS 21 | Steve Black ’04 married Caroline Kokulis in fall 2015 with many Parker alumni in attendance.

Pictured left to right: Evan Burgener ’04, Allison Wahl ’07, Ben Wright ’04, Noelle Nassir ’04, Steve Black ’04, Caroline Kokulis Black, Matt Wahl ’04 and Jared Weinman ’04.

22 | Lauren Oberstein ’06 married Matt Pennetti in spring 2015.

They met in Atlanta, Georgia, where they both received their doctor of chiropractic degrees.

They are currently building a chiropractic practice in San Diego focused on athletes and family care. Lauren has been sharing her expertise on health and wellness with the Parker community as a guest speaker for the Grade 10 stress management class. Lauren and Matt are also directors of a nonprofit called Hands for Life that was founded by the Oberstein family.

BIRTHS 23 | Orian Moss Winner ’95 and Sam Winner ’97 are happy to announce the birth of their son, Drew Samuel, on July 14, 2016, at 4:49 am.

24 | Jeff Lauer ’07 and his wife, Nina, welcomed their daughter,

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Adelaide Jeanette Lauer, into the world on March 23, 2016, at 1:28 am. Addie weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces at birth and was 21 inches long. The family recently relocated to Manhattan.

RETIRED FACULTY 25 | Retired faculty and staff met to celebrate the first day of school in September 2016 at Perry’s Café.

Pictured left to right: Meg Peckham, Judy Coker, Barb Strugar, Mary Brown, Corinne Towers, Susan Marrone-Moerder, Tony Ghironi, Jan Rogers, Julie Feori, Holly Panton, Irina Dorfman, Rona Dosick, John Lown, Judy Conner and Barb Ritchie.

IN MEMORIAM Through the years, the Parker community has been enriched by the involvement of parents, grandparents, alumni and friends who have contributed to the life and vitality of the School.

26 | Diane Foushee ’73 passed away on July 17, 2016. Diane maintained friendships with numerous Parker classmates, including her lifelong friend and “twin sister,” Carla Buchanan ’74. Diane was an advocate for chronic migraine awareness and corgi rescue organizations, and was a lively contributor to several online communities. She was spiritually minded and found great fulfillment in her conversion to Judaism in 2012. Diane is survived by her two children, Jennifer Chaney and Nicholas Chaney; her granddaughter and greatest joy, Penelope; and her beloved corgi, Zoë.

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Lancer pride was flowing in May as more than 100 alumni attended events over Reunion weekend.

On May 13, alumni from all class years returned to the Linda Vista Campus for a taste of the school day, followed by an afternoon reception with current and retired faculty. Thank you to our volunteer Reunion Committees for making the weekend a big hit.

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On May 14, the Classes of 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006 celebrated their milestone reunions in different locations across San Diego.

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IMAGE GUIDE 1 The Classes of 1971 and 1976 celebrated their 40/45-Year Reunion at Flemingʼs in La Jolla Pictured: Sarah Latimer, Scott Miller ʼ76, April Carter, David Carter ʼ71 2 The Class of 1981 celebrated their 35-Year Reunion at the Pavel Home in Point Loma Pictured: Back Row: Tony Ghironi, Joel Smith ʼ82 Middle Row: Karen Lemmon ʼ81, Roxanne Hon ʼ81, Suzanne Farr ʼ81, Annie Pavel Schultz ʼ81, Jan Rogers Front Row: Lee McCall ʼ81, Marilou Quini ʼ81

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5 The Class of 1996 celebrated their 20-Year Reunion at Park & Rec in University Heights Pictured: Saleem Blevins ʼ96, Dale Lovell ʼ96, Charlie Richmond ʼ96, Paige Hazard ʼ96 6 Class of 1996 (continued) Pictured: Leslie Racanelli ʼ96, Colin Kortman ʼ96, Samir Singh ʼ96, Victor Vilaplana ʼ96

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7 The Class of 2001 celebrated their 15-Year Reunion at Sidecar in Linda Vista Pictured: Sasha Clines ʼ01, Kathleen Coughlan, Ben Coughlan ʼ01, Joseph Bielski, Rachel Reichman ʼ01, Christine Landis ʼ99, Rob Landis ʼ01, Alana Kass ʼ01, Nick Kass, Jenna Bennett, Matthew Araiza ʼ01, Morgan Justice-Black ʼ01, Nick Statom 8 The Class of 2006 celebrated their 10-Year Reunion at Tio Leoʼs in Linda Vista Pictured: Back Row: Kevin Cronin, Anne Gillman ʼ06, J.B. Feldman ʼ06, Jen Zubyk ʼ06, Paul Esch Front Row: Ian Williams ʼ06, Shari Haynes, Ryan Moniz, Liana Ching ʼ06, Daniel Halloran ʼ06, Michelle Halloran

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November 14 Alumni Take Back the Gym November 17 Alumni Social in Atlanta November 25 Last Decade Reunion, Classes of 2006-2016 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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Alumni Social in Austin

March 16

FPS in Los Angeles

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FPS in San Francisco

April 5 FPS in Washington, D.C. April 6 FPS in New York City April 8 FPS in Boston April 21 FPS in San Diego April 22 Parker Reunion, Classes ending in 2s and 7s 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002

May 4 Alumni Socials in Denver and Phoenix May 24 Parent and Alumni Networking May 30 Senior Class Alumni Induction

Socials are alumni organized meet-ups.

FPS events are organized by Parker and include faculty attendees.

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Conceptual project rendering

The Heart of Campus is a one-ofa-kind opportunity to transform the Linda Vista Campus and enhance the Parker student experience. This pivotal project will open a cascading set of opportunities to meet the evolving needs of the School’s academic, arts and athletics programs.

Our goal is to raise $6 million toward this $20 million project.

You can help achieve the vision for the Heart of Campus by investing in this opportunity and making a gift of any amount, buying a paver on the 1912 Promenade or adding a name to the Parker “P” from the original Middle School Gym floor.

Your support is critical, and we ask you to join with an investment to transform Parker’s future. And your gift will be doubled! A Parker family will match every new gift one-to-one, up to $250,000.

1912 PROMENADE Gifts of $1,912, signifying the year Parker was founded, can be recognized with a permanent paver in the 1912 Promenade. This band of porcelain pavers will stretch from the Silberman Family Entrance to J. Crivello Court​in the Heart of Campus. Limited number of pavers available. Order today!

ALUMNI PARKER “P” Alumni gifts o ​ f $500 or $750, depending on class year, can be recognized on the original Middle School Gym floor “P” logo. An acrylic panel featuring alumni ​and senior class (Class of 2017) n ​ ames will float over the original Gym floor section.​Limited space available. Order today!

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Head of School Circle Reception

Ayse Benker and Cevdet Samikoglu, parents of Apolo, Class of 2020 and Orion, Class of 2022, hosted the Head of School Circle reception in September. They welcomed more than 90 parents, grandparents, parents of alumni and alumni to their lovely home in La Jolla. This reception honors donors who have taken a leadership role in their support of Parker.

Shahrzad and Homayoun Ardjmand with event hosts, Ayse Benker and Cevdet Samikoglu

Marina Youngdale, Shawn and Julia Tobias, Vernon Youngdale

Kathy Gooding Valverde ’84, Michele Arthur, Jing Bourgeois

Jessica and Rich Effress

Ashish Masih, Brent and Kerri Gutekunst, Nash and Marija Subotic

Nancee Lewis Photography

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Jeff Von Behren ʼ90, Hayley Peterson and Shawn Hagerty, Kevin Yaley

Michael Thiemann and Aline Koppel

Paul and Lysa Meurer

Sandy Fisch, Courtney Coyle, Julie Fisch

Paul and Tonnia Tran

Randy Clark, Shawna Yaley, Marc Matys

Haleh Partow and Peter Black

Gaby Wolff and Drue Polakoff

Jennifer and Kurt Eve, Sarah White

Susan Davey, Robert Gleason, Alice Mo

Randy Jones, Board Chair Jeff Silberman ʼ75, Nash Subotic

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REARVIEW

Learning through hands-on laboratory experiments has long been an essential element of the Upper School curriculum. Here, an eager group of students test their skills in chemistry.

WHO ARE THEY AND WHERE ARE THEY NOW? If you recognize the students in this vintage photo, send a email to the Parker Magazine at communications@ francisparker.org.

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