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Inside the Student Experience DEAR PARKER COMMUNITY, Each of us can recall a teacher—or several—who had a major positive influence on our personal growth. I will never forget my senior English teacher, Mr. Turner, who taught me to always strive to leave a place better than when I arrived—a lesson that stays with me today. Parker's outstanding faculty and staff know that they become more effective mentors by making a deep one-on-one investment in each student. So, last winter, 12 faculty and staff members decided to share the student experience by each following a student from the first bell until the last. The participants are members of the Head of School Advisory. Elected by their colleagues, they meet monthly to assist me in fulfilling our responsibility to provide a professional, collegial and mutually supportive environment, to strengthen the communication among faculty and staff, and to ensure that we are providing our students with the best educational experience possible. In October, our discussion focused on Parker's school-wide goal of developing students who achieve
academic excellence while maintaining a balance of social and emotional well-being. The group decided that our ability to assess progress on this goal would be limited without a true understanding of a day in the life of Parker students. Thus, the idea of a Student Shadow Day was born. The participants found it to be one of the most valuable days they've spent at Parker, as each gained a richer understanding of student life. "Being in a student's shoes for a day in the Middle School, I was amazed by my colleagues and appreciative of how much each of us demands of our students," one teacher noted. "This experience confirmed just how lucky our students are to be at this amazing school, but I also learned the importance of some downtime and a bathroom break!" Another participant followed a Junior Kindergarten student, noting: "The JKers are like Energizer bunnies—they just keep going and going and going. My favorite part of the day was whispering with my buddy during rest time. At one point, my eyelids
were so heavy that I asked her if I could just close my eyes for a minute. Her reply: 'Yes, but can you keep smiling so I know you're still awake?' Precious!" Understanding firsthand what the student's school experience feels like helps inform our work as educators and reminds us that our class, our practice, our club and our expectations for each student are just single elements of a student's day. This issue of the Parker Magazine offers a glimpse into the efforts and achievements of our students, faculty, alumni, parents and our extended community. As you read the stories, I think you'll agree that Parker continues to invest in enriching the student experience. All the best,
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PARKER MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 EDITOR Graciela Sevilla CREATIVE DIRECTOR Lori Foote '94 COPY EDITOR Alexa K. Apallas CONTRIBUTORS Alexa K. Apallas Pat Flynn '75 Bob Gillingham Tracy J. Jones Carol Obermeier David Ogul Lisa Petrillo Tiffany Yu PHOTOGRAPHY Earnie Grafton Aaron Huniu Photography Nancee Lewis Photography
Drop by Drop Thirsting to make a difference. . . 8 Dreams Take Flight Student inventor soars . . . . . . . . 11 Master Teachers Parker leads the way in improving the art of instruction . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sports Standouts . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grandparents Council . . . . . . . . 43 Head of School Circle . . . . . . . . 46 Alumni Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . 48 Parker Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Rearview Back to the Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Faculty Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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CLIMATE CHANGE, OBSERVED
LEARNING WELL, DOING GOOD
Cross-cultural program leads to greater understanding of environmental challenges
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Students serve the Linda Vista community and gain hands-on experience during Interim Week
2015-2016 Francis Parker School Board of Trustees Kathy Purdon, Chair Andrew Clark Randall Clark Susan Davey Richard Effress Susan (Hansen) Fox '86 Shakha Gillin, M.D. Robert Gleason Maria Heredia Robert Howard Randy Jones Susan Lester Kelly Price Noble Stella Pai Jeff Silberman '75 Hamilton Southworth III Mary Taylor Ted Tchang '81 Stephen Tomlin Jeffrey Von Behren '90 David Wellis Sarah White Caroline Rentto Wohl '86 Kevin Yaley, Head of School
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CELEBRATING WITH SONG
The vision for the Heart of Campus project that will transform the Linda Vista Campus and the Parker experience
Lower School students compose an original work in tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Upper School robotics students brought their robot creation to the Lower School for some after school fun on Dec. 8, 2015. Pictured from left are Sanjana Kumar, Grade 4; Beatrice Cole, Grade 5; Mike Smith, Grade 4; (rear) Liam Phillips, Grade 4; and Jack Hayman, Grade 4. Nancee Lewis Photography BACK COVER Middle School students staged a Glow-a-thon, running laps around the Middle School lawn to raise money for Water for Sudan. Pictured left to right are Scott Drouin, Grade 6; Lena Luostarinen and Zoe Wallace, both Grade 7. Photo by Earnie Grafton Spring/Summer 2016 PARKER MAGAZINE
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Taking a Step Toward Saving the Planet STUDENTS JOIN GLOBAL PROGRAM TO ASSESS FOREST HEALTH
BY DAVID OGUL NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY While political leaders from Washington to Warsaw were deep in discussion at the World Climate Summit in Paris, two dozen Parker students in Rose Hanscom's AP Environmental Science class were comparing notes on climate change with Russian students. A videoconference brought the students together to review months of collaborative studies on the effects of climate change on forests in the two nations. "It was good to get out and see what is happening in the world around us," said Alex Nicita, Class of 2016. Alex was part of a team documenting how development, drought and firestorms have devastated the forests near Julian. The students joined their Russian counterparts through Global Forest Link, a program in which students worldwide use online tools from Global Forest Watch, an 4
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interactive online forest monitoring and alert system. In all, Global Forest Link connected more than 100 students from Parker, El Cajon Valley High School and Lyceum 61, a boarding school in the Russian republic of Buryatia in eastern Siberia. "It's wonderful that students from a school in San Diego and a school in Russia can connect and work together on researching climate change," Alex said. "There is something special in being able to collaborate like that." Parker students visited sites ranging from the Tijuana River Valley to Torrey Pines to the forests surrounding Julian in the Laguna Mountains. Russian students studied the health of forests near the ancient, mountainous Lake Baikal north of the Mongolian border, the Sayan Mountains, the Berezovka River and an array of wildland areas.
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Simone Tift and Emma Moore, both Class of 2016, noted that although the historic drought and a 2008 fire have adversely affected the Elfin Forest preserve near Escondido, the majority of the forest is experiencing new growth.
Data collected by the students over the course of four months were documented on the Global Forest Link website, which is devoted to connecting students from around the world in efforts to explore local environmental changes and share their findings through stories and photographs. "Our ultimate goal is to stimulate cross-cultural communication, improve understanding of global and local environmental challenges, and educate students about the rapidly advancing field of Earth observation from space," states the website. "It was a great experience for everyone," said one Russian student during the Dec. 9 Skype videoconference. "An important opportunity," added another. Since the School's founding in 1912, one of Parker's top aims has been to give students an appreciation 6
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for their environment and a sense of social service. The School's namesake, Col. Francis W. Parker, believed in cultivating initiative, critical thinking skills and cooperative effort by giving students problems to solve and allowing them to enjoy hands-on learning in a realworld setting. "Seeing it, feeling it, experiencing it is so much more profound and informative than sitting in a classroom or reading a book," said Parker Grade 12 student Wolf Recht. "It brings what you're reading and what you're learning in the classroom to life." He and four other Parker students conducted their field research in the Tijuana River Estuary, a coastal wetland that is part of the 1,750-square-mile Tijuana River Watershed. Among the threatened species that call the area home are
the Belding's savannah sparrow, the California least tern, and the Coastal California gnatcatcher. "The project enabled us to see firsthand the effects of deforestation of the riparian habitat at the Tijuana Estuary," said Wolf. "Much of the habitat was cleared for grazing a century or more ago, and it hasn't regenerated at all. It's still being used largely for ranching and dairy operations." In fact, roughly half of the vegetation in the estuary is not native to the area. Non-native vegetation such as the arundo domax, castor bean and tamarisk are crowding out other plants, depleting the water table, or both. "Just the pollution and the large amount of trash everywhere is pretty depressing," Wolf said. For Wolf, who is aiming for a career in forestry, the experience
was invaluable. He hopes that all students involved in Global Forest Link gained important environmental insight. "More people now know there's a major riparian forest there that has been severely damaged. And that's how knowledge spreads—a few people at a time," he said. Global Forest Watch coordinates the student project, with support from the World Resources Institute. The aim is to expand documentation on forests worldwide by merging the latest technology with on-the-ground partnerships. Student work has already contributed to strengthened land use planning and monitoring from Indonesia to Africa and state-ofthe-forest reports in Canada, Chile, Russia and Venezuela. "Just documenting what is here now is important to understanding the future impacts of what's happening to the environment," said Simone Tift, who joined Parker Grade 12 classmate Emma Moore in visiting the Elfin Forest preserve near Escondido. Serving as Global Forest Link director was Elena Yulaeva, a researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography whose interests include climate modeling and analyzing climate change impacts. At Parker, Mrs. Hanscom said the research her students conducted highlights the hands-on learning that is a Parker hallmark. "There is a concern about climate change and how it is affecting our forests, so this is a wonderful educational opportunity," she said. "But it's one thing to get on your computer and look at pictures or
OBSERVING CLIMATE CHANGE "...it's one thing to get on your computer and look at pictures or read whatever study you might be researching. It's quite another to go out into a forest and experience what is happening for yourself."
- Rose Hanscom, Science Teacher
read whatever study you might be researching. It's quite another to go out into a forest and experience what is happening for yourself."
important," Alex said. "If students come back in future years and compare what they see with what we found, it can have an impact."
Students concede that their work constitutes but a small step in measuring environmental challenges. Nonetheless, they agree it is vital.
Ms. Yulaeva left those at Parker, El Cajon Valley High School and Lyceum 61 with a similar message.
"Just seeing how drought, fire and climate change overall have impacted the local forests is
"We hope in the future this project will grow to include more schools around the world," she said. "I really encourage you not to stop here." n
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Middle School students thirsting to make a difference
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drinking water wells in South Sudan.
Just after sunset, 25 Middle School students emerged from classrooms into the darkening outdoors. Gathering on the lawn, they were glowing—literally. Their faces were decorated with neon paint, they wore glow-in-the-dark clothing, and they were geared up to run. The event was the Glow-a-thon. Organized by the Making a Meaningful Difference Club, students signed up to run, dance and skip laps to help raise money to build 8
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"This Glow-a-thon will help make a difference in the world that they live in," said Gwen Giek, Middle School Spanish teacher. "It was all the students' idea. It was totally student driven." It's just one activity in a yearlong study of the global concerns involving water. Annually, the Middle School faculty choose a major global issue—last year's theme was hunger—as a focus for lessons that span the curriculum, from social studies to art and foreign language to math. This year, students in Grades 6,
7 and 8 examined everything from water chemistry, usage and conservation, to the political, social, economic and cultural implications of this essential resource. Early on, they turned their attention to the impact of bottled water on the environment. Students in each advisory class competed to see which group could collect the most discarded plastic bottles and then vied to create the most elaborate water bottle sculpture. "Middle School advisory teachers worked to keep the issue of plastic bottles and the global impact of bottled water extraction and packaging at the forefront of our thinking," said Dan Lang, Head of the Middle School. "One advisory even created a functioning fountain from discarded water bottles." For students in Grade 7, the learning began with a summer assignment to read "A Long Walk to Water," by Linda Sue Park. The book recounts the true story of Salva Dut, a "Lost Boy of Sudan"
Lucas Iovine and Scott Drouin, both members of the Class of 2022, do their part to reduce waste by filling up their reusable water bottles. Photo by Tiffany Yu. Spring/Summer 2016 PARKER MAGAZINE
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who traveled across the desert with 1,500 other refugee boys to escape war.
Many of the Parker students were moved to action by Salva Dut's story.
Salva Dut relates his difficult journey to find water and safe harbor. In his travels, he found many villages did not have access to clean drinking water. When he finally reached a refugee camp in Kenya, Salva Dut was one of the first Lost Boys selected for resettlement in the United States. He was inspired to establish the Water for South Sudan organization to help villages in his home country build drinking water wells.
"Seeing in the book how people had to walk miles and miles just to get water and understanding how we can go to the store to buy a water bottle…and water is always there, interests me to see how I could make a meaningful difference," said Ashley Scott, Class of 2021. She eagerly joined the Making a Meaningful Difference Club to do just that.
Scott Drouin, Class of 2022, said the Water for South Sudan, was a perfect focus for the group's efforts. "It's good to give back. We have so much and we need to reflect on those who don't have what we have," said Scott. Both Ashley and Scott were among the two dozen students who took part in the Glow-a-thon. Circling the Middle School courtyard again and again, the students ran a total of 488 laps and raised more than $865 for their cause. n
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Earnings from recycling collected bottles
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Revenue from bake sale
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At the Glow-a-thon: Zoe Wallace (forefront) and classmates.
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DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT STUDENT INVENTOR PUTS HIMSELF IN THE PILOT'S SEAT
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BY PAT FLYNN ′75 NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY When Grade 11 student Aidan Fay built a full-scale Cessna 172 flight simulator cockpit in his bedroom last year, his accomplishment received attention from the likes of the Popular Mechanics website, the Discovery Channel in Canada and news outlets as far away as Italy.
more realistic machine to simulate a more complicated airplane, the Harrier AV-8B Jump Jet.
Fay said. "His intention is to have every one of those parts function as they would on the AV-8B."
"This thing is like the Cessna cockpit on steroids," said Melissa Fay, Aidan's mother, of the project underway in the family's La Jolla garage.
Aidan's innovations grew out of the aviation buff’s desire to make flight simulator computer games more realistic.
"I like to make stuff," said Aidan, who plays in the Parker pep band on a guitar he built from a kit. "The The media attention drew the Harrier seemed like a lot more of interest of people at Intel and a challenge. It was the next step. professors at MIT, who have invited And I am learning a lot more stuff. I Aidan to spend some time at their am learning CAD [computer-aided Computer Science and Artificial design] and how to laser cut." Intelligence Laboratory in Boston Through the Parker robotics team's over the summer. ties to MakerPlace on Morena BouGiven such heady circumstanclevard, Aidan has access to those es, some young people might be technologies and others that allow tempted to slow down and savor him to create a much more precise the moment. cockpit model. Aidan, on the other hand, put the much-admired Cessna simulator aside and began building an even
"If you go onto Google and look at pictures of this cockpit, it's 200 or 300 moving parts, easily," Melissa
"I love flying flight simulators, regardless," he said. "If I was going to fly flight simulators, I might as well do one that behaves like real life." Aidan displayed his Cessna simulator when he joined hundreds of other innovators and inventors at last fall’s sprawling Maker Faire San Diego in Balboa Park. "I have a physical cockpit to actually touch and learn to correct bad habits," Aidan said as he talked with fascinated observers. "Anything you can do in a real aircraft, you can do here. It allows me to fly any time I want and practice in conditions that would not be safe in reality."
The Cessna 172 flight simulator is a complex system cobbled together from an assortment of parts and includes a steering yoke that adjusts to pressure depending on the airspeed and other factors.
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He explained how he used a wood frame and acrylic panels, with basic tools found at home, to make the beginnings of the cockpit. He installed switches and pedals where they would be found in a Cessna, attached to Arduino micro-controllers. "The Arduino detects the motion of the switches, which is sent to a computer, a PC I built," Aidan said. "My favorite part of this project is the force-feedback [steering] yoke. It changes how much pressure is required to move the yoke, depending on the airspeed and various other factors." He explained that the simulator is connected to a commercial flight simulator, known as Prepar3D, made by Lockheed Martin. All of that works in conjunction with an Oculus 3D virtual reality headset to make the simulation as realistic as possible.
"This is completely his baby," Maunu said. "When he gets his head wrapped around something he can be very tenacious … and he'll work on something not just until it's done, but until it's perfect, really." Aidan hopes to become a licensed pilot. He has taken flying lessons at Montgomery Field and expects to move on to solo piloting when he gets older. His fascination with aviation and his experience with simulators was immediately apparent to his instructor, Jamie Dockins.
Aidan's mother, Melissa, credits Parker with allowing her son’s intelligence and interests to flourish. "It's very much a part of the culture at Parker," she said. "There is a place for everyone. Each person is encouraged to take his or her passion and go a step further. The emphasis is on individuality. There is more than one way to succeed. In Aidan’s case, it’s about engineering, but it’s no different for the student who cares about poetry." n
"He was very prepared," she said of their first meeting. "He knew what questions to ask. He was very focused and driven. He was very aware of why we were doing certain maneuvers; he understood the aerodynamics."
"The level of complexity within that whole system, it’s hard to describe," said Ryan Griggs, robotics teacher and coordinator of the Middle School and Upper School robotics teams. "It’s pretty great that he’s managed to make a physical as well as a virtual system, with all the code that goes on in the background." Griggs and Mike Maunu, who teaches programming and computer science, both emphasized that the Cessna and Harrier projects have nothing to do with school assignments or credit.
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IMPROVING THE ART OF TEACHING TRAINING PROGRAM KEEPS PARKER INSTRUCTORS AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME BY ALEXA K. APALLAS NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Theresa Tran drives home a lesson in her Lower School Grade 5 classroom.
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The talent of Parker's teachers is soaring. Thanks to a training program launched in conjunction with the University of San Diego this year, Parker's already great faculty are getting better.
Starting with the current school year, Parker is offering faculty members an intensive yearlong program that results in an Independent Schools Professional Teaching Certificate from USD.
Parker recruits many subject area specialists—instructors who have deep and impressive content knowledge. Of the 155 teaching faculty, 95 hold advanced degrees.
This is the first such training program for independent schoolteachers in California. "I believe this will become a model program for top independent schools across the country," Mr. Yaley said.
"When it comes right down to it, a school is only as strong as its teachers," said Kevin Yaley, Head of School. "It is the teachers who challenge, inspire and develop greatness in our students. At Parker, we are committed to investing in our faculty to ensure that they are as good as any."
Ultimately, the goal is to bolster student achievement by allowing instructors to advance their teaching skills. "We're at an inflection point with education and we have been for a while," said Dan Lang, Head of Middle School, and one of the
chief architects of the new training program. "There's a shift in the whole direction of teaching and the concept of what teaching is," Mr. Lang said. "While direct instruction is still a very important tool, the goal is not just teaching the material but having the students learn it. And to do that, you have to have the right toolkit." Important motivation for the program comes from Parker's strategic plan. Included in the plan is an initiative to expand the School's public purpose by becoming a hub of innovative teaching and a leader in improving education. Parker administrators saw an opportunity to offer additional
"I'm making changes to my teaching as I go. It's definitely the most valuable professional development I've ever done." - Dr. Rai Wilson, History Teacher
Rai Wilson holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History and aspires to become a master teacher. Here he works with Kristen Eveland, USD instructor.
From left to right: Sophia Dalton, Lower School Mandarin teacher; Carol Radchik, Middle School Spanish teacher, and Theresa Tran, Grade 5 teacher work to absorb a lesson in pedagogy. Spring/Summer 2016 PARKER MAGAZINE
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Foreign language teacher Anne Farnsworth works with student Lauren Clark.
pedagogical training for faculty because independent schoolteachers are not required to hold a state teaching certificate.
reference materials and came up with robust training modules," Dr. Evans said.
Mr. Lang began to put the pieces in place in March of 2014 and reached out to Roxanne Morrison, Director of Online and Education Programs, and Jason Lemon, Dean of Professional and Continuing Education at the University of San Diego.
"With this program, Parker establishes itself as a leader among independent schools."
"This project has been the perfect example of how a university can collaborate with an independent school to meet its needs for realworld applied training," Dr. Lemon said. When Laurynn Evans joined Parker as Assistant Head of School in summer 2014, she moved the training program into high gear. As Mr. Lang put it, "Laurynn took the project from 'Hey, wouldn't this be a great idea?' to 'Yes, we can do this.'" Over many months, a curriculum was developed with guidance from USD. "We spent a lot of time going through pedagogical texts and 16
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- Jason Lemon, Ph.D., USD
Then, USD took the course descriptions and began vetting professors. "We worked to make sure that every course and every outcome mapped back to Parker's strategic plan," Dr. Lemon said. Convenience was a key criterion. Mr. Lang said the intent was to maximize the opportunity for teachers to participate. Workshop classes are offered once a week, after school on Parker's Linda Vista Campus. The curriculum is structured so that the training can be completed over the course of a single school year.
At the USD program, Farnsworth works to expand her own learning.
Teachers work collaboratively during three-hour sessions. The group training model gives teachers from the Lower, Middle and Upper schools access to the best, most current knowledge on student learning, all while strengthening the fabric of Parker's teaching community. The program, which began on Sept. 1, encompasses seven modules, including personalized learning, instructional design and technology for teaching, and one capstone project—an action research project that teachers are putting to use right away. For example, Rai Wilson, an Upper School history teacher who earned his doctorate in United States history from the University of Virginia and has been with Parker since 2003, is trying a new course design. His goal for his honors American history class is to make the material more engaging, increase retention and spend more time in the modern day. "Students always want to study
Theresa Tran participates in a discussion with her peers. Carol Radchik is in the background.
the modern day, but when I teach chronologically, they have to wait until April or May to get there," Dr. Wilson said. This year, when his class studied the women's rights movement, he took a different approach. He started by asking students to discuss two current events related to women's rights—the pay gap and women serving in active combat. And write down their thoughts on the issue. The class then studied women's rights throughout the 20th century to provide historical context for present-day situations. Afterward, Dr. Wilson asked them to write about the same topic and include historical context. He found that this approach led to spirited discussions and more sophisticated analysis. "I'm making changes to my teaching as I go," Dr. Wilson said. "It's definitely the most valuable professional development I've ever done."
Garik Linnustruth, Middle School math teacher, is focused as he takes notes.
Dr. Wilson said he joined the program because he wanted to become a master teacher. He typifies the program's participants, all of whom want to learn more about the art of teaching. "With this program, we're giving teachers the best tools to create the best learning environments for their kids, which leads to student achievement," Mr. Lang said. "They're engaged and they're growing and they're trying new stuff." They're not all new to teaching, either. Some have more than 20 years of classroom experience. Participants are selected through a straightforward application process emphasizing the ability to commit to the course. USD required a stringent attendance policy in order for participants to earn the final certificate, Dr. Evans explained, so the questions became, "Can you commit to three hours every Tuesday?" and "Can you thoughtfully complete the required assignments?"
To reinforce the commitment, participants were also asked to pay one-third of the cost upfront, although they will ultimately be reimbursed. "It speaks really highly of our faculty that they have committed to something of this duration with this level of intensity," Dr. Evans said. She pointed out that 15 instructors—just over 10 percent of Parker's faculty—chose to participate in the first cohort. "This is a one-of-a-kind program," Dr. Evans said, "and there's a real need for it out there." USD educators guiding the program praised Parker for blazing a trail. "With this program, Parker establishes itself as a leader among independent schools. Parker is at the forefront of implementing the best and most current teaching practices," Dr. Lemon said. n
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Hands-On LEARNING Enrichment Through Community Engagement BY LISA PETRILLO NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Forget that they were strangers, from different grades, different schools, different backgrounds: It was yoga time in the special education class at Montgomery Middle School, so all shoes came off. Gabby Martin, a Parker freshman, strode decisively toward Grade 7
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student Sumi. "Let's do this together," said Gabby, smiling. The pair clicked as instantly as a camera phone. They rolled onto a yellow floor mat, giggling while Gabby cheered Sumi through Action Based Learning exercises. Montgomery and Parker are part
of the same Linda Vista neighborhood, yet they inhabit different worlds. At the public middle school, almost all 475 students qualify for free and reduced lunch. But when students from the two schools mixed in February, any differences melted away. "I love your outfit," Gabby said of Sumi's splendidly purple ensemble. Sumi balanced on the big blue exercise ball and beamed. Gabby, too, was remarkably cheerful for a girl who'd spent the morning in the muck, processing compost at a Linda Vista community garden. This was Interim Week, when Upper School students swap their regular classes for the freedom to delve into new learning experiences that help bridge the gap between textbook theories and real life. Interim Week offerings include intensive enrichment courses, global study trips and internship oppor-
tunities. Students can choose from courses with names such as the Business of Robots, 5 Dances in 5 Days and How Soccer Explains the World. They have opportunities to create stained glass, learn songwriting from a professional, take a study trip to Cuba or explore local museums. After considering the possibilities, Gabby and 16 of her classmates opted to dedicate themselves to community service. The Upper School launched Interim Week in 2010. Its purpose is rooted in the educational philosophy of Col. Francis W. Parker, the School's visionary namesake, who believed in developing the qualities of leadership, responsibility and community service through experiences that allow students to "learn by doing."
Social Justice teacher Phil Trotter headed up a program that put students into classrooms at Kit Carson Elementary School serving as tutors and mentors for students in Grades 1 to 5. Just a half-mile from Parker, the elementary school serves a very diverse, high-needs student population, including many children whose parents do not speak English.
"I wanted to push outside my comfort zone." - Ryan Frazee, Class of 2016
For Parker senior Ryan Frazee, the course called the "Kit Carson Project" was his first choice. "I wanted to push outside my comfort zone," said Ryan." I learned how my mind puts up subconscious barriers, and
this work has taught me how much we're all alike." Mr. Trotter works on building meaningful connections by introducing his students to different communities. "We're teaching citizenship skills, how to make a difference," he said. "For (Parker) seniors especially, they have the pressure cooker of getting ready for college, and sometimes they don't realize there are other ways to learn." Another group of students, including Gabby, explored a host of social issues in communities from Linda Vista to Los Angeles by engaging in a series of service projects organized by Kevin Dunn, Director of Community Engagement. The group explored topics including the challenges of homelessness, hunger and gang activity.
A group of Upper School students dedicated themselves to doing good in the Linda Vista Community during interim week. At left, working in the community garden (from left to right) are Amy Zink, Community Garden Organizer with freshmen Sydney Aylsworth, Kasidy Haas, Gabriella Martin, Madison Parker and Anna Stanton. Below: Isabella Rodriguez, Grade 9, did some heavy lifting.
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At Kit Carson Elementary: Esin Gumustekin, Grade 11, enjoys sharing a lesson with a student. Right, Senior Scott Wais enjoyed working with the younger children treated the Parker students like rock stars. “When I walk across campus the kids all call out my name and say “hi” even though I’ve never met them, it’s awesome.” Far right, Maggie Oswald, Grade 11, makes a connection with a student. 20
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The lessons about issues tearing at the social fabric were reinforced by a discussion with policymaker U.S. Rep. Scott Peters, whose own children attended Parker. He talked with students about growth in world-changing innovation and philanthropic cooperation across San Diego County, which is spurring positive developments in the region.
stepping in and problem solving; it's inspirational for [both sides]."
Mr. Dunn's class started close to home with Tom Kaye, the president of the Linda Vista Town Council, giving students an overview of the area's cultural and historic roots.
At Episcopal Community Service, students helped spruce up the grounds and also learned about methods of working with the homeless and assisting those with mental health issues.
The group also visited with Corey Pahanish, CEO of the Bayside Community Center, who talked of how the organization has worked over the past 85 years to empower many new immigrants by providing educational, recreational and social services. He noted the value of having Parker students working side by side with local residents. "For the community we serve, it's a boost for their morale to see others interested in them," said Mr. Pahanish of the Parker student volunteers. "For the kids, it sends a whole new message, not just about understanding the problems of their community but also about
Hands-on service learning took many forms during Interim Week. Mr. Dunn's students were guided by docents from the San Diego River Park Foundation to explore pollution at the microbial level and then do some cleaning up of the precarious watershed.
During a trip to Los Angeles, the students talked with leaders of the faith-based Homeboy Industries about how they help reformed gang members find jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. At the Los Angeles Food Bank, students rolled up their sleeves and sorted enough food to provide over 13,000 meals. Mr. Dunn and Mr. Trotter also took his students 30 miles south to the U.S.-Mexico border for a close-up look at immigration.
Students met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, toured the poor "colonias" and visited Friendship Park, where weekly events allow individuals from both sides of the border fence to meet. Back at Kit Carson Elementary, special education teacher Sue Colisimo was impressed with the way the Parker students interacted with her special needs class. "The Parker kids are polite, helpful and patient. They take their task seriously. And believe me, I've seen plenty of high school kids who are none of those things," she said. Mr. Dunn was gratified by the humanity and seriousness with which the students approached their service projects. But he was even prouder of the new understanding gained. "I really enjoy witnessing the mental, emotional and social growth of these hard-working, kind and empathetic students," said Mr. Dunn. "They asked great questions and showed special care for the vulnerable during the entire experience." Back on campus, Gabby Martin reflected on her biggest take-away. "What I learned was that I want to come back and do more," she said. n
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Upper School Quad and Senior Lawn: Then
Then & Now THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE LINDA VISTA CAMPUS
BY PAT FLYNN, '75 When students, faculty and staff arrived for the first day of school on the Linda Vista Campus in the fall of 1971, it was as if the air was charged. I was a freshman. We buzzed with excitement about our new library, classrooms, labs and gym. We marveled at how much space we had in contrast to the cramped conditions we left
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behind in Mission Hills, where we had numbered about 500 K–12 students. And we admired the vision of the trustees, led by department store owner George Scott, that brought about the purchase of land with views spanning from the mountain peaks to the Pacific. But as thrilled as we were, anyone who remembers what the former San Miguel School for Boys looked like would wonder what all the
buzz was about if they saw the School then, in contrast to the gleaming, airy Linda Vista Campus of today. "It's night and day," said retired teacher and coach Tony Ghironi, one of several faculty and staff members who lived on campus in residences left over from San Miguel's boarding school days. Ghironi lived in the former head-
Upper School Senior Lawn: Now master's house and made security checks on the wide-open campus at night. The total Parker real estate—above and below the canyon—was 43 acres at the time. "We had this collection of old, eclectic buildings—mismatched buildings. Everything we did for 30 years was a make-do situation. We turned bedrooms into classrooms," recalled Barry Cheskaty, chair of the Visual Arts Department, who started at Parker in 1976. "When I arrived, [Headmaster] Doug Crone took me out to dorm No. 2, the farthest east, where the San Miguel students had lived," Mr. Cheskaty said. "There was this empty room at the end that had been the lounge or the TV room. That was going to be my woodshop." But even before the delight of the new occupants had worn off,
Parker found itself on the brink of economic catastrophe. In 1973, a bank failure and the subsequent recall of loans for the $1.2 million San Miguel purchase rocked the Parker community.
"Everything we did for 30 years was a make-do situation. We turned bedrooms into classrooms." - Barry Cheskaty, Woodshop Teacher
The situation was dubbed "a financial crisis of the first order." The solution lay at the southern end of the campus: 23 acres of land, unused except for a dusty running track. The school devised a Friends of
Parker campaign to seek an immediate infusion of cash. Some of that came in the form of donations, but there were also loans from members of the Parker community— loans backed by the land. "That was the only asset that we had," recalled Phil Gildred, who served on the board from the 1960s into the 1990s. "We had the land and we felt we could part with it. We were able to sell these subscriptions—a piece of paper was all it was—and the land was the collateral. It was just Parker families who participated." The minutes of the Parker annual meeting of 1978 note that Mr. Gildred, then board president, announced that the loans from Parker families had been repaid with proceeds from the sale of the land, which became the North Rim residential development.
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Cheskaty Woodshop: Then "Many, many people put countless hours into the sale of the land and all of them deserve a tremendous vote of thanks ‌," the minutes state. "The school now stands in a very enviable financial condition." Ted Tchang, valedictorian of the Class of 1981 and a current Parker parent and board member, said he had not had much contact with the school between his graduation and the time his twin sons enrolled in 2004. "Let's face it, in the 1970s, when we were there, the school was on the brink of bankruptcy every year," Mr. Tchang said. "The school didn't have a whole lot of resources and the graduating classes were very small; mine had 46. It really surprised us when we came back to Parker in 2004. It was a different school, a better school, in just about every way you could imagine." Initial improvements included the building and opening of the Middle School in December 1986, the Field House in 1995 and the Amelita Galli-Curci Performing Arts Center in 1998. But that was just the beginning. Real change occurred thanks to the decade-long Master Plan process 24
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in the 2000s, with the expansion and renovation of the Mission Hills Campus and the Linda Vista Campus at a cost of $70 million.
Mr. Tchang said a consultant had told the trustees that they would be able to raise less than $10 million, but the board pressed ahead.
Mr. Tchang, whose father, Paul, served on the board in the 1970s when the school faced bankruptcy, joined the board in 2006 in the midst of the Master Plan work and served on the board's facilities committee.
The Master Plan was completed in six phases: the Mission Hills Campus renovation and expansion (completed in 2004); synthetic turf and lights for the Linda Vista Campus (2004); 29 classrooms, Viterbi Science Center, Nicholas Commons, office and Senior Lawn (2006); Linda Vista Campus library, Middle School classrooms, Tchang Science Building and Middle School Courtyard (2007); Visual Arts Center, music studios and Peters Family Building (2009); and J. Crivello Hall (2009).
"Now the program and the (campus) are both something to be proud of." - Chris Harrington, English Department Chair
"It's a testament to the strength of the Parker community that we raised $35 million, essentially, and borrowed the rest," he said. "It's still incredible. "By the time I got involved, the Lower School Campus was already completed and the Upper School was underway," he said. "You have to give credit to the previous board that had the vision to launch the undertaking."
"We got a brand-new campus that is spectacular," Mr. Cheskaty said. "We finally had a campus commensurate with our national reputation. It looks like a small liberal arts college with beautiful architecture." According to Jeff Silberman '75, a trustee since 2009 and Board Chair-elect, "It wasn't just about building shiny new buildings for the sake of having a pretty school. It was consistent with the mission of the school, to develop the whole child and productive citizens of
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the world. This was always done with the best interests of the students in mind. It is a changing world, and we wanted to keep up with the technology, the science, provide more outlets in the arts and music. "Not only do we attract more students but also more funders, some of whom are not just interested in the physical plant, but in funding scholarships and financial aid." Chris Harrington, the Vassiliadis Family Chair of English, started teaching at Parker in 1991.
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"I've seen a significant transformation. The stateof-the art buildings allow state-of-the-art technology. The students benefit from that greatly. "It used to be that we had a great program, but kind of an interim plant. Now, the program and the plant are both something to be proud of. These classrooms are better places to teach and learn in. It's a comfortable learning environment. When kids are comfortable, they learn better." n
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Linda Vista Campus MILESTO N ES
1971
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San Miguel School for Boys purchased for $1.2 million from the Episcopal church
Campus saved by donations from parents and sale of 23-acres on North Rim Canyon
Land Acquired
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Financial Crisis
1986
New Middle School Opens for Grades 6-8
1995
Field House inaugurated
1998
Amelita Galli-Curci Performing Arts Center dedicated
2004 Building Campaign begins
2006
Viterbi Science Center and 29 Upper School classrooms open
2007
Linda Vista Library and Tchang Science Building dedicated
2009
Visual Arts Center and exhibit gallery inaugurated
2009
Debut performance in J. Crivello Hall
2013
Centennial Celebration
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Linda Vista Campus MILESTO N ES
1971
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San Miguel School for Boys purchased for $1.2 million from the Episcopal church
Campus saved by donations from parents and sale of 23-acres on North Rim Canyon
Land Acquired
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Financial Crisis
1986
New Middle School Opens for Grades 6-8
1995
Field House inaugurated
1998
Amelita Galli-Curci Performing Arts Center dedicated
2004 Building Campaign begins
2006
Viterbi Science Center and 29 Upper School classrooms open
2007
Linda Vista Library and Tchang Science Building dedicated
2009
Visual Arts Center and exhibit gallery inaugurated
2009
Debut performance in J. Crivello Hall
2013
Centennial Celebration
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BY GRACIELA SEVILLA
Linda Vista Campus
Inspired architecture and design have always played a central role in the development of Parker's campuses.
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPACES
Amelita Galli-Curci Performing Arts Center Barrett Family Music Room Cassiopeia Hallam Green Room Cheskaty Woodshop Eve Sculpture Studio Gorguze Family Study Room Greenberg Field Hillgren Court J. Crivello Hall James Alan Rose Art Gallery Jon Kimura Parker Practice Room Kidd-Wohlford Field Dr. Ali and Linda Kiran Practice Room Lauer Field Liang Family Music Room Penrose Family Athletic Offices Peters Family Building Rogers Conference Room Scripps Multi-Purpose Room Scripps iLab Stoia Family Music Studio Thiemann Music Center
Mary Brown Classroom Gildred Math Building Lawrence Middle School Commons Tchang Science Building
Nicholas Commons
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"I truly believe that space has an impact on learning, and good learning takes place in great spaces," said Mr. Yaley. Now, Parker's Board of Trustees and School leadership have a vision to transform the Parker experience and the future of the School by continuing the renovation of the Linda Vista Campus.
Tchang Science Building
In March 2015, Parker submitted a proposed campus Master Plan Update to the City of San Diego. Since then, Parker's campus facility working group has been refining the plans with a team of traffic engineers and environmental and land-use specialists, taking into account feedback from city landuse planners.
"When you go back to the original design of the historic Mission Hills Campus, the idea was that the doors would roll up so that the classroom would literally be an indoor/outdoor experience," said Kevin Yaley, Head of School. That aesthetic ideal held in 2004 as the Linda Vista Campus redevelopment was planned by the architects. The sliding glass doors in classrooms invite the outdoors inside and allow for ample light and fresh air.
UPPER SCHOOL Aaland Gregg Faculty Workroom Anklesaria Building Buie Family Atrium Buie Classroom Jared D'Onofrio Classroom Mosley South Point Nicholas Commons Steinert-Bosse ASB Room Steinert-Bosse College Counseling Conference Room Vassiliadis Building Viterbi Science Center
HEART OF CAMPUS
Artfully created spaces on the Mission Hills Campus that join classrooms with the natural environment were the work of famed architect William Templeton Johnson, who co-founded the School in 1912 with his wife, Clara Sturges Johnson.
N A M E D S PAC E S Parker's facilities for teaching and learning recognize extraordinary families and people who have made a lasting impact.
A Vision for the
"The Master Plan Update will provide a blueprint to guide improvements to the Linda Vista Campus for the next 15 to 20 years," said Mr. Jones. "Approval of the Master Plan Update will allow us to transform the Parker experience for students, faculty, staff and families."
The focal point is being called the Heart of Campus. This pivotal project includes a two-story, multipurpose Campus Center that will house a new dining commons with flexible meeting spaces and a dining terrace. Below ground, a two-level parking structure will add 231 parking spaces.
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"Space has an impact on learning, and good learning takes place in great spaces"
"The Heart of Campus is a landmark gateway to campus that will unlock a series of future improvements to meet Parker's evolving academic, arts and athletics needs," said Kathy Purdon, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "This will create a gathering place where students can eat, meet and collaborate." Plans call for renovating the exterior of the Amelita GalliCurci Performing Arts Center and creating a 5,600-square-foot plaza between the black box theater and the new Campus Center that will offer a central meeting space and
unify both sides of campus with improved facilities to serve Middle and Upper School students. To make room for the improvements, three obsolete buildings will be removed: the existing cafeteria, the Middle School gym and the Middle School locker room. These facilities date back to the 1950s, when the site was home to the San Miguel School for Boys. Building the Heart of Campus will fulfill several key goals outlined in the School's strategic plan, which calls for addressing long-standing infrastructure needs by developing
- Kevin Yaley, Head of School
a student center and providing adequate parking on campus. The new parking garage will increase on-campus parking 55 percent from 290 spaces to 521 spaces, accommodating all students eligible to drive, all faculty and staff members, and 40 guests. Expanding on-campus parking will also improve the safety of the Parker community by reducing the need for students, faculty, staff and guests to park in the surrounding neighborhood and cross the busy, four-lane Linda Vista Road to reach campus.
As an added bonus, the garage will allow a new traffic circulation pattern for student drop-off and pick-up to improve the flow of cars and reduce the queuing of vehicles on Linda Vista Road during peak times. The vision for the Heart of Campus is the result of nearly two years of work by a campus facility working group led by William D. Jones, former Board Chair. Plans are currently in the design and engineering phase. A campus Master Plan Update is necessary to replace aging facilities and complete the improvements.
The Heart of Campus is contained within the Master Plan Update and is pending city approval. A decision is anticipated this spring. If approved, groundbreaking could take place in the summer. Construction of the Heart of Campus is estimated to take up to 18 months. As plans move forward, the commitment to the award-winning design that integrates the campus with the natural canyon rim environment will continue. The vision for the Heart of Campus carries with it Parker's aspiration to provide an inspirational learning environment to better serve current and future generations of Lancers. n
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SPORTS
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
It was a true roller-coaster season for the Lancer Boys Cross Country team. After losing two runners early in the season, the team exceeded expectations to win the CIF San Diego Section Division V Championship for the first time in nearly two decades. Max Baez, Class of 2016, was a standout, winning the CIF San Diego Section Division V Boys Individual Cross Country Championship.
The Girls Cross Country team was unstoppable, winning back-to-back CIF San Diego Section Division V Girls Cross Country Championships. The Lancers went on to place third in the state championships. Junior Brooke Trossen had the perfect stride to win the CIF San Diego Section Division V Girls Individual Cross Country Championship. At the state championships, Brooke ranked ninth.
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STANDOUTS VARSITY SAILING
GIRLS TENNIS
The Varsity Sailing team placed third overall at the 2016 Rose Bowl Regatta amid a fleet of 63 high school teams from across California and Washington. The sophomore team of Cole Harris, Allison Silverstein and Madeleine McGrath won first place in Division B—the best finish for the sailing team in five years.
The Girls Varsity Tennis team excelled this season, earning the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 Runner-up 2015 trophy. Under the direction of first-year Coach Audrey Udall, the girls quickly gained the competitive edge they needed to finish the season strong and enter the CIF playoffs with a 3-1 record.
GIRLS GOLF Freshman Brooke Seay dominated the golf course and was crowned the CIF San Diego Section Girls Golf Champion. This is not the first championship Brooke has won. She won her division of the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship at age 12. And when she was just 10 years old, Brooke won the Callaway Junior World Championship for her age division.
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Letting Freedom Ring
Students Create a Special Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
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BY GRACIELA SEVILLA NANCEE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY It started with a simple idea that blossomed into a breathtaking act of creativity by a group of young children. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approached, Lower School teacher Debbi Butler began thinking about how to mark the holiday. For years, she had organized commemorative assemblies featuring the children singing or quoting King's speeches. This year, she approached the new vocal music teacher, Shenelle Williams, to ask if the choir would perform a song. Williams readily agreed. What came next astonished and thrilled Mrs. Butler and everyone who witnessed the results. "We considered all the songs that are traditionally done to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and none were
exciting to the kids," said Mrs. Williams. "So I said, 'Why don't we write our own?' The kids loved that idea and we went to work." Paying a visit to the Considine Library, Mrs. Williams checked out every book on the shelves about Martin Luther King Jr. Back in her classroom, she divided the 29 students into groups of three and four and had them research different aspects of Dr. King's life. "One group focused on his childhood, another on the march on Washington, another on his ideals, another on his quotes," she said. Students also read the text of the "I Have a Dream" speech. Each group was assigned to write a brief poem of at least four lines. When it came time to present their poems to their classmates, some of the children made up their own tunes and performed the verse in song.
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A view, through the glass, into the recording booth as the children rehearse. Right: Teacher Shenelle Williams gives instructions.
"The first time I heard it, I cried, and I couldn't stop crying for the rest of the day. It's just beautiful." - Debbi Butler, Teacher
"I took parts of their poems and compiled them into a song lyric structure," said Mrs. Williams. "Then I'd present it to the kids and they'd give me their feedback." She used the children's words and melodies to shape the song. "We did a lot of back and forth," she said. "Sometimes they would suggest a better rhyming word or a change to the melodic line. I followed their suggestions."
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In the span of just a couple of weeks, the class crafted a song. "The lyrics are 100 percent created by the kids," said Mrs. Williams proudly. "They all contributed to it. There is something from each group." A week before the choir was due to perform at the weekly School flag raising, the class invited Mrs. Butler to listen. She was overwhelmed. "The first time I heard it, I cried, and I couldn't stop crying for the rest of the day," she said. "It's just beautiful." Lower School Head Bob Gillingham was similarly thrilled. "Everything about the song, how and why it was created, and the students' complete engagement in the process was a beautiful thing," he said. "I was astounded." Parents who attended the flag
raising were similarly moved. On the heels of the performance, the choir was invited to Natural Sound Recording Studio owned by Lou Mattazaro, the grandfather of one of the children in the choir. At the end of February, Mrs. Williams took 27 students to spend a morning in the studio laying down tracks. As the children took their places, they could barely contain their smiles and excitement. Against a simple piano accompaniment and two students on guitar, the children's voices rang bright and clear. They smiled as they crescendoed to the chorus: "I have a dream. We'll all be free. Our nation will rise up, and we'll let freedom ring." n
I Have a Dream
Lyrics written by Grade 5 Vocal Music Students
He was born on a cold day in the South He spent his youth looking all around And noticed things weren't fair So he studied and read with all his might Looking for hope and searching for light For injustice was too much to bear And then one day he became a man Dr. King thought up a plan To help people feel love instead The time then came for action He used his voice with passion And this is what he said
Chorus I have a dream We'll all be free Our nation will rise up And we'll let freedom ring Through the mountains, through the hills And through the plains, and through the woods We will put aside our differences and sing Sing of peace Verse 2 He prayed and led doing all he could Finding a way to be understood So he marched to Washington And people came from all around They sang together and stood their ground Free at last, we'll work until we win And they said Repeat chorus Even though we celebrate him just one day each year His message lives forever And we hear it loud and clear Repeat chorus
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Faculty Highlights Jared D’Onofrio, Upper School English teacher and Laurynn Evans, Assistant Head of School, BEMA advisor, the BEMA staff and Parker stuSergina Bach, Middle School science teacher, dent-writers were recognized by the American and Laurie Brae, Lower School librarian, presented Scholastic Press Association for crafting the "Begin at the Beginning: Implementing Design ThinkMost Outstanding High School Litering" at the National Association of Independent Schools in ary-Art Magazine for 2015. This was February 2016. the second time in four years that BEMA has won the award.
Michelle Evenson, Upper and Middle School yearbook teacher, passed the California State Bar Examination and was sworn in on Dec. 1, 2015. Rose Hanscom, Upper School science teacher, will be traveling to Russia to visit with students and speak on environmental science this June as part of a grant from Community Commons, the organization that runs the Global Forest Link program.
Jen Hayman, Grade 2 teacher, earned her second postgraduate degree, a master's in art education educational leadership, from Point Loma Nazarene University.
Cherie Redelings, history department chair, completed field study in Europe on stories of Jenny Huang, Upper School Mandarin Chinese American World War II heroes with underwriting teacher, received a certificate from Stanford from the American Battle Monuments Commissions. University for exceptional teaching. She The resulting 21 lesson plans she wrote are now being was nominated by her former student, shared with other educators on www.ABMCeducation.org. Pedro Gallardo '15. She was the only teacher from California and one of just 18 middle and high school teachers nationwide to be selected to contribute to the site.
Marc Thiebach, Upper School Assistant Head and Head Coach of Varsity Girls Soccer, won his 300th game with Parker in February 2016 in a 1-0 victory over Escondido Charter.
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Shenelle Williams, Lower School vocal music teacher, wrote the indie-rock/folk music and lyrics and directed the musical score of "For Tonight." The musical, which has been performed in New York, Michigan and the U.K., will be playing at The Barn Stage Company in Temecula in July 2016.
LEAVING A LASTING IMPACT
Holly Panton Lower School Legend Earnie Grafton
BY BOB GILLINGHAM It's no stretch to consider Holly Panton a Parker institution. After all, she's served at the School for well over a third of its history. Now 40 years into her Parker career, Mrs. Panton has taught two generations of students. "I think I've tied a million shoes and dried a million tears over the years, but the hugs I receive in return are priceless," she said. "I am a teacher, and I love pointing the way to the excitement of reading, problem solving and adventure." Mrs. Panton first worked at the Lower School as a preschool teacher, making ends meet by
also waiting tables after work. Eventually, she became a kindergarten teacher. She worked with Mary Moore and Sue Christian to develop the framework for what has become an outstanding and much-admired kindergarten program. After Moore retired, the team included Birdy Hartman. She and Mrs. Panton became the closest of friends, attending each other's weddings and helping each other as they raised their children and now their grandchildren. Mrs. Panton has decided to remain forever young by pursuing her desire to be the best grandmother ever, with
the freedom to visit her children (Lauren '02 and Allie '04) and six grandchildren whenever she chooses (they all live in Texas). Mrs. Panton and her husband Rex (also associated with Parker years ago as a bus driver, bus mechanic and teacher) have been an integral part of the Parker community, and their friends number in the hundreds, if not thousands, across several generations. No one at Parker (including the Colonel himself) has ever given as much to the school as Mrs. Panton has—true gifts that will ripple out forever in the many and varied successes of her students over time. n
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Debbi Butler LEAVING A LASTING IMPACT
A Positive Force
Earnie Grafton
BY TRACY J. JONES Since 1996, Junior Kindergarten teacher Debbi Butler has been a positive force on the Mission Hills Campus, giving families and 4-year-olds a marvelous introduction to the Parker experience. "I had no idea when I walked in the doors almost 20 years ago that I'd have the experience of my lifetime here at Parker," she said. In addition to JK, Mrs.Butler has taught Grade 1 and science at the Lower School. She has also traveled extensively with her diplomat husband, Bob. She taught kindergarten and first grade for seven years in South Korea at Seoul Foreign School, an International Baccalaureate academy. She also hosted a popular 40
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children's English language class on a syndicated Korean broadcasting station. Leveraging lessons learned abroad, Mrs. Butler has been a passionate advocate for diversity at Parker, providing leadership as the School focused on building pathways to greater cultural competence. Around campus, Mrs. Butler's laugh and smile are legendary. Her mellifluous voice frequently fills the hallways with joy. "My students keep me young," she said. Over the years, Mrs. Butler has infused her lessons with her own warm delight, inspiring Parker's youngest students to develop an appetite for learning. "I believe I can make a difference in children's lives by helping them to develop imagination and curiosity."
Her greatest pleasure is working with young readers. "I love the moment when their eyes light up, and they realize: I can read! " During retirement, she and her husband plan to travel and spend time with their five grandchildren. But don't expect her to slow down. "I have many irons in the fire," she said. Next year, she'll be a Lower School substitute teacher and continue in her role as an advocate for strengthening diversity at Parker.n
Rona Dosick
Earnie Grafton
LEAVING A LASTING IMPACT
Learning Center Legacy
BY TRACY J. JONES Understanding how the learning process varies from student to student has been the quest of Rona Dosick's professional life. Throughout her career, she has sought to do away with the "one size fits all" approach to teaching. From her start as a first-grade teacher to her role as director of education in a psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents to establishing a private practice in educational therapy, Mrs. Dosick has always believed in tailoring teaching to individual learning styles. But for all her accomplishments, the Parker Learning Center—with its success in maximizing learning for students—is her superb legacy.
After 21 years with Dosick at the helm, the Parker Learning Center stands at the forefront of student support programs in independent schools nationwide.
trips to Beijing, China. "Seeing different parts of the world through the eyes of Middle School students is a unique experience," she said.
More than 1,000 students have walked through the Learning Center's doors since Dosick's start, with many learning how to approach homework in a way that allows them to really "get it" and not just "get it done," as she is fond of saying.
As Mrs. Dosick embarks on her next chapter, she knows she will especially miss her students and Learning Center colleagues. But she's looking forward to trips to Sacramento and Phoenix to visit her four grandchildren, and to pursuing a bit of educational consulting with individuals and families. n
"My goal has always been to help all types of students become more effective learners," said Mrs. Dosick. At the Parker Learning Center, she clearly accomplished that goal. While at Parker, Mrs. Dosick enjoyed the opportunity to extend her own learning, which included chaperoning two Discovery Week
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ALUMNI PARENT
N E T WO R K I N G JANUARY 7, 2016
In a tower high above San Diego Bay, more than 160 Parker junior and senior students, parents and alumni gathered to trade information about career paths, make contacts and connect with friends. Professionals in the Parker community generously shared their experiences and insights. Participating facilitators represented the following areas of specialization: arts, culture and food; biotechnology and life science; business development and finance; communications, public relations, marketing and design; entrepreneurship; government relations; healthcare; leadership; legal; and technology and engineering.
placements. If you are interested in hosting a Parker student intern, please contact Kevin Dunn, Director of Community Engagement at kdunn@francisparker.org. n
Warren Spieker, Managing Partner of Continuing Life talks with Jasmine Anklesaria '14
Tim Schnell, CEO of Hearing Lab Technology and Good Sportsman Marketing talks with Joseph Haack '13.
The event was sponsored by First Republic Bank, D.A.D.S Committee, the Parents Association and the Alumni Relations Committee of the Board of Trustees. Prior to the event, a number of current students attended a Networking 101 seminar presented by the Advancement Office. In February, the students participated in job shadowing internships. The Internship Program continues to expand with new community
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Jamie Fox, Chief of Staff for San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria talks with Katherine Dews '17 and Jacob Gardenswartz '14. Below: Hayley Peterson, Deputy Attorney General speaks with students.
Debra Arbogast, owner of ArboComm Culinary Communications, speaks with Susan Schindelar, VP of Global Marketing for the Gemological Institute of America and parent Angela Barnes.
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GOES EAST Lancer loyalty was proudly on display in the nation's capital when faculty members Carol Obermeier, Susan Marrone Moerder (retired), Rai Wilson and Chuck Wineholt joined Kevin and Shawna Yaley on Jan. 30 for a visit with alumni inside the Beltway.
Allyson Werner '09, Emily Mann '09, Alex Trimm '10
Nearly three dozen alumni enjoyed a daylong reunion that included a private tour of the Capitol led by K.C. Jaski '09, legislative assistant for Congressman Scott Peters. Kara Koehrn '02, a toxicologist at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), gave the group an insider's look at the EPA.
Dr. Rai Wilson, Kristin Faulk '07, Keesha Vaughn '07
The visit concluded at the Hawk 'n Dove tavern where former faculty member T.J. Tallie, now a professor at Washington and Lee University, joined the group.
Chuck Wineholt, Dan Berman '97
Among those attending were Dan Berman '97, enterprise editor for CNN politics who helps guide coverage of the presidential election; Matthew De Santis '93, president of Brightkey, his own tech company, with operations worldwide; and Alex Trimm '10, a professional photographer and artist based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Alex Cornell, Courtney Brooks '10, Carol Obermeier, Kevin Yaley, Shawna Yaley, K.C. Jaski '09
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Anne Gillman '06, Fletcher Kelsey '06
Among the Lancers now living and working in the Big Apple, Jay
Ellie Peters '09, Max Wygod '06, Jenny Kruer Lahre '05, Nico Lahre, Joshua Lahre '03, Emily Wygod Bushnell '04, Matt Anderson '06
Tibbits '15 loves Fordham University; Josh '03 and Jenny (Kruer) Lahre '05 proudly showed off their newborn son Nico (Parker Class of 2034); the rat pack of 2006—Max Wygod, Clifton Dunn, Will Weisman and Matt Anderson—is taking the
city by storm; Eric Ingram '10 lives in Brooklyn, where he works as a video editor; and Kim Partrick '03 challenged alumni to get Parker into the publication for which she works—the Guinness Book of World Records! n
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From D.C., Kevin and Shawna traveled to New York where they reconnected with 31 alumni for a Head of School reception at the Cornell Club of NYC.
David Lauer '12, Kevin Yaley
Madeleine Casey '15, Gerardo De La Concha '11, Jay Tibbitts '15
Will Weisman '06, Camilla Koon '06, Dana Epsten '07
Alex Quiroz '08, Alex Dick-Godfrey '07, Rachel Niddrie '08
Alicia Valencia '10, Gerardo De La Concha '11, Michael Zamost '10, Eric Ingram '10
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Head of School Circle Reception
Danny and Sally Lawrence, parents of Max '11 and Olivia '16, hosted the Head of School Circle donor reception in October 2015 for more than 100 guests at their home. The event honored current parents, grandparents, parents of alumni and alumni who have taken a leadership role in their support of Parker.
Danny Lawrence, event host with Kevin Yaley, Head of School
Claudia Valenzuela, Randy Clark, Kathy Barrett
Ted Tchang '81, Shira Robbins, Vinit Wellis
Jimmy Anklesaria, Former Board Chair, Traci and George Stuart
Mary and Lawrence Taylor
Robert Gleason, Jan Steinert, Jeff Silberman '75
Aaron Huniu Photography
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Linda and Dave Golden
Dee Anne Canepa, Kathy Purdon, Board Chair, Michael Canepa
Sharzad and Homayoun Ardjmand
Petra Merten and Susan Lester
Todd Rademaker, Ying Wang, Hillary Theakston
Aaron and Tori Haberman
Brigette Krantz and Steve Bjorg
Ned and Kelly DeWitt, Rick Bosse, Shawna Yaley
Jim Freeman and Jing Bourgeois
Max Lawrence '11 and Julianna Adams
Kim Alessio, Caroline and Emil Wohl
Cindy Schaeffer and Dan White
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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES UPDATES 1 | Jamie Ogle '86 and his wife, Amy, will celebrate 25 years of marriage later this year. Their daughter Sarah graduated from Parker in 2015. Jamie has worked in his family-owned business, Lloyd Pest Control, since 1991 and has been President/CEO since 2000. Jamie continues to enjoy his role as Head Coach for Parker Softball. 2 | Kelsey Formost '05 appeared on an episode of ABC's "Modern Family" in February titled "I Don’t Know How She Does It." Kelsey is also in a feature film coming out this summer called “Nouvelle Vie." 3 | Philip Graham '86 lives in Encinitas, California, and is a candidate for California State Assembly. 4 | Charlie Bullard '15 (freshman at Lafayette College), Clair Klein '14 (sophomore at Claremont McKenna College) and Jay Gardenswartz '14 (sophomore at University of Pennsylvania) took part in a College Admissions Panel at the January 2016 Parents Association Meeting. 5 | Michaela Dews '14 was honored by her Harvard teammates by being named co-captain of the Ivy League champion Womens Volleyball team for the 2016 season.
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6 | Girls Varsity and Alumni soccer players scrimmaged in January at the annual alumni game. Back row: Lauren W. '17, Zoë G. '19, Corrin H. '17, Alda Inveiss '06, Deprise Brazel '10, Arija Inveiss '09, Asha Walker, Krista Lauer '10, Soren Hansen '15, Sasha Stephens '15, Natalie Schmidt '15, Erin S. '17, Ansel Y. '17. Middle Row: Jeyan K. '19, Sarah M. '17, Emily B. '17, Brooke T. '17, Kaelie T. '17, Rebecca S. '18, Charlotte S. '17, Lakme C. '18, Elina P. '18, Elle H. '19, Claire S. '19, Lia R. '18. Front row: Tara N. '16, Indiana Y. '16, Taylor Salmons '15.
7 | Andrés Sette Arruza '04 was featured as an Influential Insider in the December 2015 issue of Modern Luxury San Diego for his work as owner, DJ and consultant for ASA Creative Services. ASA specializes in providing music and art that enhances business environments. Andrés says he aims to "create a certain energy that people can run off of and be inspired by." 8 | David LeBaron '13 was featured in the December 2015 issue of Sports Illustrated, in an article about the Caltech Mens Basketball team breaking its historic losing streak in the 2014– 2015 season. 9 | Claire Nussbaum '15 was named to the Womens Volleyball All-Ivy Second Team—one of only three freshmen selected. Claire was awarded Rookie of the Week honors three times in her freshman season and helped the Princeton team tie with Harvard for Ivy League Co-Champions for the first time since 2007. 10 | Julie Jester '10 graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a B.S. in electrical engineering in June 2014. She now works as a Radar
Electronics Engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. Julie is working on an Earth satellite that will precisely measure the height of the ocean for use in climatology research. Julie has also been tapped to design electronics that will fly on a new mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa and search for the existence of a subsurface ocean that may support extraterrestrial life. 11 | Michael Weil '10 completed his master's degree in sports management at Georgetown University and has joined the Class of 2018 at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. 12 | Sasha Stephens '15 earned an Ivy Rookie of the Week award for playing with the University of Pennsylvania Womens Soccer team after scoring twice in her collegiate debut. 13 | Jeff Williams '87 is proud to announce the formation of Yellowtec USA LLC, based out of Santa Ynez, California. Yellowtec imports products from Germany to provide broadcast studio and office USB audio interfaces, news gathering/recording microphones, lighted signaling devices and structures to support microphones and computer equipment used in production/broadcast/ industry. Jeff was previously an Operations Manager for Knight Broadcasting and received his Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston.
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14 | Julia Thead Darland '09 married David Darland in Seaside, Florida on Oct. 10, 2015. Emily Mann '09 was the maid of honor and Alejandra Jimenez '09 sang during the ceremony. Other Parker friends in attendance included Torrey Close '09, Erika Sanchez '09 and Alexa Sherman '09.
15 | Susan Marrone Moerder retired from Parker in 2014 and is now Program Coordinator and Lead Instructor for University of California, San Diego's Global Environmental Leadership and Sustainability program. She guides high school students as they work with researchers teaching them to be leaders in caring for the earth. Susan continues as a member of the Advisory Board of the California Association of Student Leaders and also trains Interact officers for Rotary International. She'd enjoy hearing from her former students via email at smoerder@gmail.com.
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.
Julia and David met at Vanderbilt and now reside in Wichita, Kansas. Julia works in corporate strategy for the IMA Financial Group and David works in business development for Koch Industries.
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16 | T.J. Tallie left Parker in 2008 to pursue a Ph.D. in history from the University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign. He earned his degree in 2014 after six years of study that included learning isiZulu, living in South Africa and London, and writing a 300-page dissertation. T.J. is now a professor of African history at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. He invites any Parker alumni to drop him a line at talliet@wlu.edu or pay him a visit if ever in central Virginia.
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17 | Matthew Margulis '12 passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 11, 2015, in Santa Cruz. He was a senior at Kresge College at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He was a double major in philosophy and linguistics. By all accounts, he was an ambitious, well-rounded and dedicated student. At Parker, Matt was known for his creative thinking and great artistry. He was absolutely amazing in his theatrical roles, and we are so fortunate to have had Matt as part of our lives.
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ALUMNI SOCIALS In February, alumni hosts in different cities coordinated social gatherings for fellow alumni in their area. Thanks to our hosts for great events and to everyone who attended. Interested in hosting an Alumni Social in your area? Contact Annie in the Alumni Office at asawyer@francisparker.org. 1 | San Diego Alumni Social at Park & Rec in University Heights, hosted by Andy Zlotnik '93. Clockwise from bottom left: Kalyan Pokala '00, Dan Printz '86, Holly Bauer '87, Holly Kennedy '87, Khanh Doan '96, Andy Zlotnik '93, Barbara Hanson Forsyth '93, Ian Forsyth, Vincent Pasquill '09, David Loer '11, Amy Irving '13. Also attending: Mandy Rowe '10, David Israel '04, Art Pacheco '93, Paige Hazard '96, Bronwen Drummond '08, Jacqueline Denysiak '09.
2 | Los Angeles Alumni Social at SmithHouse in Century City, hosted by Thomas Marshall '14. Left to right: Sarah Tubbesing '92, Louisa Goebel Frahm '08, Thomas Marshall '14, Analise Smith-Hinkley '06, Don Vaughn '04, Breanna McKinley '10, Rahim Spencer '08, David Daitch '03.
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4 | San Francisco Alumni Social at Jamber Wine Pub, hosted by Michael Jensen '94 and Kramer Sharp '05 with Parker Faculty.
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Sahana Kumar Class of 2019 The Rain of Blood November 2015
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The second book in the "Champions of Zairon" trilogy written by Grade 9 student Sahana Kumar was published in November and promptly sold out in hardcover. Quite a few Parker Lower, Middle and Upper School students read and enjoyed Sahana's first book, "Cave of Mystic Dreams," when it was published in 2014. One review on Amazon noted: "It was an amazing read and I could barely put it down! It was a total roller coaster of emotions. I cried real tears. I cannot wait to read the third book!" Sahana is donating the earnings from her book to several non-profits: the AID India fund for "Eureka SuperKidz" which focuses on education for village
schools, the San Diego-based Elementary Institute of Science and Arohana School of Music an organization dedicated to teaching classical Indian music to adults and children.
FIRST® Robots: Behind the Design By Vince Wilczynski and Stephanie Slezycki January 2016 The W.A.R. Lords (We Are Robot Lords) Team 2485 is featured among the top 30 robot design teams worldwide in this hardcover coffee table book. One chapter in the book (with photos provided by the students) profiles how the Parker team designed and manufactured its robot, Valkyrie, based entirely on the team members' own innovations and skills. Parker students are praised for creating custom carbon fiber parts in the Upper School robotics design "shop" to build an extremely strong and solid robot. The book summary notes, "The 30 robots and design teams featured in this book are exemplars: a collection of the finest designs and teams in the 2015 FIRST® Robotics Competition."
Michelle Adelman – Former Faculty Piece of Mind February 2016 Michelle Adelman, former Grade 12 English teacher and Grade 12 Dean, is garnering major praise for her novel "Piece of Mind." Her nationwide book tour recently took her to Pasadena for a reading and book signing, where she was pleasantly surprised by a contingent of Parker supporters. The alumni in attendance are now college students and are putting the excellent writing skills they developed under Adelman's guidance to great use.
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In October 2015, Caroline Wohl was crowned Homecoming Queen at the aptly themed "Back to the Future" homecoming, exactly 30 years after her mother, now Parker trustee Caroline Rentto Wohl, enjoyed the same honor. Pictured in color are Caroline Wohl with Homecoming King, Matthew Miller, both Class of 2016. The future Mrs. Caroline Wohl is shown at homecoming in 1985 with Rob Hansen '87.
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