Alumni Events
Reunion Weekend 2024
Registration for Reunion Weekend 2024 is Open!
Parker invites all alumni back to campus for a full weekend of entertaining activities. Remember, each class celebrates a reunion once every five years, and this year we are celebrating classes ending in a “4” and “9”!
Register below!
Register below!
Donations in honor of your time at Parker, a teacher who impacted you or another beloved Parker friend, are welcome and appreciated, even if you, unfortunately, cannot join the celebrations in person.
Friday, May 17
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Alumni of Color and Friends Luncheon
Join us for the Alumni of Color and Friends Luncheon to kick off the weekend! Hear from Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Erika Prahl about what’s going on with Parker’s DEIB initiatives and the Upper School affinity groups.
12–2 p.m. | Heller Auditorium | Cost: $10 -
Campus Tour
Reminisce about your time as a Parker student and take a campus-wide tour of our model home with your fellow Parker alumni! Led by Principal Dan Frank ’74, the tour will offer a nostalgic look at your alma mater filled with your favorite places where you used to roam, and also feature new and exciting parts where the school has evolved over time.
5–6 p.m. | Front Alcove | Cost: Free -
State of the School Address
Principal Dan Frank ’74 will offer what’s going on at Parker today in his State of the School Address! Hear about how Parker is continuing to be a complete community and finding new ways to educate our students to think and act with empathy.
6–6:30 p.m. | Heller Auditorium | Cost: Free -
Alumni and Friends Reunion Celebration
All alumni, parents/guardians of alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to join us for an evening of catching up in the courtyard at the Alumni and Friends Reunion Celebration! Remember old times and see what your fellow alumni have been up to since graduation. You can also learn more about getting involved with Parker’s Alumni Association. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
6:30–9 p.m. | Courtyard | Cost: $20
Saturday, May 18
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Parents/Guardians of Alumni Reunion Brunch
Parents can have a reunion too! Reunite with your fellow past parents of Parker over brunch and mimosas. Register here!
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Kovler Family Library | Cost: Free -
New: LGBTQ+ Alumni and Allies’ Breakfast
All alumni are invited to our new Reunion Weekend event celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. Come together and connect over a light brunch, mimosas and friendship!
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Location TBD | Cost: $10 -
Milestone Reunion Brunch
When you attend Parker, you are a member of our community for life. Those who are celebrating 40 years or more as Parker alumni are invited to join Principal Dan Frank ’74 for a special seated brunch, along with members of the Anita McCormick Blaine Planned Giving Society. This event honors the legacy of our lifelong alumni, while bringing together friends and colleagues alike.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Mon Ami Gabi | Cost: Free -
Rick Haskins Alumni Soccer Match
The Colonel v.s. Colonel matchup will be played in memory of our beloved coach, Rick Haskins. Lace up your cleats, and face your fellow alumni in a soccer match up! Please only register for the soccer game if you will be participating as a player. If you are coming as a spectator, register for the Family Barbecue!
12:30–1:30 p.m. | Turf Field | Cost: Free -
Reunion Family Barbecue
Reunion Weekend finishes off with a family barbecue directly following the Rick Haskins Alumni Soccer Match.
12:30–2:30 p.m. | Courtyard | Cost: $10 -
Class Parties
Information about each year's Class Party will be posted here when available! Specific address information will be sent to those who register in order to protect the privacy of those hosting.
1974
We hope to see all of you at our 50th FWP Reunion dinner at Dan Frank's home on Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.! Contact Erica Henner Max at ericahmax@gmail.com or Evaly Neistein Jerome at evalyjerome@aol.com with questions. Click here to RSVP.Dan Frank's House | 6:30 p.m. | Cost: $501979
We hope to see all of you at our 45th FWP Reunion Dinner at Jonathan Kahn and Susan Stone's party room on Saturday May 18 from 7–10 p.m. Please send $79 per person via Venmo @jonathan-kahn-3. Please email Jan Kostner at jankostner@gmail.com or Tom Eley at me@tomeley.com with questions or to RSVP.
Party Room | 7–10 p.m. | $79 per person
1984
We hope to see all of you at our 40th FWP Reunion dinner at William Loesch's home on Saturday, May 18! Contact William at wloesch@gmail.com or Dianna Berry at drb8@aol.com with questions or to RSVP.
William Loesch's House | 6 p.m. | Cost: Suggested $50
1989
Looking forward to another reunion of Parker’s most accomplished class! Please join us at Catherine (Cat) Bentivegna Adami’s party room from 6–10 p.m. Please Venmo @cat-adami or Zelle bothcatjev@jeven.org $40 per person. Please email with any dietary restrictions. Should be a beautiful night! Contact Cat at catbadami@gmail.com with questions or to RSVP.
Cat Adami's Party Room | 6–10 p.m. | Cost: $40
1994The 1994 class party will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Location: TBD | Time: TBD | Cost: TBD
1999
Calling all members of the Class of 1999 for a night out in our old stomping grounds of Lincoln Park! There will be reminiscing, catching up and fun times. The cost of $70 per person includes domestic bottles, draft beer, house wine, non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers, salad, pasta and pizza. Email kcarrheineman@gmail.com with questions, and RSVP here.
D’Agostino’s Pizza (1351 W Addison) | 7–10 p.m. | Cost: $702009
2004
Join your classmates from the Class of 2004 for a night of revelry and reminiscing at Outside Voices, a wine bar in Logan Square. We’ll provide heavy appetizers and Parker reunion swag and there will be a cash bar. Cheers to 20 years! RSVP here.
Outside Voices (3204 W Armitage Ave.) | 6–8 p.m. | Cost: $60
Attention Class of ’09! It's time to reminisce, reconnect and create new memories together. To celebrate our 15th FWP Reunion, please join us at Revolution Taproom (3340 N. Kedzie) on Saturday, May 18. The cost of $45 per person includes the first round of beer, pizza and salad. Please Venmo @catherine-taich $45 per person and contact Catherine at catherine.taich@gmail.comwith questions or to RSVP. Partners are also welcome, and please indicate if they will be attending in your RSVP. Let's make this reunion one for the books! See you there! Revolution Taproom (3340 N Kedzie Ave) | 7–10 p.m. | Cost: $45
Remembering Pat McHale
On Sunday, May 19, we will be celebrating the life of our longtime community member Pat McHale. McHale taught Physical Education and Health, coached several teams and served as an academic advisor to Parker students for 34 years until his retirement in 2019. McHale was a parent of alumni—Gabby ’94, Patrick ’96 and Mark ’10—and also a Parker grandparent. Pat was an educator, an artist and a friend to so many people throughout our community.
Please join us on Sunday, May 19 in the Heller Auditorium from 2:15–3:15 p.m. to honor McHale's life. A reception will follow until 4 p.m.
Please join us on Sunday, May 19 in the Heller Auditorium from 2:15–3:15 p.m. to honor McHale's life. A reception will follow until 4 p.m.
Thank You to our Reunion Volunteers
2009
Whitney Ash
Whitney Ash
Gen Carter
Elizabeth Epstein
Gabe Kaminsky
Catherine Taich
Rachel Vorwaller
2004
1999
1994
1984
1979
1974
1969
Frank Lewin
1954
Dorothy Ramm
2004
Ana Espinoza
Danny Levi
Danny Levi
Kori Schulman
1999
Kathryn Heineman
Jenna Martin
Katie Nordine
1994
Niko Apostal
Rosalind Hearder
Kyle Kamin
Molly Kovler
Gabby McHale
Marty Morris
1989
1989
Cat Adami
Kim Kamin
Lara Khoury
Dan Rosenberg
1984
Dianna Berry
Adam Gross
William Loesch
Demetra Merikas
1979
Tom Eley
Jan Kostner
1974
Erica Henner Max
Evaly Neistein Jerome
1969
Frank Lewin
1954
Dorothy Ramm
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