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I loved the Zoom graduation. The teacher who was retiring was especially wonderful to me with her talk and sincerity. She is someone I would like to meet! I loved the pictures of all the 8th graders now and then at some stage of childhood. Very impressive and fun, and each one made me smile. I have watched your character develop through the years, and I'm so very impressed at the young man you have become. Always very observant, thoughtful, and multi-talented. You can play basketball AND you can sing and act! An excellent student, but you know how to have fun too! You are so balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and I appreciate that in someone so young because sometimes older folks can't achieve that. I am very proud of who you are.

Love, Grammy

Go get em, Big Q Man!!! Congrats and look out High School! Best from all the Baileys!

Dear Quentin, Way to go conquering middle school and moving on to the big house! We are all so proud of your accomplishments, especially during this unusual end to the year. Always know how much we admire you and your kindness, generosity, smarts and athletic abilities. Can’t wait to see you take on high school! Congrats!

The Bailey Family — Curt, Lisa, Lydia, Margaux, Élise and Laine

Calan: Congratulations on reaching this milestone time in your life. Me’me and I are very proud of you.

 

I just want to give a huge shoutout to the Big Moo, Calan Scherer. I am so impressed and proud of the man you have become these last few years. Keep moving forward and working hard and you dreams will come true!

Love,

your cousin Will

Calan- You're the best cousin ever! I'm so proud of all you've accomplished and impressed by all of your skills. You're so talented, smart, and charismatic, and I cannot wait to see all of the awesome things you'll do after 8th grade. I'm sure whatever it is, we will all be amazed. Can't wait to see you soon!!

-Madeleine

Congratulations 8th Graders! You are an extraordinary group of compassionate and talented students. The very best to each of you in high school. A special word of thanks to the broader Parker community. Thank you letting Nik (and us) hitch a ride these past four years. Nik has blossomed along with his classmates; a testament to the Parker magic -- indelibly shaped by its philosophy, culture, teachers and community. It is with heavy hearts that we move on, knowing however that Nik (and we) have made some wonderful friends. \

Ranjan (Nik’s Dad)

BRAVO Class of 2020! New frontiers and summits await...

Querido Sebastian (CHIKY), Estamos super orgullosos de ti. Felicitaciones en tu graduación. We Love You con todo el corazón! Eres divertido, generoso, cariñoso, inteligente y muy compassionate. Te deseamos los mejor en esta nueva etapa y siempre cuentas con nosotros!! Tienes suenos grandes y vas a lograr todo lo que te propones!!

Love You Corazon!

La Tita, Omar, Oscar & Shana

Dear Paul, Congratulations!Sending a big hug and best wishes for wonderful, interesting and fun filled high school years.

Much Love,

Grandma C.

Congrats, Paul! We love you and best wishes for high school from the DC Callahans.

Love,

Uncle B, Claire, Brady, CC and Isabel

Dear Amazing Parker 8th graders! Congratulations on this ceremonious yet most unusual occasion. You are a special group of individuals, full of empathy and kindness. I wish you the best as you move forward in your lives, both academic and personal. As you travel onward in your high school journey, approach it with ambition and enthusiasm. Despite our currently tumultuous world, always believe in your inner voice, persevere and stand for peace, justice and equity. It is the passionate voices of your generation that will shape the future and I am full of pride for the loving and compassionate group that you are! Move forward and do big things! Nik, WOW-how fast it’s zipped by!! We are so proud of you and hope that middle school has strengthened the belief that kindness and hard work matter. Responsibility, respect and cooperation matter. I believe that your journey through Middle School at Parker has gifted you with perspective, confidence to air your voice and the skills to collaborate. As high school begins, I know you will take all these gifts along with your magnanimous empathy forward to become a kind, virtuous young man who will make a difference! The friendships you have formed and the lessons you have learned are like precious planted seedlings. Cultivate these with love and kindness. Work hard, be bold and dream big!

Lots of love,

MOM

Calan, I am so honored to be your aunt, watching from afar as you mature so quickly. You have always been so wise, observant, curious and multi-dimensional. From your acting and academic achievements, to your musical and athletic ability, to your fascinating collectibles that have changed over the years (coins, bottles, antiques, clothes!) — you have always been a budding Renaissance man. You are an old soul, and it’s so fun to watch you grow and evolve. I especially love watching you with your cousins during our special family get-togethers around the world. We love you so much, welcome to high school!!

Ryan, you have always been a source of pure joy for us. You are capable and confident, a fabulous mix of silly and smart, and not afraid to lead with your heart. You make us proud every day, and we love you to the moon and back.

 

Congratulations, Eighth Grade Class, on your graduation!! We are all celebrating you in special ways today!! Very best wishes to you all for a good summer, and as you move on to high school in the fall. Great things are ahead for you!

Congrats Calan on being a in highschool!

Congratulations Calan! We can't wait to see your game at the high school level!

Love,

Uncle Chip

Congratulations 8th Graders! The culmination of a meaningful chapter. You are an extraordinary group of compassionate and talented students. The very best to each of you in high school. A word of thanks to the broader Parker community. Thank you for letting Nik hitch a ride for the past four years. He has blossomed; in no small part because of the Parker magic -- indelibly shaped by its philosophy, culture, teachers and community. It is with heavy hearts that we move on, knowing however that Nik (and we) have made some wonderful friends. Congratulations Nik! You should be proud of all that you have accomplished. You are a caring, empathetic, confident and determined young lad. Just shy of 14 and you are about to ‘overtake’ me physically. The same holds in the every important walk of life. And that is just the beginning. I can’t wait and couldn’t be prouder. Nurture that sunny disposition and always be true to yourself. And yes, do as Mom says. Work hard, be bold and dream big!

All my love,

Dad

Nik, Congratulations on your Middle School graduation! I am so proud of you. I can’t believe that you are going to High School already! You are a great big brother and friend. You are going to rock next year and in the years to come.

Lots of love,

Sohan

Q, I am so incredibly proud of you! You have grown up to be such an incredible person. I’m so lucky to have you in my life. Best of luck in high school! I know you will accomplish amazing things! Congratulations!!!!!

Congratulations Elise! How you have grown. We are cheering you on as you start your next adventure. Goodbye 8th grade --- > Look out High School!

Love You,

Tia, Tio, Matt & Maya

Anika, I am so proud of how far you have come with all of your accomplishments, I can’t believe you are already graduating into high school. I love you so much and you are the best sister ever, congrats I’m so proud of you!!

Riri

Our Sweetie grown up ready to enter High School Challenges which We are sure she will Conquer Effective and Efficiently . We all -Anish-Shana-Vinay-Saaya-Emma-Ashlyn wish her great Future. Love you

 

O W E N :: Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation!! We are so excited for you. YAH— here comes high school— good times!

Hi Q! Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation! We wish we could be with you to celebrate! We love you! We know you will do great things in high school! We hope to see you soon! Tons of love!

Aunt Nicole, Uncle Dane, Morgan, Faith and Grace

Dear Calan, You're a great brother. You have taught me so many things and helped me out when I needed it. You always have my back and I love that about you. We have so many great memories together. Now that you're going to be in high school, I know we won't get to hang out as much, but if you ever want to talk or hang out, just call me or come down the hall to my room and say hi. Congrats on graduating from middle school!

From,

Chase

 

Congratulations Calan! We are very proud of you. You have grown into a talented, intelligent and kind young man. We miss you a lot and wish we could celebrate with you in person. We are with you in spirit.

Love,

Aunt Sandra, Uncle Mike, Daniel and Matthew

Congratulations 8th grade class! You are all such amazing, unique and interesting individuals, and, as a group, everyone comments on what a "great class" this is. I have no doubt you will go on to do amazing things - go for it! It's been a pleasure being a part of this community of wonderful students and parents.

- Rose Lizarraga (Scherer)

Calan, Congratulations on graduating from 8th grade!! I couldn't be prouder of you. You are everything I could ever hope for in a son and more - bright, curious, focused and hyper-observant. Most important to me is that you are a leader, not a follower. You have a great innate sense of fairness and are guided by your own strong moral compass. You are always kind to all. And, you are hilarious! I can't wait to watch you soar as your next chapter unfolds. Thank you for letting me be your mom. I cherish this role above all others.

Love,

Mom

Anika, We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Congratulations on your graduation and best of luck as you move on to your next adventure!

With lots of love today and always,

Jackie, Rey, Zughey, Brenda Chachi, Geeshu Chacha, Dada and Dadima

Dear Sebastian, Congratulations - I am so proud of you! You are incredibly smart, funny, and kind (and let’s not forget flexible). Wish we were together and I can’t wait until our next adventure.

Love,

Meredith

Hi, Sebastian. Congratulations on your graduation. We’re tremendously proud of you and wish we could be in Chicago to share this moment with you.

Love,

G&G

Hi Massimo!! Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation!! We are far away in Italy but we think you a lot, this is an important day!

Un abbraccio forte,

Laura, Bert, Niccolò e Matteo

Congratulations Khari. I'm very proud of you. I can't believe you're about to be in high school already. Keep trying your best and know I'll always be there for you.

Love,

your brother Kareem

 

Sebastian, we are incredibly proud of you and wish you nothing but happiness and success for the next chapter. Continue to be curious, kind, and compassionate....those qualities will take you far in life. We love you very much!

Dad, Mom, Lucas, and Oli (not pictured)

Dear Anika, Happy 8th grade Graduation- we are so incredibly proud of you and all of the beautiful, amazing things you have accomplished. Stay curious, fun and kind! Most importantly, enjoy every moment and we look forward to all the adventures you will experience in Upper School. We love you

- Mom and Dad

Noah, We are so proud of you and can't even believe that our little Noaleh is graduating 8th grade and headed to high school. Your dedication, hard work, grit and focus never cease to amaze us. You have demonstrated that you can accomplish absolutely anything that you set your mind to. Keep up the incredible work and you will continue to soar. There are so many incredible opportunities at your feet. We will always be here to cheer you on and support you no matter what path you choose. We love you so much and can't wait to see what your future brings! Whether Pacifically or Atlanticly...we know you are headed in the right direction.

All our love,

Mama & Daddy

Elise, Congratulations on graduating 8th grade. Job well done!

Love,

Grandpa

Dear Audrey, Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation!! I can't believe you've already come to the end of your time in middle school, and are on to high school in just a few short months. You've worked hard and grown so much these last few years, and I'm really proud of you and excited for what is ahead. You're a joy to watch and to be with. Whether you're goofing around and laughing your head off, or soaring beautifully and expressively across the dance floor, your light shines. Keep on sharing that light, love and joy with the world around you. We all surely need more of that!

I love you so much,

Mom

Dear Jack, You are an incredible person who will change the world! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Please remember we will always support and encourage you!

All Our Love,

Aunt Jen, Uncle Scott, Grace, Violet and Oscar

Aria, We are so incredibly proud of you! We can't wait to see what adventures high school brings, just know that we always got your back! So much love, Jessica, Eric, Emily, and Isabel <3

Happy graduation, Gabby!

 

Congratulations to everyone in the class of 2020 for finishing Middle School and heading on to High School. Some of you have been at Parker for 11 years! That's pretty amazing. Because of CV19 you will certainly remember your 8th grade year! Max, we are so proud of you as you head off to Loomis in the fall. You dreamed a dream and your hard work and perseverance paid off. Well done. We couldn't be happier for you. There is a fringe benefit for us, and that is that you are now less than 75 miles from our house instead of nearly one thousand! Good luck. We love you dearly.

The Granetz Cousins

CONGRATULATIONS HARRY!! I am so proud of you for making it through middle school! I know you didn’t get the eighth grade graduation that you deserve but I can’t wait to celebrate with you on zoom. Looking forward to watching you thrive in high school!!  I love and miss you so much.

xo,

Loren

Congratulations to our wonderful and super talented nephew! You have always been a shining star and we are so very proud. Absolutely cannot wait to see what you do next! We love you so much!

Rachel and Devin Gross

Dear Owen, Congratulation on your 8th grade graduation! You are an amazing cousin to us and we can’t believe you are going to be a high schooler next year! Good luck on your studies and we hope you make the most out of high school. We know that you will adjust well in your new school.

Best wishes from your cousins in Singapore,

Joshua and James

Congrats Noah!!!! Keep grindin babyyyyy

Dear Jack, I'm sad you didn't get to have an 8th grade graduation, but I'm so excited to celebrate with you at home! You are someone I look up to and trust. You are funny and you care so much about the world. I wish I could play soccer like you but I love cheering you on. As you go to high school, I hope you can "keep calm and carry on". I love you, and I'm proud of you.

Love,

Oliver 

Warner, We were so excited when you were born almost 15 years ago! The excitement grows as we quietly watch you continue on your journey to manhood. You have accomplished so much already, I can only imagine what the future holds for you! You have a sweet disposition, a warm and friendly personality, common sense, good looks, and of course good genes! Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation! Remember the good times and learn from the times that weren’t so good. You are in high school now! Your future is beckoning! Don’t forget to have a little fun along the way.

Love,

Bobbie and Opa

June, 2020

Dear Graduates, I want to wish each of you the very best in the future and tell you how much I admire all you have become, and all during very difficult times. Most importantly, I want to wish you happiness and success as you enter high school and continue to grow into a happy and successful future.

Ann Drake

Naomi Geller Incredibly beautiful and talented grand daughter - Congratulations . Words cannot express how proud I am of you for all that you and all that you will be. Your cleverness, sophistication, taste, maturity, artistic talents are amazing as is your love of family, your quick witted humour, and compassionate generosity. You are an amazing young lady who will grow into a stunning and very accomplished woman You have so much ahead of you and so much to contribute to this world. I cant wait to see how you thrive and flourish for I know you will and equally am sure you will set ambitious goals and meet them Congratulations on your graduation . Now high school awaits and you will start to find your path and will certainly begin changing the world for the good and make lives better for so many including yourself. Know you are loved by so many,

Your Grandfather

- Lala

Massimo Franco, I am so incredibly proud of all that you are and all that you have become as you have grown into an accomplished and glorious young men who has the world at his fingertips and immense potential. You are not just a great athlete who has insurmountable willpower and discipline, not just a young man with a greta brain and amazing logic, but much more importantly , you are a truly good, kind, compassionate, empathetic and caring person who has a heart bigger than all outside, a great love for his family and a wonderful sense of humour which will light up any room Congratulations on graduating and stepping into the new phase of high school. You will add to Parker's society and find out ambitions and potential during these coming years May all good things always be yours

Your loving Grandfather,

Lala

Congrats Owen-- so proud to watch you achieve another significant milestone. Always dream big and keep trying your best. We know that you'll continue to do amazing things in high school-- just work hard, have fun and don't give your parents too much stress :) We wish you nothing but the best!

Much love always,

Uncle Al & Aunt Hannah

CONGRATULATIONS OWEN! We are so proud of our grandson and truly blessed to have you in our lives. We know God will continue to bless you and guide you throughout your high school years.

We love you.

Grandma (Annie) & Grandpa (Halbi)

Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So...get on your way! Congrats Ethan! So very proud.

Dear Audrey, It has been such a JOY to watch you grow into the incredibly talented, intelligent, creative, fun, and kind person that you are. I am always so proud to be your Aunt! You amaze me with your tenacity and hard work to achieve your goals, and you inspire me to meet my own, particularly in DANCE! If it weren't for you, I don't think I would have taken it up again. Stay true to the unique person you are as you head off to high school. I can't wait to see what's in store for you. I'll always be waiting in the wings watching!

Congratulations, love you so much!

Auntie (Tony,Drew and Damon too)

Dear Owen, Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you and are always here to support you. We pray that God will continue to guide you in all that you do.

Love,
Grandma, Grandpa and all your cousins ️

Dear Wren, You certainly made the most of your grammar school education & experiences. Keep up the great work in high school! We know you'll make the best of your many challenges & opportunities.

Love,

Gramma & Papa

A nuestra querida nieta Wrennie, felicidades en tu día de graduación de primaria. Todo lo que te haz propuesto lo has logrado con excelencia. Esperamos que en el futuro todos tus sueños se conviertan en realidad. Te queremos mucho y estamos muy orgullosos de ti.

Tus abuelos Tom y Arline

Hey Owen ~ CHEERS on graduating middle school! We are so fortunate to have you in our lives and could not be more proud to have such a kind, intelligent, and thoughtful person as our cousin. To many more MC games, Alowcla (aka Jake Jolc) parties, and memorable family trips. Wishing you all the best in high school and beyond-- we love you so much O!

Love,

Noona and Claire

Dear Massimo I am so proud of you on how you became such nice and smart, sensitive and generous, strong and charismatic young man with amazing values and skills. I admire you every day and am your biggest fan.

I love you,

Dad

Congrats Aria Greenberg Goldsmith!!! We are super proud of all you do with grace and integrity! Someday we hope to hear you sing the songs of the play! And we look forward to seeing you over the summer!! MIss you and love you!! Keep up your spirit!! OXOXOX

Congrats, Quentin! From your family north of the border!  🇨🇦 🇺🇸

Congratulations Quentin Stauber and all the 8th grade graduates!

Congratulations on graduating Aria!

Love,

Josh and Noah

Congratulations Aria! We are so proud of you! Your kindness, strength and hard work will take you wherever you want to go!

Love mom and dad

Dear Cate, Congrats on getting through middle school!!! It's crazy to think that my older sister is going to be in high school next year!!! I'm really excited to celebrate with you!!! I know there are great things ahead for you, and I can't wait to see you accomplishing your goals and dreams!!! Have a fun graduation!!!

Love,

Evan

Pau, we are so proud of you! Congratulations on your graduation! We ca'n wait to see what is next for you in high school. Stay true to yourself and reach high. You are capable of whatever you set your mind to. “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try!” Dr. Seuss.

Love,

Mom, Dad and Eric

Cate, You are a first class young woman and make me and your entire family so proud! Have a fabulous celebration - you deserve it. You will have a wonderful 4 years of High School!

Congratulations!

Pop Pop

Cate ~ From your first day in JK to anticipation of your 8th grade tribute, we have loved watching you grow and thrive at Parker. We could not be prouder of the kind, thoughtful, creative, dedicated, and accomplished young woman you are and know the next 4 years are going to be amazing! Congratulations - we love you SO much!

Mom, Dad, Evan, and Bo

Cate-Cate O’Connor there is a little crew who has adored you from the very start and celebrates you as you take this next big step into high school! You make everything better, brighter, more organized, more interesting, and always thoughtfully done. We know good things are ahead for you beautiful girl and can’t wait to be part of your journey, cheering you as you go. Our family loves you so much!

Uncle Tom, Aunt Michelle, Lauren, Avery, Emma and George

Cate, Congratulations on a spectacular 8 years! I am so proud of you! Well done!

Love,

Dad

Congratulations Warner Vance! We are so proud of you and are excited to see what your future holds. You are a remarkable young man and will do great things.

Love,

The Harmans Shary, Gabe, Gabby, Elizabeth and Harrison

Sharon Pomerantz

What a crew of sibs! Congratulations to the Classes of 2020 and 2024. Seniors, thanks for being there for your siblings and our grade this year, and best wishes for college in the fall!

The 8th Grade Team

Way to go, Sam Forst! Keep on being the wonderful person you are. Bravo to the eighth grade!

Fuder Advisory! From our first adventures through Target in Bloomington to our massive candy stashes and dashes to Starbucks, it's been a pleasure being your advisor and teacher, watching you grow in confidence and join together as a group. I'll miss your humor, your spontaneity, and your chill gatherings on my couch. You know you're always welcome anytime - once a Fuder Advisee, always a Fuder Advisee! Congratulations on surviving and thriving in middle school.

peace and love,

mr.fuder

Pau, Every day is important in life, but today is much more important. You reap the effort and dedication of all these years with the celebration of your Graduation. Congratulations!!! We are very proud of you and always ... we will always be by your side!!!

Avi and Iaia

Audrey Joy - it's been such a joy for me to witness your 8th grade year from the vantage points of dad and teacher, and I'm so grateful for the time we had together in the classroom, though it was cut short in March. You are a thoughtful, kind, inquisitive, and creative student, a caring and loyal friend, and a talented dancer and athlete. I'm excited for what high school holds for you, and being able to walk through those years still close by is a privilege I don't take for granted. Congratulations on all that you've accomplished throughout middle school - onward we go!

I love you,

Dad (a.k.a. Mr. Fuder)

Congratulations to all eight graders. You have worked and payed hard to get to this day and deserve only good things and wonderful lives Go forth and conquer high school and then take on the world to make it a better place

Laurence Geller

Congratulations Naomi!!!! I love you sooo much!!!

Ana Franco

Dear Massimo, Congratulations. Even though you are annoying I love you. You are the best brother ever.

Love,

Raffaello

Congratulations Naomi, Thank you so much for making me laugh all the time. You have stuck by me all the time, through 5k's and family meals. Can't believe you are going into high school. You make everyday a blast. Love you so so so much and have the best day on graduation.

Gemma

My darling Naomi, you have blossomed into a beautiful, kind, caring young lady. I just love being with you and our trip to Greece last year was amazing. You are so thoughtful and so sweet and I am so very proud of you. Enjoy High School and get the most out of it as you can.

Love you,

Grandma

I am so very proud of you, Massimo. You are amazing young man, who is so sweet, compassionate and loving. The fact that you are so much taller than me (not difficult) and so grown up that it is hard to realize you are only 14. I love you and love being with young enjoy your company. Congratulations on graduating 8th grade.

Love you.

Grandma

Congratulations Massimo, Thank you for making me laugh all the time. You have been there for me through good times and bad times. You are now going to be in high school, but you will still always annoy me. I love you so much and hope you have the best graduation.

Gemma

Naomi, Congratulations my amazing niece. We are so proud of you. We have loved watching you grow and mature. When all eight of you kids are together there is so much happiness and laughter . . . it is fantastic to watch. We are excited to see you flourish in High School and proud to be your Aunt and Uncle.

Love Always,

Tanya and Luca

Congratulations Massimo!!!!!! We love you and are so excited to watch your journey through High School. Big Kisses!

Congratulations Massimo!!!! We are so proud of you. You have achieved so much over the last year . . . intellectually, socially, emotionally. Your honesty, humor, strength, resilience are only some of the features we admire and live. You make us laugh all the time. You athleticism, drive, commitment are admirable to say the least. Your leadership on the field and off the fields astounds us. At dinners (which we have had so many together these last few months - silver lining) you always impress and entertain us. After you kids leave the table Dad and I look at each other and say 'wow, he is such a young man and so kind and funny'. We are beaming with pride. As this chapter of Middle School closes, we are excited to see you grow into the amazing High School student we know you will be. We love you so much!! Onwards and Upwards as we always say.

Love,

Mum and Dad

Misha, Cory, Gigi, Isla and Emme Warning

Dear Owen, It seems unreal you're graduating from middle school already and it's truly amazing how time flies. Our deepest congratulations to you on this memorable day and we pray you march on to realize your full potential and beyond in life!

Love,

Aunt Sarah and Uncle Robert

Congratulations Harry! We have loved watching you learn and grow over these past 10 years at Parker - and are so very proud of you! You bring humor, wisdom, and dedication to everything you do. And you keep us laughing, for which we are grateful! We hope you have four years of in-person high school, and can't wait to see you and the class of 2024 make the world a better place!

Love,

Mom, Dad, and Adele