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Reunion Weekend 2024

Thank you to everyone who attended Reunion Weekend 2024! Save the Date for Reunion Weekend 2025: Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.

Friday, May 17

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  • Alumni of Color Luncheon

    Alumni of Color, please join us for a luncheon presented by the Alumni Association Board's DEIB Committee to kick off the weekend! Hear about what’s going on with Parker’s current DEIB initiatives and the Upper School affinity groups.

    12–2 p.m. | Heller Auditorium Stage | Cost: Early Bird $5/Regular $10

  • New: Upper School Classroom Visits

    Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Parker student today? Now’s your chance! Reconnect with your roots and experience a day in the life of a current Parker student. From new educational lessons to the vibrant classroom energy, come relive the Parker magic and see firsthand how the school has evolved. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to walk in the shoes of today’s students and rediscover the excitement of learning at Francis W. Parker School!
    Limited slots available


    1–3:30 p.m. | Upper School Classrooms | Cost: Free

  • 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. | Flora J. Cooke 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. You will also enjoy a performance from Parker’s new adult choir, Encore, that features some fellow alumni members!

    6–6:30 p.m. | Heller Auditorium | Cost: Free

  • Alumni and Friends Reunion Celebration

    All alumni, parents/guardians of alumni 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. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

    6:30–9 p.m. | Courtyard | Cost: Early Bird $10/ Regular $20

Saturday, May 18

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  • 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. | Kovler Family Library | Cost: Early Bird $5 / Regular $10

  • Milestone Reunion and Parents/Guardians of Alumni Reunion Brunch

    A combined celebration this year, please join us for a special Reunion brunch that brings together lifelong alumni celebrating 40+ years, members of the Anita McCormick Blaine Planned Giving Society and parents and guardians of alumni. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and mingle with many fellow Parker community members. 

    11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Mon Ami Gabi (2300 N Lincoln Park W) | Cost: Free

  • Rick Haskins Alumni Soccer Match

    The Colonel vs. 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 matchup! 

    12:30–1:30 p.m. | Parker 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: Early Bird $5/ Regular $10

  • Class Parties

    We will update class party details as the classes confirm arrangements. Please check back periodically.


    Class of 1971
    Party on Saturday, May 16
    6 p.m. | Chicago Yacht Club, 300 W Belmont Ave | Cost: Free
    Join your fellow 1971 classmates as we reminisce on 55 years since Parker at the Chicago Yacht Club. Food and refreshments will be provided.
     
    Breakfast on Sunday, May 17
    9–11 a.m. | Barrett Residence | Cost: Free
    Join your fellow 1971 classmates for Sunday breakfast at the Barrett Residence to close out another wonderful Parker Reunion Weekend. Food and refreshments will be provided.


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.

Thank You to our Reunion Volunteers

2019
Pilar Grover

2009
Whitney Ash
Gen Carter 
Elizabeth Epstein
Gabe Kaminsky
Catherine Taich
Rachel Vorwaller

2004
Ana Espinoza
Danny Levi
Kori Schulman

1999
Kathryn Heineman
Jenna Martin
Katie Nordine

1994
Niko Apostal
Molly Kovler
Gabby McHale
Marty Morris

1989
Cat Adami
Kim Kamin
Lara Khoury
Dan Rosenberg

1984
Dianna Berry  
Adam Gross
William Loesch
Demetra Merikas

1979
Tom Eley
Jonathan Kahn
Jan Kostner

1974
Erica Henner Max
Evaly Neistein Jerome

1969
Frank Lewin

1954
Dorothy Ramm

Contact Us

Director of Alumni Relations and Institutional Events
Chuck Lira
clira@fwparker.org
773.797.5516
330 West Webster Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60614 | 773.353.3000
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.