Winter 2022

 
Francis W. Parker School. This Week at Parker
Parker Post—Winter 2022
Volunteer to Be a Panelist at Upper School Career Day

The Alumni Association is excited to sponsor this year’s Upper School Career Day for all students on Friday, March 25

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Alumni Bring Renewable Energy to Illinois Schools

Haj Young ’95 and Marty Morris ’94 recently returned to Parker to share the story of their newest venture, Econergy

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Alumni Return to Discuss Progressive Education in Action

Grace Smith ’10 and Jen O’Connor ’10 returned to Parker for a Morning Ex in November

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Paschen Resounds at Poetry Night

Elise Paschen ’77 spent an evening at Parker as the 8th Annual Jeanne Harris Hansell Endowed Poet

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Senior Seminar Welcomes Jonathan Alter ’75

Jonathan Alter ’75 was a guest speaker in Principal Dan Frank’s winter mini-seminar for seniors, “The Psychology of Democracy”

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Share Your Class Notes

Have a story to tell or want to share some exciting news with your fellow alumni? Submit a class note to the Alumni Office

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News
Sleigh Rides of Thanks

Greenie and her “Magical Ones” recently spread cheer and thankfulness to members of the Parker community

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A Return of Holiday Windows on Campus

Families from the class of 2025 came together to brighten campus by painting windows throughout the school with festive scenes

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Rodney Glasgow Spends the Day with Parker

Educator, speaker, diversity practitioner and Head of School at Sandy Springs Friends School Rodney Glasgow spent the day with Parker

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YMOC—Homecoming: Where We Belong

Ninety students from 16 schools came to Parker for the 4th Annual Cullen J. Davis Young Men of Color Symposium

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Refugee Study in 7th Grade History, From Fiction to Reality

The 7th grade welcomed two special guests for an impactful, firsthand presentation

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Social Justice Committee and Environmental Committee Team Up for Clean-Up

Fifteen students from two committees joined together for a trash pickup in public spaces around Washington Park

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Spirit Wear Items Available

Select items and sizes of Parker’s Holiday Spiritwear are still available for a limited time

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Join the Alumni Network

Become a member of FWPConnect

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Events
Thursday, January 20
Parker and New Roads School presents
Critical Conversations with Van Jones
“Education to Rebuild the American Dream”
Monday, January 24
Deadline to Share Class Notes
Tuesday, January 25
Virtual Trivia Night, 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 3
Chicago Shakespeare Slam featuring Parker Teachers and Students, 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 10
Alumni Book Club—Matrix by Lauren Groff
Alumni On the Road
Save the Date for these upcoming Alumni and Friends Regional Events:

Los Angeles | Wednesday, February 16
Boston | Wednesday, April 20
New York | Thursday, April 21
Friday, March 25
Career Day
Apply to be a Career Day panelist by Friday, January 14
Friday, May 13–Sunday, May 15
2022 Reunion Weekend
Reunion Weekend for classes ending in a “2” or “7” is coming up!
 
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