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Parker Senior Named Most Valuable Player

Congratulations to Parker senior Michael Campagna, Class of 2019, who was named most valuable...

Parker robotics hosts FTC competition, providing opportunity for more students to engage in STEM

Parker’s robotics club hosted an FTC league competition on Sunday, Dec. 9, providing a space for 14 local, community-based robotics teams to compete. One of those teams was FTC 10092, a community team supported in part by Parker’s robotics program.

Nonprofit founded by Parker junior recognized for its community service work by SXSW Conference

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Rakesh Reddy, Class of 2020, was recognized by the popular film and media conference South by Southwest (SXSW) for his work with his nonprofit, Born2Walk. The nonprofit was named a 2019 SXSW Community Service Award nominee, an honor given to individuals and organizations for their outstanding commitment to community service.

Parker junior provides medical care to patients in rural Mexico

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Reese Ger-Herscott, Class of 2020, traveled to the small Mexican town of El Fuerte with her grandfather and a team of volunteer doctors and nurses to provide needed healthcare to dozens of people living in the rural area.

MS Tree of Gratitude Shares Students’ Words of Thankfulness

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Middle School students, faculty, and staff have been sharing what they’re grateful for ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on the Tree of Gratitude. The colorful display outside the Middle School office holds hand-written notes of gratitude for the Parker community to see.

Parker freshman selected as ambassador to help fight childhood cancer

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Ayana Patel, Class of 2022, was just named an ambassador for the childhood cancer awareness campaign: Dance Hope Cure.

Member of new MS club wins Youth Philanthropy award from main foundation chapter

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Educate. Empower. Transform. A group of Middle Schoolers is seeking to do just that with the Parker chapter of the Mona Foundation.

Parker faculty member named ‘Outstanding Educator’ by U of Chicago

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Jared D’Onofrio, Upper School English teacher, was named an Outstanding Educator by the University of Chicago, after being nominated by a former student for the award.

9 Members of the Class of 2018 Earn Eagle Scout Honor

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From Grade 1 to the 2018 commencement stage, nine Parker students stuck together to earn one of the greatest honors as members of the Boy Scouts of America: Eagle Scout.

Capturing the Spirit of Aloha | Parker’s 36th Gala

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The Parents Association’s 36th Gala, the Aloha Island Luau, raised $1.13 million for student financial assistance and faculty professional development.

Lower School Student Arden Pala Lands First Professional Theater Role at The Old Globe

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Congratulations to Lower School Grade 3 student Arden Pala, Class of 2027, who landed his first professional theater role in The Old Globe’s production of “A Thousand Splendid Suns.” Arden credits Parker’s theater teacher Letty Robinson for sparking his love of theater.

PARKER SOPHOMORE INITIATES LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN CALLING FOR GUN CONTROL

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Faith Campbell, Class of 2020, has been passionate about gun control for a long time, but after watching the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida speak out against gun violence and call on their lawmakers to pass stricter gun laws, Faith put her views into action.