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Alumni Awards

Parker is so fortunate to have so many impressive alumni. Over the years, three awards have been created to recognize some of these individuals. The Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who were talented athletes while they were students at Parker. These individuals were not only recognized within the CIF, but also by their teams and coaches. The Arts Hall of Fame recognizes talented alumni in the arts and the Distinguished Alumni Award is given to alumni who have made a difference in their community.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

The Francis Parker School Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus/a who embodies the ideals of intellect, initiative and social responsibility which are the very essence of a Parker education.  This person is someone who has demonstrated remarkable leadership in his/her field of endeavor, attained local and/or national recognition and has made an outstanding contribution to the country, community or School. This alumnus/a may be a living or deceased person who completed at least one full academic year at Parker.


Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis – please continue to submit nominations to be considered during the next selection process. Questions may be directed to Sarah Latimer, at slatimer@francisparker.org or by phone at 858/874-3371.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDEES

Jeffrey Silberman ’75

Jeff is the fourth awardee and was inducted in 2020. He was on the Board of Trustees for 8 Years and served as the Board Chair in 2017. Jeff was co-chair for the Heart of Campus capital campaign and endowed the Head of School Scholars Program increasing access to a Parker education. Jeff’s dedication to Parker for over 4 decades has ensured Parker as a leader in the San Diego community.

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Ethel Mintzer Lichtman ’40

Ethel was the third awardee and was inducted in 2007. She was also a recipient of the Henry F. Lippitt Award for her impact on the School. Ms. Lichtman was a devoted volunteer and teacher at Parker whose time and dedication impacted eight decades of Parker people.

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Ted Gildred Jr. ’50

Ted was the second awardee. He is a leader in the banking industry, diplomat, successful developer and an accomplished aviator. Ted was Parker’s 2006 Commencement Speaker.

Louisa Hanson Marshall ’26

The first recipient of this award, Louise Hanson Marshall, Class of 1926, was a leader in the field of neuroscience and a pioneer in career opportunities for women in the sciences. 
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ARTS HALL OF FAME

The Francis Parker Upper School Arts Hall of Fame (Arts HOF) exists to recognize and honor Parker alumni and faculty who have made a significant impact to the arts in their respective fields.

Click here to find all of the details.

ARTS HALL OF FAME AWARDEES

2013 Honorees

Anna Stump ’82


ART

Anne Vafis ’51


FACULTY

Brandon Scott ’01


MUSIC

Katie Chadwick ’01


DRAMA

2021 Honorees

Lloyd Russell, Jr. ’85



ARCHITECTURE

Belle Baranceanu


FACULTY

Ryan Belenzon ’01


FILMMAKING

Olga Livshin ’96


POET

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Francis Parker School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  
 
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