Parker News

Parker sends out the NAIS College-Age Survey to alumni each year to learn more about how alumni’s time at Parker influenced their success in college. Focusing on data from the past two years, the survey captures both quantitative trends and personal reflections from alumni. The following infographic is representative of responses from the Classes of 2022 and 2023. 

Julie (Jester) Newman ’10 is an aerospace engineer, author, and STEM outreach champion. Put simply, Julie is literally having a blast in her career. Since graduating from Parker and studying Electrical Engineering at Caltech, she has worked on a wide range of space programs, including rockets, satellites, and even a mission to Jupiter. On top of that, she was recently recognized with the “20 under 35” award for her industry.

Now in its eleventh year, the Day of Giving is a school-wide, one-day campaign to reward, retain, and recruit the people who create the Parker experience: our teachers. Since 2014, your donations to the Day of Giving have allowed Parker to invest an additional five million dollars in the areas that enhance the experience for our teachers: faculty professional development, competitive salaries, and robust benefits.

Danika Yam, Class of 2026, was first introduced to fencing in the third grade by her friend’s parents, who recognized her agility and speed as ideal qualities for the sport. After meeting with the coaches at the San Diego Fencing Center in Escondido and learning about the different disciplines, Danika knew she wanted to be a saber fencer.

At the end of August, our Football and Girls' Volleyball teams traveled out of state to compete. Football went to Las Vegas, Nevada, and Girls' Volleyball went to Hilo, Hawaii. 
 

Students typically learn about birds in our science classrooms, but this fall, Grade 8 students were able to be inspired by avian behavioral patterns in a new way. During advisory, students participated in a unique Birds of Different Feathers work style assessment. This exercise allowed students to discover their “bird” personality type and learn how it influences their approach to work.

Taking place on a global stage, the Olympics are made possible by thousands of dedicated individuals working behind the scenes. Numerous Parker alumni, faculty, and parents are contributing to the 2024 Olympics—from athletes and coaches to physicians and caterers.

The Student Athletic Advisory Council is a representative body of interscholastic athletic and club programs. Student-athletes serve on the council and provide insight into the student-athlete experience under the guidance and mentorship of the Director of Athletics, Mahina Hannemann-Gago.