Park School Alums

08/29/2021

Park's Annual Alumni Clambake is Sunday, September 19 from 12;3 PM on the Faulkner House Field. We hope you can make it! RSVP to [email protected] no later than 9/3 to reserve your lobster 🦞

08/18/2021

This year, in partnership with the Parents’ Association, Park launched an affinity group program with the hope of engaging parents and guardians across the Park community in thoughtful conversation and connection with fellow community members who share common backgrounds and lived experiences. The initiative has gained participation and engagement, earning positive responses from the parent community.

Read the full Summer 2021 Bulletin article at the link below.

https://issuu.com/parkschool/docs/2021-summer-bulletin/s/12848531

08/04/2021

Ivy Alphonse-Crean ’07 is returning to her Boston roots, ready to take on a new challenge as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Dedham Country Day School, just down the road from Park. In this Summer 2021 Bulletin article, we learn about her experiences as a student, teaching apprentice, and teacher in independent schools and how they influenced the next phase of her career as a leader in DEI education.

https://issuu.com/parkschool/docs/2021-summer-bulletin/s/12848956

07/28/2021

Phil Gambone, who taught English, Latin, and social studies at Park for 27 years, is excited to share his most recent book, As Far As I Can Tell: Finding My Father in WWII, with the Park community. In January, Director of Communications Kate LaPine sat down with Phil over Zoom to learn more about the book, his writing process, and what’s next on the horizon.

https://issuu.com/parkschool/docs/2021-summer-bulletin/s/12840152

07/26/2021

We're sending our best wishes to Stu McNay'97, who will be competing in his FOURTH Olympic games this summer! Team McNay-Hughes will be racing in the Men's 470 (Dinghy) races, taking place in Enoshima Yacht Harbor on the outskirts of Tokyp, and they hope to be the first U.S. 470 team to reach the medals podium since 2004. Olympic sailing can be viewed on NBC.com each evening at 11:00 EDT, and Team McNay-Hughes' first race is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27th. To learn more about Stu and view an EPIC compilation video of Team McNay-Hughes' recent races and trials, look for the link in our bio. 🇺🇸⛵️🇺🇸🏅🇺🇸

07/24/2021

Everyone say CHEESE! Check out this fun photo of members of the Class of 1981 with Mr. Gambone. It looks like they were having a GREAT time! If you recognize any of these smiling faces, share the joy and please tag them.

📸: P. Gambone

07/21/2021

Throughout the seasons, in good times and bad, a wealth of play, exploration, and learning happens outdoors at Park. Tirelessly maintained by the Facilities Department, Park’s remarkable 34-acre campus provides for creative, open-ended play, competitive sport, scientific exploration, artistic inspiration, and community gathering. During the pandemic, moving many activities outside has increased safety for all and prompted new thinking as to how Park can continue to use its outdoor resources when we return to normal. Click the link to read more of Cornelius Howland's '87, P' 27, article which covers the history of our campus, how we maintain it, and how we use it as both a competitive and curricular space.

https://issuu.com/parkschool/docs/2021-summer-bulletin/s/12840837

07/14/2021

Park is proud to honor Miranda Haymon ’09 as the recipient of this year’s Young Alumni Achievement Award.

Miranda (she/they) is a Princess Grace Award/Honoraria-winning writer, director, and curator. They are a Resident Director at Roundabout Theatre Company and The Tank, a member of the 2020–22 WP Theater Lab, a 2020–22 member of the Devised Theater Working Group at The Public, a New Georges Affiliate Artist and 2019 Audrey Resident, a Space on Ryder Farm 2019 Creative Resident, member of the Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab, the Wingspace Mentorship Program, a 2019–20 New York Theatre Workshop 2050 Directing Fellow, a Manhattan Theatre Club Directing Fellow, and a former Allen Lee Hughes Directing Fellow at Arena Stage.

Click the link below to learn more about Miranda's work, experiences at Park that inspired her career in performing arts, and how you can nominate a Park Alum for the 2022 Young Alumni Achievement Award!

https://issuu.com/parkschool/docs/2021-summer-bulletin/s/12840153

06/30/2021

Don't forget! Today, June 30th, marks the last day to make a gift to Park's 2020-2021 Annual Fund. We are grateful to all who have shown their support over the past year. if you have not yet donated, please consider making a gift today!

https://www.parkschool.org/give/form

06/25/2021

On June 2, we announced a transformative effort that will reshape The Park School over the next two years. Watch our campaign video to learn more about the three fundamental beliefs guiding this bold vision for our future. Stay tuned to our social media channels throughout the summer as construction progresses and Park’s next chapter comes to life!

A Vision for Park's Future - June 2021

06/19/2021

Congratulations to Park's 132nd graduating class - the Class of 2021! You've inspired us with your resiliency and joy for learning and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!

05/07/2021

Park Alums! Join us for Book Talk: Phil Gambone In Conversation with Steve Kellogg
Wednesday, May 12 at 6 p.m.

Former teacher Phil Gambone reads from his most recent book As Far as I Can Tell: Finding My Father in WWII. Colleague Steve Kellogg leads this virtual conversation, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

About Phil Gambone and As Far as I Can Tell
Long-standing former English, Social Studies, and Latin teacher Phil Gambone is excited to share his most recent book with the Park community. As a young gay man, Phil never told his father the reason why he was rejected from the draft during the Vietnam War. In turn, his father never talked about his participation in World War II. Father and son were enigmas to each other. Phil, an award-winning novelist and nonfiction writer, spent seven years uncovering who the man his quiet, taciturn father had been. He retraced his father’s entire journey across Europe, in addition to interviewing surviving veterans and conducting other extensive research. As Far as I Can Tell not only reconstructs what Phil’s father endured during the War, it also chronicles his own emotional odyssey as he followed his father’s route from Liverpool to the Elbe River. It became a journey that challenged Phil’s thinking about war, about European history, and about “civilization.”

The first 15 alumni to register will receive a signed copy of As Far as I Can Tell. You can purchase a copy of As Far as I Can Tell through https://rattlinggoodyarns.com/product/as-far-as-i-can-tell/, Amazon, or your local independent bookstore.

About Steve Kellogg
Ardent history buff Steve Kellogg (who is also a former Math Department and Upper Division Head) will lead this special conversation with Phil. The reading and book talk will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.

To register for this and other REUNION 2021 events please use this link https://www.parkschool.org/reunion2021