Gardy’s update from 1996
Gardner H. Stern III received his B.A. from Yale University (1975) and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago (1977). I am a writer and producer in film and television in Los Angeles. My primary interests are my two children, Mel (11) and Thomas (9). What he values from his Parker experiences is “14 years of learning to think creatively.”
Read MoreRicky’s Update from 1996
Rick Ray received a B.A. from Antioch College. He now works “about four days a week as part of the management team of a small educational software company. I also chair the board of a regional environmental non-profit.” He adds that “I love wilderness, adventure, old friends and family.” What he values from his Parker experience is: critical thinking, exposure …
Read MoreBill’s Update from 1996
William Marks attended Milton Academy (1969-71), Brown University (1975) and Northwestern University (1976). He is now senior vice president at the Hal Riney & Partners advertising agency. He and his wife, Wendy, have one child, Edward Harris Marks (7).
Read MorePolly’s Update from 1996
Polly S. Ramstack Kuehn earned a BS in accounting with a minor in business from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, graduating in 1990. She received her Certified Public Accountant license in 1993. She writes that she has been “in the hospitality business for the past seven years: first as a resident manager of a resort, then accountant for …
Read MoreJoel’s Update from 1996
Joel Hoffman received his bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Wales in Great Britain and his M.M. and D.M.A degrees from Juilliard. A composer, pianist and educator, he says that his interests are Italian culture (“I spend several months each year in Florence”) and traditional jewish culture (“I’m discovering my roots”). What he values from his Parker experience was “the …
Read MoreEdie’s Update from 1996
Edith Pattou Emery is a graduate of Scripps College, with an M.A. in English literature from Claremont Graduate School and an M.L.S. from UCLA. A writer of fiction for children, she writes: I would say that one of the most valuable aspects of my education at Parker was the way it kindled and nourished my curiosity.” From Mrs. Moulton’s ‘So whats’ to Barr …
Read MoreJane Ellison’s 1996 Update
Jane Ellison has a bachelor’s degree of elective studies from St. Cloud State University and is also licensed in parent education and early childhood education. She is “presently working with parents in a family literacy program, as well as with parents of children with special needs.” She also teaches parenting to high risk families. Of Parker, she writes, “Looking back, Parker …
Read MoreHenry’s Update form 1996
Henry Davis received his B.A. from USC and his M.Ed from Loyola University. He has been a school psychologist for 14 years, has spent 10 years in therapeutic tutoring and is an international math game creator. What he values from his Parker experience was “Barr McCutcheon’s math class, Bill Idol’s English class propaganda game and Mrs. Moultons ‘So what?” He …
Read MoreMary’s Update from 1996
Mary Hines Bendix attended New Trier East after leaving Parker. She received a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts and her MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago. An artist, she and her husband, Richard, have three children: Sarah (17), Emily (14) and Sam (9). She writes that what she values most from her Parker experience was “the …
Read MoreBetsy’s Update from 1996
After graduating from Parker, Elizabeth Bergan Altman (Betsy) attended Milton Academy, Sarah Lawrence College and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. In marketing communications professionally, her personal interests include sailing and yacht racing-“participation on the water and with its administration.” Of her Parker experience she values the “sense of family in education, environ•ment, experience.” She and her husband, Ben, …
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