Athletics News by Athletic Director Ceri Whitfield Parker School Athletics has had a very successful 2011-2012 year. Cross country boys Jesse Tarnas, Paul Gregg and Tyler McCullough went to States. The girls’ volleyball team and both boys’ and girls’ soccer teams went to playoffs. Mariko Langevin, Cody Brown, Aidan Wharton, Charlie Charbonneau, Sarah Willey and Emily Whitfield from the mixed varsity paddling team placed at States. The tennis team qualified at BIIFS with our very own Emilie Skladzien going to States as the number four seed for the Big Island. The newly established boys’ volleyball team had a great start to the season and an even better finish, playing exceptionally competitive games. Evan Kasberg placed 13th on the Big Island for boys’ golf. Congratulations to you all! I am so very proud to be your Athletics Director.
The Parker Bulls Soccer Club has just finished its first HYSA season and boasted many more wins than defeats. We look forward to starting the soccer club again in August for the HYSA fall season. Thank you to all the dedicated and committed coaches for all your hard work with our students, and to all the parents for encouraging your children to participate in sports and stay fit and healthy. Thank you to the students who have put the past behind them and are determined to come back fighting and show that we at Parker School are as good as the next. And finally, a bittersweet farewell to all our seniors - thank you for your commitment to Parker School Athletics. Good luck in your future endeavors, and come back and see us!
Thank you to all for your wonderful support of Parker School Athletics. I look forward to another great year here with the students. Have a fantastic summer!
HYSA player Zane Willman
Third Trimester Athletic Awards
Boys’ Volleyball Coaches Award, Leo Yao MVP, Jesse Burns Most Improved, Brian Toubman
PTSO News
Girls’ Tennis Coaches Award, Lauren Sweere, Marit Winborne
Boys’ Tennis Coaches Award, Shotaro Kume
MVP, Emilie Skladzien Most Improved, Nya Phillips, Rin Zhou
MVP, Kai Inaba Most Improved, Thomas Baldwin
by PTSO President Robin Mullin
PTSO enjoyed another busy and productive year supporting the Parker School ‘ohana. The new mini grant program for promoting innovation in the classroom was a highlight. Seven $500 mini grants were awarded including one for a document camera for the lower school and another for training for new iPads in the upper school. Our funds helped with the new multipurpose athletic court and new rugs for lower school classrooms. As always, PTSO supported school programs including the Fall BBQ, ArtStart and Luau. Teachers and staff enjoyed tasty treats each month and lunch at the Parent Teacher Conferences. The annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon is always a favorite. This year it was a collaboration with the Student Council, parent volunteers, local farmers and bakers, and Maria Peterson Catering. We couldn’t have done this without and energy and ideas from parents and students. Mahalo nui loa from PTSO!
Faculty and staff enjoyed every bite of PTSO’s Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Thank you, PTSO!
Outgoing Executive Committee members deserve a thanks as well: Carol Langevin, Ernie Plock and Sally Kaufmann. At the end of each year the PTSO
General Membership elects a new Executive Committee. Please welcome: President: Robin Mullin Vice President: Jude McAnesby Secretary: Cheryl Kubo Treasurer: Kendall DiDonato Upper School Representative: Tony Prietto Middle School Representatives: Geoffrey Mundon and Marie Fellenstein Hale Lower School Representatives: Chrissie Tramontin and Ann DiLoreto
Join in and collaborate with your fellow Parker parents to create another successful year of Parker School PTSO. Whether it’s deciding on next fall’s mini grants or plans for a fundraising event or speakers forum, don’t miss out on the fun. Mark your calendars for Fridays at 8:15am: 8/31, 9/ 28, 10/26, 11/30, 1/18, 2/22, 3/29, 4//26 and 5/17. Find us on Facebook: facebook. com/ParkerSchoolPTSO, and in the weekly WebFLASH to stay current with our activities and news, and feel free to contact me anytime at PTSO@parkerschool.net. We are looking forward to seeing you when school starts again. Have a wonderful summer!
June - July, 2012