Francis W Parker School - Record Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Big Brothers and Sisters l As the Morning Exercise grew near, Seniors began to talk with ex- citement about the assembly they had awaited for years. Some even can- celled their college trips to work around this one day. It was finally time for the seniors of 1987 to receive their little brothers and sisters for every class, j.k. through eighth grade. The program acts to bring the Parker community closer together by promoting interaction between all age groups of the school. However, the big gym, where the Morning Exercise is traditionally held, was still under construction on the scheduled date for the assembly. The next week the gym again was not available to the disappointed seniors. So instead, they agreed to hold the assembly in the auditorium. The next break from tradition came with the alteration of the meth- od of presenting senior quips, which are comments on the seniors made by classmates. In the past, these were copious and each one riddled with private jokes. Last year, acting princi- pal Fred Dust removed quips altogether from the assembly, insist- ing that they are incongruous with the purpose of the Morning Ex. Instead, different teachers gave short summar- ies about each senior. However, this 28 - Events Top left: Wait-shouldn't the seniors be in the big gym? Top right: Liz teaches her little brother to sew leven though she can't!l Above: Mr. McCutcheon smiles over. his crippled athletes.

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The Kindergarten's Instant Art Day is a much loved Parker tradition. Since its founding some ten years ago by teacher Yvonne Carrera, both its structure and its purpose have remained unchanged. This year's experience took place on October 17. Arriving at the Little School at nine a.m., Kindergarteners led their parents through their territory, from activ- ity to activity and from room to room. Teachers served as creation facillitatorsg all instruction was meant to be an interac- tion and expression between parent and child. A major emphasis this year, ac- Instant Art Day cording to Senior Kindergarten teacher Beverly Greenberg, was a variety. The veritable smorgasbord of project stations included tie dying, woodworking and painting areas. We don't want to score off imagination. Generally, participation is limited to Kindergarteners and their parents-even siblings are discouraged from attending. Organizers of the event feel it is necessary to stress the importance of enhancing new experiences over providing a social atmosphere. f l . 5 2 1 i l l E l 2 s 3 i Ag A i f . ' 'fl' s - . ' 1. at I Q ' 4 Q ,H g . .T 5 f . YL is Maud Left: Right through the board son, right through the board. Above: Haskins and his daughter at work at Instant Art Day. Below Left: The future Picasso, Below: Mr. Leary regresses. -O g-,,,f 1 XT:-f Events - 27

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method was hardly less time consum- ing, partial to the students friendly with faculty, and a disappointment to the majority of the seniors. This year, the seniors met along with selected faculty and agreed that each student should choose a maximum of five quips that would be as informative and as self-explanatory as possible. All of the hard work put into plan- ning this Morning Ex. was worth it. On Friday, Oct. 3, the whole school sat down to a touching and fun Morning Ex. that lasted only forty minutes. Said Ali Ruttenberg, Be- fore the Morning Ex. took place I was concerned that it wouldn't be the same since it wasn't in the gym. I was thrilled with the result, and l know this Morning Ex. will live in my mind forever. i I 5 I ' -J ' wil X .-.- -tif ,Q-Y ii-P Q Above: Here's David's little kids trying to teach him how to read. Below left: All with broken bones but still smiling, Below right: Alexis seems to be able to help her little kids do their homework. -J ' X iii-fha-at Q . ,I 4? . I ' of 'u a . hi MX T Il .1 - ,r-, -' + Events - 29