For most athletes, success begins with a spark of passion. For Senior and Dartmouth baseball commit Izzy Parsky, that spark was—perhaps unexpectedly—post-game snacks.

“I started playing T-ball when I was five or six,” said Parsky. “Honestly, I only kept playing because I liked the snacks after the games. But as I moved up, especially into Pony League, I realized how much I loved the sport.”

Now, years later, that once-casual interest has evolved into a full-blown commitment to Division I baseball and academics at an Ivy League university. The path hasn’t been easy, but Izzy has embraced the challenge.

“During the offseason, I lift five days a week. In season, it’s three lifts, five practices. I also try to get extra work in on my own,” Parsky said. “Managing school and baseball is tough, but if you stay on top of your time, it’s doable.”

His commitment to excellence hasn't gone unnoticed. The standout Viewpoint player was recently recognized as the Los Angeles Daily News Athlete of the Week following a team trip to San Diego that highlighted their unity and team chemistry.

“That week meant a lot,” he says. “We were away from our parents for the first time, really bonding as a team. To be able to lead in that setting and be recognized was special.”

It’s not just his athletic performance that stands out. Maintaining a high GPA in a rigorous academic environment like Viewpoint has been just as important—especially in preparing for Dartmouth, where he’ll join their Division I baseball program.

When it came time to choose a college, Dartmouth stood out both on and off the field.

“I always knew I wanted a smaller school environment. Visiting Dartmouth, it was immediately clear it was the right place. The coaches really emphasize developing you as a person, not just a player,” Parsky said. “Other schools were more baseball-first. At Dartmouth, it’s more balanced.”

While he’s not yet set on a major, he’s leaning toward finance. “I think I’ll figure it out through classes and internships,” he said, adding that Dartmouth’s strong academic reputation gives him confidence in that journey.

At Viewpoint, the team culture also has played a vital role in shaping his experience. Unlike many programs with rigid training requirements, our coaches allow driven players like him to customize their regimen.

“The coaches here understand that if you're motivated, you might need something different,” Parsky added. “That freedom to train individually really helped my development.”

For younger student-athletes hoping to follow in his footsteps, his advice is simple: “Work hard. It sounds cliché, but that’s what gets you through. There will be doubts—there always are—but you just have to trust that the work will pay off.”

As he prepares to head to the East Coast, this dedicated student-athlete carries with him the lessons, friendships, and memories of Viewpoint—and a future as bright as his determination.

Viewpoint’s Boys and Girls Varsity Swim Teams have once again made waves in the record books, capturing the 2025 Gold Coast League Championship titles, and solidifying their legacy as a powerhouse in high school swimming. Clinching its 20th consecutive League Championship, the Boys Team made history while the Girls extended their streak with a record-breaking 18th straight win.

“This was a complete team effort in every sense of the word,” said Head Coach Greg Bisheff. “The team performed its best when it's best was needed. They brought tremendous energy and enthusiasm, supported each other in and out of the pool, and always celebrated each other’s successes. In an individual sport, it was awesome to watch the best team come out on top.”

Event winners for the Boys included Avi Shah ’26, who captured first place in both the 200 Individual Medley and the 100 Backstroke, and Miles Goodman ’27, who took the top spot in the 100 Butterfly. The Boys also dominated in the relays, with the 200 Freestyle Relay team of Goodman, Shah, Teddy Grandy ’25, and Jake Roth ’26 finishing first. The 400 Freestyle Relay team of Roth, Shah, Grandy, and Goodman also placed first.

On the Girls side, Chloee Goldstein ’26 led the team with victories in the 100 Butterfly and 100 Backstroke. Sarah Nasrollahy ’25 won both the 200 and 500 Freestyle. The 200 Medley Relay team, made up of Goldstein, Marin Purdy ’28, Nasrollahy, and Ella Katz ’25, earned a first-place finish, as did the 200 Freestyle Relay team of Goldstein, Sadie Kieffer ’26, Ella Crenshaw ’26, and Katz.

Twelve swimmers have qualified for CIF-SS Prelims, which take place on Wednesday, May 7 at Mt. San Antonio College. Representing Viewpoint will be Chloee Goldstein ’26, Ella Katz ’25, Sarah Nasrollahy ’25, Marin Purdy ’28, Isabella Utley ’28, Sadie Kieffer ’26, and Ella Crenshaw ’26 on the Girls team, and Miles Goodman ’27, Jake Roth ’26, Ry Didden ’25, Teddy Grandy ’25, and Avi Shah ’26 on the Boys team. The Boys will compete in Division 2, while the Girls will race in Division 3.

Congratulations to our incredible swim team and their coaches. Go Patriots!

Viewpoint’s Track & Field team swept both the boys’ and girls’ competitions at League Finals on Tuesday, April 29. The girls captured the first League title in school history, while the boys earned their second consecutive championship.

Tessa McCormack ’27 and Azaria Okafor ’27 led the charge. Tessa won the 800 and 200 meters, breaking school records in both events. Azaria took first in the 100, placed second in the 200, and finished fourth in the long jump—setting new school records in the 100 and long jump. Both athletes also contributed to Viewpoint’s second-place finish in the 4x400 relay.

Kendall Conte ’25, Alexa Jeong ’25, Zooey Jeong ’25, and Ambrielle Harris ’26 delivered key performances that helped seal the team victory. Kendall won the 100-meter hurdles, while Zooey and Alexa finished second and third in the 3200 meters. Ambrielle placed third in the triple jump. All four, along with Tessa and Azaria, qualified for CIF postseason competition.

“At the beginning of the season, I didn’t think it was possible,” said Head Coach Patrick Neville. “We were projected to finish well behind Windward and Brentwood. But our girls kept improving, stepped up to score points wherever they could, and, ultimately, proved me wrong. What they accomplished wasn’t just impressive, it was historic.”

On the boys’ side, the team claimed the title in commanding fashion. Eric He ’25, Olly O’Connor ’26, and Darren Haggerty ’27 swept the League MVP awards in sprints, distance, and field events. Eric won the 100 and 200 meters and anchored the winning 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Olly captured the 1600 and 3200 titles, setting a meet record in the 3200. Darren won the high jump and long jump, breaking his own school records in both, and also ran on the winning relay teams.

Additional standout performances included:

• Andrew Neville ’26 (2nd in the 1600 and 3200)
• Kenyon Ebole-Gordon ’26 (2nd in long jump)
• Noah Oduwole ’26 (2nd in 800)
• Anthony Cruz ’27 and Kyler Lee ’25 (2nd and 3rd in discus)
• Osezuwa Ainabe ’26 (4th in long jump)
• Jack Richter ’27 (3rd in 3200)
• Mitchell Majors ’28 (4th in 3200)

All of these athletes qualified for individual CIF postseason competition. 

Congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff on an unforgettable season and a standout showing at League Finals!

From Friday, April 25, to Sunday, April 27, Viewpoint School’s Upper School Conservatory of Theatre transported audiences to a Greek island paradise with three sold-out performances of Mamma Mia! in the Carlson Family Theater. The hit musical, featuring the music of ABBA, lit up the stage as students delivered a heartfelt, high-energy production filled with laughter, love, and iconic songs.

 The show tells the hilarious and touching story of a young woman’s quest to discover her birth father before her wedding day, bringing three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Featuring ABBA’s greatest hits including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Take a Chance on Me,” the production celebrated friendship, family, and finding joy in the unexpected. 

“I’ve yet to meet a person whose eyes don’t instantly light up as a smile flashes across their face when I mention Mamma Mia! It is because ABBA’s music is woven into the fabric of popular culture and seems to hold a special place in life steeped in nostalgia for most people,” shared Director and Choreographer Lisa Roskowinski. “The way in which their music transcends time and generations, speaking to students literally born decades after they came on the music scene, reminds me of the power musical theatre similarly embodies as a genre.”

The weekend concluded with a special tribute during Sunday’s matinee performance, honoring the Seniors in the cast and crew. The moment celebrated their final production with the Upper School Conservatory of Theatre and recognized their dedication, artistry, and lasting contributions to Viewpoint’s performing arts program. The audience rose to their feet in a heartfelt standing ovation, celebrating not only the Seniors, but the entire talented ensemble and crew who had poured their hearts into making the production a resounding success.

In case you missed it, check out our behind-the-curtain look at the cast and crew’s final rehearsals, costume prep, and all the excitement leading up to opening night here.

Viewpoint School recognizes The Bradway Family, Enlin Ding and Liying Huang, Jerriann and Quentin Fleming, Julie and John Fogerty, and The Nassab Family for their leadership support in the Viewpoint Fund and their symbolic sponsorship of this event as donors in our Chair's and Head of School Circles.