Episode 1: From Peck to the Fairway: Christina Parsells ’11

Christopher Fu ’22 — Peck's 2026 Commencement Speaker, an Andover graduate, and future Princeton Tiger.

This week, I sit down with Christopher Fu ’22, Peck's 2026 Commencement Speaker, a recent graduate of Phillips Academy Andover, and a member of Princeton University's Class of 2030. As a Peck lifer, Chris reflects on the teachers, friendships, and experiences that shaped his journey from Kindergarten through eighth grade, and shares how Peck prepared him for success at Andover and beyond. We also discuss leadership, taking risks, embracing new opportunities, and what advice he would give to current Peck students as they prepare for their own next chapter. Whether you're a current student, parent, alum, or simply someone who loves hearing inspiring stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Episode 1: From Peck to the Fairway: Christina Parsells ’11

In this episode of The PrideCast, we sit down with Christina Parsells, Peck Class of 2011, to reflect on her journey from Peck to Kent Place and on to Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. A standout student-athlete, Christina competed on the Georgetown Women’s Golf Team while also serving in leadership roles across campus. Christina shares how her early experiences at Peck helped shape her work ethic, leadership style, and competitive drive—lessons that have carried through her academic and professional career. From the fairways to the finance world, this conversation highlights the power of community, resilience, and staying true to your path.