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Benched
Benched
Ben Israel, Online Editor • December 3, 2024

Outside of the Upper School office, three of the six tables often referred to as the “sophomore tables” were removed recently, sparking conversation...

Une Viste Très Mémorable
Une Viste Très Mémorable
Christina Merikas, Copy Editor • December 3, 2024

Four thousand, one hundred and fifty-three miles. That is the distance Parker’s recent Belgian visitors traveled. From shadowing Parker students...

The Onion Conundrum
The Onion Conundrum
Annabel McIntosh December 3, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, the Performing Arts Committee hosted their annual Talent Show, filling the auditorium with the hum of anticipation....

The Student Stampede
Aïda Davis December 3, 2024

Lincoln Park is a vibrant neighborhood with many fun things to experience. There’s something for everyone, whether it's seeing animals at the zoo, or taking a nice leisurely walk in Oz Park. These activities,...

Elections, Reflections, and Emotions
Sascha Keller December 3, 2024

On November 6, students entered Parker’s halls feeling a mix of emotions, with Principal Dan Frank holding open the door to welcome students into the building. At that point, Former President Donald Trump had...

Democracy in Action
Alexandra Schneider November 19, 2024

Just before the start of the school year, Parker juniors and seniors received emails from Upper School history teacher Andrew Bigelow inviting them to serve as election judges in the fall. Given the increased stakes...

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A Freshman Spreads Joy
A Freshman Spreads Joy
Selene Gutierrez December 20, 2024

One memorable moment from the bridge program this fall for freshman Sophie Skidelsky was when “a spider hanging from a string was hovering over the table where we were all eating. People started freaking...

Friendsgiving with SOCA
Friendsgiving with SOCA
Vada Mescudi December 20, 2024

Every year before Thanksgiving break, the Upper School Students of Color Association (SOCA) hosts an event where all Upper School students of color can enjoy talking with friends, meeting new people, and,...

Spanish Sojourn
Spanish Sojourn
Lula Notz, Features Editor • December 20, 2024

Wake up, put on a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt, go to school, go home, have your parents ask if you have done all of your homework, eat dinner at six, repeat. While Parker student’s schedules...

Adjustment Takes Time
Adjustment Takes Time
Daniel Chang December 20, 2024

The new schedule is one of the biggest changes from last year to this year. Although there have been debates and discussions on the topic, there remains a perspective that is equally important yet often...

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Screenshot of the Student Government ballot.
Election Allegations
Sascha Keller June 6, 2024

Election season has officially come to a close. Colorful posters have been taken down, speeches have been given, and a new cabinet has begun...

Karyn Kupcient
Karyn Kupcient
Ellery Singer June 6, 2024

In the second floor hallway, across from the auditorium, hangs a stone and metal plaque. In glinting silver lettering it reads “Karyn Kupcinet...

Alex Chaouki. Photo courtesy of Parker portal.
Who is “The Chaouk Man?”
Sejal Ahuja, Online Editor • June 6, 2024

Parker students all know Alex Chaouki. He’s a multifaceted man: DoorDasher, student, reselling entrepreneur, and active Parker community member....

A Bright Future
Miriam Johnson June 6, 2024

The field is the schools “largest classroom” where students learn during Physical Education class (PE), play during recess and after school, and compete in team practices and games. In fact, 70% of Parker’s...

The Parker Admissions Process
Christina Merikas, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

Students pass by the doors of the Parker admissions office to go to the library, the cafeteria, to their classes, every single day. But what goes on behind those blue doors? The Parker admissions process is “tedious,”...

Parker mourns the passing of Pat McHale, beloved Physical Education teacher & coach
The Parker Weekly May 1, 2024

"Mr. McHale was my first Parker PE teacher and taught me what’s it’s like to be a Parker student and how to be a better member for the Parker community. He would always ask me countless reminders of my baseball...

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Interweb Intel
Interweb Intel
Have you seen my computer charger?
Jack Adee
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The Scoop With Sloane
The Scoop With Sloane
The Timelessness of Parker Traditions
Sloane Demetriou
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Beyond the Books
Beyond the Books
What do Parker Students Carry in their Bags and Why
Aïda Davis
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Hollywood’s Misstep
Gabriel Vilus December 20, 2024

In recent years there has been a trend of race-swapping characters, especially in popular children’s movies. One of the most discussed examples...

Thanksgiving Senioritis
Julia Josephson December 20, 2024

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly dreading Thanksgiving this year. I wasn’t dreading it because of awkwardness with family, because...

Interweb Intel
Jack Adee December 3, 2024

I think I was in the fourth grade when I played my first Kahoot. Even though it might have not been on any of the most rigorous of subjects,...

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Putting the “Progress” in Progressive
Putting the “Progress” in Progressive
The Parker Weekly September 4, 2024

New year, new schedule, new lunch blocks. Same old faces, same familiar hallways—except now, the senior chairs have shifted. Every year, we...

“The Parker Weekly” Leadership

The 2023-24 school year will be ‘The Parker Weekly’s” 113th year of continuous publication.

 

Editors-in-Chief Uma Morris ’25, Sejal Ahuja ’25, Annabel McIntosh ’25 currently lead “The Parker Weekly.” Kate Tabor and Eric Rampson serve as “The Weekly’s” faculty advisors.

 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

“The Parker Weekly” Online Policy

Articles and editorials published on this website do not reflect the views of the Francis W. Parker School. Our opinions do not represent those of the school. All articles undergo a thorough publication process and are edited and reviewed by the editors-in-chief of The Parker Weekly and our faculty advisors.

 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Interweb Intel
Jack Adee December 20, 2024
Interweb Intel
Jack Adee December 3, 2024
Playlist of “The Weekly” – Volume CXIII, Issue 10
Lucas Werneck Fraga May 10, 2024

Mean Girls Debut
Phoebe Josephson March 13, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13 at 5:00 pm, Parker will debut Mean Girls The Musical in the auditorium. The musical will also be performed on March 14 at 7:00 pm, March 15 at 7:00 pm, and March 16 at 1:00 pm for...

Colonel Closing
Chloe Deutsch, Brief Writer • January 11, 2024

At 9:47 pm tonight, Thursday, January 11th Principal Dan Frank ‘74, and Assistant Principal Priyanka Rupani emailed a notification to students, faculty, staff, and parents and guardians, letting them...

To Learn and to Practice
Chloe Deutsch, Brief Writer • December 6, 2023

From November 29 through December 2, students were given the opportunity to participate in the Student Diversity Leadership Conference. This year was the 25th anniversary of the Student Diversity Leadership...

Meet the Staff

Christina is so excited to be joining The Weekly again this year. Outside of being a Copy Editor, she does creative writing, runs XCTF, and writes for other publications.

Tyler Jones
Tyler Jones
Staff Writer

Tyler Jones ('28) is excited to be a writer for the Parker Weekly. Tyler plays field hockey and basketball. Outside of school, she loves spending time with friends and listening to music.

Malik Griffin
Malik Griffin
Columnist

Malik Griffin thinks of himself as an aspiring philosopher. The majority of his time is taken up being the captain of the soccer team, but off the field he likes to play guitar and go on walks with his family.

Sejal Ahuja
Sejal Ahuja
Editor In Chief

Sejal is frighteningly excited to spend her third and final year on the Weekly as Editor-in-Chief!! When she isn’t frantically editing articles, she’s probably reading, watching Dirty Dancing (for the umpteenth time) or chatting with her friends. Sejal previously served as Online Editor and staff writer.

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