Just before the start of the school year, Parker juniors and seniors received emails from Upper School history teacher Andrew Bigelow inviting...
It’s autumn in Chicago. The leaves are turning red and the temperature is comfortable, in the 60s and 70s. People are walking in t-shirts and...
“Being a ‘Varsity’ runner has honestly been a pretty big confidence booster because having something you know you're good at feels really...
On August 12, the Parker golf team began their preseason practices, reserving times at Diversey Driving Range and various golf courses around the city. This pre-season preparation led to success throughout the season,...
Fall sports seasons have officially wrapped up, and winter sports are quickly approaching. “I am so excited for the basketball season to start. I think our team has been working hard in the offseason, and I believe...
Roughly 15.5 million students begin high school each year nationwide, and up to 30% struggle with the transition. Parker has programs in place to help assist with this transition. The Bridge, Retreat, and Orientation...
I’ve always had a deep interest in politics, but it wasn’t until this past year that I truly stepped into the world of civic engagement. As a senior, I was finally able to put my passion into action...
Homecoming has been a tradition at Parker for a long time. Every year there is a theme, upper school sports games, and dressing up to go to a fun and traditional dance hosted by our school. Dress shopping...
Did you watch the Trump versus Harris debate? Yes, I did. What was your reaction upon hearing Springfield mentioned by Trump? We were not happy at all. And why was that? Because it cast...
In the hallways of Parker’s Upper School, navigating the complexities of romantic relationships while maintaining academic performance is a challenge many students face. As seniors prepare to leave high...
Election season has officially come to a close. Colorful posters have been taken down, speeches have been given, and a new cabinet has begun...
In the second floor hallway, across from the auditorium, hangs a stone and metal plaque. In glinting silver lettering it reads “Karyn Kupcinet...
Parker students all know Alex Chaouki. He’s a multifaceted man: DoorDasher, student, reselling entrepreneur, and active Parker community member....
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...
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,”...
"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...
It’s Day 2. I’m sitting in my A period class. I’m being taught, but I’m not learning. All I can think about is the fact that I should...
This column is supposed to be centered around the Earth, but I’m going to take us into space for a little bit. During my pre-college summer...
It was a warm early August day when I was driving to Covert, MI for a weekend with family and friends. At the time, I was listening to Taylor...
New year, new schedule, new lunch blocks. Same old faces, same familiar hallways—except now, the senior chairs have shifted. Every year, we...
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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...
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...
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...