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The Parker Weekly

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The Parker Weekly

A Well Constructed Bridge
A Well Constructed Bridge
Sadie Ankin October 11, 2024

Roughly 15.5 million students begin high school each year nationwide, and up to 30% struggle with the transition. Parker has programs in place...

Against the Barricades
Against the Barricades
Chloe Deutsch September 4, 2024

Every summer, locals and travelers await the exciting first weekend of August, otherwise known as Lollapalooza.  Lollapalooza began on July...

Disconnect to Reconnect
Disconnect to Reconnect
Jayden Patel, Opinion Editor • September 4, 2024

As Upper School students fill the hallways during passing periods, breaks, and lunch, there’s one thing that they all have in common: they’re...

Bridging The Gap
Graysen Pendry, Online Editor • September 4, 2024

Every year a group of 80-90 students joins Parker’s upper school and must learn everything from how to work the portal to where the biology classrooms are. This year 26 of the 89 incoming freshmen are new to Parker...

Schedule Studies
Beatrix Hirsch September 4, 2024

The transition to the unknown is a big change in any circumstance, especially when the unknown seems almost unprecedented. “Almost” is the key word in regards to Parker’s new schedule that features an eight-day...

Cookies!
Jayden Patel, Brief Writer • June 6, 2024

Cookies can be described in two ways. Chewy and sweet, or educational and entertaining. While the first description describes some of the desserts in the cafeteria, the latter describes the Cookies program, a two...

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Beyond the Ballot
Beyond the Ballot
Annabel McIntosh October 12, 2024

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 Dresses
Homecoming Dresses
Taliah Albert October 11, 2024

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...

In Conversation with My Grandma
In Conversation with My Grandma
Uma Morris October 11, 2024

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...

A Delicate Balance
A Delicate Balance
Gabriel Vilus October 11, 2024

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...

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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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Where Nature is your Classroom
Where Nature is your Classroom
My Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
Hudson Davis
Read Story
My Fall Heartbeat
My Fall Heartbeat
Reflecting on My Journey as a Field Hockey Senior
Annabel McIntosh
Read Story
Playing Parker Field Hockey as a Freshman
Playing Parker Field Hockey as a Freshman
Tyler Jones
Read Story
Interweb Intel
Jack Adee October 11, 2024

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...

Curiously terrifying thoughts about the world!
Malik Griffin October 11, 2024

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...

The Scoop With Sloane
Sloane Demetriou October 11, 2024

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...

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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 Harry Lowitz ’24, Benjamin Kagan ’24, and Hanna Bilgin ’24 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 October 11, 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 12, 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
Miriam Johnson
Miriam Johnson
Sports Editor

Miriam Johnson is a sophomore who is writing for "The Parker Weekly" for her second year. Aside from writing, she enjoys playing sports and spending time with friends and family. She is so excited to be a sports editor for the Weekly this year!

Annabel McIntosh
Annabel McIntosh
Editor In Chief

Annabel McIntosh is beyond thrilled to serve as Editor-In-Chief after proudly performing as Opinions Editor, Culture Critic, and Staff Writer in previous years. Outside of "The Weekly," Annabel holds the positions of Director of Cross-Grade Communications for Student Government, and is the head of the Parker Democrats Club. Annabel can be found on the turf with her hockey stick, napping in the Publications...

Jayden Patel
Jayden Patel
Opinions Editor

Jayden is excited for his second year on The Weekly as the Opinions Editor. Aside from writing, you can find him playing tennis, in a cabinet meeting, or getting a drink from Starbucks.

Gabriel Vilus
Gabriel Vilus
Culture Critic

Gabriel Vilus is a senior who is the Culture Critic. Outside of The Weekly, he likes to write poetry and play tennis and golf, as well as run track.

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