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The Parker Weekly

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The Parker Weekly

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The Parker Weekly

Democracy in Action
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...

The Parker Temperature
The Parker Temperature
Nikita Malik November 19, 2024

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...

Freshman on Varsity
Freshman on Varsity
Christina Merikas November 19, 2024

“Being a ‘Varsity’ runner has honestly been a pretty big confidence booster because having something you know you're good at feels really...

One for the Books
Sascha Keller November 19, 2024

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,...

How’s Basketball Going?
Shriya Chaudhari November 19, 2024

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...

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 to help assist with this transition. The Bridge, Retreat, and Orientation...

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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 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 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 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
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.

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.

Penny Wood
Penny Wood
Staff Writer

Penny Wood is a Junior who's excited for her second year of writing for "The Weekly" as a staff writer. Outside of "The Weekly" she enjoys playing volleyball, swimming and spending time with her friends.

Alayna Mack
Alayna Mack
Junior Social Media Manager

Alayna is excited to be beginning her first year on the weekly as the Junior Social Media Manager. In her free time you will find her debating in Model UN or busy acting in a play, musical or commercial!

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