
As the written work of humans is becoming less necessary, many have made the argument that learning to write an essay properly isn’t correlated...

On January 31 the men’s and women’s varsity basketball teams took on the Latin School of Chicago’s varsity teams at UIC's Credit One Arena....

On Friday December 13 the Parker Colonels beat the Latin Romans in an intense back and forth battle to become the Clark Street champions....
Founded last year, Parker’s Chess Team has since captured numerous wins and accomplishments in their field of competition. Although a small group of players, they’re committed and determined when they meet to...
On November 16, the Goodman Theater opened its doors for the first showing of its 47th annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” This year marked a new beginning for the show, as a new Scrooge has been cast...
Outside of the Upper School office, three of the six tables often referred to as the “sophomore tables” were removed recently, sparking conversation among students about cleanliness, responsibility, and the...

Over the past three decades, some people have turned to video games for a dose of adrenaline. Although game titles receive acclaim and mention, the developers behind those huge hits are often overlooked....

In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning the artificial food dyes Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3 in the state’s public schools. Most of these...

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...

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,...

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...



Day one as a second-semester senior, I strutted into Mr. Conlon’s classroom with a calm, cool, and collected small smile. I had survived Physics,...
The movement for the betterment of climate education is clearly still in its infancy due to the fact there are currently five states that require...
Parker shouldn’t have a dress code. I have always loved expressing myself through my style since I was very young, and I am grateful that Parker...

In theory, students who are almost three years away from the start of the college process should not be thinking about it. But many freshmen...
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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...



