Dear reader,
As the school year winds to a close and the hallways hum with the energy of impending summer, we invite you to pause—just for a
moment—with us.
In this issue, we continue doing what The Weekly does best: shining a light on our ever-shifting community. Swing by “Stepping Up to the Plate” by B. Hirsch for an inside look at our softball team’s roster challenges—and the underclassmen energy carrying them forward. And be sure to check out “Does AI Have A Place at Parker?” by Christina Merikas, which unpacks faculty and student takes on artificial intelligence as both tool and temptation. We’re grateful, always, to our dedicated writers and editors who pour time, care, and honesty into every story—and to you, our readers, for continuing to care just as much.

Enjoy this issue. Then find a patch of grass. Tell someone you appreciate their work. Summer is almost here.

With love,
USA (Uma, Sejal, Annabel)