The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

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New York Times Columnist Charles Blow speaks at Parker.

The Light Must Be Bent

Charles Blow Speaks as D’Rita and Robbie Robinson Diversity Equity and Inclusion Speaker
Avani Kalra, Editor in Chief
December 22, 2018
Father Michael Pfleger Addresses the Junior Class
Photo by Jack Laser

A Parker Sermon

Father Pfleger Speaks to Parker Students
Jack Laser, Brief Writer
December 12, 2018

Parker Parent Elected Governor of Illinois

J.B. Pritzker Wins Illinois Governor Race
Julia Marks, Copy Editor
November 20, 2018

Parker Alumna to Win Historic Victory

Ayanna Pressley ‘92 To Become First Woman of Color To Represent Massachusetts in Congress
Sammy Kagan, Avani Kalra, and Lindsay Carlin
October 30, 2018

Parker Alumna Shines on National Television

Rocah ‘88 Becomes MSNBC Legal Analyst
Ian Shayne, Online Editor
October 30, 2018
Parkers Boys Varsity Soccer Team celebrates victory with a Pepsi spray.

Have a Pepsi

Parker Takes Home PepsiCo Victory
Ava Stepan, News Editor
October 4, 2018
Freshman Nathalie San Fratello holds Black Lives Matter sign while protesting at the Chicago Student Walkout on April 20.

Students to the Streets

Parker Students Participate in City-Wide Walkout for Gun Control
Avani Kalra, Copy Editor
May 26, 2018
Roberta “Poochie” Jackson sits at the counter at Weiner Circle in Lincoln Park during her 10pm to 5am shift.

Who is Poochie from Wieners Circle?

Roberta Jackson: The Woman Behind the Show
Grace Chang, Opinions Editor
April 6, 2018
Delegates in the UN Human Rights Council raise their placards in the new library.

FWPMUN II

Parker Holds Second Model UN Conference
Ava Ori, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Nine columns of names are carved into a plaque in the main second floor hallway to honor the life of Hollywood actress and Parker alumna Karyn Kupcinet.

Karyn Kupcinet Gallery

The story behind Parker’s tribute to our deceased alumna
Matthew Turk, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Ta-Nehisi Coates At FWP

Ta-Nehisi Coates At FWP

FAN Brings National Book-Winner
Grace Buono and Jessi Lieb
October 30, 2017
Congressman John Lewis Visits Parker

Congressman John Lewis Visits Parker

"March" Book Tour Calls Younger Generation to Action
Samantha Sacks, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2017
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