On Friday December 13 the Parker Colonels beat the Latin Romans in an intense back and forth battle to become the Clark Street champions. As the scoreboard went back and forth “we were all yelling and cheering together and everyone was having...

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 better themselves in chess and the strategy...

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 after 16 years. However, not only is there...

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 shared spaces of our school. The decision...

Four thousand, one hundred and fifty-three miles. That is the distance Parker’s recent Belgian visitors traveled. From shadowing Parker students to exploring Chicago’s downtown, Parker’s Belgian guests had the opportunity to stray from their day-to-day...

On Thursday, November 21, the Performing Arts Committee hosted their annual Talent Show, filling the auditorium with the hum of anticipation. The lineup included singing acts by talented sophomores, piano performances by seniors, and everything in between....

Lincoln Park is a vibrant neighborhood with many fun things to experience. There’s something for everyone, whether it's seeing animals at the zoo, or taking a nice leisurely walk in Oz Park. These activities, surprisingly, don’t quite seem to catch...

On November 6, students entered Parker’s halls feeling a mix of emotions, with Principal Dan Frank holding open the door to welcome students into the building. At that point, Former President Donald Trump had a staggering lead over Vice President Kamala...

Just before the start of the school year, Parker juniors and seniors received emails from Upper School history teacher Andrew Bigelow inviting them to serve as election judges in the fall. Given the increased stakes around this year’s presidential election,...

The shuffle of feet in a polling location, the red or blue of each US state’s polling being flipped on national TV, and the scratching of pencils in room 486 occupy the senses this fall. Every four years, Parker’s Elections class engages in multiple...

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 sandals, relishing the last warm days before wintertime. However, in the Parker building, the cold is already...

Everyone in the Upper School has different schedules, which also means that many people have free periods. The opportunity of having a free period means getting to choose what you want to do during that time. Depending on their grade, a student’s free...