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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

Walkout

While students spent time at the pictured rally, others watched a CNN town hall on gun policy in America.

Speech by Not Speaking

The Students Who Opted Out
Jessi Lieb, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2018
Seniors Morenike Fabiyi and Sidonia Ohringer get settled on the grass before the 17 minutes of silence with their hand-made sign naming the sites of school shootings.

17 Minutes of Silence

Students and Teachers Honor Victims of Gun Violence
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Signs in hand, students march to the rally at South Pond.

Rally At The South Pond

Students Extend Walkout to Protest Gun Violence
Nick Skok, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018

A Day of Activism

Nathan Satterfield
March 19, 2018
Sophomore Rohan Jain stands with his sign behind students gathered for the rally. “I’m marching to provide solidarity to the shooting that happened in Parkland, and trying to prevent gun violence in the future by taking action.”

Humans of the March

Parker Students Speak Out
Maya Sanghvi, Avani Kalra, Jack Maling, Galia Newberger, Ian Shayne, Celia Rattner, and Natalie Daskal
March 19, 2018
Students process to the 17 minutes of silence on "Walkout" day.

PODCAST: The Walkout

Politics with the Parker Weekly
Sammy Kagan, Maya Sanghvi, Charlie Moog, and Natalie Daskal
March 19, 2018
Sophomore Senna Gardner (left) is helping to organize the city-wide "March for Our Lives" on March 24.

Parker Students Organize City-Wide March

Natalie Daskal and Senna Gardner Aid Youth-Led “March for Our Lives”
Sammy Kagan, Online Editor
March 19, 2018
Upper School Head Justin Brandon (center) walks side-by-side with officers of the Chicago Police Department. Police officers were asked to attend the Walkout to ensure the safety of Parker students.

Walkout Supported by New US Head

Justin Brandon Plays Integral Role in Walkout Plans
Lindsay Carlin, Brief Writer
March 19, 2018
Walkout Student Organizers Sammy Kagan (left), Jenna Mansueto (center), and Felicia Miller (right) lead students to the rally near South Pond.

Student Based, Student Led

The Student Leaders of the Walk Out
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
March 19, 2018

The Speeches of the Walkout

Sophie Besold
March 19, 2018

Teacher Talk: Should school be a place for political discussion?

Nathan Satterfield
March 19, 2018
Students prepare for 17 minutes of silence outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo Conservatory.

Only 17 Minutes Strong

Why a Whole Day of School is Counter Productive
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
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