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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

Students process to the 17 minutes of silence on Walkout day.

PODCAST: The Walkout

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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
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

Behind the Signs of the March

Jared Saef, Videographer
March 19, 2018
Middle School students march in front of Parker.

What About the Middle School?

Intermediate and Middle Schools Hold Separate Walkout
Josh Marks, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2018
Juniors Jessie Cordwell (left), Beck Utigard (center), and Hans Burlin (right) during the lockdown drill.

Please Initiate Lockdown Procedure

How Parker is Thinking about security after Parkland
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
March 19, 2018
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