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Emma Manley, Editor in Chief

Emma Manley is a senior in her fourth year on The Weekly. She is thrilled to be Editor-In-Chief this year! Previously, Emma had served as News Editor, a Brief Writer, and a staff writer. When not working on The Weekly, Emma enjoys playing guitar, crocheting, or watching "The Newsroom".

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Hoffman with her husband, Matt, and sons, Henry and James. Photo courtesy of Christine Hoffman.

From CAA to FWP

September 8, 2021

Schedule Summary

September 8, 2021
Mathews with her family. Photo courtesy of Gigi Mathews.

A New AdditION

September 8, 2021

My New-New-Normal

September 8, 2021
The graduating class of 2018 celebrates in the auditorium, similar to what is expected for this year’s class of 2021’s graduation.

COVID Commencement

June 10, 2021
Students dancing on the field in the pre-recorded 7th Grade Latin Dance Project.

Dancing Through the Pandemic

May 14, 2021
Theresa Collins has accepted a new job as Upper School Principal at St. Paul Academy. Photo courtesy of St. Paul Academy.

TC to SPA

April 2, 2021

Podcast: COVID Catch Up Part 1

March 13, 2021

Podcast: COVID Catch Up Part 2

March 13, 2021
Middle School Model UN meeting over Zoom.

What’s Up With Middle School?

February 12, 2021
Participants at a Zoom Senate meeting. Photo courtesy of Mia Bronstein.

(Senate) Food For Thought

January 29, 2021
2018 Window Painting in the Administration Hallway, Photo by Sofia Brown.

Windows Left Unpainted

December 18, 2020

Quiz: Which 2020 trend are you?

December 16, 2020
SIMUN - “The Office” virtual committee in SIMUN. Photo courtesy of Ivy Jacobs.

Parker Attends SIMUN Online

November 24, 2020
“Art” on Zoom

“Art” on Zoom

October 30, 2020

Head to Head: Senior Month From the Junior Perspective

October 30, 2020
May Month is seen as one of the many barriers that come before graduation. Comic by Maddy Leja.

Head to Head: Senior Month From the Junior Perspective — Senior Month Isn’t The Way To Cure Senioritis

October 30, 2020
Parkers MOCHA (Men of Color Heritage Affinity) group meets via Zoom.

ZOOMing Back Into Clubs

October 7, 2020
No-Co?

No-Co?

October 7, 2020

Remembering RBG

September 21, 2020
The small student body means Parkers reopening has a chance at being a success? For once, the Parker bubble is actually a GOOD thing. Comic by Maddy Leja.

Head to Head: Parker’s Plan for School – Start Reopening

September 7, 2020
NourishNYC sets up a table. Photo by NourishNYC, shared with permission.

Nourishing NYC

September 7, 2020

Happy Birthday, CSJ

June 4, 2020

The Vietnam War In America

June 4, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks to reporters on Sunday, May 31 after protests took place downtown. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Mayors Office.

#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd

May 31, 2020

Antisocial Distancing

May 13, 2020
Castaldi Choir plays games and reunites Grape Jam, keeping everyone in touch and united no matter their location.

Choir.com

May 13, 2020
A screenshot of the article written by Latin Forum Co-Editor-in-Chief Peter Jones.

Latin’s Loan

May 5, 2020

Freedom Ride At The Chicago Opera Theatre

April 12, 2020
An image of the email sent out to the Parker community detailing the new grading policy.

Continuing With The Curriculum

April 2, 2020

Student Body Votes On More Bowls

March 31, 2020

A Planetary Concern

February 11, 2020

Senate Votes On Impeachment

February 9, 2020

IMPEACHED: A Crash Course

January 30, 2020

Michelle Duster Speaks at MX

January 8, 2020
1st-grade students put their handprints on the back of the shelves made for Peace House.

Projects for Peace

December 19, 2019

Designing Change

November 26, 2019

Parker’s Liberal Agenda

October 31, 2019
Millions of citizens strike in the streets to send a message to governments and corporations around the world. Photo courtesy of CNN News.

Global Climate Strike

September 25, 2019

FBI Visits Wolcott School In Wake Of Social Media Threat

August 31, 2019

Water and Wires

June 5, 2019
Baseball and casino statistics expert Zachary Levine presenting at the second March Mathness MX.

March Mathness

April 4, 2019
Many students are excited about the additional five million dollars Parker earmarked for additional waterpark features. Photo by tHe PaRkEr WeEkLy.

From Snow to Splashing

March 31, 2019
On my honor I will try... The Girl Scout Troop #24523 takes the Girl Scout pledge at one of their after school meetings.

Cookies and Confidence

February 14, 2019
One of the High Jump organizers, Karen Thomas, at a Saturday session at Francis W. Parker.

Jumping High into High School

December 20, 2018

Head to Head: Let’s Wait… Writing at the Beginning is too Soon

November 20, 2018
One of the many costume drive donation bins on the 1st floor by the cafeteria.

Costumes To Cornerstone

October 30, 2018
A portrait of Colonel Parker.

Happy 181st!

October 5, 2018

@fwpkitchen

September 6, 2018
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