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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

All content by Jacob Boxerman
Rocket makers stand proudly at the last in-person Cookies during the 2018-19 school year.

[Photo] Cookies Canceled

Beckett Nikitas, Brief Writer
May 10, 2022
Neon green spells tragedy at 7/11.

Curious Jake — What Happened to 7-Eleven?

What Happened to 7-Eleven?
Jacob Boxerman, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2022

FWPMUN VI

Parker Students Host Sixth Annual Model UN Conference
Jacob Boxerman, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2022
Members of the Black Student Union pose during a lunch meeting on February 4.

Black Student Union

BSU Returns to Parker
Jacob Boxerman, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2022
The Vaccine Clinic for all children 5-11 takes place in Parker's Big Gym

[Photo] Vaxxed To The Max

Emma Manley, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2021
2021 D'Rita and Robbie Robinson Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Speaker Dr. Jelani Cobb gives his talk via Zoom.

Frailty of Democracy

Columbia Professor Jelani Cobb Speaks as 2021 Robinson DEI Speaker
Jacob Boxerman, Editor In Chief
November 29, 2021
Former Photo Day Chair Elliot Holceker

Stepping Out of Frame

Elliot Holceker Steps Down As Photo Day Chair
Jacob Boxerman, Editor in Cheif
October 29, 2021
Five players from the Varsity Girls Fieldhockey team defend the goal during their Homecoming game versus Latin.

Competition in the Cosmos

Homecoming Returns
Jacob Boxerman, Editor In Chief
October 12, 2021
Registrar Goes Retro

Registrar Goes Retro

Add-Drop, Registrar Meetings Back In Person
Jacob Boxerman, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2021
Parker welcomes a new member in the Physical Education Department, Madeline Maldonado. Photo courtesy of Madeline Maldonado.

A New PE Teacher at Bat

Madeline Maldonado Joins Athletics Department
Jacob Boxerman, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2021
The Westerlies performed virtually in the fourth year of the Joan W. Harris Visiting Music Scholars in Residence program. Photo from Vimeo.

A Semester With the Westerlies

4th Annual Joan W. Harris Visiting Music Scholars in Residence
Jacob Boxerman
June 10, 2021
All Together Now!

All Together Now!

Band and Choir Back In-Person
Jacob Boxerman
May 14, 2021
Benjamin Kagan has helped hundreds of people receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Kagan.

Vaccine Freshm-angel

Parker Freshman Benjamin Kagan Goes Viral for Vaccine Help
Jacob Boxerman and Tess Wayland
April 2, 2021

To Zoom Or Not To Zoom?

Shakespeare Slam Team Performs Virtually
Jacob Boxerman
February 12, 2021
Dr. Farah Fahim in her visit with the Science Fiction class. Photo courtesy of Nick Saracino.

Quantum Qualifications

Visiting Engineer Dr. Farah Fahim Speaks to Science Classes Virtually
Jacob Boxerman and Julia Marks
January 29, 2021
Photo from the Speaker Series with Dr. Trisha Rose, taken by Ava Robinson, daughter of D'Rita and Robbie Robinson.

Gears of Racism

Dr. Tricia Rose Speaks as 2020 D’Rita and Robbie Robinson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Speaker
Jacob Boxerman
December 18, 2020
Parker Flu Vaccine Clinic, 2020 Edition

Parker Flu Vaccine Clinic, 2020 Edition

Parker Holds Annual Flu Vaccine Clinic During Pandemic
Jacob Boxerman
October 30, 2020
"Faraway Freshmen — Freshmen Adjust to Remote High School." How are freshmen dealing with their first year of high school through the screen of a computer?

Faraway Freshmen

Freshmen Adjust to Remote High School
Jacob Boxerman
October 7, 2020
"Teacher's Pets" collage.

“Teacher’s Pets”

The teacher's pets of Francis W. Parker School
Jacob Boxerman
September 28, 2020

Quiz: Teacher’s Pets

Which pet belongs to which teacher? Try your best in this fun quiz!
Jacob Boxerman
September 28, 2020
Screenshot of Ruvna's daily text notification messages. Users can click the link to complete survey.

COVID Questionnaire

Parker Introduces New Software for COVID Accountability
Jacob Boxerman
September 15, 2020

Quiz: What type of “Zoomer” are you?

Take this quiz to find out!
Jacob Boxerman, Online Editor
September 7, 2020
Parker's new computer programming teacher, Brianna Ifft. Photo from LinkedIn.

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New Computer Science Teacher Comes to Parker
Jacob Boxerman, Online Editor
September 7, 2020
Equity persons graphic from the Education Equity Research Institute.

[Photo] Education Equity

Eden Stranahan, Staff Writer
September 7, 2020
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[Photo] Parker Summers Goes Virtual

Sophia Jones, Staff Writer
September 7, 2020

Virtual Visit Provides Advice on Anxiety

Psychotherapist Lynn Lyons Zooms with Community
Jacob Boxerman, Copy Editor
June 3, 2020

On The Front Lines

Parker Parents Fight COVID-19
Jacob Boxerman, Copy Editor
May 13, 2020

The Benjamins

Community Relations Coordinator at Rosecrance Matt Quinn Speaks About Dangers of Vaping
Jacob Boxerman, Copy Editor
April 12, 2020

Moment of Silence

What Parker is Missing Out On
Jacob Boxerman, Copy Editor
January 30, 2020
Assistant Principal Ruth Jurgensen speaking with attendees of this year’s Administrators of Color in Independent Schools Conference.

Administrators of Color in Independent Schools Conference

ACIS Conference in its Second Year at Parker
Jacob Boxerman, Copy Editor
November 26, 2019

Never a Lone Wolf

Parker’s Influence on Former Child Actress and Olympian Hillary Wolf ‘95
Nick Skok and Jacob Boxerman
October 31, 2019

New Printing System Perplexes Parker

Upper School Students Adjusting to New Printing System
Jacob Boxerman, Copy Editor
October 10, 2019

Rocketry Cookie Blasts Off

Cookie Launches Successful Rocket
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
June 5, 2019

Physics Unleashed

Advanced Topics in Physics Students Pursue Independent Studies
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
Sophomore Bella Charfoos singing a song in the Upper School musical Chicago.

The Shine of Chicago

A Look Behind The Upper School Spring Musical
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
A number of students felt personally attacked after group emails were disabled. Photo courtesy of Peter Evans.

Group Email Shutdown In Near Future

Community Torn Over Communication Conundrum
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
March 31, 2019

Small Office, Big Job

Profile on Val Garcia, Athletic Trainer
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Seventh graders Grant Koh (left) and Noah Pendo (right) were among those to advance. Photo courtesy of Francis W. Parker School.

MS Robotics Teams Rally To A Win

Sixth And Seventh Grade Teams Head To State
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Freshman Katherine Holtz and Ava Utigard painting their windows in the second-floor hallway.

Parker Becomes Winter Wonderland

Freshman Class Decorates School, Continues Tradition
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
The Sct Maræ Skoles Big Band, from Aalborg, Denmark, performing at the Morning Ex on October 15th.

Danish Student Band Dazzles MX

Jazz Band from Denmark Performs at Parker
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018

New Lineup In Lower School

Teacher shuffle brings experience to SK & 1st
Jacob Boxerman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
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