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The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

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The Parker Weekly

Maya Plotnick

Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liaison

Maya Plotnick is a senior and the Alderman Liaison on The Weekly this year. This is her third year on staff, her previous positions being Staff Writer and Briefs Writer. In addition to writing, Maya loves music and taekwondo.

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Retiring teachers Michelle Hirsch, Christine Beh, and Sunnie Hikawa dance together at the Retirement Morning Ex.

“SHE’S GOT A GIFT FOR TEACHING”

Three Parker Teachers Say Goodbye After 100 Years
Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liasion
June 6, 2018
Senior Kaitlyn Stansbury’s painting, which received national recognition.

Scholastic Super Stars

Three Parker students take home art and writing awards
Maya Plotnick, Political Liaison
May 26, 2018
Alderwoman Michele Smith addresses students after the 17 minutes of silence outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Michele Smith: “Us or guns, America. Which is it?”

An interview with Parker's Alderwoman, Michele Smith of the 43rd Ward.
Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liasion
March 19, 2018

MLK Day or Study Break?

High Schoolers Want More From History Class
Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liasion
February 16, 2018

Alderman Liaison

Zoo Lights, Alleyways, and Staying Active
Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liasion
January 31, 2018
Senior Lola Belaval completes homework during her C period break.

Senior Lola Belaval

The Twelfth Grade’s Newest Addition
Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liason
November 21, 2017
Parker senior, Maya Plotnick, at the World Championships 2017, doing the 3rd degree black belt form.

[Photo] Maya Plotnick

Lilly Satterfield, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017
Plotnick, The Weekly’s first Alderman Liaison, with 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith.

Alderman Liaison – Issue 3

The Happenings of Parker and Lincoln Park
Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liaison
October 29, 2017

Emanuel Says Chicago Is a Trump-Free Zone

The Mayor’s Recent Statement In Relation To FWP
Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liason
October 5, 2017
Goodbye For Now, Library

Goodbye For Now, Library

$5 Million Renovation Underway
Maya Plotnick, Brief Writer
April 26, 2017

Recent Alumni Still Got a Piece of the House

Eight Parker Graduates Talk College to Juniors and Seniors
Maya Plotnick, Brief Writer
February 11, 2017

Parker Jumpstarts First Refugee Drive

Collection Of School Supplies And Winter Apparel Makes Us ‘Think Globally and Act Locally’
Maya Plotnick, Brief Writer
December 9, 2016

[Video] An Evening of Poetry

English Department Hosts Reading Event in Library
Isabel Olesinski, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016

[Video] Bieliz-ing in the New Dean

Connecting to his Students Through Candy
Ian Shayne, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016

[Video] Parker Colonels Face The Latin Romans

Varsity Field Hockey Wins 1-0
Maya Plotnick, Brief Writer
October 2, 2016

[Video] Varsity Field Hockey vs. Homewood-Flossmoor

Parker Scores Homecoming Victory, Wins 5-0
Maya Plotnick, Brief Writer
September 25, 2016

Varsity Field Hockey vs. Glenbard West

Parker Girls Have A Tough Match, Lose 0-5
Maya Plotnick, Brief Writer
September 16, 2016

Musical Announced

This Year's Show: "Bring It On"
Maya Plotnick, Staff Writer
December 18, 2015

Does Movement Impact Learning?

Parker Teachers go Overseas for Education Conference
Maya Plotnick, Staff Writer
November 25, 2015
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