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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

Maya Sanghvi

Maya Sanghvi, News Editor

Maya Sanghvi is a senior in her third year of being on The Weekly staff. Currently, she is the News Editor, with previous experience as a Copy-Editor, Brief Writer, and Political Brief Writer. Maya looks forward to a great year of editing gripping Parker news. She also enjoys Harry Potter, scissors, and being on the school’s golf team.

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Make Good Choices!

Make Good Choices!

Advice from a graduating senior to high schoolers
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
June 6, 2018

#MeTooFWP

Sexual Misconduct at Parker
Maya Sanghvi and Jessi Lieb
June 6, 2018
Dr. Lisa Damour presents her "Nightviews" lecture in the Diane and David B. Heller Auditorium.

Emotional Trash Bags

Dr. Lisa Damour Talks to Parker About Stress and Anxiety
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
May 26, 2018
Junior Sarah-Jayne Austin, one of over 30 Parker students to serve as election judges, fills out registered voter certificates on Election Day while signing in voters.

Participating in Our (Embryonic) Democracy

First-time voters and student election judges
Sammy Kagan and Maya Sanghvi
April 8, 2018
The Parker High School Robotics team Robotheosis poses for a picture at Elgin Community College at the state competition.

Robot(ic)s Will Take Over the World

Parker Robotics teams get to Regionals and Worlds
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
April 8, 2018
Students process to the 17 minutes of silence on "Walkout" day.

PODCAST: The Walkout

Politics with the Parker Weekly
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
Sophomore Ava Stepan poses on the blocks, ready to dive into the pool at the start of her race.

Swimming Through Life

A look into the extracurriculars of Ava Stepan
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
January 31, 2018
So You Think You’re Liberal?

So You Think You’re Liberal?

The Gap between Parker Students’ Beliefs and their Actions
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
December 20, 2017
Upper School Math Teacher Christopher Riff poses with a hand turkey.

Thanksgiving

Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
November 21, 2017
Mr. Carlsson attends a TIDES meeting after school hours.

Carlsson’s Connections

A Look into Parker’s Newest Position
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
October 29, 2017
New Head of the Upper School Justin Brandon sits in his office overlooking the courtyard playground.

Four Years, Four Heads

The new Head of the Upper School meets Parker
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
October 5, 2017
PA Co-Chair Ali Kagan exiting Parker after a summer meeting.

The Parents’ Association Transition

New Co-Chairs Tackle Advent of Executive Team
Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
September 4, 2017
Gina Rodriguez, Parker's current John G. Levi Chief Advancement Officer discussing with one of her colleagues.

Moving On To Bigger And More Aquatic Things

Chief Advancement Officer Leaves Parker
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
June 10, 2017

Dancing Through Sexist Ideals

A Look at How Gender Roles Influence Prom
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
June 10, 2017

What’s Parker Type?

A Look into Competitiveness
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
May 17, 2017

TrumpDate: T-Minus 1313 Days Until The Next Election

Executive actions and the public response
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
March 17, 2017

TrumpDate: T-Minus 1366 Days Until The Next Election

The executive actions the president has taken so far
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
February 12, 2017

Marching for Equality?

White Feminism and the Search for Solidarity
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
February 11, 2017

Politics in the Classroom

How Did Teachers Handle Discussion of the Election?
Maya Sanghvi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
A Warm, Parker Welcome

A Warm, Parker Welcome

Students and teachers gather to meet exchange student
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
November 3, 2016

[Video] ClubFair 2016: Parker’s Newest Tradition

First Annual Club Fair is Part of Initiative to Structure Club Life
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
Mike Quigley Talks at Morning Ex

[Video] Mike Quigley Talks at Morning Ex

Illinois congressman gives Parker students advice
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
October 16, 2016

[Video] Jalen Takes the Spotlight

Morning Ex becomes a concert
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
October 2, 2016

[Video] The Colonels Take a Knee

The girls’ volleyball team refuses to stand for the National Anthem
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
September 25, 2016

Fighting for the White House

Parker Students Learn About Pivotal Presidential Election
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
September 15, 2016

New School Year, New Traditions

Ruth Jurgensen starts the year off with integrity
Maya Sanghvi, Brief Writer
September 9, 2016

Shh, You’re Just A Girl

The Reality of Silencing in Our Classrooms
Maya Sanghvi, Copy Editor
November 2, 2015
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