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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

Ava Stepan

Ava Stepan, Opinions Editor

Ava Stepan is a senior in her third year on the staff of “The Weekly.” She is currently serving as the Opinions Editor and has previously served as News Editor and Staff Writer. Ava is also a softball captain and Editor-In-Chief of SCOUT magazine.

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Mission: Impossible?

The Omission of Academics in the Mission Statement
Ava Stepan, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2020

High School or Networking Opportunity?

From Parker Student to CEO
Ava Stepan, Opinions Editor
December 19, 2019

Young Men of Color Symposium

Hill Harper Gives Keynote Speech at Second Annual Event
Ava Stepan, Opinions Editor
November 26, 2019

Spooky Season

Parker Celebrates Annual Halloween Parade
Ava Stepan, Opinions Editor
October 30, 2019
At Morning Ex, the five poets came together to present to the greater Parker community. Callie Siskel ‘04 helped to guide the assembly. Photo courtesy of Francis W. Parker School.

Rhyme or Reason

Parker Celebrates Alumni Poets
Ava Stepan, News Editor
April 4, 2019
Frank Ocean's new and improved album cover. Photo courtesy of Frank Ocean.

Super Rich Kids

New Parker Anthem
Ava Stepan, News Editor
March 31, 2019

Religiously Secular

A Blind Spot in Diversity
Ava Stepan, News Editor
February 14, 2019

“Geech”

Offensive Slang Ingrained in Parker Language
Ava Stepan, News Editor
February 1, 2019

Let’s Talk About Sex

The Culture of Sex at Parker
Ava Stepan, News Editor
December 20, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Nick Saracino

Google it!

Parker Alum and Head of Industry at Google Speaks at Parker
Ava Stepan, News Editor
November 20, 2018

Is Being Liberal Trendy?

Struggling to Fit-In? Become a Democrat!
Ava Stepan, News Editor
October 30, 2018
Parker's Boys Varsity Soccer Team celebrates victory with a Pepsi spray.

Have a Pepsi

Parker Takes Home PepsiCo Victory
Ava Stepan, News Editor
October 4, 2018
Guests listen intently to Carrie Goldman speaking about bullying and social conflicts at the Bullying Workshop.

Bullying Prevention Month

Carrie Goldman Visits Parker
Ava Stepan, News Editor
October 4, 2018
Colorful arrays of balloons line the streets and delight onlookers at the 2018 annual Pride Parade.

Rainbow Connection

Parker Marches in the Pride Parade
Ava Stepan, News Editor
September 5, 2018

The Montessori Method

It’s Hard to Explain
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018

Louder than Words

Parker Students Participate in the National Day of Silence
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
May 26, 2018

Victory Royale!

Hold Your Fire, Parker students
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
Chef Ramsay looks forward to cultivating a better culinary experience for all members of the Parker community.

Hell’s Cafeteria

Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018
Colleen Daley, the Executive Director of the Illinois Coalition Against Handgun Violence, addresses students to close the day.

Closing The Day

Students Gather in Auditorium Once More Before Departing From The Day
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Youth Art Activism Movement (YAAM) poses for a picture.

Two Girls and a Paintbrush

Youth Art Activism Movement Club Emerges at Parker
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018

Inside the Medicine Cabinet

‘Prescription Meds, Use, Abuse, and Addiction’
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018

Welcoming Real Americans

Julie Lythcott-Haims Comes to Parker Once Again
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017

Trump: Agent Orange

One Year Later
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017

So you want to be an Includer?

Derrick Gay Teaches Parker How to Lead
Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Parker students of the class of 1985 pose for a yearbook photo.

Good Ole Days

Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
September 4, 2017
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