The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

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
Benjamin Kagan

Benjamin Kagan, Editor-in-Chief

Benjamin Kagan is a senior who is absolutely elated to be on the staff of “The Weekly” for his fourth year and to serve as Editor-in-Chief. He has previously served as Online Editor, Copy Editor, Political Liaison, and Brief Writer. Although Benjamin is no longer Online Editor, he will continue to incessantly check the backend of this website for software updates, analytics, new features and remain in constant communication with his pals at SNO support. Outside of “The Weekly,” Benjamin is President of the Jewish Student Connection Affinity Group, Head of Parker Politics Club, he serves as North East Region Coordinator for the IHSA Student Advisory Committee, is a Working Group Chair on the Chicago Mayor’s Youth Commission, and enjoys playing varsity soccer and varsity baseball. Additionally, Benjamin assists in the school’s hiring process through his role on the Student Interview and Recommendation Board, is Founder of the highly acclaimed Chicago Vaccine Angels and serves on the Board of Commissioners for The Illinois Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. When he is not working on layout or fervently editing articles, you can find Benjamin asleep on the couch in the Publications Office. He is also a huge fan of The Office and untoasted Potbelly turkey sandwiches.

All content by Benjamin Kagan
Ed Garza outside the Middle School office.

[Photo] Acting in Absence

Annabel McIntosh
June 6, 2024
14 Years Later

14 Years Later

Looking back on my time in the embryonic democracy
Benjamin Kagan, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2024
Seniors Benjamin Kagan and Sam Forst present their May Term project to 4th Grade students.

[Photo] May Term Inspires

Ben Israel, Copy Editor
June 6, 2024
Senior Benjamin Kagan poses with Eric Rampson during a meeting between "The Weekly" Editors-in-Chief and faculty advisors.

[Photo] Rampson Steps Up

B Hirsch
June 6, 2024
Ethan Levine draws diagram of precalculus concept on a white board in his room.

[Photo] Levine Leaves

Graysen Pendry
June 6, 2024
Lang Kanai in his new classroom posing for a photo.

[Photo] Interim to Permanent

Zoe Polsky, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Upper School Counselor Kirstin Williams works in her new office.

[Photo] Welcoming Williams

Lula Notz, Copy Editor
September 6, 2023

Quiz: Which 2023-24 Editor-in-Chief Are You?

Benjamin Kagan, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2023
Cory Zeller poses for a photo with her advisory on May 12th, 2022.

Cory Zeller Is The New Head of Upper School

Search Committee Announces Internal Hire
Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
May 9, 2023
Junior Kai Uemura competes on the parallel bars at the Junior World Championship in Antalya, Turkey.

Uemura In Antalya

Junior goes to gymnastics Junior World Championship
Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
April 21, 2023
Rocket makers stand proudly at the last in-person Cookies during the 2018-19 school year.

Cookies Return!

Administration announces that beloved tradition is back
Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
March 20, 2023
The Class of 2024 sings simple gifts during the Thanksgiving MX on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014.

Bring Back The Thanksgiving MX

Another Beloved Parker Tradition Has Disappeared
Benjamin Kagan
December 2, 2022
Members of the Jewish Student Connection celebrate the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

[Photo] Affinity Abloom

Uma Morris, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Parker students hanging out in the library hallway without masks on.

Mask Off?

Parker takes substantial steps toward pre-pandemic normal
Benjamin Kagan, Online Editor
September 7, 2022
singing_sabbatical

[Photo] A Singing Sabbatical

Annabel McIntosh
June 9, 2022
schupp_london

[Photo] London Calling

Emma Manley
June 9, 2022
Sabir_sets_out

[Photo] Sabir Sets Out

Harry Lowitz
June 9, 2022
SG Separation Stopped

SG Separation Stopped

Proposal to Ban Holding "Weekly," Cabinet Positions Fails
Benjamin Kagan, Copy Editor
December 17, 2021
MANDATE THE VACCINE

MANDATE THE VACCINE

Everyone at Parker Who Is Age-Eligible Should Be Required To Get The Shot
Benjamin Kagan, Copy Editor
October 29, 2021
Moog's Message

Moog’s Message

A Talk With SG President Eli Moog
Benjamin Kagan, Copy Editor
September 8, 2021
Benjamin Kagan has helped hundreds of people receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Kagan.

[Photo] Vaccine Freshm-angel

Jacob Boxerman and Tess Wayland
April 2, 2021
"Parker Knows Best -- No Private Chats, Little Communication, Confusing Schedule." Cartoon by cartoonist Maddy Leja.

Does Parker’s Upper School Still Exist?

Parker Trails Behind Other Private Schools’ Plans for In-Person Learning
Benjamin Kagan
January 29, 2021
3rd Grade Says Goodbye

3rd Grade Says Goodbye

Thanksgiving MX Is Replaced with Spring MX
Benjamin Kagan
November 24, 2020
Online for Full Semester

Online for Full Semester

Justin Brandon Announces Continuation of Remote Learning
Benjamin Kagan and Harry Lowitz
October 22, 2020
"Lessons for Remote Learning." Comic by cartoonist Maddy Leja.

More or Less School?

How Often Should Each Academic Class Be Held?
Benjamin Kagan
October 7, 2020

The Return to Campus Coordinating Committee

The New Committee and Their Decisions for the School Year
Benjamin Kagan, Brief Writer
September 7, 2020

Trump Trolled by TikTok

Ticket Reservation Numbers for Tulsa Rally Inflated by Internet
Benjamin Kagan, Brief Writer
July 2, 2020
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