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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

Celia Rattner

Celia Rattner, Features Editor

Celia Rattner is a senior entering her third year on the staff of “The Parker Weekly” and is excited to assume her role as Features Editor. In years past, Celia has served as a Copy Editor and a Staff Writer. When she’s not writing articles, Celia participates as a member of Parker’s Model UN and softball teams. 

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Back Back America volunteer from Girl Scout troop 1281 bakes cookies from West Lakeland, New York.

Bake Back America

Olivia Levine ‘18 Brings Cooking and Charity to Parker
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
June 3, 2020

The New Nash

Historian and Professor Jill Lepore Speaks to Students
Molly Taylor and Celia Rattner
June 3, 2020

“Lodestar” and “Lake Aster”

Sam Mock Visits Poetry Elective
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
January 30, 2020

All Work and No Play…

Has the College Process Turned Us Into Robots?
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
December 19, 2019
Two Lincoln Park residents protesting outside of Parker on Saturday, November 9. Photo credits to Celia Rattner.

Six Acres Is Enough

Neighborhood Residents Protest Potential Parker Expansion
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
November 26, 2019

Girls Will Be Girls

Sexual Harassment is Not a Single-Sex Issue
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
November 26, 2019

Photoshoot!

The Ultimate 21st Century Pre-Party
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
October 31, 2019

Lies My Grandfather Told You

Matt Laufer Writes Memoir
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
October 10, 2019

Ephing Around

Marc Taylor ‘17 Balances Basketball and Academics in College
Celia Rattner, Features Editor
September 5, 2019

Paintbrushes to Protractors

Parker’s Growing Transition to a Left-Brained Curriculum
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
June 5, 2019
Isaac Warshaw

Isaac Warshaw

Presidential Candidate
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
May 9, 2019
The first issue of SCOUT.

SCOUT

Student-Run Magazine Publishes First Issue
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
April 4, 2019
A montage of snaps from the sophomore girls. Photos courtesy of Instagram.

Pics, Or It Didn’t Happen

Sophomore Girls’ Night Out Goes Unseen on Social Media
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
March 31, 2019
Students process to the 17 minutes of silence on "Walkout" day.

One Year Later

The Parker Community Reflects on Parkland's Anniversary
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
February 15, 2019

Head To Head: On the Future of Entertainment

Streaming Services Are Ruining the Movie-Going Experience
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
February 14, 2019
Juniors Ren Habiby and Isabel Bruozis at the wndr museum, Chicago’s latest Instagram museum.

#Art

Make Museums Trendy Again
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
January 31, 2019
Junior Sophie Besold poses for the camera. Photo courtesy of Sophie Besold.

Strike a Pose

Besold Kickstarts Modeling Career
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
January 31, 2019
Junior Sophie Besold poses for the camera. Photo courtesy of Sophie Besold.

Strike A Pose

Besold Kickstarts Modeling Career
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
January 31, 2019
Adderall, a drug used to treat ADHD.

Adderall Adds Up

A Look Inside Parker's Substance Use
Celia Rattner and Lauren Hughes
December 21, 2018
Freshman Minnie Dennis talks about her experience volunteering with Cradles to Crayons at the MX.

Cradles to Crayons

Non-Profit Presents at Morning Ex
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
December 20, 2018
Sophomores Lilly Satterfield and Grace Conrad pose before Committee on Friday. Photo courtesy of Grace Conrad.

VAMUN

Model UN Travels to Charlottesville
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
November 21, 2018
The 2018 Cause the Effect Young Feminist Conference.

Cause the Effect

Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
October 30, 2018
SPLIT heads (Left to right) Caroline Conforti, Estelle Heltzer, Elisabye Slaymaker, and Lila Schatz.

SPLIT

Students Create Club for Children of Divorce
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
October 30, 2018

Dress to Impress

How Sexism in Clothing Extends Beyond School Codes
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
September 5, 2018

Back to the Basics

Ms. Collins Returns After Year-Long Sabbatical
Celia Rattner, Copy Editor
September 5, 2018
Wrigley’s famous marquee displays a game’s outcome after the Cubs defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0. Photo by Celia Rattner.

Wrigley Rehab

Famous Chicago Ballpark Receives a Makeover
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
Students from grades 9-12 smile after a day rebuilding the home pictured behind them outside of Houston, Texas.

Helping Hands in Houston

Reflecting on the Service Trip to Texas
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
May 26, 2018
Registrar Matt McCaw works at his desk in his third floor office.

Elective Perspective

Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
Sophomore and soccer team member Fin Gallagher sports his newly gifted Canada Goose jacket in the sophomore locker area.

Fur-ious Frenzy

Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018
Seniors Morenike Fabiyi and Sidonia Ohringer get settled on the grass before the 17 minutes of
silence with their hand-made sign naming the sites of school shootings.

17 Minutes of Silence

Students and Teachers Honor Victims of Gun Violence
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Sophomore Estelle Heltzer takes a selfie with Tomas Cattagio, Micah Derringer, and Max Antoniou to send to he Snapchat streaks.

Nothing but Net

Parker Reacts to the Potential Repeal of Net Neutrality
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Freshmen (from left to right) Aidan Weinberg, Alex Schapiro, and Griffin Kass, all of whom are new to Parker this year, pose in front of their painted windows.

‘Tis the Season

Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017

Anti-Social Media

Turkey: Eat it, don’t Tweet it
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Lorin Pritikin poses for a picture on a beach in Acadia National Park.

The Marvels of Maine

Lorin Pritikin’s Adventure in the Acadian Community
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017
Hunt enjoys her time at an old military port in Brittany, France.

Baguettes and Berets

Sojourner Hunt’s Junior Year Abroad in France
Celia Rattner, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
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