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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

Grace Buono

Grace Buono, Editor in Chief

This year, Grace is one of the Editors-in-Chief for The Weekly. Previously, Grace has held positions as Features Editor, Copy Editor, and Staff Writer. Apart from her work on The Weekly, Grace plays field hockey in the fall and is a member of the Model UN team.

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Senior Sammy Kagan (left) and junior Avani Kalra (right) pose after presenting at the NSPA/JEA High School Journalism Convention about their experiences with censorship and advice to students at other schools.

A City of Censorship

5 Student Newspapers Reflect on Their Experiences
Grace Buono and Sammy Kagan
January 31, 2019
Senior Sammy Kagan (left) and junior Avani Kalra (right) pose after presenting at the NSPA/JEA High School Journalism Convention about their experiences with censorship and advice to students at other schools.

A City of Censorship

Five Student Publications Reflect on Their Experiences
Sammy Kagan and Grace Buono
January 31, 2019

Rika Yoshida To Assume Role of Board President

Pushing The Mission Ahead
Grace Buono, Editor in Chief
June 6, 2018

Where Did All The Trust Go?

Why Too Much Sensitivity Over Senior Events Is Contradictory
Grace Buono, Editor in Chief
June 6, 2018

Poetry Through Questions

Former Teacher Sam Mock Shares What It’s Like Writing His Own Poems
Grace Buono, Editor in Chief
June 6, 2018

Yes, Let’s Stay Friends

Why Women Work Harder To Maintain Friendships
Grace Buono, Editor in Chief
May 26, 2018

Teachers Receive Extended Time

Faculty Protests Over Too-tight Grading Schedule
Josh Marks and Grace Buono
March 30, 2018
Grace Buono, the writer, reflects on  the Walkout at the closing ceremonies.

The March Before and After

Reflecting on Next Steps
Grace Buono, Editor Chief
March 19, 2018

When Parker Feels Even Smaller

From First Grade to Senior Year, Learning Resources Teaches Advocacy
Grace Buono, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2018
Janitor Rigoberto Perez mops the  floor in an art room after school.

Cleaning Up Miscommunications

What We Don’t Know About The Staff We See Every day
Grace Buono, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2017

We’re Not The Only Ones

Student Censorship Exists Widely Across the Country
Grace Buono, Editor In Chief
November 21, 2017
Ta-Nehisi Coates At FWP

Ta-Nehisi Coates At FWP

FAN Brings National Book-Winner
Grace Buono and Jessi Lieb
October 30, 2017

Mirrors and Windows

Reimaging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work at Parker
Grace Buono, Editor In Chief
October 5, 2017
Sophomores Senna Gardener and Abri Berg, fourth grade teacher Miriam Pickus, upper school math teacher Chris Riff, and other members of the Parker community march in the Chicago Pride Parade.

Marching for Pride

Parker Walks for the First time at the Chicago Pride Parade
Grace Buono, Editor In Chief
September 23, 2017

The City in Its Totality

Poet Kevin Coval Visits Parker
Grace Buono, Features Editor
June 10, 2017

A Woman So Brave

Poet Joy Harjo Visits Parker
Grace Buono, Features Editor
May 17, 2017
Networking Across Chicago

Networking Across Chicago

Parker Hosts 12th Annual Diversity Job Fair
Grace Buono, Features Editor
March 16, 2017

Please Hurt My Humanity

A Discussion Avoided in Civic Lab
Grace Buono, Features Editor
February 11, 2017

Faculty Grows

New Position of Middle and Upper School Director of Studies is Created
Grace Buono, Features Editor
December 20, 2016

[Video] “Leavings”

Emily Radke Premiers in Chicago Play
Grace Buono, Features Editor
December 5, 2016
The Beatles

Lost and Found

Faculty Art Display Hangs in the First Floor Gallery
Grace Buono, Features Editor
November 7, 2016

Kneeling in Solidarity

Volleyball Team Takes A Knee During National Anthem at Homecoming Game
Grace Buono, Features Editor
October 9, 2016

Summer Math with Eugenia Cheng

Summer Video Series with Cheng is Created for Students JK-12
Grace Buono, Features Editor
October 9, 2016

It’s Not Just ‘The Parker Way’

TIDES Program Defines What it Means to Learn at Parker
Grace Buono, Features Editor
September 15, 2016
The Berkowitz Committee Awarded Girl Forward with $10,000

“GirlForward” Wins Berkowitz Award

Committee Focuses on Refugees in the United States
Grace Buono, Copy Editor
May 20, 2016
Bill Crouch, Alex Sarnoff, and Kiley Moss in Kathy Davidson's second grade class sit around the table and read "Harvesting Hope," a book about Cesar Chavez's fight for the rights of migrant farmers.

Teaching With Stories

How the Lower School Teaches Young Students About Race
Grace Buono, Copy Editor
February 8, 2016

A Responsible Citizen of a Democracy Speaks

Civic Engagement Scholar Shawn Healy Visits Parker
Grace Buono, Copy Editor
December 18, 2015
Chicago has adopted some of New York's sightseeing experiences.

The 606

Chicago’s New Attraction Draws Neighborhoods Together
Grace Buono, Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
Marks Reflects on his time as Board of Trustees President.

Reflection on Jonathan Marks

Board President Ends Successful Six Year Term
Grace Buono, Staff Writer
September 4, 2015
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