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
Sarah-Jayne Austin

Sarah-Jayne Austin, Photo Editor

Sarah-Jayne Austin is a senior who is excited to serve as the Photo Editor for "The Weekly" this year.

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Junior Matthew Turk, Future Visiting Scientist, has always “wanted to outdo Phineas and Ferb.”

[Photo] Astrophysics to the Moon

March 30, 2019
Dr. Harry Whitmore, the clinical sleep coordinator at the University of Chicago’s sleep lab, explains his work to junior Rohan Dhingra and upper school science teacher Leslie Webster.

[Photo] Science in Action

Molly Taylor, Online Editor
February 14, 2019
CEO of anti-poverty nonprofit “Robin Hood” Wes Moore reminisces on his life with childhood friend and Upper School head Justin Brandon during MX.

[Photo] Two Trains and a Bus

Avani Kalra, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2018
7th Grader Kai Contractor steps forward.

[Photo] Don’t Forget About the Middle School

Nick Skok, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
Senior Mini Rujjanavet smiles at this year’s International Food Fest.

[Photo] Global Awakening in the Gym

Nicole Feitler, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
Parker dance teacher Alejandra Gonzalez and her daughter participate in a guided meditation during a Wednesday meditation club meeting.

[Photo] The Watkins Tool Bag

Sophia Saker, Features Editor
May 26, 2018
Dr. Lisa Damour presents her "Nightviews" lecture in the Diane and David B. Heller Auditorium.

[Photo] Emotional Trash Bags

Maya Sanghvi, News Editor
May 26, 2018
Students process to the 17 minutes of silence on "Walkout" day.

[Photo] PODCAST: The Walkout

Sammy Kagan, Maya Sanghvi, Charlie Moog, and Natalie Daskal
March 19, 2018
Sammy Kagan, the author, reads "Letter Beginning with Two Lines" by Czesław Miłosz just before students came together to observe 17 minutes of silence in honor of the Parkland victims. The tribute took place roughly a week after the lockdown drill.

[Photo] Locking Down for Our Lives

Sammy Kagan, Online Editor
March 19, 2018
Students prepare for 17 minutes of silence outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo Conservatory.

[Photo] Only 17 Minutes Strong

Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Grace Buono, the writer, reflects on the Walkout at the closing ceremonies.

[Photo] The March Before and After

Grace Buono, Editor Chief
March 19, 2018
Colleen Daley, the Executive Director of the Illinois Coalition Against Handgun Violence, addresses students to close the day.

[Photo] Closing The Day

Ava Stepan, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Sophomore Caroline Conforti makes phone calls to her elected representatives during a breakout session.

[Photo] Workshopping Our Thoughts

Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
March 19, 2018
Lilly Satterfield (left) and Avani Kalra (right) make a political protest sign.

[Photo] Signs of Change

Oliver Marks, Copy Editor
March 19, 2018
Student Organizer Felicia Miller (left) delivers remarks while fellow organizers Sammy Kagan (center) and Kaden Florsheim (right) look on.

[Photo] Student Organizer’s Opening Remarks from The Walkout

Sammy Kagan, Kaden Florsheim, Jenna Mansueto, and Felicia Miller
March 19, 2018
Students gather near Lincoln Park's South Pond for a historic school rally.

[Photo] Parker and Politics

Avani Kalra, Copy Editor
March 19, 2018
Alderwoman Michele Smith addresses students after the 17 minutes of silence outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo.

[Photo] Michele Smith: “Us or guns, America. Which is it?”

Maya Plotnick, Alderman Liasion
March 19, 2018
Upper School Head Justin Brandon (center) walks side-by-side with officers of the Chicago Police Department. Police officers were asked to attend the Walkout to ensure the safety of Parker students.

[Photo] Walkout Supported by New US Head

Lindsay Carlin, Brief Writer
March 19, 2018
Walkout Student Organizers Sammy Kagan (left), Jenna Mansueto (center), and Felicia Miller (right) lead students to the rally near South Pond.

[Photo] Student Based, Student Led

Sophia Saker, Features Editor
March 19, 2018
Sophomore Senna Gardner (left) is helping to organize the city-wide "March for Our Lives" on March 24.

[Photo] Parker Students Organize City-Wide March

Sammy Kagan, Online Editor
March 19, 2018
Principal Frank delivers his opening remarks to over 500 students gathered in the Diane and David B. Heller Auditorium.

[Photo] Principal’s Opening Remarks from The Walkout

March 19, 2018
Molly Taylor dribbles down court in a basketball game.

[Photo] Winter Sports at Parker

Zoey Blickstein, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
Mike Maxwell, a stand up comedian brought to Parker by junior Sammy Kagan, performs a comedy set to the Upper School.

[Photo] Stand up Comedian at Parker

January 31, 2018
Parker Alum Allie Bensinger '16 performs with the Yale acapella group "Something Extra" during a Morning Ex.

[Photo] Something Extra Performs At Parker

January 31, 2018
Jamie Kalven, writer and human rights activist, gives a keynote presentation about managing First Amendment freedoms in challenging times.

[Photo] A Report on the State of Reporting

January 31, 2018

Homecoming Photo Gallery

Jenna Mansueto and Sarah-Jayne Austin
October 6, 2017
Seniors Jordan Shapiro and Talia Garg dribble down the eld for during their 8-0 Homecoming win.

[Photo] Fall Sports Are Underway

Alex Feitler, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Varsity volleyball players celebrate a serve at their Homecoming game.

[Photo] Keys to the House

Abri Berg, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Last year there were many underclassmen, specifically freshmen, on the cross country team. 5 out of the 6 athletes pictures above were freshmen.

[Photo] Girls’ Cross Country Recruits Athletes

Oliver Marks, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
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[Photo] Wood Toys for Tots

Grace Chang
December 5, 2016
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[Photo] Bieliz-ing in the New Dean

Ian Shayne, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016
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[Photo] Rock Climbing Phenomenon

Sydney Garlic
December 4, 2016
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[Photo] Cubs World Series Championship Parade and Rally–ending with “Go, Cubs, Go!”

November 22, 2016
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[Photo] Parker Reacts to Cubs Victory

November 22, 2016
Molly Weinberg and other Chicago teenagers perform improv skits as part of the Second City Teen House Ensemble.

[Photo] Check Out the Teen Ensemble at Second City!

Abri Berg, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
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