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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

Sophia Saker

Sophia Saker, Editor-in-Chief

This year is Sophia’s fourth and final on “The Weekly.” She is beyond excited to serve as “Editor in Chief,” and can’t wait to lead the staff into another great year. In previous years she served as Features Editor, Copy Editor, and Staff Writer. She also co-led the “Journalism and Society Today” symposium last January. Over the summer, she knit a full-length scarf in one week.

All content by Sophia Saker

Food Allergies are No Joke

So Let’s Stop Making Them One
Sophia Saker, Editor in Chief
June 6, 2019
Recycling bins were suspended, leaving only the waste bins.

Black is the New Blue

What Happened to our Recycle Bins?
Sophia Saker, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019
Stern served as a skipper of Parker’s Sectional champion varsity soccer team.

Recruited Athletes

How Four Seniors were Recruited to Play Sports in College
Sophia Saker, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2019

Best Places to Cry at Parker

We’ve all been there
Sophia Saker and Pilar Grover
March 31, 2019

Head to Head: On the Future of Entertainment

Popcorn and Boxed Candy Isn’t Going Anywhere
Sophia Saker, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2019

Havenly Treats

A Parker Alum’s Philanthropic Venture
Sophia Saker, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2019

Accepted, Deferred, Denied

A Plea for Change in the Way We Treat Decisions
Sophia Saker, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2018
One of the DEI faculty leaders, Mr. Davis.

Parents Too

A look at the Parker’s Parents’ DEI Committee
Sophia Saker, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2018

Peers with Ears

US students chosen to participate in “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” taskforce
Sophia Saker, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2018

The Second British Invasion

Streaming Has Made the World a Little Bit Smaller
Sophia Saker, Editor in Chief
September 5, 2018
Parker dance teacher Alejandra Gonzalez and her daughter participate in a guided meditation during a Wednesday meditation club meeting.

The Watkins Tool Bag

A Junior’s Journey with Meditation
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
May 26, 2018
Park Community Church’s Lincoln Park Congregation begin their services in song as everyone finds their seats.

Park Community Church

Sophia Saker, Features Editor
April 7, 2018
JK students practice "finessing the system."

Finessing the System

JK students learn how to give presentations the “Parker Way”
Maya Sanghvi and Sophia Saker
March 30, 2018
Walkout Student Organizers Sammy Kagan (left), Jenna Mansueto (center), and Felicia Miller (right) lead students to the rally near South Pond.

Student Based, Student Led

The Student Leaders of the Walk Out
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
March 19, 2018

Indulge Yourself

Why You Too Should Do an Independent Study
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
February 16, 2018

Read. Write. Discuss. Repeat.

Parker hosts Bard College’s IWT “ Writers as Readers” Workshop
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
January 31, 2018
Senior Genesis Martinez presents her data and research on how teens manage their money to her Social Entrepreneurship class.

Parker Teams Up with Tea Squares

Sophia Saker, Features Editor
December 20, 2017

“If You Don’t Know the Answer, Pick C”

Parker Needs to Teach Students How to Take Standardized Tests
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
November 21, 2017
uniors Annette Njei (left) and Chad White complete their math homework in the library after school.

Beneath Heaps of Essays, Quizzes, and Tests

A Look into the Changes of the Junior’s Homework Load
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
October 29, 2017
Juniors Audrey Shadle and Simon Goldman complete their history homework in the new library.

Our Technological Playground

The Kovler Family Library Doors have (Almost) ReOpened
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
October 5, 2017

Papered Up Windows

Standard Market Closed for Reconcepting
Sophia Saker, Features Editor
September 4, 2017

Prep Beyond the Test

A Parker "Go-To" for Standardized Testing Preparation
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
June 10, 2017

(Breaking The Fourth Wall)

New Year, New Drama
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
June 10, 2017

Parker in the Local Press

Sophomore's Controversial Visit to "Protest Banner Lending Library"
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
May 17, 2017
Easing on Down The Road to Opening Night

Easing on Down The Road to Opening Night

Looking at the Upcoming Spring Musical
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
March 16, 2017

Standing in Support

Members of the Community Fight the Dakota Access Pipeline
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
February 11, 2017

How Can We Handle This?

Parker's Involvement in Students' Online Behavior
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
December 20, 2016

Any Suggestions?

New Food Council Hopes to Implement Change in Cafeteria
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
December 4, 2016
Upper school students Michael Dallier and Nina Bernhardt work on building the set for the Fall Play.

A Backstage Pass to Stagecraft

Students Make Sets, Programs, and More
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
November 7, 2016

[Video] From Calabasas to Chicago

Meet New Upper School History Teacher Susan Elliott
Sophia Saker, Copy Editor
October 2, 2016

A Trip for an Essay?

Summer Programs Ties to the College Application Process
Sophia Saker, Staff Writer
September 15, 2016

Bridge Program Changes

Counseling Staff and Bridge Alumni Work to Make Parker More Welcoming
Sophia Saker, Staff Writer
May 20, 2016
Track coaches are hard at work conditioning their team.

Upcoming Indoor Track Season

Off to a Quick Start
Sophia Saker, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
Seniors Izzy Saker (left) , Jon Stone (right)  work on the documentary.

Sport in Transition

Upper School Elective Creates Documentary to Inform People about Transgender Athletes
Sophia Saker, Staff Writer
November 25, 2015

New Application Process for Middle School Cuba Trip

Students Apply for Limited Spots
Sophia Saker, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
Seebold plans out what she is going to discuss at the next CYS board meeting.

Seebold Returns

Parker Welcomes Back Seebold After Wrist Injury
Sophia Saker, Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
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