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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

Zach Joseph

Zach Joseph, Editor-in-Chief

Zach Joseph is a senior in his fourth year on the staff of "The Weekly," and is ecstatic to be serving as an Editor-in-Chief for the 110th year of "The Weekly's" publication. He has previously served as an Online Editor in his junior year and a Brief Writer in his freshman and sophomore years. Outside of "The Weekly," Zach participates in Model UN and is currently a Debate Club Captain.

All content by Zach Joseph

New Year, New President

Junior Eli Moog Becomes New SG President
Zach Joseph
June 10, 2021

A Fresh Perspective

Freshman Gabby Druger Ratified As New Pride Committee Head
Zach Joseph
April 2, 2021
An ‘I Voted’ sticker for those who cast their ballot on Election Day. Photo courtesy of NSPA Flickr Archives

You Never Forget Your First Time…Voting

First-Time Voters Reflect On Their Experience In This Election
Zach Joseph
November 24, 2020
Student Government President Carter Wagner introducing the Senior Month Resolution during Plenary. Photo courtesy of Carter Wagner.

The Students Speak Out

Proposal To Delay Senior Month By One Year Passes In Plenary
Zach Joseph
October 30, 2020
Get Out And Vote!

Get Out And Vote!

A Message To All Eligible (and Non-Eligible) Voters
Zach Joseph
October 7, 2020
Laptop displaying "E-Learning." Photo courtesy of Google Images, fair use.

Going Back? Yes And No

School Divisions Return In Different Forms
Zach Joseph, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2020
Parker’s gates have been closed to students since March 13, 2020. Students hope they will open in the fall.

A Citywide Response

Chicagoland Schools Plan Fall Semester Amidst Pandemic
Nick Skok and Zach Joseph
June 3, 2020

Democracy Persists

Students Elect Cabinet Members Amid Pandemic
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
June 3, 2020
A screenshot of the ZooMX with Jonathan Alter.

The First ZooMX

Author and Historian Jonathan Alter Meets With Students
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
May 13, 2020
A screenshot of the article written by Latin Forum Co-Editor-in-Chief Peter Jones.

[Photo] Latin’s Loan

Emma Manley, Brief Writer
May 5, 2020

Temporarily Landlocked

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Closes Lakefront Due to COVID-19
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
April 2, 2020

Parker and COVID-19: This Story is Developing

Parker Announces Two-Week School Closure
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
March 12, 2020

Quiz: Which Editor-In-Chief Are You?

Zach Joseph, Online Editor
February 25, 2020
Alexis Pantoja, Terry Davis, and Rolanda Shepard, the three faculty sponsors of SOCA.

The Return Of SOCA

New Student and Teacher Heads Take Over SOCA
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
February 13, 2020

A New Look At Law

Parker Alum Len Goodman Presents at Parker
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
February 5, 2020
The outside of an SK classroom, soon to be used full time by all SK students.

Same Place, Different Time

Parker Seeks to Expand JK and SK Hours
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
January 30, 2020
A copy of a typical Student Voice.

Head to Head: Should We Have Politics In The Student Voice?

Educate, Not Isolate
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
December 20, 2019

A New Phase For Phaedrus

Phaedrus Moves Towards Centralized Staff
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
November 26, 2019

A Jack of All Trades

A Look Into Matt McCaw
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
October 31, 2019
Faculty and students present during Morning Ex about recycling at Parker

Just Say No… to Single-Use

“Green Team” Holds Recycling MX
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
October 10, 2019
Construction on new Upper School lockers. Photo by Spencer O'Brien.

Brand New Everything

Parker Renovates 3rd and 4th Floors
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
September 5, 2019

New England Aquarium Strives To Educate About Climate Change

A New Project to Inform its Visitors
Zach Joseph, Online Editor
September 5, 2019

A Dual Feature

Parker Hosts Spring Showcase and Spring Harmonies Concert
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
June 5, 2019
Hackathon participants play with CoSpaces Edu, an educational technology. Photo courtesy of Adam Colestock.

Let’s Get Technical

Parker Hosts First Annual Hackathon
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
May 10, 2019
The spire on Paris' Notre Dame cathedral falls. Photo courtesy of the BBC.

Parker Reacts to Paris Landmark Burning

Notre Dame Cathedral Devastated By Fire
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
April 21, 2019

Taking Charge in Congress

Parker Alumni Mimi Rocah Analyzes Cohen Hearing
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
April 4, 2019
Alejandro Cuesta performs at America’s Got Talent.

A New Star Emerges

Parker Performer Ale Cuesta Appears on America’s Got Talent
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
March 30, 2019

Two Years Later

Special Counsel Robert Mueller Ends Russian Probe Investigation
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
March 30, 2019
Senior Alex Loma, a new and successful YouTube vlogger.

A Video A Day

Senior Alex Loma Creates Vlog Series
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
February 14, 2019

What To Do?

A Look Into How Advisory Time Is Used At Parker
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
January 31, 2019
Senior Alex Loma, a new and successful YouTube vlogger.

A Video A Day

Senior Alex Loma Creates Vlog Series
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
January 31, 2019

A Closer Look

What is the history behind our common spaces?
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
December 20, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Reuters

Protests Break Out In France

Yellow Vest Protests Over Gas Price Increase
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
December 8, 2018
Hyde-Smith Defeats Espy in Mississippi Senate Race

Hyde-Smith Defeats Espy in Mississippi Senate Race

Despite Offensive Comments, Incumbent Victorious
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
December 1, 2018
The Parker portal offers accessible grading to students.

One Year Later

Implementing the Accessible Grading Proposal
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
November 20, 2018
Chaplain Bob Ossler comforts woman near Tree of Life—a Pittsburgh congregation.
Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Going Back In Time?

Parker Reacts to Anti-Semitism On The Rise
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
November 10, 2018
Freshman Othel Owen discusses the Illinois gubernatorial election

Parker Reacts to 2018 Midterms

Students and Faculty Share Their Thoughts About the Historic Election Cycle

Hardly Sleeping

Why Schools Should Push Back Start Times to Allow for More Sleep
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
October 30, 2018

Socially Conscious

SJ Committee Hosts Q & A with Non-Profit Organizations
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
October 21, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court

Judge Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
October 18, 2018
A project from Palmer's Photography I class.

Wherefore Art Thou, Teachers?

Parker Adds Two New Faces To Art Department
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
October 4, 2018

Just Do It?

Controversy Surrounds Nike’s New Ad Featuring Kaepernick
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
September 16, 2018
The high school boys soccer team train during their pre-season practice.

Why the Late Start?

First Day of School Falls After Labor Day
Zach Joseph, Copy Editor
September 5, 2018
Kiley Piercy smiles for a photo in between teaching classes of all ages. Photo by Zach Joseph.

From Chicago to California

Piercy Leaves Parker after Seven Years of Teaching
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
June 6, 2018
Stressful Situations at Parker

Stressful Situations at Parker

Is Parker More Stressed Than Other Chicago Schools?
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
May 26, 2018
Upper School Math teacher Ethan Levine grades a student’s math test in his free time.

Grading Our Futures

Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
April 8, 2018
Sophomore Caroline Conforti makes phone calls to her elected representatives during a breakout session.

Workshopping Our Thoughts

What Occurred During the Afternoon Breakout Sessions?
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
March 19, 2018

Learning to Lobby

My Experience on a Social Justice Trip In DC
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
February 25, 2018
Parker’s first quiz bowl team competes against Beacon high school.

Parker Clubs Get A Little More Trivial

Upper School Teachers Walsh, Levine, and Zhang Create Scholastic Bowl Team
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
February 16, 2018

Who Needs Clear Skies Anyway?

A Look Into Indoor Track
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
January 31, 2018
The 7th graders sing a harmonious melody at Vespers.

Singin’ In The Snow

A Review Of The Vespers Concert
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
December 20, 2017

Vespers Photo Gallery

Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
December 19, 2017
Mr. Colestock brings up a new point at the discussion.

Discussing The Intangible

Parker Hosts A Discussion About Ethics in A.I.
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
November 21, 2017

New Mascot Swoops In

Eagle Joins Colonel Parker
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
October 31, 2017

Coach Bounces Into Parker

Girls’ Tennis Acquires New Coaching Member
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
October 5, 2017

The Fair Comes to Parker

Civic Engagement Opportunities on Display in New Gym
Zach Joseph, Brief Writer
September 28, 2017
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