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5 Questions With Toby - Member of the Month for March 2024

Parker Press

Apr 221 min read

5 Questions With Toby - Member of the Month for March 2024

Congratulations to Toby Gordan for being nominated for the Member of the Month by his fellow club members for the month of March 2024. IF...

Parker Tennis Team Concludes Their Stellar Season: 2/12-4/18/24 Recap

Kaya Long

Apr 227 min read

Parker Tennis Team Concludes Their Stellar Season: 2/12-4/18/24 Recap

After two months of daily practices and matches once to twice a week, the tennis season has officially come to a close. Here is a review...

Parker Press

Apr 224 min read

Ask a Friend: Advice Column Week 9

Hello Parker Press readers! Welcome back to Parker Press' advice column: Ask a Friend. We have created this advice column with the...

The Environmental Impacts of Commercial Flights are Becoming Increasingly Dire

Soren Miles Fesel

Apr 225 min read

The Environmental Impacts of Commercial Flights are Becoming Increasingly Dire

Today, commercial flying is exceptionally common. Combining domestic and international trips, a projected 40.1 million flights will be...

What to Expect from Sophomore Year: An Interview with Retiring Sophomore, BJ Daoust

Oscar Amos

Apr 87 min read

What to Expect from Sophomore Year: An Interview with Retiring Sophomore, BJ Daoust

Sophomore year is a crucial bridge between the formative first year of high school known as freshman year, and the rigorous and demanding...

What to Expect Coming Into High School: From the Freshmen

Selah Vigil & Angela McDonald

Apr 83 min read

What to Expect Coming Into High School: From the Freshmen

We are both freshmen who first joined Parker this year. Starting high school and a new school at the same time was a big change, but we...

How being grateful can change your mindset

Kenzie Pajinag

Mar 251 min read

How being grateful can change your mindset

“When I started to count my blessings, my whole life turned around”- Willie Nelson. Being grateful is easier said than done. It takes a...

Parker’s Track and Field Team is Back at It

Elayna Henderson

Mar 252 min read

Parker’s Track and Field Team is Back at It

The spring sports season is here! The track and field team has been working very hard this past month and has competed in two meets. The...

Emily Atkins

Mar 251 min read

In Defense of Pt. 10: Stanley Cups

Many heads turn while I’m out on the town with my big 40 oz. gray Stanley cup. Despite the funny looks, here are a couple reasons why my...

Thriving, Dying, or Masterminding: What are the Big Artists of the 21st Century Up To?

Acacia Blyth

Mar 252 min read

Thriving, Dying, or Masterminding: What are the Big Artists of the 21st Century Up To?

Do you ever wonder what some of your favorite musical geniuses are up to? Are they producing music? Just hanging out in their mansion? Or...

Try Out the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Selah Vigil

Mar 252 min read

Try Out the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Last summer, I was home alone a lot and became very bored, so I would often bake cookies for my friends and family. I baked this recipe...

An Interview with Parker’s Debate Captains: Isabella, Noah, and Laynie

Oscar Amos

Mar 2513 min read

An Interview with Parker’s Debate Captains: Isabella, Noah, and Laynie

In the realm of high school debate, often misconstrued as arguing, debaters develop valuable skills such as rigorous analysis, eloquent...

Laynie's Mostly Accurate Prom Preview and Last-minute Recommendations

Elayna Henderson

Mar 252 min read

Laynie's Mostly Accurate Prom Preview and Last-minute Recommendations

The prom is right around the corner! Only one week away, this year's prom will be held on March 30th at the Waikoloa Marriott from 6-9...

Emily Atkins

Mar 41 min read

Lovefest 2024 Sneak Peak

Lovefest is a Parker tradition organized by Student Council to raise money to support a local cause. This year we wanted to make Lovefest...

Soren Miles Fesel

Mar 45 min read

Don't Be Worried About Nuclear Energy

Over the past few decades, nuclear energy has been demonized and portrayed as a dangerous technology. Some academics, members of the...

An Interview with Parker’s 2022-23 Middle School Teacher Appreciation Awardee: Ms Lilley

Oscar Amos

Mar 46 min read

An Interview with Parker’s 2022-23 Middle School Teacher Appreciation Awardee: Ms Lilley

In the realm of education, the integration of arts holds a profound significance, shaping not only academic growth but also fostering...

5 Questions With Selah - Member of the Month for February 2024

Parker Press

Mar 41 min read

5 Questions With Selah - Member of the Month for February 2024

Congratulations to Selah Vigil for being nominated for the Member of the Month by her fellow club members for the month of February 2024....

Parker's Justice League travels to the 6th Annual Hawaiʻi Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference on O'ahu

Emily Atkins

Mar 41 min read

Parker's Justice League travels to the 6th Annual Hawaiʻi Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference on O'ahu

A group of Upper School students who are members of our social justice club called ‘Justice League’ got the wonderful opportunity to take...

Parker Press

Feb 192 min read

Ask A Friend: Advice Column Week 7

Hello Parker Press readers! Welcome back to Parker Press' advice column: Ask a Friend. We have created this advice column with the...

Past, Present, and Prospects: An Interview with Editor-in-Chief, Kaya Long

Oscar Amos

Feb 196 min read

Past, Present, and Prospects: An Interview with Editor-in-Chief, Kaya Long

After assuming the position of editor-in-chief during her second year in Parker Press, Kaya Long began her three-year tenure in the role,...