Articles

Kai Garcia-Tobar

Oct 283 min read

Native Plant Highlight: ‘Ōhi’a

The native plant highlight for this Parker Press posting is the highly beloved and most dominant native tree in Hawai’i: ‘Ōhi’a Lehua....

Taking on Transformative Experiences: An Interview with Mr. Bartz.

Oscar Amos

May 66 min read

Taking on Transformative Experiences: An Interview with Mr. Bartz.

After jumping at the opportunity to join Parker School’s faculty in January of 2023, Mr. Bartz left the Bay Area and took the role of...

College Chronicles Pt. 4: Commitment & Senior Destinations

Kaya Long

May 63 min read

College Chronicles Pt. 4: Commitment & Senior Destinations

With just one week of their senior year left, the class of ‘24 is on the cusp of graduation. After months applying to colleges and many...

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’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...

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...

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's Debate Team Before and After IDTs This Past Weekend

Selah Vigil

Feb 191 min read

Parker's Debate Team Before and After IDTs This Past Weekend

This weekend, from February16th-18th, the Parker School debate team went to Oahu to compete at a debate tournament hosted by ‘Iolani...

First Love Series Pt. 5: The Lion and the Cheetah

Kaya Long

Feb 194 min read

First Love Series Pt. 5: The Lion and the Cheetah

February 14th has officially come and gone. Wilting flowers and cutesy photos are all that remain–-and the love of course. As a final...

Parker Paddling Team Wraps Up Their Successful Season

Elayna Henderson

Feb 192 min read

Parker Paddling Team Wraps Up Their Successful Season

Considering that the winter sports season is over, it’s time to look back on the paddling season! There were lots of highs and lows and...

College Chronicles Pt. 3: Early Admissions and the Waiting Game

Kaya Long

Feb 53 min read

College Chronicles Pt. 3: Early Admissions and the Waiting Game

The new year is officially here—the Class of 2024’s graduation year! In just four short months, after four years of high school, the...

Emily Atkins

Jan 221 min read

In Defense of Pt. 9: Pickleball

This past week, I recently discovered my love for pickleball. Like many tennis players, I had no interest in learning more about the...

College Chronicles Pt. 2: The Pre-Winter Break Check-in

Kaya Long

Dec 11, 20233 min read

College Chronicles Pt. 2: The Pre-Winter Break Check-in

December is well underway, which means highschool students that applied to colleges in the early round of submission are in the hot seat....

A Day of Surfing at He'eia Bay: In Photos

Skye Moore

Dec 11, 20231 min read

A Day of Surfing at He'eia Bay: In Photos

All photos were taken in He'eia Bay, Kona (Skye Moore).

Parker Officially Wraps Up The Fall Sports Season

Noah Nikolai

Nov 13, 20234 min read

Parker Officially Wraps Up The Fall Sports Season

This year’s fall season was an exciting one for Parker Athletics. While there weren’t too many different teams competing, only four...

The Invasive Species that Wreak Havoc in Hawaii

Soren Miles Fesel

Nov 13, 20233 min read

The Invasive Species that Wreak Havoc in Hawaii

Invasive species are a pervasive problem in Hawaii. Countless plants, animals, and insects introduced in the last few centuries have...

College Chronicles Pt. 1: The First Wave of Early Applications

Kaya Long

Nov 13, 20234 min read

College Chronicles Pt. 1: The First Wave of Early Applications

It’s that chilling time of year… college app season. Between now and February, many seniors will be kicking it into high gear to finish...

Diving into Admissions at Parker School: An Interview with Aunty Makela

Oscar Amos

Nov 13, 20235 min read

Diving into Admissions at Parker School: An Interview with Aunty Makela

(Get to Know Pt. 9) Aunty Makela is the Head of Admissions at Parker School and a crucial figure for new students. Whether it is a campus...

Interview With An Olympian: An Interview With The Parker Varsity Volleyball Coach

Bj Daoust

Oct 30, 202310 min read

Interview With An Olympian: An Interview With The Parker Varsity Volleyball Coach

Introduction: The coach of Parker’s varsity volleyball boys and girls teams is coach Sharon Peterson. As a player, she is a United States...