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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...

Parker Debate Team’s Results Vs. What They Expected

Selah Vigil

Apr 81 min read

Parker Debate Team’s Results Vs. What They Expected

Through April 5th-6th the Parker debate team competed at Kamehameha school in Oahu. This was the Hawai’i state tournament that could...

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...

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...

Elayna Henderson

Mar 41 min read

2024 Parker School Yearbook Predictions

With this year's yearbook being centered around music genres, I thought I would predict what each class would choose. Here are my...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Kaya Long

Feb 55 min read

First Love Series Pt. 4: Happily Whole

Valentine’s Day–-a day characterized by chocolate, love letters, and roses—is a very polarizing holiday indeed. Is February 14th a...

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...