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Students Embrace Alternative Online Learning Opportunities

Rebecca Tang

Sep 12, 20222 min read

Students Embrace Alternative Online Learning Opportunities

One unexpected consequence of the COVID 19 pandemic was that the world had to rapidly adapt to online learning. Even now, many...

Parker Press

Aug 15, 20221 min read

Summer Photo Series Pt. 1: Food

Reminisce about summer with part 1 of this 3-part series featuring summer photos from students that participated in our Summer...

Emily Atkins

May 16, 20221 min read

What are People Up to This Summer?

As the 2021-2022 school year is coming to a close everyone is getting ready to jump into summer! A survey was distributed to see what...

Ava Taylor

May 16, 20225 min read

Saying Goodbye to Ms. Smith

Where do I begin… It’s difficult to summarize the impact that Ms. Smith has had on students throughout their journey and her four years...

The End of the X Games: A Year of This Debut Event in Review

Lucas Koranda

May 16, 20224 min read

The End of the X Games: A Year of This Debut Event in Review

As the 2021-22 school year draws to a close, it is time to celebrate the accomplishments Parker School has achieved over the past nine...

In Defense of Pt. 5: Joining the Parker Debate Team (Why you should!)

Everett Gordon

May 16, 20222 min read

In Defense of Pt. 5: Joining the Parker Debate Team (Why you should!)

I first knew that I wanted to do debate when I gave my eighth grade salutatorian speech and felt the power of public speaking. I don’t...

Parker Press

May 16, 20222 min read

A Goodbye Letter From Rolands

This year has been the happiest year of my life. Having an exchange year in Hawai’i would be incomplete without being a part of Parker...

The Exciting Return of a Parker Spring Musical: The Sound of Music

Isabella Russo

May 16, 20222 min read

The Exciting Return of a Parker Spring Musical: The Sound of Music

This past weekend Parker School put on the musical: The Sound of Music. This moment was particularly special and exciting for two...

Member of the Month for March & April 2022: Kai

Parker Press

May 6, 20222 min read

Member of the Month for March & April 2022: Kai

Ladies and gentleman, the time has come to announce the final member of the month for the 2021-2022 school year. Congratulations to Kai...

A Brief Recap of Parker's 2022 Tennis Season

Everett Gordon

May 2, 20221 min read

A Brief Recap of Parker's 2022 Tennis Season

Following the recent conclusion of the BIIF tennis season, let’s take a look back at Parker’s success. This season presented many...

Creative Writing Excerpts from Punalu'u (An Interim)

Everett Gordon

May 2, 20222 min read

Creative Writing Excerpts from Punalu'u (An Interim)

When the rain stopped, the stories started. Stretching legs, opening hearts, everything awaited our arrival with a keen calmness. The...

Isabella Russo

May 2, 20222 min read

Welcome Eco Club’s New Worm Bins

After many months of planning, research, discussing, and ordering, Eco Club is proud to announce our Worm Bins! As a club, we are...

Back to the 20s: Parker School's 2022 Prom

Parker Press

May 2, 20222 min read

Back to the 20s: Parker School's 2022 Prom

Written by Isabella Russo and Ava Taylor On April 16th, we had our first prom off campus since COVID-19. It took place at the Hapuna...

Parker Press

Apr 11, 20225 min read

Interim in Review: How was it?

Diving & Getting Scuba Certified Written by Isabella Russo During interim I got scuba certified. To get certified, we had to complete...

Parker’s New Approach to Grading: The “Growing Pains” of Change

Kaya Long

Apr 11, 20224 min read

Parker’s New Approach to Grading: The “Growing Pains” of Change

It is no secret that things at Parker are rapidly changing. Beginning this 2021-2022 school year, Parker has been experimenting with a...

Looking Back on Parker's Historic Soccer Season

Noah Nikolai

Apr 11, 20224 min read

Looking Back on Parker's Historic Soccer Season

Now that Parker’s soccer season concluded a little over a month ago and the dust has settled, it is a good time to take a look back at...

The Poisoned Po - US Breaking News Winner & "Bullitzer" Prize Recipient

Parker Press

Apr 4, 20222 min read

The Poisoned Po - US Breaking News Winner & "Bullitzer" Prize Recipient

Written by Ms. Lilley's & Mr. Ruderman's Hui (a joint effort). Preface: Two weeks ago, on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022, Parker Press...

Ms Futrell: Accused of Arson - MS Breaking News Winner

Parker Press

Apr 4, 20222 min read

Ms Futrell: Accused of Arson - MS Breaking News Winner

Written by Coach P's Hui & Ms. Smith's Hui (a joint effort). Preface: Two weeks ago, on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022, Parker Press hosted...

The Absolutely True Influence of Banning Books in Schools

Violet Freeney

Mar 21, 20223 min read

The Absolutely True Influence of Banning Books in Schools

For centuries books have been a powerful tool in communication, education, and politics, and as a result the banning of books has also...

How the Debate Team Dominated at the February HSL Qualifiers

Acacia Blyth

Feb 28, 20223 min read

How the Debate Team Dominated at the February HSL Qualifiers

On Friday the 18th, Parker School Debate team began the February HSL Qualifier tournament, otherwise known as IDTs. Unlike the previous...