Introduction Hey again, you know the drill: Find any flat surface and a utensil that you can manipulate pigment with; I’m using a pencil and paper, but you can use practically anything.  This article covers texture detail and is a related sequel to what we learned in How to Draw Part 1, which is also posted here on Parker Press. I would recommend that tutorial first, but that is also the beauty of free will. I want you to look around at your environment right now. Zero in on

Ever in the mood for calm, bluesy, or slowly expressive music? If so, the next time you browse your music streaming service, I urge you to look for a jazz playlist. Yes, although jazz music is often seen as old or only played in fancy restaurants, there are many ways jazz music can be entertaining in your daily life! The very first song I’d recommend to someone is, “ Tenderly” by Chet Baker. The song starts off slow, then progressively syncopates into a flowy rhythm. Then, t

Without a side character, your story is just a blob with a vague purpose and meaning. Without connections, your character isn't a person;...

Welcome to the first installment of Club Spotlight , a new series where we highlight Parker School’s incredible clubs through exclusive...

Every year during spirit week, I always find myself struggling to decide what to wear each day. I love showing school spirit and getting...

Ragdolls, Ragamuffins, Persians. These are all cat breeds known for their friendly personalities, long fur, and large physique. Each cat...

Do you ever randomly decide, "I'm going to South Korea?" No? Well, I do, and this winter break, I jumped on my travel impulse. I spent...

‘Tis the season of traveling, so here are a few travel tips I’ve picked up over time. If you have a tip or trick you’d like to recommend,...

This past Wednesday (01/15/25), Parker School’s NAHS club hosted another amazing art night. The art room was perfectly lit, with a mix of...

Over the course of this year, there have been some ups and downs in fashion and food trends. This list might be controversial to some,...

When I started attending Parker, I was always curious about the speech and debate team. Growing up I was always told I would be good at...

What could be more scary than the idea of zombie cells? Cells that slowly convert you into the undead from the inside out by eating the...

On November 5, the brand new Middle School Play Production program opened its first-ever show: Matilda The Musical Jr , based on the book...

This past weekend (10/26/24), I got to volunteer in Waikoloa for the Ironman World Championship with a few other Parker students. We got...

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

Growth. This is one of the many things I witnessed firsthand watching our girls JV volleyball team this season. In the span of a little...

Over the past couple of weeks I asked people around school what they were listening to in their headphones. Watch this video to see what...

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...

Verse: Why do you always seem to think I’m worth so much Like you being perfect wasn’t ever enough I know for a fact I shouldn’t be this...