My name is Parker Keston and I am a junior at Archer School for Girls. I am 16 years old, and I have had a passion for writing since I was young.
For three years, I have been a staff member on my school’s yearbook, Hestia’s Flame, and photography editor for two. I love the diversity of journalistic content I get to create, ranging from photography and graphic design to writing and broadcast videos.
Last summer, I participated in a unique food culture and creative writing course with the School of the New York Times in Manhattan, where I got to explore the restaurant industry and popular landmarks across the city.
Additionally, I have been writing for the Palisadian-Post since I was 7 years old as a junior reporter. I wrote about everything from turning 9 to the Los Angeles Rams returning to LA. The Post has been a constant throughout my journalism experiences.
I have also been featured in other publications such as The Jewish Journal, which recently posted an article I wrote about my experience at the Pan-American Maccabi Games last winter.
I love writing about food and sports, but I also enjoy writing about community events and lifestyle, such as new concerts, music or other activities.
Outside of journalism, I am a varsity tennis player, avid tennis and football fan, country folk music listener, and sushi-enthusiast.
I am grateful to have been able to grow up in the supportive community of the Palisades—I attended Marquez Charter Elementary School before Archer—and explore my interest in writing with the Post while growing up.
I am enthusiastic to join the news team as an intern, and I look forward to gaining a different type of journalistic experience from a myriad of talented, professional journalists.
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