Staff Profile

Parnia Zahedi –– Editor in Chief

Hey everyone! My name is Parnia Zahedi—also known as Chronicles of Parnia, PZ, Par Star, or Head Elf—but in journalism, I’m an “EIC” (Nick Malpede and the boys of fifth period still seem to prefer Head Elf). Currently a senior, the joys of “jlove” have taken over my life at Langley. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a huge promoter of newsmagazines, so the release of our first issue this year marked one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. While I look forward to the moment each month when I get to run around the school passing out Scopes, the highlight of the year thus far was when Will Khairalla interrupted one of my post-issue lessons to serenade the staff. When I’m not in room 114 (which is very rare), you can find me serving as the National Honor Society President, playing on the varsity tennis team as a captain, or memorizing quotes from “Elf.” According to astrologist Brian Doll, an exciting issue of the Scope is about to release, so I hope you enjoy our product.

Photos by Parnia Zahedi

Walking for MS

Case Day 2011

Sleepless in School?

Case Day 2011

Parnia Zahedi, Editor in Chief
March 14, 2011

After months of preparation, research, and hard work, Langley’s 19th annual Case Day was a big success. Seniors debated the case Alford v Greene, involving the fourth amendment. The issue was whether law enforcement and child welfare officials need to have a warrant, court order, parental... Read More

On your mark, get set, why?

Parnia Zahedi, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2011

Going into the sold out screening of “Race to Nowhere” at Langley on Feb. 2, I could not have been more excited. Finally, adults would see the immense amount of pressure we high schoolers face living in 2011. Walking out of the auditorium, my excitement was overshadowed by a combination... Read More

"With his newly free evenings, the family man plans on taking advantage of this time. “Filling in for Dr. Norrell will be huge shoes to fill, but will allow me to spend evenings with my family,” Mr. Bowerman said. Photo courtesy of Corey Bowerman

Big Man on Campus

Parnia Zahedi, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2010

Through the windows of a biology classroom in Ithaca College sits a young man aspiring to become a physical therapist. Passionate about science, the college student sees biology in his future—but what started out as teaching biology has eventually turned into becoming Langley’s new junior... Read More

Fighting Hate, One Voice At a Time

Parnia Zahedi, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2010

“This is my hill to climb alone.” These words, said by “Glee’s” Kurt Hummell, played by Chris Colfer, represent just one of the many battles against the bullying that teenagers face today due to prejudice and bigotry. But on November 15, the Anti-Defamation League held its annual... Read More

Preps vs. Nerds: Athletic Style

Parnia Zahedi, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2010

A bunch of “nerds” getting in trouble—now there’s a sight you don’t normally see. However when the freshman volleyball team dressed to play up the reputation of its opponent, Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology, the Student Activities Office was a... Read More