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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

A 40 year old oak tree in the Quad was cut down during spring break after being deemed in a state of distress for the past decade. There are currently no known plans for the freshly cleared land.

Tree in quad cut down during spring break

by Maya Valluru, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2016

Students arrived on campus after spring break on Monday to see that the oak tree in the Quad next to the kiosk was cut down while school was out of session. Facility director Mike Bassoni explained...

Zachary Hoffman (9) makes his speech in the all-staff meeting in the Journalism room yesterday during long lunch. All applicants were required to make a speech in front of all current staff members.

Newspaper starts transition to new leadership team

by Nicole Chen, Reporter April 6, 2016

Harker Journalism began the process of choosing new leadership teams for its publications, Winged Post, Harker Aquila and Wingspan, for the 2016-17 school year. The process began with current reporters...

Members of the chess team pose for a photo with their awards. Vignesh placed first in the individual competition, and the team of five won the team championship award.

Chess club wins in Atlanta

by Raveena Kapatkar and Tara Parimi April 4, 2016

The upper school chess team won the team championship award at the K-12 National High School Chess Championships in Atlanta this weekend, with Vignesh Panchanatham (10) placing first overall. Students...

Caption: Orchestra members set up their instruments and stands in preparation of their performance during the meeting. The orchestra will play in its spring concert this Friday at De Anza College.

School meeting recap–4/4

by Alex Wang, Reporter April 4, 2016

Prom tickets will be available beginning today outside of Manzanita. Tickets will cost $110 if bought today, $120 afterwards and $140 at the door. Head of School Christopher Nikoloff will hold his “Who...

Dennis Belliveau describes his experiences while traveling in Marco Polos footsteps. Belliveau spoke to freshmen and sophomores today about his two-year traveling experience in the footsteps of Marco Polo.

Denis Belliveau speaks to freshmen and sophomores at assembly

by Katherine Zhang and Prameela Kottapalli March 23, 2016

Two New Yorkers: one wedding photographer and and one artist. Two years without the comfort of their homes and families. 25,000 miles through the bustling cities and rural villages of Europe and central...

Economist David Friedman spoke at BEcon which took place on March 18 in Nichols Hall.

Business and Economics department hosts BEcon

by Michael Sikand, Reporter March 23, 2016

The upper school Business and Economics department hosted its annual BEcon 2016 conference on Saturday in Nichols Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The convention featured a wide array of engaging activities,...

History teacher Andrea Milius presents an overview of the trip to interested freshmen and sophomores. The 10-day trip will occur over Spring Break.

World History students travel to Europe during Spring Break

by Neil Bai, Reporter March 23, 2016

Sixteen freshmen and sophomores will travel to Italy and Greece during Spring Break starting today to April 2 to obtain firsthand experience of the places they are learning about in history class. “You’re...

Local lawmaker plans to abolish the entire notion of Daylight Saving

Local lawmaker plans to abolish the entire notion of Daylight Saving

by Anjay Saklecha, Reporter March 23, 2016

California state Assemblyman Kansen Chu recently proposed a bill that would eliminate Daylight Saving in the state of California. If passed, Assembly Bill 2496 would designate the United States Standard...

Students enjoy multiple food dishes during French Cultural Night. This event was held on March 8 in upper school teacher Galina Tchourilovas room.

FNHS hosts French cultural night

by Aneesha Kumar, Reporter March 23, 2016

French cultural night, hosted by the French National Honor Society (FNHS) club officers, took place on March 8 at 4 p.m. in upper school french teacher Galina Tchourilova’s room where all French students...

Upper school dancers participate in buddy program

by Rose Guan, Reporter March 23, 2016

Upper school dance team members from the varsity, junior varsity and Kinetic Krew dance teams met with lower school dance classes last week to assist teachers. Upper school dancers helped fourth- and...

Michael Moncton (12) practices his trumpet during the sectional rehearsals in class for the concert. An Evening of Jazz featured a total of four ensembles from the upper and middle school combined.

“An Evening of Jazz” concert features performances by upper and middle school jazz bands

by Ashley Jiang, Reporter March 23, 2016

Students, teachers and parents attended the annual “An Evening of Jazz” concert by students in jazz band from the upper and middle schools, on Friday at the Blackford campus. The concert, now in...

Sophia Luo (12) smiles as she returns to her seat after receiving her first-place medal in Career Preparation. Sophia founded Harker TSA in her sophomore year.

Harker TSA attends State Conference

by Shania Wang, Reporter March 23, 2016

Harker’s Technology Student Association (TSA) competed at 2016 California TSA State Conference from March 18 to 20 at California State University, Bakersfield. The two-day competition took place on...

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