![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasn't been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but I've had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. There's so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesn't exist, you can build it yourself," Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and it's played such a major role in who I've become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something I'm [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala ('21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you aren't going to get those championships if you aren't fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“I'm not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that there's a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyone's so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
The Oscars: Pinnacle of fashion
THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS(r) – GENERAL – Oscars(r) for outstanding film achievements of 2012 are being presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24 (8:30 p.m., ET/5:30 p.m., PT), at the Dolby Theatre(tm) at Hollywood & Highland Center(r), live on the ABC Television Network. DANIEL DAY LEWIS, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, ANNE HATHAWAY, CHRISTOPH WALTZ
February 26, 2013
The annual Oscars held on Sunday, February 24 provided celebrities not only with awards and honors, but also with the chance to display their sense of fashion to the world.
Among the many actresses who arrived on the red carpet, these six beauties stunned everyone with their risky choices of gowns and jewelry.
1. Jessica Chastain: 5/5
After audiences across America became mesmerized by Jessica Chastain’s acting skills, the actress did not fail to impress with her dazzling Armani gown. Ornate sequins and beads were placed in patterns around her dress that accentuated her subtle orange hair color, leaving no need for much jewelry.
2. Anne Hathaway: 5/5
Oscar winner Anne Hathaway looked fresh and sweet in a structured pink dress. Hathaway’s outfit also consisted of eye-catching jewelry with a stunning diamond necklace as the focal point.
3. Naomi Watts: 4/5
Although Naomi Watts lost her award to Jennifer Lawrence, this actress turned heads on the red carpet Sunday night with a flashy silver-sequinned gown. As her body was covered in hundreds of sparkly pieces, Watts simply wore small earrings to complement her outfit.
4. Jennifer Lawrence: 4/5
Jennifer Lawrence, who won the “Best Actress” award for her acting in Silver Linings Playbook, captivated the audience in a beautiful white dress from Dior Couture. Though she fell on her way up the stage, her style and fashion sense certainly did not. As an edgy addition to her outfit, Lawrence wore a long necklace, but unlike normal jeweled chains, the actress pushed the necklace back to hang on her back.
5. Amanda Seyfried: 4/5
Looking gorgeous as always, Amanda Seyfried stunned viewers in a lace and flower gown inspired by the 90’s. Diamond studs and an elegant hairstyle were all of the accessories Seyfried needed to add to her delicate look.
6. Kristen Stewart: 3/5
Kristen Stewart also looked charming in a cream-colored dress with jeweled flower decorations. A diamond necklace enhanced her entire outfit but did not distract from the bottom of her dress, which appeared to be shredded.
