![“[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)
School meeting recap – 2/3
Kevin Mohanram (12) announces the results of last weeks sports games as part of the weekly Eagle Update.
The Upper School’s chapter of the Triple Helix, an international undergraduate science publication, opened the meeting by announcing that the journal is accepting submissions until Feb. 14. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
Members attending the Tanzania trip have placed donation boxes around campuses to collect pairs of glasses for donation to people of the Masai tribe in Africa.
WISTEM will host the 9th annual Research Symposium on March 9th. The symposium will feature formal talks, interactive exhibitor booths, a chemistry magic show, and more. Registration is due by Feb. 14.
Improv Troupe is hosting a coffee house in the bistro this Friday, Feb. 7.
This week is Red Cross club week and the club will be hosting the annual blood drive on Wednesday. Signups will continue throughout lunch tomorrow.
HBV club, a club dedicated to raising awareness regarding Hepatitis B, will be holding a fundraiser this Wednesday after school. Members will be selling pearl milk tea and all proceeds will be donated to the Jade Ribbon campaign.
Students planning to take the AMC exam tomorrow should arrive at school by 7:45 a.m. For those not taking the exam, extra help begins at 9 a.m. and Period 1 begins at 9:45 a.m.
Signups for a screening of the upcoming movie “Inequality for All,” are due Friday, Feb. 7. Students planning to attend will miss half of 7th period and all of 8th period.
Eagle update: Girls’ soccer won two games last week, while Boys’ soccer won over ECP 4-0 but lost to Sacred Heart Prep. Girls’ basketball won both games last week. Boys’ basketball lost to Woodside Priory but won 64-48 over Crystal Springs.There is a mandatory spring sports meeting tomorrow night.
Hoscars will take place Mar. 27. Signups are due by Feb. 21 and auditions will take place from Feb. 24 onwards.
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