![“[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)
Technology at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Several technology companies are partnering to modernize the 2014 Winter Olympic Games and increase security surrounding the event.
ATOS Origin states that Sochi games will be the most “digitally enabled” of all winter Olympic games. The company, an international IT firm, is the official informational technology partner of the Winter Olympic Games. ATOS will coordinate all the technology needed to provide athletes, viewers, and spectators with a functional experience.
Adobe is partnering with NBC to broadcast the Olympics over the Internet. NBC subscribers will be able to view the Olympics online, through the Adobe Prime service or the NBC Sports Live Extra app.
In Sochi, Avaya, the official network equipment supplier of the 2014 Winter Games, has elevated security surrounding network equipment at the Olympic stadium. The company has built a network to support more than 40,000 athletes, reporters, and organizers of the event. For enhanced security, the company has created five distinct networks targeted towards different participants in the event. The company will not provide Wi-Fi access for spectators.
For viewers following the Olympics at home, Microsoft is helping provide HD video streaming of the Olympics through the Azure service. BBC has also released a free mobile app to help users keep track of statistics and medal winners on a smartphone or tablet. Among other platforms, the app is available on the iOS, Android, and Windows app stores.
Vivek Bharadwaj (12) is the co-Editor-In-Chief for the Winged Post. His favorite subject in school is computer science, and he enjoys swimming and watching...
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