![Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_4917-2-1200x795.jpg)
![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasnt been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but Ive had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. Theres so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesnt exist, you can build it yourself, Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“Animation just clicked in a way. I had been interested in art, but that felt different. [Animation] felt like it had something behind it, whereas previous things felt surface level. I wasnt making that crazy of things, but just the process of doing it was much more enjoyable, Carter Chadwick (22) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-16-at-9.44.08-AM-900x598.png)
![“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 its played such a major role in who Ive 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 Im [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)
![“[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)
![“Im 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 theres a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyones 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)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you arent going to get those championships if you arent 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)
![“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)
AP Studio Art students exhibit work
AP Studio Art students displayed their artworks for students and faculty to view in an exhibition held today in Nichols Hall during long lunch.
Juniors and seniors in the course, with concentrations in 2-D design, 3-D design, or drawing, displayed their diverse work, ranging from watercolours inspired by The Brothers Grimm fairy tales to surrealist drawings layered on top of photographs.
“These photos are from all around the Bay Area,” said senior Kianna Bisla, whose concentration focused on finding beauty in the ordinary. “I really liked the picture of the house with graffiti, so I decided to go with that idea.”
Artworks were displayed along with a personal statement from the artist to help viewers understand and connect with the work.
The exhibit also coincided with the 60th birthday of Jaap Bongers, Art Department Chair and 3-D Design teacher. Students sang an impromptu “Happy Birthday” before cutting a cake with an image of Bongers that read “Congratulations AP Art Students and Happy Birthday, Mr. Bongers.”
Students and faculty alike viewed the artwork, engaging in discussions with friends and the artists while enjoying the cake and snacks provided.
“I especially liked the idea of the series of portraits taking out blocks of a person’s face and the digital work of the person stuck behind a map of the world,” said Dr. Miriam Allersma, referring to the digital design works of Megan Prakash (12) and Jessica Yang (11), whose concentration was influenced by the vastness of the universe.
Students will continue working on their three portfolios—quality, breadth, and concentration—until submitting them for the AP exam in May.
Drawing:
Camille Piazza(12)
Nephele Troullinos(11)
Maneesha Panja(12)
Monika Lee(12)
Jerry Shen(12)
Digital Design:
Kianna Bisla(12)
Austin Lai(11)
Megan Prakash(12)
Jessica Yang(11)
3D Design:
Manon Audebert(12)
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