![“[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)
Spring fashion trends
Shannon Su , Meilan Steimle , and Kaity Gee
1. Cropped Jacket
Cropped clothing is a recurring trend to look forward to for this spring. Even with winter coming to an end, a jacket is essential for evenings and chilly days, especially since the weather has been unpredictable lately. So what better way to give the classic jacket a twist for spring than to crop it? This fun trend keeps you warm while accentuating your waist and acting as the focal point of your outfit.
2. Tea Length Dress/Skirt
In between midi and maxi, the tea length will be trending for the springtime. Skirts with this specific hemline give you a sophisticated look, while showing a little skin to keep your outfit playful and fresh. It can easily be dressed up or down depending on the style of the pieces paired with it and the material of the skirt.
3. Metallic
Springtime fashion is often stereotyped to mean pastels and floral sundresses, but this season, there’s an edgier way to stay on trend. Metallic clothing brings the brightness of spring into your wardrobe, but does so through sheen rather than color. Since metallic fabrics generally range from grayscale to earth tones, these reflective pieces will keep you looking appropriate for the season, even if bright colors aren’t your cup of tea.
4. Prints
Though prints can be found on the runway year round, they will be bolder for this upcoming spring. Look out for fabrics with larger, more graphic prints like the lions shown, straying from the traditional plaid, stripes, argyle, and polka dots. Not only are the colors strong, but the prints are also styled together to create unique looks that seem to clash. If you’re looking to make a daring statement, you can pair multiple eye-catching prints together.
5. Color blocking
A trend that’s been popular on runways for several seasons, color blocking is brigher than ever for spring. Juxtaposing two loud colors against each other gives your outfit an infusion of energy, but it is simple enough to not overwhelm your face. Along with being graphic, this trend is incredibly versatile. You can find a color blocked version of virtually any clothing item, from socks to gowns.
This piece was originally published in the pages of the Winged Post on March 13, 2014.
Shannon Su is the Managing Editor and Executive News Director of Harker Aquila. She joined the program as a reporter her freshman year and has held many...
Meilan Steimle (12) is co-Editor-in-Chief of the Winged Post. She was a reporter her freshman year, Winged Post Opinion Editor her sophomore year and Winged...
Kaity Gee (12) is the assistant Editor in Chief of Wingspan. Serving as a reporter for TALONWP freshman year, Kaity has written pieces for Winged Post...