![“[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)
Upcoming concerts
Throughout the next two months, several artists will stop by the Bay Area and perform as part of their respective tours.
Walk The Moon will play at the Masonic Theater in San Francisco on March 13, and the Griswolds, an Australian indie rock band, will be opening for them.
As part of the tour for his 2014 album “Listen,” David Guetta will perform at the Event Center at San Jose State University (SJSU) on March 21 with Zedd and Electric Bounce House.
Maroon 5 hits the Bay Area on March 31 at the SAP Center as part of the international tour for their latest album, “V.” The concert, which features Magic! and Rozzi Crane as opening acts, has already sold out. “V” was released last year on Aug. 19 to a number one spot on the US Billboard 200. The album’s lead single, “Maps,” hit number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, and its next two singles, “Animals” and” Sugar,” reached third and fourth respectively.
Ringo Starr has a new album coming out on March 31 titled “Ringo: Postcards from Now,” and he will perform at the Masonic Theater in San Francisco on March 13.
Ariana Grande’s Honeymoon Tour, featuring songs from her 2014 album, “My Everything,” stops in the Bay Area on April 12 at the SAP Center. The show will also include performances from Rixton, an English pop and R&B bad, and Cashmere Cat, a Norwegian electronic music producer and musician.
As part of her The Great Escape tour, Iggy Azalea will perform at the Save Mart Center on April 14, the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on April 16, and Oracle Arena in Oakland on April 17. The shows will also feature Nick Jonas and Tinashe, a 22-year-old American singer-songwriter.
Marina and the Diamonds will also perform on April 17 at the Warfield in San Francisco. Her newest album, “Froot,” will be released on March 16. The lead single, also titled “Froot,” came out on Nov. 11 as a digital download when pre-ordering her album.
“Rebel Heart,” Madonna’s 13th studio album, will premiere on March 10. The album’s lead single, “Living for Love,” came out on Dec. 20 and peaked at number one on the US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard. The promotional tour for Rebel Heart will bring Madonna to San Jose on Oct. 19 at the SAP Center.
Sahana Srinivasan (12) is the Editor-in-Chief of the Winged Post and Wingspan, having previously served as Managing Editor, Asst. STEM Editor and a reporter....