![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)
School meeting recap 4/13
National Economic Challenge coaches Samuel Lepler and Damon Halback announced results for the three Upper School teams that participated in this contest. Teams “Hurrikeynes,” “Anika Swag Money,” and “Go Eagles” are three out of five teams in Northern California that qualified for the championships, and Team Hurrikeynes will have the opportunity to participate in the national competition in New York City.
Anika Mohindra (11), on behalf of WiSTEM, expressed her gratitude towards the students, kitchen staff, science teachers, volunteers and attendees for a successful Harker Research Symposium this past Saturday.
After attending a nuclear disarmament council in Hiroshima with Alex Sikand (11), Ethan Ma (12) urged the the community to sign a petition for nuclear disarmament during lunch periods. Ethan also encouraged students and faculty to show their support for Upper School Nurse Clare Elchert, who has been diagnosed with cancer. According to the Japanese tradition, origami paper cranes will be available during lunch periods for people to express their support for Elchert.
Mark Janda, Pilar Aguero-Esparza, and Dr. Lola Muldrew from the Diversity Committee announced an open meeting to discuss several topics, including sexual orientation and racial differences, in hopes of educating the the community about diversity. This meeting will take place on Wednesday during long lunch in Dr. Muldrew’s room, Dobbins 101. At that time, they will also give information about the possibility for two students to attend a head Diversity conference in Florida.
Aguero-Esparza and Dr. Muldrew also elucidated the rules for the new Dress Code with clarifications on the wearing of leggings, plain T-shirts and collegiate sweatshirts. They also explained the “fingertip” stipulation.
Key Club announced its project to spread awareness for Tetanus, a disease that affects mothers and newborn children. To raise money for the cause, Key Club will sell Tpumps on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after school and ice cream sandwiches and baked goods during lunch.
Sahiti Avula (11), representing the Make-a-Wish Foundation, announced that there will be another toy donation drive for underprivileged children that cannot afford a birthday party.
Rishabh Chandra (11) announced the Harker Conservatory’s musical production, “Into the Woods,” which will take place at 7 p.m. on April 16, 17 and 18. Tickets will be on sale during lunch.
Spirit Week themes were announced: Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Tie-Dye Day, Wednesday is “Would you be my friend?” Day, Thursday is Class Choice Day, and Friday is Class Colors Day.
Alex Youn is a senior and Co-Editor-in-Chief for TALON Yearbook. When he's not playing with his dog, Blaise, you can find Alex watching "The Office," playing...
