![“[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)
Umbrellas that take away the rainy day blues
Modcloth’s Rain or Shiny umbrella
November 9, 2015
Gear up for this weekend’s rainfall with fashionable umbrellas that will keep you dry and chic at the same time. From those made of clear plastic to those designed with animal prints, these umbrellas can brighten up any rainy day.
Take a minimalistic spin on the classic umbrella by using bubble umbrellas, which are made of translucent plastic. They are available at a wide range of stores, including Urban Outfitters. If you want a pop of color or design with this simplistic umbrella, Urban Outfitters offers a wide range of them. Opt for their striped umbrella to pair with a black-and-white look, or for their tinted one if you prefer brighter colors. Modcloth’s Rain or Shiny style, which has gold rain drops designed onto a clear umbrella, ups the style quotient of the bubble umbrella and can complement a wide range of outfits.
Opt for umbrellas with prints if you want more fun and color. Modcloth’s Cumulus Cutie umbrella will definitely make your day more colorful and vibrant. This blue sky and cloud print gives the classic structure of an umbrella a more chic and playful vibe.
Want something even more playful? Embrace your spirit animal with an animal-inspired umbrella. Carry around a smiling panda with Modcloth’s Panda-monium umbrella, which keeps the standard shape of an umbrella while adding black ear flaps to the top of the structure. The Duck, Duck umbrella sold at Modcloth has a more simplistic manifestation of the animal theme, with the handle in the shape of a duck’s face.
Buy an umbrella with flower embellishments to bring some spring blooms to the winter. Modcloth’s Rainy Daisy umbrella has a yellow flower gradient on a bubble umbrella, complete with silver accents. The Gerbera Daisy umbrellas available on Amazon are flower umbrellas with brighter prints.
Umbrellas usually share one thing in common: a round shape. Stray from the classic style and try out heart-shaped umbrellas. They are unique in their structure and will set you apart from the crowd on a rainy day. Also, they are sold in a variety of colors.
