![“I wasn't discouraged by some of the obstacles we faced. I learned a lot from the leadership. I found that different people need different ways of receiving feedback — you can't [just] tell them to do something and expect the best. [Some] people needed more incentive. A large part of my role was to figure out what worked for everyone and to figure out how to lead all these separate individuals as a team,” Suhana Bhandare (’26) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SuhanaBhandare_JasmineHansra-1-1200x798.jpg)
![“This is actually from Randy Pausch Randy P. Brick: ‘Walls are there for a reason. You have to show how much you want to overcome them.’ You have to show how much you want something. That's what I've always been able to do with tennis, Link Crew and getting that internship [with Kushy Baby]. It’s important pushing through that — getting around that brick wall, climbing over it or clawing through it,” Yash Sachdeva (’26) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YashSachdeva_RamBatchu-copy-1200x1002.jpg)
![“[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)
School meeting recap–11/16
Oisin Coveney (12) delivers the eagle update for the week. Harker football lost to Fortuna High School with a score of 0-41.
November 17, 2015
Students observed a moment of silence at the beginning of school meeting this morning to honor those who had fallen in Beirut, Lebanon; Baghdad and Paris.
The program “Arrive Alive” allows drivers to experience the dangers of texting and driving through virtual reality goggles. The simulation will be held during extra help and long lunch on Wednesday.
Dean of students Kevin Williamson also reminded students to put away phones during advisory periods, assemblies and school meetings.
The science research club is holding an internship session for students at the start of long lunch this Wednesday. The club will provide different tips for internships and answer any questions.
Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (WISTEM) Club is supporting the organization WISER for the year. WISER is an organization that allows young girls in rural Kenyan villages to receive a formal education, an opportunity that would otherwise be denied. The club will be selling food and snacks everyday after school this week and during long lunch.
Harker DECA will host soon be hosting Hoops and Scoops on Wednesday during long lunch. Hoops and Scoops is an event in which students will play a basketball game against faculty members while students have the opportunity to buy ice cream for $5. All proceeds will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the Bay Area.
The upper school Red Cross Club is holding its annual blood drive on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving Break. The donor must be in good general health and cannot eat fatty foods the day before.
The girls volleyball team defeated Santa Cruz Saturday night in the CCS quarterfinals held at Blackford. The girls now face Menlo in the CCS semifinals this Wednesday at Notre Dame-Belmont at 5:30 p.m.
The girls cross country team placed eighth in the D-4 CCS Championships. Niki Iyer will now advance to the state championships in two weeks.
Girls tennis lost to Menlo High School in the third round of the CCS playoffs last Wednesday to finish the season with a 14-4 record. The doubles team of Elizabeth ¨Lizzy¨ Schick and Pamela Duke will compete in the CCS individual tournament Nov. 23 to Nov. 24.
The football team lost to Fortuna High School last Friday. The boys finished with a record of 8-3 overall and a second place league finish.
Monday is the last day to turn in permission slips for the Harker Spirit Beach Trip. The pumpkin pie eating contest will be held this Friday during both lunches in Manzanita.
In lieu of the recent events in Paris, French National Honor Society will honor victims during both lunches on Thursday outside Manzanita. Students can sign cards to honor the victims and hang cards on the bulletin board in Main.
This Thursday has an alternate schedule to accommodate for Eagle Buddies and L.I.F.E.
