![“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–12/7
Students assemble in the gym for School Meeting. This is the last school meeting or the year.
December 8, 2015
Future Problem Solvers (FPS) is fundraising money in partnership with Asha India to provide relief for the victims of the flood in Chennai. They will be selling chai tea and bundt cakes from Monday to Wednesday during extra help.
A chalkboard is placed outside of Shah for students to express their thoughts that the Harker community. The prompt will change every few weeks, and the current prompt is “Before 2016…”
In lieu of the climate change conference in Paris, which will take place on Dec. 11, Environmental Science teacher Dr. Kate Schafer will hold a skype session with Dr. Max Holmes about climate change. The conference will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. to offer insight on the conference and answer any questions.
An information session for the National Shakespeare Competition will be held in Main room 9 on Dec. 9 at 11:15 a.m. The competition will take place on Feb. 3.
Jazz band will play Christmas music during the first half of long lunch in the Bistro and outside Nichols Hall.
Students can sign up for Spring Musical auditions during extra help on Tuesday and Wednesday by writing their names on a list in front of Director of Performing Arts Laura Lang-Ree’s door.
Harker Spirit will hold a gingerbread house competition in Manzanita throughout this week. Harker Spirit is also offering apple cider to those who wear Santa hats this Friday.
Student Council has opened an anonymous online suggestion box on the bell schedule website.
Varsity boys basketball won against Silver Creek High School on Dec. 4, bringing their record to 3-0. JV boys basketball won against Gunderson High School as well for their first game of the season.
Varsity girls basketball won against Alma Heights Christian High School on Dec. 4, making their record 2-0.
Tennis players Elizabeth Schick (10) and Pamela Duke (9) lost at the CCS finals.
Thursday is an alternate schedule for long advisory. Friday is an alternate schedule for Big Assembly Day. There will be no school meeting next Monday, and all students are required to attend school on that day.
