![“[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)
Varsity girls soccer defeats Eastside College Preparatory on senior night
The varsity girls soccer team huddles up during their senior night game. The girls won their senior night game against Eastside College Preparatory.
February 16, 2017
The varsity girls soccer team won their senior night game against Eastside College Preparatory, 5-1, yesterday.
The team ended the season with an 11-5-1 record, earning them second place in their league.
“Amazing camaraderie between the girls this year. Incredible commitment. Fantastic team leaders,” head coach Aman Siadat said. “Excellent harmony and chemistry amongst all the players, which translated into a much better season than the previous season.”
Last year, the team earned a 0-13-1 record. However, the girls stellar performance this year was commendable.
“Compared to last season, it’s a lot different because we lost every game [last season]. So we really came together as a team, and once we got our first win we started working a lot harder,” Lyndsey Mitchell (12) said.
Joelle Anderson (12), the game’s lead scorer, expressed her appreciation for her teammates and the team’s successful season.
“I’m actually really proud of how this season went. I’m really proud of our team and how we did…. and I’m just really glad we finished off with a win,” Joelle said.
Assistant Coach Andrew Ransome praised the girls on their performance this season.
“I think the season went very well from start to finish,” he said. “They put a lot of effort in, lot of heart, and I think they got what they deserved in terms of the results out there on the field.”
As the team’s seniors finish their last game on the Harker team, they take a moment to remember all the joyful experiences they had playing soccer in Harker.
“Well, this season was a lot of fun. It’s one of the best seasons I think I’ve ever played,” Maile Chung (12) said. “It’s just really sad that it’s all coming to an end, being a senior and playing with my friends since middle school. I’m really glad that we ended on this high note, winning, and it was just a lot of fun playing with my friends all this season.”
Some of these seniors are planning to continue playing soccer in their futures. Kailee Gifford (12), Lyndsey, and Joelle will all play soccer for their college teams.
