![“[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)
Interact Club raises money in support of Syrian refugees
Members of Interact sold Pinkberry frozen yogurt and pizookies this week for their club week. “It’s Interact’s club week, and we’re supporting our international cause, which is protecting Syrian refugees. This was a communal project that we all decided upon in our districts in all of Interact,” Sarah Tien (12), one of Interact Club’s presidents, said.
April 14, 2017
Harker’s Interact Club sold Pinkberry frozen yogurt in support of protecting and aiding Syrian refugees this week in front of Manzanita Hall.
Harker’s Interact Club, along with the other Interact Clubs of high schools nationwide, is sponsored by the service organization Rotary International and holds projects each year to help their school or community. This year’s project, named “Me the Human,” raises awareness for and provides assistance to Syrian refugees through various humanitarian organizations, such as the International Rescue Committee and IRC 20/20. Such institutions often supply clothing, protection services and healthcare to those who need aid in Syria.
Interact members sold four flavors of Pinkberry for $5 per scoop during lunch and after school this week. On Friday, the club sold pizookies from BJ’s along with frozen yogurt. With these products, Interact raised a total of $858 to donate to humanitarian aid organizations and contribute to efforts to help Syrian refugees.
“It’s Interact’s club week and we’re supporting our international cause, which is protecting Syrian refugees. This was a communal project that we all decided upon in our districts in all of Interact,” Sarah Tien (12), one of Interact Club’s presidents, said. “Pinkberry usually sells really well, especially since it’s getting hotter this week. Hopefully, people become more aware of us, as well as being able to enjoy some Pinkberry.”
Green Team’s club week next week will be the last one of this school year.
