![“[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)
Ten outrageous pumpkin spice products
October 6, 2017
Fall marks the return of all our favorite things: fuzzy jackets, warm scarves, the glowing, warm-toned ombre of the falling leaves and last but certainly not least, the return of an alarmingly broad array of pumpkin spice-flavored products.
Many may say that the trend has long passed, and despite rumors that maple pecan may be the new pumpkin spice, companies continue to relentlessly churn out more unneeded products made from our favorite non-existent spice.
The amount of pumpkin spice-flavored products available on the market is simply mortifying. Here are 12 pumpkin-spiced themed items that exactly no one asked for:
Pumpkin spice bagels:
Not too bad, right? Why not start the morning off right with some pumpkin spice?
Pumpkin spice oreos:
Only natural, there are probably oreo flavors of literally everything by now.
Pumpkin spice milk:
You know, to dip those pumpkin spice oreos in.
Pumpkin spice protein powder:
Also, why not mix in some of that pumpkin spice whey protein powder while you’re at it? Beach bods are overrated, anyways, have a nice fall bod for once.
Pumpkin-spice latte pizza:
Are you vomiting in your mouth yet?
Pumpkin spice water:
Well, wash out all that vomit with your favorite brand of pumpkin spice water! Be a real hipster and get yourself a bottle of avocado water, too.
Pumpkin spice gum:
Breath smelling bad after all that pumpkin spice? Pumpkin spice gum should do the trick!
Pumpkin spice Pringles:
They’ve already ruined the American classics of pizza, baked potatoes, hot dogs and bacon. Why not add pumpkin spice to the list?
Pumpkin spice stache wax:
Who said pumpkin spice was only a thing for girls to look forward to? Make that mustache all the manlier with the manly smell of a Starbucks latte. Perfect for no-shave November!
Pumpkin spice themed halloween costume:
That’s right! Fall doesn’t only mean the glorious return of pumpkin spice, it also means Halloween! Now, if only there were a way to combine the two best things about fall…
Oh, wait.
