![“[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)
Front page update (Issue 2)
Academic Dean Evan Barth welcomes the Class of 2021 to their first LIFE assembly. The juniors also attended a LIFE assembly, while the seniors and sophomores held their first Eagle Buddies session of the year.
October 12, 2017
History teachers hold first Shah Salon discussions
History teachers held the initial set of Shah Salons, discussion sections about specific aspects of historical or current events not highlighted in class curriculums, in their classrooms last Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. At least two more Shah Salons are planned for this year.
Sophomores, juniors take PSAT exam
Sophomores and juniors took the PSAT/NMSQT, while the freshmen went on a community service trip and the seniors received the full day off yesterday.
The freshmen earned five community service hours through their class trip. They travelled to Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill, where they did trail maintenance and native plant restoration.
The trip is in partnership with Harker’s Green Committee, as they are introducing an environmental education. Freshmen met with an expert from the preserve prior to the trip to learn about the land they will be working with.
The seniors were allotted the full day to work on college applications or relax.
Freshmen attend first LIFE assembly
The freshman class attended a LIFE assembly hosted by Academic Dean Evan Barth about course planning last Wednesday in Nichols Atrium.
Barth worked with the freshmen on their four-year high school plans and introduced the various courses and electives offered at the school. He then encouraged students to think carefully about their schedules to allow them to choose the educational path they want to take in high school.
Harker community to attend annual picnic
The 67th annual Family and Alumni Picnic will invite students, faculty and friends to the Blackford campus on Sunday for a day of carnival entertainment.
This piece was originally published in the pages of the Winged Post on October 12, 2017.
