![“[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 boys basketball stumbles against Eastside
Eric Zhu (10) scores in the paint. The varsity boys face off at Menlo at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and celebrate their senior night at home against Pinewood on Feb. 12. at 6:30 p.m.
February 3, 2019
The varsity boys basketball team fell 32-61 to the Eastside College Preparatory Panthers at home today evening, bringing the Eagles’ overall record to 10-11 and league record to 5-6.
The game began slowly, with neither team able to score until halfway through the first quarter, when 2 Eastside points were immediately followed by Harker equalizing. After a minor Eastside run, the quarter ended 6-9 in favor of the Panthers.
After trading baskets at the beginning of the second quarter, Eastside, who is ranked second in the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL), went on an 11-0 run to end the half. The Eagles entered the locker room confronting a 15-point deficit, 9-24.
Eastside’s ballooning lead proved too much for Harker to handle despite a more evenly matched 3rd quarter, and the final buzzer sounded with the scoreboard reading 32-61.
Earlier in the day, the junior varsity boys basketball team also faced a formidable opponent, losing 36-38 in overtime to Harbor. Their overall record now stands at 8-11.
The varsity boys face off at Menlo at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and celebrate their senior night at home against Pinewood on Feb. 12. at 6:30 p.m.
