![“[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)
Voice your opinion: Brexit protestors continue fight over EU
A small group of protesters shout at passersby and members of the British Parliament who exit The Palace of Westminster after a session on June 11.
The Prime Minister of Britain, Theresa May made a deal with the European Union on Nov. 25, 2018. This deal included the fine that Britain had to pay the EU, 39 billion pounds, and what was to come of EU citizens living in Britain, and vice versa. In the house of commons, 202 voted for her deal and 432 voted against it.
After delaying Brexit another time, Theresa May had ultimately not fulfilled her main objective, which was to enact Brexit. On May 24, 2019, Theresa May resigned from office.
A pro-Brexit protester shouts back at anti-Brexit protesters. On June 23, 2016, 51.9% of people voted for Britain to leave the EU and 51.9% voted to stay.
A man with a European Flag and a sign stands and shouts at people walking down the street next to the The Palace of Westminster. He was one seven protesters waiting for the Parliament members to exit The Palace of Westminster.
Two people with signs against with messages against Brexit, shout at a member of parliament walking out the The Palace of Westminster. Theresa May, the Prime Minister of Britain, lost in the House of Commons on January 15, 2019, over her deal to leave the European Union.
A couple outside of the Palace of Westminster protest the British leaving of the European Union. These protesters were much more calm, talking to people and having nice conversations, rather than yelling.
A protester stands outside of Westminster with items sporting the European Flag on them. Many protesters had flags, signs, and balloons, most with the European Union flag on them.
A man protesting against Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Chairman of the European Research Group, tauntingly says “Jacobs’s a liar.” The politician had a news interview while protesters shouted things behind them while they were live.
Carter Chadwick (12) is the co-photo editor of the TALON Yearbook, and this is his fourth year on staff. He aims to raise the book on a photographic level...