![“[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)
Jock of All Trades: Episode 4
May 3, 2020
From Harker Aquila, Jock of All Trades is a sports podcast by Kushal Shah (11), Muthu Panchanatham (10), Vishnu Kannan (10) and our newest member Saurav Tewari (10).
This edition is a quick recap of the 2020 NFL Draft, where the crew goes over and provides their own take on some of the most important picks of the first round. The draft was held virtually due to the coronavirus, yet it still resulted in shocks and excitement for fans of every one of the NFL’s 32 teams. Jock of All Trades focuses on the surprise selections and game-changers who were drafted, recognizing their previous collegiate accolades and predicting their futures in the league.
As expected, the Cincinnati Bengals selected LSU’s star quarterback Joe Burrow first overall. Then, the Washington Redskins drafted defensive end Chase Young from Ohio State University, the best defensive prospect in the draft. Next, cornerback Jeff Okudah, also from OSU, was selected by the Detroit Lions, supplying them with an agile defensive starter. The Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers drafted quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert at the fifth and sixth picks respectively, filling their voids at quarterback.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs 13th overall to bolster their powerful offense. For the 14th pick, the San Francisco 49ers found a strong defensive lineman in Javon Kinlaw to support their already proven defense. The Denver Broncos snagged Jerry Jeudy at the 15th pick, giving a new target to their young quarterback. The final pick discussed was the 26th, where Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Jordan Love in a surprising move.
As always, we’re open to new ideas and feedback. Comment below to let us know what you think and which topics you would like to see on Jock of All Trades in the future. Stay tuned for our next upload!
