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  • September 29Varsity girls golf team conquers Castilleja 244-255 and Mercy 224-262
  • September 29Seniors and sophomores bond with Eagle Buddies in first event of school year
  • September 29Junior varsity girls volleyball outplays Castilleja in two sets: 25-11, 25-18
  • September 28Be the change: Cathy Kuhlmeier discusses Supreme Court case, teaches Journalism students about press freedom
  • September 28Varsity girls volleyball bests Castilleja in three set game
  • September 28Varsity girls water polo defeated by Saint Francis 11-10 in overtime
  • September 27Top 5 summer K-pop songs
  • September 27Spirit event brings students together through “Guess the Song” and raffle drawing
  • September 27ChatGPT can’t fix everything
  • September 26Otter 841: The audacious, surfboard-snatching menace
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    Junior Allison Yang watches her shot after she tees off at the second hole. The girls golf team beat both Mercy High School and Castilleja School in their match.
    Varsity girls golf team conquers Castilleja 244-255 and Mercy 224-262
    Alison Yang (11) prepares to serve the ball in the junior varsity volleyball game versus Castilleja. The team won in two sets.
    Junior varsity girls volleyball outplays Castilleja in two sets: 25-11, 25-18
    Norah Mehanna (11) prepares to dig a spike by Castilleja. The Varsity girls won the game against Castilleja in three sets.
    Varsity girls volleyball bests Castilleja in three set game
    Tvisha Ganesh (9) swims to defend against a St. Francis field player. Tvisha scored a point for her team during the first quarter of the game.
    Varsity girls water polo defeated by Saint Francis 11-10 in overtime
    Marcus Blennemann (11) sprints up the largest hill of the course, nearing the end of the first mile. Marcus led the non-competing junior varsity (JV) boys team with a time of 22:58.
    Cross country kicks off season at De La Salle Invitational
    Co-captain Keren Eisenberg (11) attempts to block a Lynbrook player. The team currently holds a 3-0 overall record and is ranked #1 in the league standings.
    Varsity girls water polo team overwhelms Lynbrook 19-4
    Senior Sydney Adler holds a bouquet of flowers in the ceremony honoring the seniors on the girls water polo team. The two water polo teams held their senior night on Oct. 18, winning both their games.
    Victorious water polo teams honor ten seniors on senior night
    Senior Indigo Lee hypes up his teammates before the start of the fourth quarter. The varsity boys water polo team secured a 21-9 home game win over Skyline on Sept. 2.
    Varsity boys water polo team opens season with 21-9 victory over Skyline
    Abby Lim (10) raises an arm to block Kyra Hawk (12) in a passing drill. Girls water polo practiced on the morning of Aug. 13, one of two Saturday practices.
    Fall sports kick off preseason in early August
    Lachlan Rossi (10) throws the ball into the goal as two Gunn defenders close in on him. After finishing second in league this season with a record of 11-2, the varsity boys water polo team won CCS and finished second place in NorCals.
    Varsity boys water polo team finishes second in NorCals after finals loss to Gunn
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Anandita Arun (9) swings at the ball during the varsity girls tennis teams win over Notre Dame Belmont on Sept. 28.
    Weekly Previews: Nov. 8-12
    Marcus Blennemann (11) sprints up the largest hill of the course, nearing the end of the first mile. Marcus led the non-competing junior varsity (JV) boys team with a time of 22:58.
    Cross country kicks off season at De La Salle Invitational
    Abby Lim (10) raises an arm to block Kyra Hawk (12) in a passing drill. Girls water polo practiced on the morning of Aug. 13, one of two Saturday practices.
    Fall sports kick off preseason in early August
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Cross country head coach Mia Purnell hands out roses to this years seniors Erica Cai, Ritika Rajamani, Dawson Chen, Kailash Ranganathan, Aidan Lincke and Alex Liou during the senior ceremony.
    Cross country team competes in league finals, celebrates Senior Night
    Dylan Parikh (11) rushes during the varsity football teams match against the California School for the Deaf this past Thursday, Oct. 21.
    Weekly Previews: Oct. 25-29
    Anishka Raina (12) swings at the tennis ball during the varsity girls tennis teams win over Notre Dame Belmont.
    Weekly Previews: Oct. 18-22
    Running back Jackson Powell (10) powers through a Turlock Christian defender in the first quarter. Jackson ran for 62 yards against Turlock Christian, scoring 2 touchdowns.
    Back with a bang: Varsity football dominates Turlock Christian 62-14 in home opener
    Rohan Gorti (12) rushes past a defender at the varsity football teams Homecoming Game on Saturday. Rohan ran the ball from the left sideline to score the Eagles first touchdown of the night.
    Live Coverage: Harker football faces Delta Charter for Homecoming game
    Harker stands at the line of scrimmage before the start of a play. The upper school football team defeated Burton High School with a score of 58-0 on Friday at Davis Field.
    Eagles defeat Burton High 58-0 in ‘blackout’ home game
    Harker defenders tackle a San Jose High School player at the football game on Friday. The Eagles defeated the San Jose Bulldogs in their home opener, 27-16.
    Football team wins in home opener against San Jose High
    Abby Lim (10) raises an arm to block Kyra Hawk (12) in a passing drill. Girls water polo practiced on the morning of Aug. 13, one of two Saturday practices.
    Fall sports kick off preseason in early August
    Jimmy Garoppolo throws it away, setting up a Rams vs. Bengals Super Bowl
    Jimmy Garoppolo throws it away, setting up a Rams vs. Bengals Super Bowl
    Junior Allison Yang watches her shot after she tees off at the second hole. The girls golf team beat both Mercy High School and Castilleja School in their match.
    Varsity girls golf team conquers Castilleja 244-255 and Mercy 224-262
    Juniors Khanhlinh Tran and Allison Yang walk together on the first hole of Sunnyvale Golf Course. The two were the first to tee off at around 4 pm.
    Varsity girls golf team defeats Sacred Heart Prep 204-255
    Kimaya Mehta (9), playing for her first year on the high school varsity girls golf team, follows through with her swing. The girls golf team emerged undefeated in the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) for the fifth consecutive year, making it to the Central Coast Championships (CCS).
    Swinging through rain or shine: Girls golf team brings their best
    Seniors Andrea Thia, Esther Wu and Tina Xu hold gifts, posters and flowers during the Senior Night ceremony. The varsity girls golf teams Senior Night was held on Nov. 12 at the Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose.
    Varsity girls golf team celebrates Senior Night at Los Lagos Golf Course
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Dylan Parikh (11) rushes during the varsity football teams match against the California School for the Deaf this past Thursday, Oct. 21.
    Weekly Previews: Oct. 25-29
    Charlize Wang (10) holds her racket in preparation for the ball. “I was pretty consistent with my backhands, and me and my partner Olivia kept our energy up no matter if we were down or up, and I think that really helped us win today,” Charlize said.
    Girls tennis team triumphs over Menlo in momentous win
    Abby Lim (10) raises an arm to block Kyra Hawk (12) in a passing drill. Girls water polo practiced on the morning of Aug. 13, one of two Saturday practices.
    Fall sports kick off preseason in early August
    Rachel Hernandez (10) serves the ball. The varsity girls tennis team defeated Menlo 6-1 on Saturday at Bay Club Los Gatos to repeat as CCS Champions.
    Varsity girls tennis team repeats as CCS Champions with 6-1 victory over Menlo
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Sports slideshow: Nov. 4
    Anandita Arun (9) swings at the ball during the varsity girls tennis teams win over Notre Dame Belmont on Sept. 28.
    Weekly Previews: Nov. 8-12
    Dylan Parikh (11) rushes during the varsity football teams match against the California School for the Deaf this past Thursday, Oct. 21.
    Weekly Previews: Oct. 25-29
    Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.
    Junior varsity girls volleyball triumphs over Pinewood in two sets
    Players congratulate each other on a powerful kill during the first set. The varsity girls volleyball team upset Pinewood 25-15, 25-12, 25-6 in a home game victory on Sept. 12.
    Varsity girls volleyball prevails over Pinewood with decisive three set win
    Outside hitter Elie Ahluwalia (10) tips the ball over the block of Scotts Valley. Players switched between swinging and tipping in order to take advantage of openings in the opponent’s defense.
    Varsity girls volleyball conquers Scotts Valley three sets to none in home opener
    Judi Abdelrazik (10) squats down in a defensive stance, ready to receive an incoming serve. At the libero position, Judi plays in the back row and helps control possession of the ball.
    Frosh and sophomore girls volleyball team defeated by Scotts Valley in three-set match
    Navya Samuel (10) and Juhi Madala (11) block an Andrew Hill High School hitter. The front row players were able to successfully stuff many hitters during the day.
    Varsity girls volleyball swings it away at second annual Spikefest
    Seniors Claire Kampmeier and Rachel Ning pose with their friends after the game ends. The team lost in five sets to Crystal Springs.
    Varsity girls volleyball team falls to Crystal Springs at Senior Night game in close five-set battle
    Tvisha Ganesh (9) swims to defend against a St. Francis field player. Tvisha scored a point for her team during the first quarter of the game.
    Varsity girls water polo defeated by Saint Francis 11-10 in overtime
    Co-captain Keren Eisenberg (11) attempts to block a Lynbrook player. The team currently holds a 3-0 overall record and is ranked #1 in the league standings.
    Varsity girls water polo team overwhelms Lynbrook 19-4
    Senior Sydney Adler holds a bouquet of flowers in the ceremony honoring the seniors on the girls water polo team. The two water polo teams held their senior night on Oct. 18, winning both their games.
    Victorious water polo teams honor ten seniors on senior night
    Eyes trained on the ball, Sydney Adler (12) swims towards a Wildcat. Varsity girls water polo fell to Los Gatos 8-13 at home on Sept. 22.
    Varsity girls water polo team concedes 8-13 match to Los Gatos
    Pressured by a Castilleja gator, senior Kyra Hawk passes the ball to a fellow teammate to allow Harker to be in a scoring position. The varsity girls water polo team fell to Castilleja in a close match on Tuesday.
    Varsity girls water polo team falls just short to Castilleja in 13-14 loss
    Abby Lim (10) raises an arm to block Kyra Hawk (12) in a passing drill. Girls water polo practiced on the morning of Aug. 13, one of two Saturday practices.
    Fall sports kick off preseason in early August
    Zachary Blue (11) leaps up for a jump serve during varsity boys volleyball practice on March 6. The boys won their season opener against Menlo Atherton.
    Winter sports come to a close, spring sports dive into season openers
    Varsity boys basketball seniors Matthew Chen, Mike Sullivan, Abhi Namala, Gordon Chen, Rishi Cherukuri and KJ Williams pose for a group photo with their families and coaches.
    Varsity boys basketball team smashes Eastside College Prep 62-40 on senior night
    Leisha Devisetti pushes against an opposing defender at a varsity girls basketball game on Jan. 20. The girls host their senior night on Feb. 10.
    Weekly sports previews: Feb. 1 to Feb. 8
    Cassie May (12) prepares to receive the ball from a Harker teammate. With less than 14 minutes left in the first half, Cassie managed to dribble past the Tigers’ defense and landed a powerful shot into the upper left corner of the opposing net for Harker’s first goal.
    Varsity girls soccer team loses to Notre Dame-Belmont 1-3 in hard-fought match
    Abhi Namala (12) pushes past Basis players to shoot. The team fell to Basis 51-60 on Jan. 5.
    Varsity boys basketball team loses to Basis 51-60 in hard-fought game
    Nikhil Pesati (10) dribbles past two Yerba Buena defenders during the junior varsity boys soccer game on Dec. 16. The team drew 0-0 against Yerba Buena.
    Junior varsity boys soccer team draws with Yerba Buena High School 0-0
    Varsity boys basketball seniors Matthew Chen, Mike Sullivan, Abhi Namala, Gordon Chen, Rishi Cherukuri and KJ Williams pose for a group photo with their families and coaches.
    Varsity boys basketball team smashes Eastside College Prep 62-40 on senior night
    Abhi Namala (12) pushes past Basis players to shoot. The team fell to Basis 51-60 on Jan. 5.
    Varsity boys basketball team loses to Basis 51-60 in hard-fought game
    KJ Williams (12) points while playing with the varsity boys basketball team on Dec. 16. The team defeated Design Tech High School at home, with a score of 63-47.
    Varsity boys basketball dominates Design Tech 63-47
    Caden Ruan (9) dribbles the ball while on the offensive against University Prep. The Eagles defeated University Prep 63-22 on Tuesday.
    Junior varsity boys basketball team crushes University Preparatory 63-22
    Anya Chauhan (11) races to gain possession of the ball. The varsity girls soccer teams overall record stands at 2-0.
    Weekly sports previews: Dec. 5 to Dec.9
    Ethan Lei (9) dribbles the ball down the court. The Eagles jumped to an early lead and grew it through a barrage of two-pointers and free throws.
    Frosh and sophomore boys basketball open season with 45-18 Stratford win
    Nikhil Pesati (10) dribbles past two Yerba Buena defenders during the junior varsity boys soccer game on Dec. 16. The team drew 0-0 against Yerba Buena.
    Junior varsity boys soccer team draws with Yerba Buena High School 0-0
    Anya Chauhan (11) races to gain possession of the ball. The varsity girls soccer teams overall record stands at 2-0.
    Weekly sports previews: Dec. 5 to Dec.9
    Jack Yang (10) chases after the ball.
    Live coverage: Soccer teams host Kicks Against Cancer fundraiser
    Sports slideshow: Jan. 25
    Sports slideshow: Jan. 25
    Jack Yang (10) dribbles the ball past a defender during the varsity boys soccer teams home game against Woodside Priory last Wednesday. “At the end, it was really tiring, but everyone pushed hard at the end and got the result,” Jack said.
    Varsity boys soccer team shuts out Woodside Priory 3-0
    Anjali Yella (10) dribbles the ball between her legs while watching out for the opponent players around her.
    Weekly Previews: Jan. 10-14
    Members on the girls basketball team clap as the Eagles score. The team clinched a tight victory over Independence High School during a home game on Dec. 17, with a final score of 46-36.
    Girls basketball secures 46-36 victory over Independence High School in tense match
    Featured photo: Claire Yu (9) and Lexi Nishimura (12) defend a Lincoln High School player at the varsity girls basketball game on Tuesday. The Eagles defeated Lincoln 51-19.
    Varsity girls basketball team defeats Lincoln 51-19
    Anya Chauhan (11) races to gain possession of the ball. The varsity girls soccer teams overall record stands at 2-0.
    Weekly sports previews: Dec. 5 to Dec.9
    Sports slideshow: Jan. 25
    Sports slideshow: Jan. 25
    Anjali Yella (10) dribbles the ball between her legs while watching out for the opponent players around her.
    Weekly Previews: Jan. 10-14
    Lexi Nishimura (11) prepares to pass the ball to teammate Alexa Lowe (12). The varsity girls basketball team is currently undefeated with a record of 7-0.
    Varsity girls basketball team crushes San Jose High School 58-4
    Cassie May (12) prepares to receive the ball from a Harker teammate. With less than 14 minutes left in the first half, Cassie managed to dribble past the Tigers’ defense and landed a powerful shot into the upper left corner of the opposing net for Harker’s first goal.
    Varsity girls soccer team loses to Notre Dame-Belmont 1-3 in hard-fought match
    Anya Chauhan (11) races to gain possession of the ball. The varsity girls soccer teams overall record stands at 2-0.
    Weekly sports previews: Dec. 5 to Dec.9
    Jack Yang (10) chases after the ball.
    Live coverage: Soccer teams host Kicks Against Cancer fundraiser
    Sports slideshow: Jan. 25
    Sports slideshow: Jan. 25
    Kalyn Su (12) jostles with an Eastside defender for the ball. The team emerged victorious 6-0 at the end of the game, which is their second to last of the season.
    Varsity girls soccer team slams Eastside College Prep 6-0
    Anjali Yella (10) dribbles the ball between her legs while watching out for the opponent players around her.
    Weekly Previews: Jan. 10-14
    Triumphant, head coach Zachary Mattson holds the trophy of the varsity boys volleyball teams Central Coast Section Division Two victory against Carmel High School on May 13.
    Varsity boys volleyball wins CCS Championship, sweeps every game in three sets
    Katelyn Abellera (12) rushes down centerfield on a fast break. Katelyn scored three goals during senior night.
    Varsity girls lacrosse team triumphs 8-7 on senior night
    The varsity boys volleyball team gathers for a huddle and a chant before the game against Menlo-Atherton on Tuesday. The team won in three sets, 25-13, 25-14, 25-20.
    Varsity boys volleyball decimates Menlo-Atherton in three straight sets
    Zachary Blue (11) leaps up for a jump serve during varsity boys volleyball practice on March 6. The boys won their season opener against Menlo Atherton.
    Winter sports come to a close, spring sports dive into season openers
    Varsity boys volleyball huddles in a group cheer before the game to excite the team. The eagles beat Saratoga High School 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19.
    Varsity boys volleyball team celebrates senior night, sweeps Saratoga 3-0
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    The Eagles huddle in the first inning to change fielding strategies. After the huddle, pitcher Mark Hu (12) retired a Half Moon Bay batter with a fastball.
    Baseball team faces 18-3 defeat against Half Moon Bay
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    From his years as a promising rookie to recent ones as a seasoned veteran, Buster Posey was the heart and soul  of the Giants. Since the start of his career in 2009, Posey played 1093 games as a catcher, one of the hardest defensive positions in baseball, and was also a very offensive player, hitting a batting average of .302.
    Celebrating Buster Posey: the backbone of San Francisco
    Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers was held at Oracle Park. The Giants won 4-0.
    A series for the ages: Giants and Dodgers face off in National League Division Series
    The San Francisco Giants face the Los Angeles Dodgers tomorrow night in a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS series. This column explores a fan’s perspective on the Giants’ legendary 2021 season.
    Bringing back orange and black: A historic season
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 - Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 – Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 14-18
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 14-18
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    Olivia Guo (12) swings her club during the girls golf teams Senior Night on June 10. The boys and girls golf teams both won CCS Championships last week.
    Boys and girls golf teams win CCS Championships
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 - Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 – Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 14-18
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 14-18
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    Arjun Virmani (12) fights with a defender for the basketball in the team’s match 50-44 victory against Crystal Springs on April 21. The team’s next match is against Sacred Heart at home at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
    Weekly recap: Upper school sports teams continue to dominate their competition
    Triumphant, head coach Zachary Mattson holds the trophy of the varsity boys volleyball teams Central Coast Section Division Two victory against Carmel High School on May 13.
    Varsity boys volleyball wins CCS Championship, sweeps every game in three sets
    Adrian Liu (11) serves the ball in the match against Cupertino High School on March 29. The team defeated Cupertino in three straight sets 25-23, 25-17, 25-18 at home.
    Varsity boys volleyball team earns major win against Cupertino in three sets
    The varsity boys volleyball team gathers for a huddle and a chant before the game against Menlo-Atherton on Tuesday. The team won in three sets, 25-13, 25-14, 25-20.
    Varsity boys volleyball decimates Menlo-Atherton in three straight sets
    Varsity boys volleyball huddles in a group cheer before the game to excite the team. The eagles beat Saratoga High School 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19.
    Varsity boys volleyball team celebrates senior night, sweeps Saratoga 3-0
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    The junior varsity boys volleyball team put their fists in the air for a cheer before the start of their match against Cupertino High School. In their practices leading up to the game, the team focused on communication and blocking.
    Junior varsity boys volleyball team loses close match to Cupertino High School
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 - Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 – Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Katelyn Abellera (11) cradles the ball while running past Notre Dame defenders. Katelyn scored the first goal of the game for the Eagles.
    Varsity girls lacrosse team falls to Notre Dame 7-8 in season opener
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 14-18
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 14-18
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 7-11
    Olivia Guo (12) looks on after swinging at the golf ball during the team’s match against Notre-Dame Belmont. The Eagles won the match 210-297.
    Weekly recap: Upper school sports drive ahead of competition
    Natalie Vo (12) hits a tee shot with her driver during the girls golf teams victory against Notre Dame Belmont last Wednesday. The girls now have a record of 3-0, with three matches still left on their schedule.
    Girls golf and girls tennis teams dominate in league, more sports to kick off soon
    High school sports for the upcoming school will be divided into two seasons and will only start in December 2020 or January 2021. Students who normally play multiple sports will now have to make a decision if their sports have been moved to the same season.
    Start of high school sports delayed until at least December
    Anika Rajamani (12) receives a bouquet from coach Raul Rios ahead of the game. The girls won the game 23-22.
    Softball holds senior night, defeats Notre Dame
    Varsity team captain Bryan Zhang (10) putts the ball during the league championship decider against Menlo on April 25. Bryan received his first career medalist honors, shooting a personal best of one under par.
    Spring sports hit the home stretch
    Anton Novikov (10) and Mitchell Granados (12) run in the first heat of the boys 100m dash finals. Anton won the race, with Mitchell coming in third.
    Weekly Roundup: Spring sports clear the competition
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Sports slideshow: April 21
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 - Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 – Apr. 1
    Ashley Hong (10) brings her arms together before making a stroke in the 200 medley event. Ashleys quick time in this event allowed her to qualify for CCS.
    Harker swimmers clinch fast times in second meet of season
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 21-25
    Natalie Vo (12) hits a tee shot with her driver during the girls golf teams victory against Notre Dame Belmont last Wednesday. The girls now have a record of 3-0, with three matches still left on their schedule.
    Girls golf and girls tennis teams dominate in league, more sports to kick off soon
    Following the most recent state and county COVID-19 regulations, the CIFs purple tier sports, which include cross country, golf, tennis, swimming, and track and field, have been allowed to resume.
    CIF’s purple tier sports allowed to begin competing
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 - Apr. 1
    Weekly Previews: Mar. 27 – Apr. 1
    Rigo Gonzales (10) sets up in his ready stance at the start of the track. Rigo qualified for CCS as a freshman last year, after running three miles in 17 minutes and 22 seconds at the CCS qualifier meet.
    Apex: Hustle and heart
    Natalie Vo (12) hits a tee shot with her driver during the girls golf teams victory against Notre Dame Belmont last Wednesday. The girls now have a record of 3-0, with three matches still left on their schedule.
    Girls golf and girls tennis teams dominate in league, more sports to kick off soon
    Following the most recent state and county COVID-19 regulations, the CIFs purple tier sports, which include cross country, golf, tennis, swimming, and track and field, have been allowed to resume.
    CIF’s purple tier sports allowed to begin competing
    A.J. Reid (‘04), Candace Silva-Martin (‘09), Chris Davis (‘03), and Isabelle Connell (‘13) (clockwise from top right) were inducted into the Harker Athletics Hall of Fame at 6 p.m. on Friday.
    Four alumni inducted into Harker Athletics Hall of Fame
    High school sports for the upcoming school will be divided into two seasons and will only start in December 2020 or January 2021. Students who normally play multiple sports will now have to make a decision if their sports have been moved to the same season.
    Start of high school sports delayed until at least December
    Being a lifer, I really want to put my knowledge to use. Being a TEDx speaker is a really big honor in and of itself, but to be able to actually address the Harker community was really important to me because I wanted to have an impact on the place that Ive been at for 13 years, Arissa Huda (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Prescribing change
    I’ve learned discipline: practicing a lot and then knowing what your strengths are, knowing where to improve. That discipline is definitely going to stay with me. If I’m trying to get a big piece of work done in general when Im interested in it, Ill stop at nothing to reach my goals, Linette Hoffman (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Artistry in motion
    I have this philosophy with theater. I wholeheartedly believe that my life was made for the stage, and all my make or break moments have happened there. While some people learn best through lectures or visuals, I learn best from having a spotlight on me, Zubin Khera (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Scripts to success
    One of the most important things for me about performing is its transformative power. There was one concert where we were singing this commission about gun violence, followed by a piece about climate change, a piece about the Holocaust. Watching the audiences expressions and how they reacted to the music we were singing was the first time that I was like, ‘Whoa, music has the power to change lives and engender positive change,’” Sawyer Lai (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Symphony of spirit
    It’s been fun getting to know the chefs at La Mar, their team and how different cultural influences blend together. For example, they make ceviche, which is a traditional Peruvian dish, but they infuse it with many different cultures. They have a version of their ceviche which is inspired by African tastes and spices, and they also have a Japanese form of that same ceviche dish. I think it’s interesting to watch how these fusion dishes form, Alex Lan (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Flavors of knowledge
    “As an actor, Im able to say things in a way that nobody else can. If I want to convey a message, being on stage and being a character and telling this story the best way that I can is my preferred method of communicating my ideas with you. So whether that be social justice or family issues, I can really say whatever I want, by being whoever I want. I think its a really cool way to communicate with people, Lucy Feng (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Taking center stage
    Being a lifer, I really want to put my knowledge to use. Being a TEDx speaker is a really big honor in and of itself, but to be able to actually address the Harker community was really important to me because I wanted to have an impact on the place that Ive been at for 13 years, Arissa Huda (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Prescribing change
    I’ve learned discipline: practicing a lot and then knowing what your strengths are, knowing where to improve. That discipline is definitely going to stay with me. If I’m trying to get a big piece of work done in general when Im interested in it, Ill stop at nothing to reach my goals, Linette Hoffman (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Artistry in motion
    I have this philosophy with theater. I wholeheartedly believe that my life was made for the stage, and all my make or break moments have happened there. While some people learn best through lectures or visuals, I learn best from having a spotlight on me, Zubin Khera (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Scripts to success
    One of the most important things for me about performing is its transformative power. There was one concert where we were singing this commission about gun violence, followed by a piece about climate change, a piece about the Holocaust. Watching the audiences expressions and how they reacted to the music we were singing was the first time that I was like, ‘Whoa, music has the power to change lives and engender positive change,’” Sawyer Lai (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Symphony of spirit
    It’s been fun getting to know the chefs at La Mar, their team and how different cultural influences blend together. For example, they make ceviche, which is a traditional Peruvian dish, but they infuse it with many different cultures. They have a version of their ceviche which is inspired by African tastes and spices, and they also have a Japanese form of that same ceviche dish. I think it’s interesting to watch how these fusion dishes form, Alex Lan (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Flavors of knowledge
    “As an actor, Im able to say things in a way that nobody else can. If I want to convey a message, being on stage and being a character and telling this story the best way that I can is my preferred method of communicating my ideas with you. So whether that be social justice or family issues, I can really say whatever I want, by being whoever I want. I think its a really cool way to communicate with people, Lucy Feng (23) said.
    Humans of Harker: Taking center stage
    Prakrit Jain (22) searches for new animal species to help the environment and wildlife.
    Humans of Harker: Scorpion spotter
    Arnav Gupta (22) moves a DNA construction.
    Humans of Harker: Coding for a cause
    “[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasnt been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but Ive had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. Theres so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesnt exist, you can build it yourself, Ishaan Parate said.
    Humans of Harker: Blast of creativity
    Every single person Ive interviewed for Humans of Harker has said one killer quote that has stuck with me even through four years of high school, and I think I really do internalize those messages. There are nuances in every single persons experience that makes it unique to them and also makes it a good lesson for everyone else. Its just amazing to see how much wisdom every single person at Harker has, and its fascinating to learn about those stories, Erica Cai (22) said.
    Humans of Harker: Harmony in humanity
    “Something I took away from baseball is that theres always the opportunity to bounce back when things dont go particularly right. Even the best hitters only go one for three, so being able to push through that is one of the most important parts of the game. Being able to identify what goes wrong and learning from that is important to being able to find success in the future, Mark Hu (22) said.
    Humans of Harker: The perfect pitch
    “Animation just clicked in a way. I had been interested in art, but that felt different. [Animation] felt like it had something behind it, whereas previous things felt surface level. I wasnt making that crazy of things, but just the process of doing it was much more enjoyable, Carter Chadwick (22) said.
    Humans of Harker: Creating his own world
    Humans of Harker: Perseverance on par
    Humans of Harker: Perseverance on par
    Its been obviously rough, turning on the news and seeing another death, seeing another acquittal every single time … but, ‘How much can I do?’ is the question Im asking myself. ‘How much can I help, and what impact can I have?’” Brian Pinkston (21) said.
    Humans of Harker: For the future and the present
    “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 its played such a major role in who Ive 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 Im [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala (21) said.
    Humans of Harker: Leading with DECA-cation
    Class of 2021: Humans of Harker compilation, part three
    Class of 2021: Humans of Harker compilation, part three
    “I feel really good about myself when Im relaxed and enjoying the world. There’s so much to learn about the world and so many ways to do so, Daniel Wang (21) said.
    Humans of Harker: Mapping the unknown
    “I always try to do things in a different way. Maybe that’s me trying to be experimental, that experimental side from performing arts where you play with different things, find out what’s best. In any sort of situation, I’m always trying to do something unique. During projects and presentations, I always try to be funny and add humor, which helps me stand out in different classes,” Benjamin Soraire (21) said.
    Humans of Harker: Curtain call
    “[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.
    Humans of Harker: Learning to fall
    “You just have to go for it. You think, In the future, if I think back and regret it, is that how I want to end up — or would I rather just try something and see what happens? Usually, it turns out well,” Montek Kalsi (’20) said. 
    Humans of Harker: All fun and games
    “Im 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 theres a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyones 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.
    Humans of Harker: Leadership and love
    Humans of Harker: Grit and grind
    Humans of Harker: Grit and grind
    Humans of Harker: Artistic nonconformity
    Humans of Harker: Artistic nonconformity
    “I like being guided by the idea of making the most out of any situation because it is intentionally ambiguous. It gives me the flexibility to define it as I see fit. And then pursue it as I see fit,” Nerine Uyanik (’20) said.
    Humans of Harker: Make the most out of every moment
    Im the person that always has a plan for everything. And then I have backups for the plan, and I have backups for the backups, Nicole Chen (19) said.
    Humans of Harker: Calendars for a cause
    I don’t ever intend on letting the internal love of life that I have leave me. As I grow up and I maintain my love for the random things I do, I know I’ll be happy– and hopefully people around me will be, as well, Mathew Mammen (19) said.
    Humans of Harker: Jack of all trades, master of fun
    Humans of Harker: To dance, to feel
    Humans of Harker: To dance, to feel
    The more serious side, people will never see. Youll never see whos behind one of these websites that people may be using, Neil Ramaswamy (12) said. Several freshmen have approached me like, hey, youre the really funny guy at school meeting and Im like hey, yeah, nice to meet you and at the same time they might be using an application that Ive written not knowing that its me. I kind of get that personal satisfaction knowing that there is a serious side to me, you just dont know about it.
    Humans of Harker: Dueling with duality
    Humans of Harker: Humanity in art
    Humans of Harker: Humanity in art
    “150 years ago, no one even dreamt of making a car or what they could be. But someone out there just asked, ‘Why can’t we move on an engine instead of horses?’ or ‘Why isn’t there an easier solution?’ and like that, someone just created a feat of engineering that is still used today. It’s fascinating to see how such brilliant inventions stem from simple curiosity and questioning,” Suraj Pakala (19) said.
    Humans of Harker: Curiosity beyond bounds
    “I can be serious, and I care a lot about a lot of things, but I also just like having fun and people feeling comfortable being their true selves,” Isabella Spradlin (12) said. “You dont have to be one-sided — you can have different sides of your personality, and different moods.”
    Humans of Harker: Isabella Spradlin gleans insight from sisterhood
    “This is like a melting pot of Cupertino, Lynbrook, Saratoga, some people from De Anza, so you meet all kinds of people,” Rahul Mehta (12) said. “Half the time I’m not even playing with my friends, so I’m playing with random people. You start off in the beginning a bit wary of each other, and then by end you’re playing like they’re your friends. It’s kind of gradual. Like after a really cool play, you’ll high five each other, and that’s how it all begins.”
    Humans of Harker: Rahul Mehta befriends others through banter
    People are always debating, you know, ‘should I go up to a higher weight or not?’ And I’ll just yell, ‘do it, you won’t,’ Tiffany Shou (12) said. And then, you know, it’s like that challenge, and so it always pushes them pick that higher weight, and then they can accomplish it, so it’s even more gratifying.
    Humans of Harker Video: Tiffany Shou pushes her limits in the weight room
    “First, I start at my house,” Sparsh Chauhan (12) said. “Then, I turn on Saratoga, and it’s always crowded with traffic and stuff. That’s when I’m setting the music, checking the tire pressure, the gas. After downtown, the road gets smooth, which is when I put the windows down. I go all the way down until there’s a dip and then I go back. Even when I have stuff to do, I drive that same route every day. I don’t have to take directions. I know all the traffic times; I know exactly where I’m going.”
    Humans of Harker: Sparsh Chauhan takes pride in his work
    “My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you arent going to get those championships if you arent 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.”
    Humans of Harker: Angel Cervantes chases his goals
    “Even when its the 15th time youve done the scene, its still a new experience and therere still new things to be discovered,” Maxwell Woehrmann (12) said. “You can always strive for better during rehearsal and finally when it comes to the show, just a seconds before I go on stage. Thats why I do theater, its for the seconds before I go on stage because I feel very alive. Youre so aware. Youre full of adrenaline. Your fight or flight response is kicking in, and youre about to go on stage and cannot forget your lines. Its very intense and Ive learned to kind of crave the anxiety that comes with performing.”
    Humans of Harker: Maxwell Woehrmann acts incisively
    “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.
    Humans of Harker: Neymika Jain finds balance in life
    “A lot of the time, when I’m out at nail salons, nailers ask me if I‘m Vietnamese. I say yes, but they say that I don’t speak the language and have never been back to Vietnamese, so am I really? I always felt disconnected, like I would be Vietnamese-American but never Vietnamese. When I went to Vietnam for the first time, it brought me closer to my culture. I realized I shouldn’t view myself as a different. I have to see Vietnamese-American and Vietnamese as one and the same, Haley Tran (12) said.
    Humans of Harker: Haley Tran values her cultural identity
    “One time, I was hiking up this giant off-trail path, and this is going to make me sound like a complete hippy, but what I was thinking at the moment was that every single tree out there must have had some sort of backstory. Even when I was walking to Shah, there was this tree right next to the building, and I was like, ‘Maybe this tree had a lot of other tree friends, but then this building came up and they had to get cut down.’ That made me pretty sad. So, when I was coming up with backstories for trees, it reminded me of my childlike innocence of playing pretend or playing with my stuffed animals because I thought my imagination would never run as wild as it once did. But, this experience made me feel happy because it’s something that I’ve lost, and I feel like I gained some of it back, Aashish Jain (12) said.
    Humans of Harker: Aashish Jain finds inspiration in painting through watching Bob Ross videos
    “For me, robotics has always been a great way to learn about how to build things and how things work. Honestly, that is the reason why I love robotics. When you see everything working, you look at it and say I helped make this happen, which is really really gratifying, Andrew Tierno (12) said.
    Humans of Harker: Andrew Tierno reflects on his passion for robotics
    “A lot of being a choreographer is about digging deep, understanding, and finding out which event leads to the next, which is basically what science is. You would take a circuit and break it apart to understand each of the components, and you would do that to a song,” Sneha Bhetanabhotla (‘17) said.
    Humans of Harker: Sneha Bhetanabhotla learns to connect robotics and dance
    “Corrie ten Boom once said, ‘When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away your ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.’ When I feel like life’s got me backed up against a wall, I do get stressed out. But, the basis of my eventual recover is that I know God loves me. I know his plan may have a lot of detours, but I know he has one for me and everyone else. I believe in Catholicism, but no matter what you believe it, if you believe in something, don’t be afraid to practice that belief. Don’t be afraid to tell people about your beliefs and passions because why not express to someone else what is most important to you?” Alex Youn (’17) said.
    Humans of Harker: Alex Youn is passionate about his faith
    Otter 841 clings onto a vibrant surfboard in the waters off Santa Cruzs Cowell Beach in June. Many surfers have reported encounters with this otter outlaw, and authorities are still searching for her.
    Otter 841: The audacious, surfboard-snatching menace
    Aminis death paved the way for a renewed movement of defiance, protest and anger against Iran’s oppressive regime. Thousands of people have taken to the streets, dancing, singing, burning hijabs and defying authorities.
    Pulse of the People: Iran’s resistance, one year after Mahsa Amini
    Students gather in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center (RPAC) back room during the lockdown at around 3:30 pm. Around 50 students waited in the room, dismissed thirty minutes later.
    Upper school campus enters lockdown, campus all-clear
    “Affirmative action” has transformed into a buzzword, ironically leaving behind the nuances of the policy and transforming into a reason to blame others.
    Editorial: Narratives distort affirmative action
    Talk Around Campus: Students celebrate Grandparents Day
    Talk Around Campus: Students celebrate Grandparents’ Day
    Outside hitter Elie Ahluwalia (10) tips the ball over the block of Scotts Valley. Players switched between swinging and tipping in order to take advantage of openings in the opponent’s defense.
    Varsity girls volleyball conquers Scotts Valley three sets to none in home opener
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