![LALC Vice President of External Affairs Raeanne Li (11) explains the International Phonetic Alphabet to attendees. "We decided to have more fun topics this year instead of just talking about the same things every year so our older members can also [enjoy],” Raeanne said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_4627-1200x795.jpg)
![“[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)
San Fun-cisco trivia: Test your knowledge with 15 questions
How much do you really know about San Francisco and one of its famed neighborhoods?
SAN FRANCISCO — We’ve all heard of San Francisco and the Tenderloin. Perhaps you’ve talked about it amongst your peers, been there or even stayed there. But how much do you really know about the city and one of its famed neighborhoods? Grab something to tally your points and join Harker Aquila with these 15 fun trivia questions to see for yourself!
Q1: How large is San Francisco’s Tenderloin district?
A: 50 sq blocks
Q2: What is the name of San Francisco’s first gay bar?
A: Twin Peaks Tavern, located in the Castro district
Q3: From a neighborhood in which state does the Tenderloin take its name?
A: New York
Q4: In the 1960s, the Tenderloin was excavated to develop the BART/MUNI subway station at Civic Center. During the excavation, the remains of a woman were found. How old were these remains?
A: 5,000 years old
Q5: What was the name of the jazz club where Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Gerry Mulligan and other jazz greats recorded live albums for Fantasy Records in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
A: Black Hawk, located at Hyde and Turk Streets
Q6: After which war did the Tenderloin receive an influx of refugees?
A: The Vietnam War
Q7: Which famous crime novel was written in the boundaries of the Tenderloin at the corner of Hyde and Post?A: The Falcon Malteser, by Dashiell Hammett
Q8: In March 2011, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Vice President Tracy Reiman sent Mayor Ed Lee a letter proposing to rename the neighborhood. What “delicious cruelty-free food” did they nominate?
A: Tempeh (The Tempeh District)
Q9: On the evening of August 13, 1961, 103 gay and lesbian patrons were raided in the Tay-Bush Inn. As a response to police harassment, S.F. bar owners formed what gay association?
A: The San Francisco Tavern Guild
Q10: The Tenderloin was designated as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in which year?
A: 2008
Q11: When was the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus founded?
A: 1978
Q12: What is the significance of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus?
A: It was the world’s first openly gay chorus.
Q13: When was the Golden Gate Bridge built?
A: 1933-37
Q14: What is the Golden Gate Bridge’s paint color officially called?
A: International orange
Q15: What is the name of the LGBTQ+ Holocaust memorial park in San Francisco?
A: Pink Triangle Park
A previous version of this article stated that the Golden Gate Bridge was built in 1917 instead of 1933-1937. The article has been updated on April 24, 2023 to reflect the correction of this error.
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bradley • Apr 22, 2023 at 3:16 pm
You may want to check your date on the gg bridge
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Golden-Gate-Bridge