![“[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)
End of Year Slideshow 23-24
June 3, 2024
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About the Contributors
Kairui Sun, Photo Editor
Kairui Sun (11) is the Photo editor for Harker Aquila and the Winged Post, and this is his third year on staff. This year, he looks forward to honing his photography skills and providing the best visuals he can bring to the publications. Outside of journalism, he enjoys playing the piano as well as volleyball.
Aishani Singh, Aquila Managing Editor
Aishani Singh (12) is a Managing editor for Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, she looks forward to interacting more with the school community and covering more school spirit events. In her free time, she enjoys listening to any genre of music she can get her hands on and watching 2000's TV shows.
Alison Yang, Aquila Editor-in-Chief
Alison Yang (12) is an Editor-in-Chief of Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, she looks forward to bonding with everyone on staff and encouraging creative concepts. In her free time, she enjoys eating shaved ice and hanging out with her cat, Schrodinger.
Ananya Sriram, Winged Post Co-Managing Editor
Ananya Sriram (12) is a co-managing editor for the Winged Post, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, Ananya hopes to bond more with members of journalism staff and explore creative page designs to modernize Winged Post and help the paper find its essence. In her free time, she enjoys eating spicy food, curating a new monthly Spotify playlist or taking sunset photos.
Ariana Goetting, Winged Post Co-Editor-in-Chief
Ariana Goetting (12) is the co-editor-in-chief of the Winged Post, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, Ariana looks forward to designing creative page layouts for the Winged Post, getting to know everyone on staff better and taking more photos. Outside of the journalism room, she enjoys drinking overpriced iced coffees, oil painting and watching movies with her family.
Brandon Zau, Photo Editor
Brandon Zau (12) is the photo editor for Harker Aquila, and this is his fourth year on staff. This year, Brandon hopes to celebrate his senior Class of 2024 peers and to tell the stories of the Harker community through meaningful photos and coverage. In his free time, Brandon enjoys taking candid pictures of his friends, listening to music and playing baseball.
Chayce Milheim, TALON Editor-in-Chief
Chayce Milheim (12) is an Editor-in-Chief of the TALON Yearbook, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, she looks forward to creating a book unlike any other book made before. In her free time, she enjoys playing lacrosse and riding her horse, Tommy.
Ella Guo, Humans of Harker Managing Editor
Ella Guo (11) is a Managing editor for Humans of Harker, and this is her third year on staff. This year, she hopes to work with new journalism staff and improve her photography skills. In her free time, she enjoys playing chess and reading.
Ella Yee, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief
Ella Yee (12) is the co-editor-in-chief of Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, Ella hopes to continue bonding with the journalism staff and highlighting diverse perspectives within the local community. In her free time, she loves to dance, drink matcha lattes and watch Kdramas.
Emma Milner, Aquila Editor-in-Chief
Emma Milner (12) is an Editor-in-Chief of Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, Emma wishes to experiment with new story formats and grow closer to her fellow staff members. Outside of school, she plays badminton competitively, and in her free time, she likes to rewatch Suits and taste-test iced matcha lattes at new cafes.
Emma Li, Opinions Editor
Emma Li (11) is an Opinions editor for Harker Aquila and the Winged Post, and this is her third year on staff. This year, she looks forward to writing strong pieces and improving my photography skills. Outside of journalism, she likes to listen to music, go on walks and watch YouTube.
Eva Cheng, Sports Editor
Eva Cheng (11) is a Sports editor for Harker Aquila and the Winged Post, and this is her second year on staff. This year, she hopes to inspire a greater enthusiasm for athletics in the Harker community through engaging stories with creative angles.
In her free time, she loves to play soccer, read and spend time with friends and family.
Isabella Lo, Aquila Managing Editor
Isabella Lo (12) is a Managing editor for Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, she looks forward to learning more about multimedia and helping other reporters develop their writing. Outside of journalism, she loves to play basketball and read fantasy books.
Jonathan Xue, Humans of Harker Editor-in-Chief
Jonathan Xue (12) is an Editor-in-Chief of Humans of Harker, and this is his third year on staff. This year, he looks forward to telling the stories of the Class of 2025 and designing the publication's in-print magazine. In his free time, he enjoys running, playing poker and chasing the eccentricities of life.
Kevin Zhang, Aquila Co-Managing Editor
Kevin Zhang (12) is a co-managing editor for Harker Aquila, and this is his third year on staff. This year, Kevin hopes to expand the scope of sports content and collaborate with more staff members in journalism. In his free time, Kevin enjoys playing basketball, pursuing photography and drawing in pencil (he finds shading particularly satisfying).
Lindsey Tuckey, TALON Conservatory Editor
-Lindsey Tuckey (11) is the co-conservatory editor for the TALON Yearbook, and this is her third year on staff. This year, she hopes to explore people's stories while improving her photography and writing skills. In her free time, she enjoys reading and learning about new scientific discoveries.
Margaret Cartee, Aquila Co-Managing Editor
Margaret Cartee 12) is a co-managing editor for Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, Margaret wants to do more illustrations and meet all the new journalists in the program. In her free time, she likes sketching on paper, playing volleyball and sitting in chairs.
Mirabelle Feng, TALON Student Life Editor
Mirabelle Feng (12) is a Student Life editor for the TALON Yearbook, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, she looks forward to creating unique designs for the yearbook and making more illustrations for Journalism as a whole. In her free time, she likes doing art and birdwatching and she may or may not have an OMORI addiction.
Selina Xu, Aquila Co-Managing Editor
Selina Xu (12) is a co-managing editor for Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, Selina hopes to hold engaging conversations and capture heartwarming moments on campus. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and ingesting boba at an alarming rate.
Tiffany Zhu, Sports Editor
Tiffany Zhu (11) is a Sports editor for Harker Aquila and the Winged Post, and this is her third year on staff. This year, she looks forward to bonding with the journalism team and reporting on exciting stories. In her free time, she enjoys baking and watching all genres of movies.
Yifan Li, TALON Editor-in-Chief
Yifan Li (12) is an Editor-in-Chief of the TALON Yearbook, and this is her fourth year on staff. This year, she hopes to further explore creative and unique designs for the yearbook. In her free time, she enjoys watching videos of cats falling into the bath, drawing and testing her luck in gacha.
Vivian Chen, TALON Co-Student Life Editor
Vivian Chen (12) is the co-student life editor for the TALON Yearbook, and this is her third year on staff. This year, Vivian hopes to meet new people and connect with others through interviews about mutual topics of interest. When she has free time, some go-to activities include spending time with friends, listening to music, creating art and baking.