![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)
SEATTLE — Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Honest Biscuits offers a view that parallels the excellence of its food. Upon entering, customers are greeted by smiling staff members and the rich aroma of caramelized butter.
We ordered three types of biscuits — a glazed blueberry-lemon, bacon lettuce tomato and fried chicken — the sweet fruit biscuit balancing the savory varieties. The glazed blueberry-lemon biscuit immediately delivered a vibrant berry explosion in our mouths. Blueberries studded the dense pastry, adding a pop of color and bright bursts of freshness. The warm biscuit achieved a perfect balance of tenderness on the inside while maintaining the satisfying outer crunch. The subtle notes of lemon also cut through the sweetness with a pinch of acidity.
On first impression, the BLT biscuit arrived as a beautifully constructed sandwich with bacon, tomatoes, arugula and mayo layered onto a butterhole biscuit. While the biscuit had a slight dryness, the juicy tomatoes and savory bacon compensated. The initial saltiness from the bacon was undercut by bitterness from the arugula, which made a flavor combination that only improved with each bite we took, though you may want to keep water nearby.
The fried chicken biscuit is exactly what it sounds like — a fried chicken thigh with a squeeze of mayonnaise and pickles placed delicately between two buttermilk biscuits. This dish elevated one of our comfort foods to a new height. The first bite showcased the delightfully crispy yet juicy chicken, but gradually, a subtle heat began to emerge, giving the sandwich an unexpected complexity.
Overall, the price was on the higher end, with our total order coming out to approximately $30. Several other biscuit places offer similar quality at a lower price. But, for those exploring Pike Place Market and seeking a satisfying meal with a touch of homemade comfort, Honest Biscuits delivers.
