You switch tabs to the bell.harker.org website, peering at the layout of your classes, excitedly watching the thin red line count down the minutes to lunch after conveniently checking the menu with the click of a button. This multifaceted site that streamlines the day-to-day activities of every student is one of the many ways Veer Sahasi (’25) has impacted the Harker community.

After discovering his interest in AP Computer Science during sophomore year, Veer joined several clubs to deepen his knowledge. Now serving as vice president of the programming club — and having been an officer for the past three years — he has helped organize annual events like the Girls’ Programming League and the Harker Programming Invitational, through which he realized the impact of his contributions.

“It’s definitely helped me see the value in bringing diverse events to the Harker community and help me see how that can actually benefit people,” Veer said. “It was really cool to see speakers share their interests with other students, and I could visibly see a lot of students were super engaged in the speaker event and the competition as well. It was a rewarding experience to see that impact.”

Finding joy in making the lives of the community more convenient and enjoyable by catering to students’ interests, Veer values the influence of his work in opening opportunities to progress students’ careers in the ever-growing field of computer science. 

Just as his computer science class inspired him, Veer hopes to encourage other students to explore new interests by serving as an active role model. He and close friend Caio Cammer (’25) often embark on spontaneous adventures, exploring unfamiliar places without a set destination. These aimless excursions mirror Veer’s initial journey into computer science and reflect the spirit of curiosity and discovery he hopes to inspire in others.

 “He is a cool, chill guy, but he’s a lot more fun than people would anticipate,” Caio said. “He is my yes guy, my ‘I’ll do it if you do it’ guy. So to me, he stands out by being able to be open to exploring new options and being able to try new stuff.”

Despite his successes in his projects, he inevitably encounters challenges, which in his case, requires him to debug tirelessly. Yet, Veer diverges from the majority, as he finds satisfaction in solving problems, even in the form of bugs, a testament to his love for computer science. 

“I try to envision the end goal of what I’m doing and see that whatever application I’m building has the potential to help a lot of people, and that drive to help others keeps me going,” Veer said. ”Being in that community of like-minded peers has been another force that’s driven me even further because I can be inspired by my peers who are doing similar things.”

Utilizing his interest in computer science, Veer has been able to influence and benefit the people around him. Yet, programming is not the only way he channels his dedication to helping others. Vyom Vidyarthi (’25), Veer’s friend, recalls moments when Veer would take his time to help him, appreciating Veer’s selfless nature and striving to help others in whatever way possible. His hardworking nature is not only applicable to computer science but to other aspects of his life, such as soccer and debate.

“I’ve never seen him slacking off,” Vyom said, “He’s always on top of his work. He gets it done. It’s admirable how much he spends his time not just trying to do things for himself, but for others as well.”

Inclined to soccer at a young age, Veer continues to play the sport throughout high school, regularly showing up to practice and motivating his team to do so as well. He greatly values consistency and commitment in all his hobbies, and he often searches for that in the people around him.

“It’s important to always show up no matter how you feel,” Veer said. “That’s the only thing that will get you results, because if you only show up to things on days you feel like going you’re not bound to get the result that you want.” 

His dedication to hard work is inspired by his immigrant family, whose efforts have left a deep impression on him and driven him to emulate the same values. He offers the same advice to others, whether it be through his projects in Harker Dev or even his presence in the soccer team.

“If you work hard or put an effort into something you like, over enough time and with enough consistency, you’re bound to achieve your goals or whatever results you want to achieve,” Veer said. “Keep sticking with it, demonstrate your interests, and put all of your efforts into those things because eventually it’ll pay off.”

His work ethic is applied to all the interests of his life, beyond soccer and computer science. Debate teacher Greg Achten recalls his growth over the years and memorable qualities, regarding him as a hard worker and a team leader.

“He’s really come out of his shell and has grown into a team leader,” Achten said. “He is a vocal member of great participants in our class discussions and acts as a team leader in the classroom setting.”

Whether it be in CS or sports, Veer’s enthusiasm for helping others stems from a place of joy. Watching his efforts grow into fruitful endeavors, he continues to strive for a better community.

“I like tackling problems and the satisfaction that comes with completing every question,” Veer said. “Sitting there and debugging code has always been something enjoyable for me, even when it’s difficult. I hope to make a positive impact on the community. Whether it be through soccer or through computer science, at the end of the day, I want at least the lives of some students to be better.”