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Harker Aquila

Davis Howard (11) and Lindsey Trinh (11)  wave to the crowd during the 2014 Homecoming game. Davis and Lindsey were the class of 2017's prince and princess in 2014.

Looking into homecoming court nominations

by Ria Gandhi and Anika Rajamani September 5, 2015

The annual selection of the homecoming court, a longstanding Harker tradition, is well underway, with voting now open to students from all grades. Each grade will select one boy and one girl to represent...

Donald Trump speaks at a convention in Washington D.C. in 2015. Trump is running as a part of the GOP party for president.

Donald Trump races ahead of Republican rivals

by Kshithija Mulam and Nicole Chen September 4, 2015

Previously famous for his success in real estate and work in the media, politician Donald Trump currently leads the Republican party as the front-runner in polls for the 2016 elections, but he also faces...

Natasha and other students on the trip add a coating to one of the tables at Los Mujeres del Plomo for protection against weather and insects. Natasha and 16 other high school students traveled to Nicaragua for three weeks over summer, participating in service projects and learning more about the area.

Did you know: Senior Natasha Mayor travels to Nicaragua for service project

by Sahana Srinivasan, Asst. STEM Editor September 3, 2015

Straying from the path of summer internships and jobs, Natasha Mayor (12) spent three weeks of her summer in Nicaragua working on service projects, learning about the country and volunteering. Along...

Alex Chen plays the drums. He is interested in pursuing music in the future.

Transfer students reflect on first impressions of the school

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post Copy Editor September 3, 2015

Sophomores Stephanie Scaglia, Shea Tuli, Vignesh Panchanatham, Kunal Bhandarkar, Alex Chen, and juniors Elizabeth Rensin, Tina Li, Illana Goldberg and Joyce Li transferred to Harker this year from different...

Eesha Chona (12) and her mother show their support for those against breast cancer. Eesha founded the Association of Teens Against Cancer.

Summers spent in service

by Ria Gandhi, Aquila Features Editor September 2, 2015

Eesha Chona (12) spent her summer building a nonprofit that she co-founded last year along with her brother, Aneesh (‘13). The Association of Teens Against Cancer (ATAC) is an organization that aims...

Chris Thompson is a new teacher in the Business and Economic Department. "It’s important for students to learn about business, entrepreneurship and economics because they’re really about life, and even though there’s this perception that business is for adults, the business of life is buying and selling ideas and items and all sorts of things, so it’s really the most practical course in the curriculum from my perspective," he said.

New teachers, new perspectives

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Features Editor September 1, 2015

There are many new teachers at the Upper School for the 2015-2016 school year. These teachers come from diverse backgrounds and have shared their thoughts on the upcoming school year. Meilan Steimle Anu...

DECA officers pose in the Innovation Center during DECA launch on Aug. 15. New DECA members were in the patio working on the Idea Challenge.

3, 2, 1 DECA Launch 2015

by Sahana Srinivasan, Asst. STEM Editor September 1, 2015

Conversation blurs together into a low hum, and whenever the door opens, the vague smell of paint and thumping sounds seep in from the construction area in Manzanita. Officers in purple shirts wander...

In Scotland, Madi Lang-ree ('15) sits in the spotlight, performing "Into the Woods." The audience they attracted from the Royal Mile watch her shine.

“Into the Woods” cast performs in Edinburgh

by Emma Yu, Winged Post Co-Photo Editor September 1, 2015

Edinburgh — the bustling capital of Scotland is where it all took place. Pamphlets gliding from hand to hand, spreading the news of an amazing show. Singers enchanting the ears of a future audience....

Alexander Lam (11), Rishabh Gargeya (11), and Sandip Nirmel (11) all sport dress code appropriate outfits. Plain t-shirts are allowed to be worn.

Dress code changes affect student wardrobe choices

by Kshithija Mulam, Winged Post News Editor August 31, 2015

After many concerns last year about dress length and other tenets of the dress code, the administration and Dress Code Committee consisting of students, faculty and parents addressed these issues by finalizing...

Our journey to the top of the world: LIVE BLOG

Our journey to the top of the world: LIVE BLOG

by Sharanya Balaji, Editor-In-Chief July 15, 2015

Follow the daily travels of the twelve Harker Upper School students who embarked on a research expedition to the top of the world - the Arctic. Posts will be posted as and when they have WiFi connection.

Teacher and veteran Carol Zink retires after eleven years at Upper School

Teacher and veteran Carol Zink retires after eleven years at Upper School

by Elisabeth Siegel and Tara Parimi June 3, 2015

Enter Shah Hall and take a few steps until the green-carpeted staircase materializes to your left. Climb to the top of the staircase, pass through the faded green door up ahead and continue walking until...

Abhay Varmaraja (10) studies for finals. Exams begin tomorrow.

Second semester finals to begin tomorrow

by Emma Yu, Reporter June 2, 2015

Second semester finals are scheduled to begin on Wednesday and end on Friday, with morning finals beginning at 9 a.m. and afternoon finals at 12 p.m., testing what students have learned over the past semester. Students...

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