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Seniors walk in the Homecoming parade with their class Gotham City-themed float.

Opinions on the Homecoming floats

by Danya Zhang, Reporter October 5, 2014

Homecoming week gave students a chance to show spirit for their school. Each class chose a Homecoming theme and had to design and create a float based on the selected theme. Each grade had a different...

Freshmen line up to vote for their class council. Amy Jin (9) ran for Class President this year against Jimmy Lin, Praveen Batra, Rajiv Movva and Randy Zhao.

Keller’s Korner 9/26

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor October 3, 2014

Keller’s Korner takes a look at freshman elections from a candidate's perspective this week: before speeches and after the vote. Amy Jin (9) ran for Class President this year against Jimmy Lin, Praveen...

A look inside Theory and Practice of Poetry and Fiction

A look inside Theory and Practice of Poetry and Fiction

by Fred Chang, TALON Managing Editor September 29, 2014

As the last drop falls, a silence blankets the room. Ten, twenty seconds pass. “That ending was very intriguing.” Welcome to Theory and Practice of Poetry and Fiction, affectionately nicknamed...

Layout updated for new Events Center

Layout updated for new Events Center

by Cindy Liu and Neha Sunil September 21, 2014

The building layout for the new Events Center has been recently updated, making it a step closer to the final blueprint. The center will contain a gym and performing arts center, along with related facilities. The...

Math Bradley Stoll and Visesh Gupta (12) stand with other volunteers at Karma Kitchen, a community kitchen where they dedicate their Sundays to prepare food.

On the forefront of kindness

by Priscilla Pan, Winged Post Features Editor September 19, 2014

After cutting a rose from his backyard and placing it across the street on his neighbor’s mailbox, he wondered, “What were they feeling when they saw that?” Math teacher Bradley Stoll started...

Parents peruse food and check in stations at Back to School Day in Nichols Hall. Each parent followed his or her childs schedule throughout the day.

Keller’s Korner – 9 /12

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor September 19, 2014

School activities started to take off during the second week of school, with students attending Club Fair and a girls water polo tournament, while parents went to back to school day. Club fair was bigger...

Elijah Edgehill (11) and Eric Holt (12) watch a San Jose Giants baseball game together. Elijah will stay with his host family, the Holts, for the duration of his stay at Harker.

New Junior Elijah Edgehill arrives at Harker from Germany

by Ashley Zhong September 14, 2014

The lunch. The variety of food.The numerous different entree choices. Sushi served in school. That was a surprise for Elijah. Elijah Edgehill (11) came to America from Germany a few days before school...

Raymond Xu (10) of Squash Club gets ready to return a ball served to him by Jonathan Lee (12). As their booth was outside in the Quad, they were able to play while still watching their station.

New clubs take the stage at Club Fair

by Alex Jang, Student Life Editor of TALON Yearbook September 11, 2014

As returning clubs like Key Club, Interact, and DECA made their presence known to students at Club Fair during Long Lunch today, several new clubs made their debut as well. Magic and Cardistry Club After...

Avni Barman (12) helps out a child with his art project. The projects are done with supplies like glue, washable markers, and paper.

Avni’s artwork: Giving back to the community

by Stanley Zhao, Reporter September 8, 2014

Senior Avni Barman has devoted time every week for two years in senior centers, hospitals, and shelters to help people deal with stress through artwork. Avni started her volunteering during the summer...

Album Review: Soft Friday by the Coves

Album Review: Soft Friday by the Coves

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor September 5, 2014

The indie duo Coves (Beck Wood, vocals, and John Ridgard, instruments) released its debut album "Soft Friday" through the German label Nettwerk on Sept. 2. Featuring a blend of influences ranging from...

Ebola outbreak: A public health emergency

Ebola outbreak: A public health emergency

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor September 3, 2014

The latest outbreak of Ebola, spanning African countries Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, started in March and has progressed to an official human case count of nearly 1300, according to the Centers for...

Felix Wu (12) marches as part of Congressman Mike Hondas team at the 4th of July Rose, White and Blue Parade in San Jose. Felix currently serves as field director on Anthony Phans run for East Side Union High School District Board.

Minors make major political change

by Kacey Fang, Winged Post Managing Editor September 3, 2014

With local elections coming up in November, city and district candidates are not the only ones busy campaigning. The legal voting age does not stop students Felix Wu (12), Shannon Hong (11) and Rahul Shukla...

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