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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

“When I was fresh in my frosh year, I wanted to lead the team in goals. I wanted to leave behind that legacy, but now the goal is to leave behind a well-fit team, my playing strategies and also my leadership strategies," Claire Anderson ('25) said.

Humans of Harker: Marching forward

by Claire Tian, STEM Editor June 2, 2025

A game, a combination, a goal. Claire Anderson ('25) fondly recalls scoring a goal last year in combination with former soccer captain Anya Chauhan (‘24). During their shared time on the team, Claire...

Humans of Harker: Designing a difference

Humans of Harker: Designing a difference

by Wenjie Zou, Sports Editor June 2, 2025

"Experience the Difference". On any given school day, dozens of students walk from class to class, proudly wearing a beige hoodie emblazoned with that very slogan. Responsible for these fashion pieces...

Humans of Harker: Reaching new heights

Humans of Harker: Reaching new heights

by Leah Krupnik, Features Editor June 2, 2025

While the frosh are on the community service trip, the sophomores and juniors are taking the PSAT and the majority of the seniors are sleeping in, Gary Jin ('25) and his friends are on their way to...

“What motivates me in life and also gives me joy in life is the things that I enjoy. Putting in the extra effort is always worth it. Nobody’s going to call you a failure if you do things to the bare minimum, but doing things half-heartedly is the most depressing thing ever to me. Putting in double the effort makes things so much better for others, and that makes me happy,” Kaitlyn Su (’25) said.

Humans of Harker: Passion in precision

by Janam Chahal, Aquila Managing Editor June 1, 2025

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”  Kaitlyn Su ('25) leads her life following these wise words of Confucius. She maintains a positive attitude in...

“I learned to be persistent and not take no for an answer, and I realized that change applied to whatever I do in life. Having that mission-driven spirit and being able to help empower other people to make the world a better place is a goal and value that I want to carry with me in everything I do," Naiya Daswani said.

Humans of Harker: Shlurping up success

by Gemma Chan, TALON Managing Editor June 1, 2025

Looking up at the Willis Tower, John Hancock Center and Tribune Tower,  Naiya Daswani ('25) took a deep breath as she prepared for the INCubatoredu National Pitch Competition in Chicago. Lugging five...

Humans of Harker: Behind the scenes

Humans of Harker: Behind the scenes

by Vivek Moorjani, Humans of Harker Managing Editor May 31, 2025

As production night drags into the evening, writers hurry to finish their articles as deadlines approach. Editors upload drafts, which make their way onto the pages of the Winged Post newspaper. In...

Humans of Harker: Connection is the goal

Humans of Harker: Connection is the goal

by Mirabelle Feng, TALON Student Life Editor May 31, 2025

Less than a minute on the clock, and one point down, the water polo match against Palo Alto seemed hopeless. Heavily guarded and having played for the entire game, senior Summer Adler was exhausted....

“I like watching how everyone interacts so differently.  I like thinking about how different interactions or situations in the children’s life have contributed to how they behave now and how they're developing, especially how their relationship with their teachers or with their parents contribute to how they learn things," senior Gemma Chan said.

Humans of Harker: Through a psychological lens

by Angelina Burrows, TALON Sports Editor May 31, 2025

Giggles and joyful shouts echo through the Kiddo Land Learning Center as kids play together, and senior Gemma Chan scurries behind them. Every day is a new adventure, and Gemma finds herself both shocked...

Humans of Harker: Calmness and competition

Humans of Harker: Calmness and competition

by Samuel Tong, News Editor May 31, 2025

Dust flies into the air, the racers pant in the heat, and the coaches, teammates and spectators cheer on the competitors through the final stretch of the three-mile cross-country course. Amongst the...

“Motivation is a really tough hurdle. Writers, artists block — that seems to happen not only for digital art, but also for building anything in general, including computer systems. Sometimes you have to get out and force your way to start something. But if you get started, it's easy to continue," senior Austin Liu said.

Humans of Harker: Tinkering with tech

by Claire Xu, Reporter May 31, 2025

Senior Austin Liu sits at his desk, waiting for the results of his code review. After submitting his contribution to the open-source video game he plays, he knows this is a significant moment, as developers...

 “The people at the senior centers smile every time we go there and are always super excited and happy. They don’t really have that many opportunities to listen to live music or to really interact with performances that train to our level. A lot of their comments are about how much they enjoy our performances and how we’re a highlight of their weekend. That’s what motivates me," senior Alex Zhong said.

Humans of Harker: Stringing the community

by Jasmine Hansra, TALON Sports Editor May 31, 2025

Splash! The sounds of the pool reverberate through the community complex as water slaps against the edges. Gasps of laughter fill the air as senior Alex Zhong shares a moment with his family, and the...

"Every time I go up there for a school meeting, my heart rate genuinely reaches. It doesn't get any easier. It's just a matter of how you deal with that anxiety. It's kind of like spice. Everybody feels spice the same because it's technically pain, but some people get more used to it, so they like pain. For me, that happened through a series of announcements that I was pushed into making," senior Samhita Parupudi said.

Humans of Harker: Announcements spark action

by Risa Chokhawala, Opinions Editor May 31, 2025

In front of thousands of students, senior Sam Parupudi stands with a microphone, steadying themself before delivering an announcement. Although they’ve stood there countless times, each appearance...

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