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“Throughout my entire life, Ive tried to intentionally grow myself into a person who is very selfless. I want to make sure that everything I have can actually be used to give back to the community that has helped me become the person I am. I want to be sure that, if someone is facing a challenge or [is] stuck on an obstacle, I will be with them right there to help them through it, Riyaa Randhawa (12) said.

Humans of Harker: From field to lab

by Shareen Chahal, Reporter April 12, 2022

Riyaa Randhawa (12) recalls joyous laughter punctuating the serenity of a spring afternoon at the upper school campus as she and her fellow lacrosse players ran around Davis field. They were drilling as...

“[Tennis is a] lot like problem solving. Sometimes, it is going to be a contest of power, skill, or psychology, but figuring out how to play tennis well built a desire in me to learn how to solve problems. I’m a problem solver at heart, it’s what I love to do, it’s what I’m always chasing. I’m always going for something new, Shahzeb Lakhani (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Chasing something new

by Gabe Sachse, Reporter April 11, 2022

The thud of tennis rackets hitting against fresh tennis balls echoes through the courts at the Blackford campus as Shahzeb Lakhani (12) rallies with a teammate during practice for the Harker tennis team....

“It’s impossible to [express] how much debate has helped me with communicating with people and articulating my ideas beyond the tournament setting. The value of debate transcends rounds when you’re able to apply that [knowledge] to real life scenarios, Vienna Parnell (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Communicating and creating

by Aryana Bharali, Reporter April 11, 2022

Vienna Parnell (12) recalls the debate tournament room cluttered with strangers as tumultuous applause thundered when her name was announced. She felt the gaze of eyes toward her direction as she stepped...

“Understanding how to invest the money requires a lot more thinking, because at the end of the day, its not just your money on the line. Theres a saying that 99% of people lose all of their money that they started with. Throughout high school, I started with a small portfolio and grew it over time, Vedant Kenkare (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Innovative investment

by Victor Gong, Reporter April 9, 2022

Vedant recalls waking up at 4 a.m. on a quarantine morning and going through his usual routine, checking the stock price of Novavax, the biotechnology company that he had put his entire portfolio into....

“They said, ‘If you are going to go down a medical route, its years of schooling; if youre in it for the money, youre in it for the wrong reasons.’ As Ive gone through the years, Ive only gotten more confident in my choice, because I cant imagine myself doing something else, Alivia Li (12) said.

Humans of Harker: A mindful journey

by Shiv Deokar, Reporter April 9, 2022

Poring over data about the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in Boston rats, Alivia Li (12) recalls helping to unveil the enigmatic nature of the disease. From data of the genotype of rats to the amount...

“As a journalist, it’s important to report on every aspect of sports because it’s just as important as a news story, and a lot of the times the two are linked together. There’s also a journalistic integrity and moral standpoint too. A lot of people idolize those athletes, so it’s important to report honestly and fully about what’s going on in the sports world, Saurav Tewari (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Sports and speculations

by Sidak Sanghari, Reporter April 9, 2022

Need an opinion on the latest college football game? Looking for an update on the NFL and NBA due to the coronavirus pandemic? Want a unique and engaging perspective on the latest Warriors game? Saurav...

“[The cheer team] is great; they’re like my children. I like teaching them. It’s like a little family even though we’re all in different grades, we still all get along, get along with everyone no matter what. It’s a very cool environment to be in, Imogene Leneham (12) said.

Humans of Harker: From stunts to support

by Mirabelle Feng, Reporter April 6, 2022

As her teammates go over routines during cheerleading practice, Imogene Leneham (12) enthusiastically guides them through on the Davis Field, performing dance routines, jumps and stunts and offering constructive...

“Be a winner. That’s the thing, I’m not some STEM god, I’m not a Stanford admittee, I’m certainly not the top of my class. But win sometimes in life, it feels good. That’s my thing, Richie Amarillas (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Thriving in the spotlight

by Hima Thota, Reporter April 6, 2022

Remembering his middle school days, Richie Amarillas (12) recounts the thrill of performing as Sonny Malone, the male lead of his eighth grade musical, “Xanadu.” Speaking fondly about the memory, he...

“Tomorrow is always a new day. When it comes to school or dance, there are always going to be difficult days. Remembering that you can wake up tomorrow and try again is always important: just because you make one mistake doesnt mean that life is over, Nikki Kapadia (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Leaping beyond the stage

by Ananya Das, Reporter April 5, 2022

Nikki Kapadia (12) reminisces leading Harker Dance Company (HDC) through its pre-show tradition; giving the team a pep-talk and shaking out their nerves together. Then, she takes a deep breath and steps...

“[I discovered] how accessible it is to make a difference because before I did [Public Health Club], I hadnt really taken on a lot of leadership positions, and I didnt know how it would turn out. Taking that leap and starting the club, the dots were able to connect, I was able to meet a lot of people who had a lot of talents. We were able to pool our talents together and in a way that created something really productive, Kevin Wang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: The spirit of volunteering

by Isabella Lo, Reporter April 5, 2022

As Kevin Wang (12) describes a visit to a nursing home with Harker's Public Health Club, he smiles as he recalls listening to the seniors' stories of their childhoods and pasts. In particular, Kevin remembers...

“Its really easy to give up, and its harder to keep going and keep your head up. Yet, even though its the harder option, sometimes its the better option. Sometimes in the middle of a game, I snap out of it; sometimes I get really tired or I want to go home. But I have to remember that theres a bigger picture than just that moment, Emma Crook (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Just keep going

by Aishani Singh, Reporter April 4, 2022

As Emma Crook (12) reminisces about the softball game against Notre Dame-San Jose in her freshman year, her eyes sparkle and a slight grin appears on her face. Beginning with a bit of a rocky start, the...

“If you only see failure as finality, then youll never continue past that. And youll never know if you could have reached success. Failure is temporary, because there may be paths to success that you never even thought of. And unless you keep persisting and trying new ways of approaching the problem, youll never know if you could have been successful,” Aditya Tagore (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Failure vs. Finality

by Katerina Matta, Reporter April 3, 2022

Flashback to March 2020. Schools nationwide are announcing a two week hiatus, COVID-19 rates are skyrocketing and not a roll of toilet paper remains on store shelves. Uncertainty hangs thick in the air,...

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