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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

Students compete in Valentines Day spirit event

Students compete in Valentine’s Day spirit event

by Patrick Yang & Cindy Liu February 8, 2012

During long lunch on Wednesday, February 8, students and faculty participated in a Valentine’s Day-themed archery spirit event. In the event, two decorated targets were pinned to haystacks on Rosenthal...

Students help restore wetlands on Save the Bay service trip

by Advaita Kanakamedala January 30, 2012

Early Saturday morning on January 28, 21 students arrived at the Upper School to help restore wetlands in East Palo Alto for the Save the Bay community service trip. Students who wanted to earn hours or...

WP - Makeup Review

WP – Makeup Review

by Meena Chetty & Rachel Salisbury January 27, 2012

Playful or natural? Fierce or feminine? Makeup is similar to art in that there seem to be an infinite variety of colors, textures, and brushes. Choosing between brands is one way to narrow down the decision...

WP Winter Holiday Recipes

WP Winter Holiday Recipes

by Anishka Agarwal and Shannon Su December 19, 2011

The savory smell of warm cooked butternut squash, the sweetness of the melted caramel, the rich scent of freshly made tomato sauce and the everlasting smell of grinded peppermint are just a few of the...

WP Holiday Gift Guide

WP Holiday Gift Guide

by Jason Chu & Riya Godbole December 16, 2011

The time to shower your friends and family with generous gifts is back. Swamped with what to buy this holiday season? No worries! This Christmas gift guide will give you tips on what items to purchase...

Eva Fredrickson shares industry experience in Study of Dance

Eva Fredrickson shares industry experience in Study of Dance

by Vasudha Rengarajan December 5, 2011

Eva Fredrickson, costume designer and wardrobe stylist, visited dance teacher Karl Kuehn’s Study of Dance class during seventh period on Thursday, December 1st. “She’s one of my best friends...

Abbot Jian Ying talks to the senior class about relaxation techniques

by Pavitra Rengarajan & Sonya Shekhar December 3, 2011

On Wednesday, Abbott Jian Ying from the Zen Center of Sunnyvale visited the senior class to present at a LIFE wellness assembly about methods of relaxation. As a Zen Buddhist, he shared his own experiences...

Link Crew anticipates freshmen final exams stress

by Laura Yau December 1, 2011

On Thursday December 1, the Link Crew visited their respective freshmen advisories. There, freshmen received a useful guide on finals studying tips that was compiled by older students. “The freshmen...

More than 20 students danced to “Someone Like You” by Adele in a master class with Michelle Dirck. The class was organized by Karl Kuehn and Amalia De La Rosa and was held on November 18th at the Upper School.

Michelle Dirck teaches dance master class at the Upper School

by Vasudha Rengarajan and Vasudha Rengarajan November 22, 2011

On Friday, November 18th, more than 20 students gathered in the Upper School dance room for a master class with teacher/choreographer Michelle Dirck, organized by dance teachers Karl Kuehn and Amalia De...

First day of Homecoming Week: Eagles, Candyland, and Candy Pass

First day of Homecoming Week: Eagles, Candyland, and Candy Pass

by Jackie Jin & Catherine Manea November 8, 2011

Monday November 7 marked the first day of Homecoming week, and it was the Freshmen’s day to take over the campus with their theme: Candyland. The class of 2015 took full advantage of their designated...

Second session of Cum Laude lecture series held during long lunch

Second session of Cum Laude lecture series held during long lunch

by Priyanka Mody & Isha Kawatra November 3, 2011

On Wednesday, November 2, Head of School Christopher Nikoloff held the second session of his Cum Laude six-part lecture series, based on the book by Alan Watts, The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who...

Upcoming releases of classics in 3D

by Juhi Gupta, Reporter October 28, 2011

2012 seems like a popular year for re-releases of classics, as movies such as The Phantom Menace, Titanic, and The Little Mermaid will hit theaters in 3D. Disney’s The Lion King: 3D has already passed...

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