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Students discuss the dress code in Math teacher Lola Muldrews group.

Representatives meet to discuss dress code

by Justin Su, Reporter November 1, 2014

A focus group comprised of students, parents and faculty met on Thursday during advisory in the Atrium to go over the dress code and discuss each attendee’s perspectives. One student representative...

The Varsity Girls Tennis team wears unicorn costumes. Students dressed up in various costumes to celebrate Halloween.

Upper School dresses up for Halloween

by Lauren Russell, Reporter November 1, 2014

Upper School students dressed in a wide range of costumes for Halloween today, showing their spirit for the holiday. Popular choices included unicorns, cats and witches, but people also dressed in less...

Students participate in pumpkin carving spirit event

Students participate in pumpkin carving spirit event

by Emma Yu, Reporter October 31, 2014

The representatives of each class for the pumpkin carving spirit event gathered at their designated table with their pumpkin in front of Manzanita Hall today on Wednesday during long lunch. Five people...

BEcon took place on Saturday, Oct. 18 and featured many keynote speakers and venture capitalists.

School meeting recap – 10/27

by Maya Jeyendran, Aquila Lifestyle Editor October 29, 2014

Berries in the orchard will be dedicated to the late Jason Berry this Friday at 3 p.m. Students who plan to attend but have conflicts should inform their coaches or appropriate faculty members. Red...

 A group of freshmen socialize and work on homework during advisor meetings. Students met with advisors on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss grades and progress.

Upper School students have meetings with advisors

by Ria Gandhi October 29, 2014

Students at the Upper School met with their advisors during the Extra Help period time of the alternate schedule last Wednesday and Thursday to discuss their grades and progress throughout the current...

Kristen Ko (11) shops at Great Mall Outlet on Sunday. She also went to a Halloween-themed Interact club dance on Saturday. The purpose of the dance was to help fundraise for adopting villages in Kenya.

Upper School has three-day weekend

by Ashley Zhong October 27, 2014

Upper School students plan to use their time on the second Fall Break Day, Oct. 27, a three-day weekend for a variety of activities, ranging from completing college apps to finding a Halloween costume. Because...

Irene Bashar (10) signs up for a grade report in the Shah office.

Frequency of grading reports increases

by Roshni Pankhaniya and Praveen Batra October 27, 2014

Detailed grade reports will be posted on parent and student portals once a month following a policy change made mid-September based on parent feedback. The changes were announced in an email sent to parents...

Administration adds more three day weekends to fall, increases long weekend count to six total

by Kshithija Mulam and Vijay Bhardwaj October 22, 2014

The administration added two new three-day weekends to this year’s school calendar, raising the number of long weekends from four to six. The new vacation days are an additional Fall Break day held...

A reindeer peacefully grazes on grass on the Arctic tundra last summer. Students will be studying the effects of climate change on the wildlife in the Arctic this summer.

Arctic trip to provide biology, photography experience

by Vivian Isenberg and Justin Su October 21, 2014

11 freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be given the opportunity to embark on a two-week joint biology and photography school trip to the Arctic for the first time in school history this summer from...

Deacon reflects on career as she leaves Harker

by Sindhu Ravuri, Wingspan magazine editor in chief October 21, 2014

With her dog as her only check- in bag, MaryEllis Deacon moved cross-country on Sept. 13, 2010 – her first day working at the Upper School. Wearing “corporate” high heels for her job as the...

ASB President Sarah Bean (12) prepares to address the school at school meeting. Todays meeting included announcements about the fall play, a spirit event, and more.

School Meeting Recap – 10/20

by Maya Jeyendran, Aquila Lifestyle Editor October 20, 2014

Spanish National Honor Society (NHS) reserved the back half of the gym for an event that will take place this Wednesday during long lunch. The Fresh Mex station will still be open. The Harker chapter...

School celebrates Harvest Festival

by Megy Appalaraju, Aquila Sports Editor October 19, 2014

Harker held its 64th annual Family and Alumni Picnic at the Blackford campus last Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students, parents, faculty members and alumni came together to watch student performances,...

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