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Harker Aquila

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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. Today's 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,...

Dr. Cohen describes his historical outlook on the current nuclear situation. Members of the CNS institute talked to Upper School students about their work regarding nuclear non-proliferation.

Members of the CNS discuss nuclear disarmament with Upper School students

by Ayushi Gautam, Aquila Social Media Editor October 19, 2014

Members of the Monterey Institute of International Studies spoke to Upper School students about the future of nuclear disarmament and the Upper School’s relationship with this institute. At the beginning...

Cases of Enterovirus D-68, a respiratory disease that targets children with asthma, have been reported in 42 states, including 14 cases in California.

Enterovirus spreads across country

by Trisha Dwivedi and Jackie Gao October 17, 2014

The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has verified 500 cases of the child-specific Enterovirus D-68 in 42 states, including California, in the country as of Oct. 1. Enterovirus D-68 is...

Daniel Hudkins, Director of Instructional Technology, shows off his ponytail as part of a fundraiser for Locks of Love. Raffle tickets are being sold for $1 and the winner will be announced during the senior class meeting on Tuesday.

Hudkins’ hair

by Tiara Bhatacharya, Aquila Opinion Editor October 17, 2014

Director of Instructional Technology and senior advisor, Daniel Hudkins, will cut his hair to fundraise for Locks of Love during the senior class meeting on Tuesday. Students can purchase...

Fall Play preview

by Kavya Ramakrishnan and Alix Robinson-Guy October 17, 2014

Rehearsals for the Fall Play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” are underway in preparation for the Oct. 31, Nov. 1, and Nov. 2 performances. After conservatory students chose the comedy through several...

Students take part in Student Directed Showcase callbacks today

by Kshithija Mulam, Photo Editor October 16, 2014

Students participated in Student Directed Showcase callbacks today after school following the initial auditions earlier this week on Monday and Tuesday Student Directed Showcase callbacks are the second...

Joe Rosenthal, the Executive Director of Advancement at the Upper School, explains the accumulation and allocation of the Annual Giving and Capital Campaign donations.

Capital Campaign challenge met by deadline

by Aditya Varshney, Reporter October 16, 2014

Faculty members revealed at the Family Picnic that the community donated more than $26.1 million to the Rising to the Challenge Campaign between April 2014 and Oct. 12. The fundraiser’s revenue will...

Upper School Security and Traffic Director Emily Manigo directs traffic coming in and out of the Upper School campus. Administrators have continued to stress the importance of safety for both drivers and pedestrians at school.

Administration takes steps to resolve safety issues

by Ria Gandhi and Emma Yu October 16, 2014

The school administration has revised its policies regarding traffic during the hour before and after school starts on the Saratoga Campus and has taken steps to solve the safety issues surrounding it...

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