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Each Recreate Reading option is displayed in the Upper School library. Students have this week to research which group they are interested in joining and select their reading material next week.

Students explore Recreate Reading options

by Advaita Kanakamedala & Monica Thukral March 13, 2013

Next week, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will select which Recreate Reading group they will join for their free choice summer reading assignment. Recreate Reading is a program organized by the library...

Alan Soetikno (12) makes a speech about his experience with community service during this Tuesday's school meeting. He received $200 to donate to Sunday Friends.

Senior receives recognition for community service

by Mariam Sulakian and Priscilla Pan March 12, 2013

More causes, more service, more rewards. The new implemented community service award allows individuals who have shown distinction in their service work to receive recognition for their time put into the...

Advisor Gabriele Stahl gives out helpful tips to students during teacher comments review. While freshmen and seniors received their comments in first semester, the rest received their comments this week.

Sophomores and juniors discuss teacher comments with advisors

by Jessica Fred Chang March 10, 2013

Sophomores and juniors met with their advisors on Thursday and Friday to review teacher comments. Some students dreaded to hear what their teachers think of them, while others looked forward to gain...

Students gather in front of Manzanita to purchase Pinkberry frozen yogurt. This event was held by Key Club to raise funds for non-profit organization Sunday Friends.

“Sundae Friends”: Key Club sells Pinkberry for charity

by Emily Lin March 7, 2013

Blustering winds and dark skies did not cloud over Key Club’s “Sundae Friends” frozen yogurt fundraiser on Thursday, March 7. Over 45 pounds of Pinkberry’s signature “Swirly Goodness” was...

Dean of Studies Evan Barth announces the new DECA class that will be added to the 2013-2014 school curriculum. The class will teach marketing and business skills as well as prepare students for DECA competitions.

New DECA class added to next year’s curriculum

by Anokhi Saklecha March 5, 2013

Cheering and clapping erupted throughout the gym during Monday’s school meeting as Dean of Studies Evan Barth announced a new addition to the 2013-2014 Course of Study: a DECA business class. The...

Martha Tessmer shares the story of her son with students on the February 28 driving safety assembly.  She is a part of the Impact Teen Drivers program which urges teenagers to remember to drive cautiously and be good passengers.

Impact Teen assembly warns students of distracted driving

by Sonia Sidhu March 2, 2013

In a few seconds, Donovan Tessmer's life ended. Years of playing football, academic successes, and time with family all came to a startling stop. In 2007, the 17 year old was killed in a car accident. On...

This is the logo of the online Facebook group, created by Kyle Roter (12), representing the students who are against the ban of attending DECA State Career Development Conference and are taking the subsequent repercussions, known as the DECA Rejects.

HBC members pay the price for DECA States Conference

by Sindhu Ravuri March 2, 2013

This weekend, Harker Business Club (HBC) members showcase their entrepreneurship and represent the school at the annual three-day DECA States Conference. Their journey there, however, involved much conflict. Sixteen...

Junior Saachi Jain and Anuj Sharma (12) engage in cross examination during Wednesday's debate on gun control. During this time, the two discussed at which point the government should intervene with legislature concerning ownership of assault weapons.

Gun control assembly held by debaters

by Trisha Jani and Vasudha Rengarajan March 1, 2013

At 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, students filed into the gym to attend the morning’s gun control debate held by the debate program. The four students who participated argued for or against stricter gun...

Junior Kimberly Ma writes her own personal message to the Towa Lower and Middle School. Messages varied from student to student, either expressing their sympathies or introducing themselves to the kids.

JHNS provides messages for students affected by Fukushima disaster

by Stacey Chao February 25, 2013

From February 25 to March 1, Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) encourages students to write cards for the Towa Lower and Middle School students who were afflicted by the Fukushima nuclear disaster...

Charity Benefits auctioneer Damon Casatico says his catchphrase to motivate audience members to bid. Parents raised their paddles to bid for items during the lunch auction show.

Going once, going twice, sold: Live auction bookends Fashion Show

by Priscilla Pan February 25, 2013

“Brbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbr.... SOLD!” chanted Damon Casatico, who led the live auctions during both the lunch and dinner shows at the school’s annual fashion show, Mission: Possible. Founder and president...

Mission complete: Fashion Show brings community together

Mission complete: Fashion Show brings community together

by Shannon Su February 23, 2013

On February 22, the school's 10th annual fashion show Mission: Possible took place in the San Jose Convention Center with two shows, one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 5:30 p.m. This year, Tere' Aceves decided...

Senior Katherine Woodruff attempts to walk in a straight line, heel to toe, while wearing vision-impairing goggles. Students were able to experience the dangers of distracted driving through both the online and physical simulations.

Distracted driving simulations educate students

by Samar Malik February 22, 2013

The Living with Intent Focus and Enthusiasm (L.I.F.E.) board hosted two driving simulations during advisory and both lunches today to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of distracted driving. During...

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