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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

DIY Burger: The Counter

DIY Burger: The Counter

by Ruhi Sayana, Winged Post Copy Editor April 18, 2017

A satisfying crunch resounds as the crinkly texture of onion rings combines with a soft brioche bun and refreshing cucumbers. Flavors combine in a mix of jalapeño jack cheese and pesto, leaving the perfect...

Jarett Anderson (10) prepares to hit the ball against blockers. The boys varsity volleyball team lost to Homestead in five sets.

Varsity boys volleyball loses to Homestead High School in five sets

by Anthony Xu, TALON Reporter April 18, 2017

Varsity boys’ volleyball lost against Homestead in five sets today at Blackford, dropping their overall record to 14-10. Harker took the lead early, winning the first set 25-22. From there, the...

Diversity Committee faculty advisors Dr. Lola Muldrew and Mark Janda encouraged students to apply for the upcoming Student Diversity Leadership Conference, which will be taking place this year from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 in Anaheim. Students may apply through an online link by April 28.

School meeting recap 4/18

by Rashmi Iyer, Reporter April 18, 2017

Students can purchase tickets for this year’s spring musical, “High School Musical,” at lunch outside of Manzanita or online for $8. Available performance times are Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday...

Attendees visit corporate booths in the Nichols Atrium. The annual Harker Research Symposium was held on Saturday.

Annual Research Symposium features Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Theme

by Eleanor Xiao, TALON Co-Student Life Editor April 16, 2017

The Women in STEM (WiSTEM) club held the annual Research Symposium, themed Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality, this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the upper school, spanning from Nichols to...

“My friends often describe me as a typical Indian auntie or uncle. I do [agree], a lot of my mannerisms are like an Indian auntie or uncle. My ideas and beliefs are much more modern,” Ashwin Rao (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Ashwin Rao develops his interest in performing arts

by Mahika Halepete, Reporter April 15, 2017

Senior Ashwin Rao’s high school journey consisted of finding and following his passion. Ashwin wound down the path of performing arts, from his early roots in Indian classical music to his work in Harker’s...

Seniors Rachel Cheng, Niki Iyer, Taylor Iantosca, Ryan Vaughan, and Marti Sutton pose for a photo. These five seniors signed for their respective college athletics programs today.

Seniors sign for college athletics

by Alex Wang, Sports Editor April 14, 2017

Five seniors signed onto collegiate athletics today during long lunch. Rachel Cheng signed for volleyball at Washington University in St. Louis. Niki Iyer signed for track and field at the University...

Members of Interact sold Pinkberry frozen yogurt and pizookies this week for their club week. “It’s Interact’s club week, and we’re supporting our international cause, which is protecting Syrian refugees. This was a communal project that we all decided upon in our districts in all of Interact,” Sarah Tien (12), one of Interact Club’s presidents, said.

Interact Club raises money in support of Syrian refugees

by Angele Yang, Reporter April 14, 2017

Harker’s Interact Club sold Pinkberry frozen yogurt in support of protecting and aiding Syrian refugees this week in front of Manzanita Hall. Harker’s Interact Club, along with the other Interact...

The Upper School Orchestra performed in Harkers annual Spring Concert, held at De Anzas Visual and Performing Arts Center, today. The Spring Concert was the last performance of the school year for Harkers orchestras.

Upper school orchestra performs in annual Spring Concert

by Anika Rajamani and Neal Sidhu April 14, 2017

The Upper School Orchestra performed in this year’s annual Spring Concert at De Anza College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center today. The event also featured both the middle and lower school orchestras....

“If there’s no place to go, I dont think your looking hard enough. You can always make things better, be in in terms of technology, peace, education. The world in general has a long way to go, and I think people should keep that in mind and put more effort into bettering themselves and the world around them, Brendan Tobin (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Brendan Tobin lives his life as a creator

by Maya Kumar, Winged Post Features Editor April 14, 2017

For as long as he can remember, Brendan Tobin (12) has been a creator. Regardless of the medium - carving, writing, graphic design - Brendan finds joy in building things with his hands. “[Success...

Candidate for class of 2020 secretary Rachel Broweleit delivers her speech to her class members in the gym. Given the number of this years freshmen running for positions on their student council, freshmen candidacy speeches will be resuming on Friday.

Students vote on class council and honor council representatives for the next school year

by Rose Guan, Jin Tuan, and Tiffany Wong April 14, 2017

Juniors, sophomores and freshmen voted for their class council and honor council representatives for the next school year today in the journalism room. Candidates running for council positions delivered...

Harkers NDCA national competition attendees pose for a group photo at Weber State University. In Lincoln-Douglas debate, Srivatsav Pyda (12) advanced to the quarterfinals, while Emmiee Malyugina (12) and Serena Lu (11) advanced to the octafinals in the event.

Upper school debaters finish strong at NDCA National Championships

by Nerine Uyanik, Reporter April 13, 2017

Members of the upper school debate team recently participated in the National Debate Coaches Association’s National Championships, which took place from April 8 to 10. The NDCA National Championships,...

Journalism students attend national convention in Seattle

Journalism students attend national convention in Seattle

by Jenna Sadhu, Cameron Zell, Heidi Zhang, and Tiffany Wong April 13, 2017

Wondering how Harker Journalism spent our Spring Break? 22 Harker journalists from across all four staff publications learned more journalistic skills and sight-sea-ing in the city of Seattle for the...

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