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Harker Aquila

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Justin Yen (12) dribbles the ball down the court, protecting it from a Pinewood player. The boys lost 52-64 on Friday.

Varsity boys’ basketball loses on the road to Pinewood

by Sheridan Tobin, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2015

The Varsity boys' basketball team lost 52-64 at Pinewood High School Friday night in front of a rowdy Panther crowd and a small but enthusiastic group of Eagle fans. After falling behind 7 points to...

Broncos tight end Julius Thomas spoke to the varsity football team after school yesterday.

Julius Thomas talks athletics with varsity football team

by Megy Appalaraju and Ria Gandhi January 17, 2015

Broncos’ tight end, Julius Thomas, spoke to the Upper School's varsity/jv football team outside the weight room after school yesterday about his experience in the National Football League (NFL) and...

Kerry Enzensperger and Edward Sheu (11) decide on how to decorate the staircase.

Spirit Club prepares for Winter Ball

by Aditya Varshney, Aquila Social Media Editor January 17, 2015

With the annual Upper School Winter Ball approaching on Saturday, Jan. 17, Spirit Club has been selling tickets for the dance and setting up decorations over the previous few weeks. Planned for the...

Students who attended the workshop practice a skill taught to them. The workshop was held in the Nichols Atrium during long lunch.

LIFE self defense workshop teaches students basic skills

by Sanjana Avula, Reporter January 17, 2015

LIFE held a self defense workshop in the Atrium to teach students skills that are useful in the outside world during lunch today from 11:20 p.m to 11:50 p.m. The LIFE Board is headed by Jane Keller. Students...

Nike+ Training Club: ★★★★☆

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila Features Editor January 16, 2015

Set goals, find workouts. The new Nike+ Training Club app for women, released January 5, provides fitness-motivated users to create individual short and long term workout programs while connecting them...

Seniors participate in the LIFE assembly  held today in Nichols. The event aimed to help students better visualize the perceptions that are placed upon them and those that they impose upon others.

Seniors take on LIFE

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila Features Editor January 16, 2015

In honor of the LIFE assembly held today for the seniors, here are a few thoughts from the Class of 2015 on their experiences throughout high school. _____________________________________________  What...

Alisha is the new head coach for the Harker Swim team. The season starts on Feb. 2.

Varsity swim team welcomes new coach

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Reporter January 16, 2015

Alisha Garcia takes on her role as the new coach for the Upper School swim team, bringing her experiences and skills in swimming to the field. Garcia’s interest in swimming started when she was five...

Ramzi Jahshan (12) and Sharad Chandra (9) defend the ball from an Eastside player. The boys varsity soccer team defeated Eastside 2-0.

Boys’ varsity soccer wins against Eastside College Prep

by Kaitlin Hsu, Reporter January 15, 2015

The boys' varsity soccer team defeated Eastside College Preparatory School 2-0 this afternoon on Davis Field. The victory against Eastside improved the team’s overall record to 5-1-1. “Winning...

Annabella Armstrong (10) aims a front outwards kick at Jonathan Hochberg (11). The two attend capoeira classes conducted in Nichols Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Finding the right sport: a task rivaling the Iliad

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor January 15, 2015

I am not a sports person. I can’t run very quickly, I have low stamina, I have the hand-eye coordination of a concussed frog and I probably don’t have the mental fortitude to be able to hold my own...

Center midfielder Kailee Gifford (10) dribbles the ball in the first half of today’s game against Menlo. Kailee scored the Eagles’ lone goal today, bringing the score to 1-4.

Girl’s varsity soccer kicks off league play, loses 1-4 to Menlo

by Apoorva Rangan and Kacey Fang January 14, 2015

The girls’ Varsity soccer team lost 1-4 to Menlo today, marking their move from the West Bay Athletic League’s Skyline Division to the higher-level Foothill Division. Center midfielder Kailee Gifford...

ASB President Sarah Bean (12) welcomes the school to today's school meeting. Today's meeting featured a few short announcements and was followed by performances from Guys Gig and the Brown Derbies.

School meeting recap – 1/12

by Maya Jeyendran, Aquila Lifestyle Editor January 13, 2015

Seniors and sophomores should go to the Atrium and Auditorium respectively for their class meetings tomorrow due to seniors having their graduation cap and gown fitting. Student council will be selling...

Anni Ankola (12) poses at his most recent tournament that took place over winter break. He started wrestling junior year and is now current team co-captain.

Started from the bottom now he’s here: Anni Ankola’s journey through wrestling

by Anokhi Saklecha and Shannon Su January 12, 2015

Senior Anni Ankola proves that it is never too late to find one’s passion. With no previous experience, current team co-captain, Anni, started wrestling later than most, as a junior. He soon discovered...

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