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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

David Kelly (9) lifts his arm in preparation to pass the ball. The junior varsity boys water polo team defeated Fremont High School 12-3 at home on Thursday.

Junior varsity boys water polo scores 12-3 win against Fremont High School

by Mia Tang and Olivia Xu September 15, 2023

Junior varsity boys water polo defeated Fremont High School 12-3 on Sept. 7.  Despite a slow start, Harker soon pulled ahead as Alex Zhong (11) and Aman Chandran (10) scored one goal each to end the...

Travis Scotts fourth full-length album UTOPIA features disconnected songs and thinly-veiled attempts at virality. While the album may offer moments of brilliance, it leaves listeners yearning for the depth and authenticity found in his earlier works.

Not quite utopia

by Edward Huang, Winged Post Co-Managing Editor August 30, 2023

After over five years of silence, hip-hop artist Travis Scott has finally returned. Releasing his fourth full-length studio album "UTOPIA" on July 28, the hip-hop artist marked his long-awaited return...

Lower school division head Sarah Leonard. I hope [students] walk away with a love of learning and that on their own, they will want to explore and make new discoveries, and learn more and more about the world, Leonard said. (Provided by Sarah Leonard)

Goodbyes with gratitude

by Felix Chen, Kinnera Mulam, and Ella Yee August 14, 2023

Sarah Leonard, Lower School Primary Division Head I feel very blessed over the course of my tenure with the school to be able to work with the teachers that I've worked with and the staff that I've...

The Class of 2023 laughs while listening to Jack Hsiehs (23) valedictorian speech. This year’s graduation marked a school milestone, with the Class of 2023 joining alumni as the 20th graduating class.

Class of 2023 graduates at Mountain Winery

by Aishani Singh, Video/Podcast Editor August 11, 2023

“Clouds by nature are ephemeral, and our time at Harker has been transitory,” valedictorian Jack Hsieh (‘23) said during his speech at the Class of 2023’s graduation ceremony. The Class...

Day 1: April 3

by Claire Zhao, Co-STEM Editor May 31, 2023

Chihuly Garden and Glass After a quick breakfast at Subway, we drove to the Chihuly Garden and Glass, an open studio showcase of American glass artist Dale Chihuly’s works. As soon as we stepped...

Day 2: April 4

by Claire Zhao, Co-STEM Editor May 31, 2023

AKB Hotel Bar We started the next day with a late breakfast at our hotel’s very own bar, AKB. There were many different options to choose from, but I settled with a bagel and lox, comprising a smoked...

Day 3: April 5

by Claire Zhao, Co-STEM Editor May 28, 2023

Honest Biscuits On our last day in Seattle, we wanted a more nourishing brunch, so we drove to Honest Biscuits. This snug and humble biscuit and sandwich shop lodged in Pike Place Market lives up to...

Adrian Liu (11) reaches up to save the ball from going over the net during the quarter finals match against Saratoga High School on May 9. The varsity boys volleyball team won their match against Saratoga in three sets, 25-17, 25-16, 25-22.

Varsity boys volleyball team defeats Saratoga 25-17, 25-16, 25-22

by Margaret Cartee, Aquila Managing Editor May 24, 2023

The varsity boys volleyball team bested Saratoga High School in three sets, 25-17, 25-16, 25-22 in the quarterfinals at home on May 9. At the start of the first set, the Eagles and the Falcons exchanged...

Co-Captain Tyler Beede (12) holds the CCS plaque and poses with the varsity boys volleyball team. This year marks the third time the varsity boys volleyball team has won CCS.

Varsity boys volleyball defeats Carmel 25-17, 25-21, 25-21 to win CCS Division Two title

by Margaret Cartee and Brandon Zau May 21, 2023

In the first set of the championship game, Harker and Carmel started out even, each side earning kills and placing tips until 9-9, when the Eagles blocked two swings in a row, causing Carmel to falter...

Adrian Liu (11) sets Rahul Yalla (10), earning a kill against Harbor High school in their match on May 11. Adrians favorite play of the game was his attack on the second contact at the end of the third set.

Varsity boys volleyball team shuts out Harbor 25-8, 25-14, 25-12

by Margaret Cartee, Aquila Managing Editor May 21, 2023

The varsity boys volleyball team crushed Harbor High School 25-8, 25-14, 25-12 in the semifinals on May 11 at home. Harker started off strong over the Pirates and scored many points through a combination...

Blossom into spring

May 12, 2023

As the days get longer and the temperatures start to rise, there's a sense of excitement and anticipation that can only mean one thing — spring is here. From the vibrant colors of blooming flowers to...

Welcoming winter

May 12, 2023

Frost on roofs, rolling fogs, overused Jon Snow references — winter is coming. Though winter is often cast aside as the blank precursor to spring and a tired setting for Hallmark movies, under its cold...

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