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Harker Aquila

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Harker Aquila

Senior joins National Youth Orchestra

by Vivek Bharadwaj, STEM editor August 31, 2014

Senior Helen Wu spent the summer training with professional musicians and performing on a coast-to-coast musical journey as part of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO). Helen was one of the...

Rachel Freed’s advisory prepares to set out on the rapids during the junior class trip.

Rapid ropes and rafting

by Kavya Ramakrishnan and Raveena Kapatkar August 31, 2014

The sophomores went to a ropes course and the juniors went white water rafting for their annual class trips last Friday. The point of the trips is to facilitate class and advisory bonding....

New teachers join the ranks of the Upper School staff

New teachers join the ranks of the Upper School staff

by Elisabeth Siegel and Roshni Pankhaniya August 31, 2014

                       STEM teacher taught in China for past job Anuradha (Anu) Aiyer will be joining the math and physics department this fall. Aiyer comes to the Upper School...

Student council representatives discuss the dress code change with Dean of Students Kevin Williamson on Aug. 13. The meeting helped establish the reason for the change and suggest alternatives.

Dress code reversal

by Sharanya Balaji, Aquila asst. video & broadcast editor August 31, 2014

As of last Thursday, the 2013- 2014 dress code will take precedence over the version in the 2014-2015 student handbook. A dress code advisory committee aims to start meeting in early October...

This year the Homecoming game will take place one Saturday before the dance, which is Oct. 11.

Homecoming dance date shifts to accomodate Saturday game

by Apoorva Rangan and Sheridan Tobin August 31, 2014

The Varsity Football team will play its annual Homecoming game on Oct. 4. However, unlike past years, the game will be held on a Saturday night, not a Friday. Because of this change, the Homecoming...

Drop off loop changed to ease traffic flow

Drop off loop changed to ease traffic flow

by Vivek Bharadwaj, STEM editor August 31, 2014

Upper school drop-off and pickup traffic patterns have been modified to ease congestion entering and exiting the school and on Saratoga Avenue. As per the new rules, cars entering the front...

The Board of Trustees and Board of Fellows match towards the Events Center

The Board of Trustees and Board of Fellows match towards the Events Center

by Priscilla Pan, Winged Post Features editor August 31, 2014

The Events Center received a major fundraising push when the Board of Trustees and Board of Fellows created a second match in which they will match Annual Giving campaign contributions, in addition...

Diana Moss leads a special game of musical chairs for Gym Jam attendees.

Gym Jam kicks off spirit

by Tara Parimi, Reporter August 31, 2014

Harker’s annual Gym Jam began at 4 p.m. in the gym last Saturday, during which Spirit club planned a series of games and activities to engage 43 attendees. Gym Jam is social event in which...

Drought intensifies, causes increase in wildfires

by Kshithija Mulam, Winged Post photo editor August 31, 2014

The effects of California’s drought have persisted throughout the summer, bringing an increase in wildfires and more restrictions on water usage as the drought situation shows no signs...

Athletes look to train using Google Glass

Athletes look to train using Google Glass

by Ria Gandhi, Asst. Aquila sports editor August 31, 2014

The Google Glass has taken its place as the next step in wearable technology after being launched to the public in May 2014, containing an extensive array of apps that have the potential to make a huge...

The Boeing 777-200ER that operated as MH17 seen here in Rome Fiumicino Airport in 2011. The incident represents Malaysia Airlines loss of a second 777 in under half a year.

Ukraine/Russia dispute reverberates on a global stage

by Sheridan Tobin, Shay Lari-Hosain, and Megy Appalaraju August 31, 2014

A Malaysia Airlines jet en route to Kuala Lumpur International via Schiphol Airport was shot down over eastern Ukraine on July 17, where pro-separatist rebels currently operate. Having taken off from...

Summer to Fall Trends

Summer to Fall Trends

by Raveena Kapatkar and Ria Gandhi August 31, 2014

1. Plaid- Rahul Jayaraman (12) Although plaid has been around for ages, it is making a comeback this season. From the classic red, green, and white pattern to a mix of blue, white, and grey, plaid shirts...

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