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- May 2Humans of Harker: Neurological networking
- April 30Poetry empowers student voices
- April 30Humans of Harker: Identity in individuality
- April 30Humans of Harker: Authenticity in cultural expression
- April 30Humans of Harker: Core of circuitry
- April 30Humans of Harker: Surveying stars
- April 30Humans of Harker: Catching confidence
- April 30Humans of Harker: The gift of art
- April 29Music Monday: Tackle APs with Aquila
- April 29Humans of Harker: Propelling progress
![Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_4917-2-1200x795.jpg)
![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasnt been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but Ive had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. Theres so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesnt exist, you can build it yourself, Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“Animation just clicked in a way. I had been interested in art, but that felt different. [Animation] felt like it had something behind it, whereas previous things felt surface level. I wasnt making that crazy of things, but just the process of doing it was much more enjoyable, Carter Chadwick (22) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-16-at-9.44.08-AM-900x598.png)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and its played such a major role in who Ive become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something Im [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala (21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“Im not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that theres a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyones so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you arent going to get those championships if you arent fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
![“I want to be known for more than being a good singer; [I want to be known for] being a good mentor to other people in the Conservatory. You can have a whole bunch of talent, but are you going to keep it to yourself, or are you going to use that to help other people? I want to be remembered for helping people get better with their own musicianship,” Meilin Yen (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MeilinYen_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-596x900.jpg)
![“What I like most about [soccer] is just seeing my team improve along with me throughout the four years of high school because in freshman year, most of us were [junior varsity] … and just seeing us all progress to the varsity team and become varsity players, [is] what I enjoy most about it,” Tuhin Chatterjee (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/TuhinChatterjee_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-596x900.jpg)
![“Its really helpful to understand that the people around you arent your competition; you are your own competition. [That’s] the only way youre ever going to truly progress in life and become a better version of yourself,” Sarina Sharma (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SarinaSharma_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-596x900.jpg)
![“I find it to be a lot better when you discover something [yourself] … rather than trying to do everything in a really shallow way. Having that interest in whatever you like to do can help you generate better ideas and have better experiences … especially when you’re passionate about something, rather than trying to follow either other people or what is common, Bowen Yin (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BowenYin_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-900x705.jpeg)
![“There was this point in sophomore year during Mr. Hurshmans poker tournament, where he asked us about [the point] of school — [it’s] to learn — not about any numbers or anything else. And it just resonated with me. Thats what I want to do. I want to learn … [Go] into classes with the mentality to really learn, no matter what grade you get, youll come out a better person in life,” Kishan Sood (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/KishanSood_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-e1603820254631-454x900.jpg)
![“Its impossible to solve one problem with one dart on a target. [A problem is] so multifaceted that if you dont see the humans behind it first, then it’s impossible to solve. Whenever I see a problem that I want to fix, I want to ask myself, ‘Who are the real people behind this, and what do they need. I think we all get this internal reward from helping somebody else, and when you connect your desire to do good with somebody that is actually affected, you can create a solution that benefits all,” Mahika Halepete (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MahikaHalepete_AnoushakBuch-528x900.jpg)
![“The east coast was very different from here. I kind of just [had to] adapt. I’m proud that I didnt succumb to the normality here and just stay[ed] true to who I am. I think Im individual in a few ways, and I think if I had lost that when I came here, I would have just blended in,” Jack Connors (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JackConnors_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-1-604x900.jpg)
![“[Game theory] showed me how there’s so many consequences of doing some action. For example, moral hazard and the concept of people offloading their risk. It’s so interesting to me how all these different people can be interconnected in their decisions. And I just think it’s allowed me to think about my decisions better,” Vishnu Jaisim (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/VishnuJaisim_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-900x596.jpg)
![“[Kickboxing] really just helps me clear my mind ... Its kind of a way to step back and also burn off some pent-up stress. Its great to get exercise and build muscle, but its also really stress-relieving,” Maya Shukla (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MayaShukla_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-900x596.jpg)
![“I realized that finding fun in things is all I really want to do. I just try to find fun and be competitive in everything I do, because it really gives meaning to my life. Because if I involve myself in the things that I enjoy, instead of just going through the motions and doing things for the sake of doing them, by … investing myself in [things] emotionally, I can create a better output for myself and everyone around me,” Chandan Aggarwal (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ChandanAggarwal_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-600x900.jpeg)
![“Cooking [is] something I just love doing. Everything I do stems from one basic belief I have in my life: YOLO. Do whatever you love. You don’t want to feel regret over not trying harder, over not being better at something you actually love. So, trust me, give your absolute all in everything you do because if you give it 100 percent, then there won’t be anything to regret when you look back at it,” Phil Han (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PhilHan_EshaGohil_HoHPhoto-874x900.jpg)
