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Katelyn Zhao

Katelyn Zhao, Humans of Harker Co-Editor-in-Chief

Katelyn Zhao (12) is the co-editor-in-chief of Humans of Harker, and this is her fourth year on staff. Katelyn aims to honor each of the stories within the Harker community this year, especially those of the graduating Class of 2024. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys biking, drinking coffee or matcha and reading recommended books from her friends.

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“The most important thing in terms of practicing big pieces is bringing it down to smaller chunks and practicing those smaller chunks. When I practice, I dont usually run through the whole song just because that’s not how you get better. You have to look at smaller sections, get good at those sections, then add it all up to make the whole piece good,” Matthew Chen (23) said.

Humans of Harker: Small steps, big gains

by Katelyn Zhao, Humans of Harker Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2023
“Golf is a controversial sport with stereotypes attached to it. Growing up, I was always embarrassed to say I [play] golf because of that. Being an Asian girl in the sport is my way of trying to change the game and inspiring other people to hopefully get into golf. Its interesting when I have to play with others and I can hit further than any of them, and that’s when they start thinking that I’m somebody worthy to be their competition,” Claire Chen (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Swinging with style

by Katelyn Zhao, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
“Whether it be debate, DECA, or teaching, I have to make sure that, yes, I have these ideas, but how do I give these ideas out? Everyone Ive met has brilliant ideas, but its about how you express those ideas so that people will think its cool, and thats something Im still trying to learn, April Sun (12) said.

Humans of Harker: To teach with trust

by Katelyn Zhao, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2022
“When you see smiles on other peoples’ faces, that gratification is amazing because it means that youve truly helped someone else, which is such a special feeling. It’s shown me that the gift of service is priceless, Minali Kapadia (12) said.

Humans of Harker: The most priceless gift

by Katelyn Zhao, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
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