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“One of the best things about senior year is that you can take much more niche classes, and I would tell [people] to take great advantage of that, because Harker has classes that no other schools offer. It's benefited me [and] I'm really glad, retrospectively, that I tried a bunch of classes I had no idea about instead of trying to only take things I was familiar with,” Avery Young (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Venturing into the unknown

May 6, 2021
“Everyone should have access to education. I've had access to good education my entire life, and it is something that I'll always be grateful for. Especially when you're younger, your education sets the foundation for your worldview, how you perceive things, and how you interact with other people,” Arohee Bhoja (12) said.

Humans of Harker: By my own terms

May 4, 2021
“You can learn everything you want in the world, but if you’re not going to use it to do anything for anyone, I find [that] disappointing. What we can do is make little steps to take what we do in the classroom and really help other people with it. In general, trying to think about the impact that your actions can make … is really important, and it’s really empowering,” Meha Goyal (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Speaking from the heart

April 29, 2021
“I'd want to be remembered for being someone who you can have a conversation with that would make you think and make you laugh. I don't think those two things are two extremes; they can be two sides of the same coin because a really interesting conversation with someone can be both really funny and really thought-provoking,” Akshay Manglik (12) said.

Humans of Harker: The philosophy of humor

April 29, 2021
This is a bucket list that I created of everything I wanted to accomplish during high school. Even though the pandemic hit before I could even finish my freshman year, I was still able to complete several of the items on my list, and I'm proud to say that the pandemic didn't stop me from doing all that I wanted to.

How we overcame the unknown of 2020

April 17, 2021
“Even though I've been doing [programming] for so long, there's still so much more for me to learn. And it's such a fascinating field, because there are 1,000 different ways to accomplish something. And as you get more experienced, you tend to figure out which of those ways would be better,” Ally Tiritoglu (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Cracking the code

March 19, 2021
Right across the Golden Gate Bridge lies the town of Sausalito and the Marin Headlands, tucked away from the busy city of San Francisco. Marin Headlands is filled with scenic drives and numerous beaches including Black Sand Beach. While Sausalito is slightly farther than the city of San Francisco, grabbing take-out food from restaurants in town and picnicking on the beach is the perfect way to spend a warm, sunny day.

Hidden gems in the Bay Area to explore on your next quarantine adventure

February 26, 2021
“If I have a brightening effect on someone’s day, that's good enough for me … [The] little things add up. I don't think life [should be about the] big events, I think it's the [smaller experiences] that add up over time. So it's the same thing that applies when I want to help someone out. It's piece by piece,” Shaunak Narain (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Learning to love the little things

February 17, 2021
“It's really helpful to understand that the people around you aren't your competition; you are your own competition. [That’s] the only way you're ever going to truly progress in life and become a better version of yourself,” Sarina Sharma (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Confidence is key

December 23, 2020
“I really like this basic Tumblr quote, it’s called, ‘Reach for the moon, and if you miss, you'll land among the stars.’ The way I interpret that is … to set unachievable goals. So I'll try and reach that unachievable goal, and if I make it, that's awesome … but if I don't, I've still achieved a lot,” Elizabeth Fields (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Striving to serve

October 23, 2020
Even though I spent every day at home with them, the only time my family congregated, if ever, was for short dinners. These game nights made me appreciate my family more and realize that a 15 minute dinner is not a sufficient amount of time with them. 

Stories from quarantine: A game night to remember

April 28, 2020
“My mom always says, ‘don’t shortchange yourself’, [since] I feel like within Harker, there’s always the idea of not being good enough ... I think my mom does a really good job of encouraging me, because ... sometimes I get swamped in with the Harker culture. She tells me to focus and do what I can do, and that it’s going to be okay,” Amanda Cheung (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Contending with a purpose

April 17, 2020
“My grandma always says, ‘work time work, play time play’. During senior year I’ve really lived by this motto. I’ve learned how to just set my mind on one thing. It’s really about balance. Throughout middle school and high school I’ve had to learn to be disciplined and study, but I can also have a social life,” Nathan Wang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Balance is best

March 30, 2020
“Over the years, I’ve learned how to manage my time more … and take advantage of teachers’ help, which has actually been really useful. But [I] learn[ed] that it's okay to not be great at everything and it's okay to ask for help when you need [it],” Sofie Kassaras (12) said.

Humans of Harker: An intricate story

January 21, 2020
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