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“It's very important to make sure the people in your life know they're important to you. Whether that's doing small acts of kindness or just being there whenever they need you, having a really strong support system is what gets you through life, and it's a really valuable life skill to have," Sofie Marino (12) said.
Humans of Harker: Pillar of support
“My karate teachers emphasize that as black belts, we should be living up to the standard of our rank and acting as an example for the students who are lower-ranked.' When I’m helping out and someone messes up, I don't necessarily say, ‘You did this wrong, try to do this.’ I take a more relaxed approach and act out what they did a little comically. It's finding the balance between being strict and being more playful with the students," senior Claire Perng said.
Humans of Harker: Playing with purpose
“I have the ability to convey my opinions and ideas through art, which in my opinion, is the most powerful tool I have because not everyone has it. It requires me to, first of all, have an opinion or thought, and second of all, be able to convey it with this medium. Together, that is the strongest calling for an artist," senior Eva Li said.
Humans of Harker: Artistry in abstraction
"I like challenging myself to really, really high expectations and then surprisingly, somehow it works, and I think I have the most fun doing that. Rather than making a beginner thing, I wanna be the best .I wanna do the craziest thing first," senior Gabe Li said.
Humans of Harker: B-roll to your beat
“Sometimes when you're too carried away with the thing that you're so passionate about, it's hard to take a step back and realize that you need to be sharing this information with others. Through all the errors, although it's really demoralizing at times, it provides a lot more insight as to how the entire thing functions and then from there you can know what to do next," senior Tiffany Gu said.
Humans of Harker: Exploring the finer edges
“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.
Humans of Harker: Neymika Jain finds balance in life
“A lot of the time, when I’m out at nail salons, nailers ask me if I‘m Vietnamese. I say yes, but they say that I don’t speak the language and have never been back to Vietnamese, so am I really? I always felt disconnected, like I would be Vietnamese-American but never Vietnamese. When I went to Vietnam for the first time, it brought me closer to my culture. I realized I shouldn’t view myself as a different. I have to see Vietnamese-American and Vietnamese as one and the same," Haley Tran (12) said.
Humans of Harker: Haley Tran values her cultural identity
“One time, I was hiking up this giant off-trail path, and this is going to make me sound like a complete hippy, but what I was thinking at the moment was that every single tree out there must have had some sort of backstory. Even when I was walking to Shah, there was this tree right next to the building, and I was like, ‘Maybe this tree had a lot of other tree friends, but then this building came up and they had to get cut down.’ That made me pretty sad. So, when I was coming up with backstories for trees, it reminded me of my childlike innocence of playing pretend or playing with my stuffed animals because I thought my imagination would never run as wild as it once did. But, this experience made me feel happy because it’s something that I’ve lost, and I feel like I gained some of it back," Aashish Jain (12) said.
Humans of Harker: Aashish Jain finds inspiration in painting through watching Bob Ross videos
“For me, robotics has always been a great way to learn about how to build things and how things work. Honestly, that is the reason why I love robotics. When you see everything working, you look at it and say 'I helped make this happen,' which is really really gratifying," Andrew Tierno (12) said.
Humans of Harker: Andrew Tierno reflects on his passion for robotics
“A lot of being a choreographer is about digging deep, understanding, and finding out which event leads to the next, which is basically what science is. You would take a circuit and break it apart to understand each of the components, and you would do that to a song,” Sneha Bhetanabhotla (‘17) said.
Humans of Harker: Sneha Bhetanabhotla learns to connect robotics and dance
“Corrie ten Boom once said, ‘When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away your ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.’ When I feel like life’s got me backed up against a wall, I do get stressed out. But, the basis of my eventual recover is that I know God loves me. I know his plan may have a lot of detours, but I know he has one for me and everyone else. I believe in Catholicism, but no matter what you believe it, if you believe in something, don’t be afraid to practice that belief. Don’t be afraid to tell people about your beliefs and passions because why not express to someone else what is most important to you?” Alex Youn (’17) said.
Humans of Harker: Alex Youn is passionate about his faith
“I can be serious, and I care a lot about a lot of things, but I also just like having fun and people feeling comfortable being their true selves,” Isabella Spradlin (12) said. “You don't have to be one-sided — you can have different sides of your personality, and different moods.”
Humans of Harker: Isabella Spradlin gleans insight from sisterhood
“This is like a melting pot of Cupertino, Lynbrook, Saratoga, some people from De Anza, so you meet all kinds of people,” Rahul Mehta (12) said. “Half the time I’m not even playing with my friends, so I’m playing with random people. You start off in the beginning a bit wary of each other, and then by end you’re playing like they’re your friends. It’s kind of gradual. Like after a really cool play, you’ll high five each other, and that’s how it all begins.”
Humans of Harker: Rahul Mehta befriends others through banter
"People are always debating, you know, ‘should I go up to a higher weight or not?’ And I’ll just yell, ‘do it, you won’t,’" Tiffany Shou (12) said. "And then, you know, it’s like that challenge, and so it always pushes them pick that higher weight, and then they can accomplish it, so it’s even more gratifying."
Humans of Harker Video: Tiffany Shou pushes her limits in the weight room
“First, I start at my house,” Sparsh Chauhan (12) said. “Then, I turn on Saratoga, and it’s always crowded with traffic and stuff. That’s when I’m setting the music, checking the tire pressure, the gas. After downtown, the road gets smooth, which is when I put the windows down. I go all the way down until there’s a dip and then I go back. Even when I have stuff to do, I drive that same route every day. I don’t have to take directions. I know all the traffic times; I know exactly where I’m going.”
Humans of Harker: Sparsh Chauhan takes pride in his work
“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you aren't going to get those championships if you aren't 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.”
Humans of Harker: Angel Cervantes chases his goals
“Even when it's the 15th time you've done the scene, it's still a new experience and there're still new things to be discovered,” Maxwell Woehrmann (12) said. “You can always strive for better during rehearsal and finally when it comes to the show, just a seconds before I go on stage. That's why I do theater, it's for the seconds before I go on stage because I feel very alive. You're so aware. You're full of adrenaline. Your fight or flight response is kicking in, and you're about to go on stage and cannot forget your lines. It's very intense and I've learned to kind of crave the anxiety that comes with performing.”
Humans of Harker: Maxwell Woehrmann acts incisively
"I'm the person that always has a plan for everything. And then I have backups for the plan, and I have backups for the backups," Nicole Chen ('19) said.
Humans of Harker: Calendars for a cause
"I don’t ever intend on letting the internal love of life that I have leave me. As I grow up and I maintain my love for the random things I do, I know I’ll be happy– and hopefully people around me will be, as well," Mathew Mammen ('19) said.
Humans of Harker: Jack of all trades, master of fun
Humans of Harker: To dance, to feel
Humans of Harker: To dance, to feel
"The more serious side, people will never see. You'll never see who's behind one of these websites that people may be using," Neil Ramaswamy (12) said. "Several freshmen have approached me like, 'hey, you're the really funny guy at school meeting' and I'm like 'hey, yeah, nice to meet you' and at the same time they might be using an application that I've written not knowing that it's me. I kind of get that personal satisfaction knowing that there is a serious side to me, you just don't know about it."
Humans of Harker: Dueling with duality
Humans of Harker: Humanity in art
Humans of Harker: Humanity in art
“150 years ago, no one even dreamt of making a car or what they could be. But someone out there just asked, ‘Why can’t we move on an engine instead of horses?’ or ‘Why isn’t there an easier solution?’ and like that, someone just created a feat of engineering that is still used today. It’s fascinating to see how such brilliant inventions stem from simple curiosity and questioning,” Suraj Pakala ('19) said.
Humans of Harker: Curiosity beyond bounds
“[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.
Humans of Harker: Learning to fall
“You just have to go for it. You think, 'In the future, if I think back and regret it, is that how I want to end up — or would I rather just try something and see what happens?' Usually, it turns out well,” Montek Kalsi (’20) said. 
Humans of Harker: All fun and games
“I'm 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 there's a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyone's 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.
Humans of Harker: Leadership and love
Humans of Harker: Grit and grind
Humans of Harker: Grit and grind
Humans of Harker: Artistic nonconformity
Humans of Harker: Artistic nonconformity
“I like being guided by the idea of making the most out of any situation because it is intentionally ambiguous. It gives me the flexibility to define it as I see fit. And then pursue it as I see fit,” Nerine Uyanik (’20) said.
Humans of Harker: Make the most out of every moment
Humans of Harker: Perseverance on par
Humans of Harker: Perseverance on par
It's been obviously rough, turning on the news and seeing another death, seeing another acquittal every single time … but, ‘How much can I do?’ is the question I'm asking myself. ‘How much can I help, and what impact can I have?’” Brian Pinkston ('21) said.
Humans of Harker: For the future and the present
“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 it's played such a major role in who I've 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 I'm [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala ('21) said.
Humans of Harker: Leading with DECA-cation
Class of 2021: Humans of Harker compilation, part three
Class of 2021: Humans of Harker compilation, part three
“I feel really good about myself when I'm relaxed and enjoying the world. There’s so much to learn about the world and so many ways to do so," Daniel Wang ('21) said.
Humans of Harker: Mapping the unknown
“I always try to do things in a different way. Maybe that’s me trying to be experimental, that experimental side from performing arts where you play with different things, find out what’s best. In any sort of situation, I’m always trying to do something unique. During projects and presentations, I always try to be funny and add humor, which helps me stand out in different classes,” Benjamin Soraire ('21) said.
Humans of Harker: Curtain call
Prakrit Jain ('22) searches for new animal species to help the environment and wildlife.
Humans of Harker: Scorpion spotter
Arnav Gupta ('22) moves a DNA construction.
Humans of Harker: Coding for a cause
“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasn't been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but I've had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. There's so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesn't exist, you can build it yourself," Ishaan Parate said.
Humans of Harker: Blast of creativity
"Every single person I've interviewed for Humans of Harker has said one killer quote that has stuck with me even through four years of high school, and I think I really do internalize those messages. There are nuances in every single person's experience that makes it unique to them and also makes it a good lesson for everyone else. It's just amazing to see how much wisdom every single person at Harker has, and it's fascinating to learn about those stories," Erica Cai ('22) said.
Humans of Harker: Harmony in humanity
“Something I took away from baseball is that there's always the opportunity to bounce back when things don't go particularly right. Even the best hitters only go one for three, so being able to push through that is one of the most important parts of the game. Being able to identify what goes wrong and learning from that is important to being able to find success in the future," Mark Hu ('22) said.
Humans of Harker: The perfect pitch
“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 wasn't making that crazy of things, but just the process of doing it was much more enjoyable," Carter Chadwick ('22) said.
Humans of Harker: Creating his own world
"Being a lifer, I really want to put my knowledge to use. Being a TEDx speaker is a really big honor in and of itself, but to be able to actually address the Harker community was really important to me because I wanted to have an impact on the place that I've been at for 13 years," Arissa Huda ('23) said.
Humans of Harker: Prescribing change
"I’ve learned discipline: practicing a lot and then knowing what your strengths are, knowing where to improve. That discipline is definitely going to stay with me. If I’m trying to get a big piece of work done in general when I'm interested in it, I'll stop at nothing to reach my goals," Linette Hoffman ('23) said.
Humans of Harker: Artistry in motion
"I have this philosophy with theater. I wholeheartedly believe that my life was made for the stage, and all my make or break moments have happened there. While some people learn best through lectures or visuals, I learn best from having a spotlight on me," Zubin Khera ('23) said.
Humans of Harker: Scripts to success
"One of the most important things for me about performing is its transformative power. There was one concert where we were singing this commission about gun violence, followed by a piece about climate change, a piece about the Holocaust. Watching the audience's expressions and how they reacted to the music we were singing was the first time that I was like, ‘Whoa, music has the power to change lives and engender positive change,’” Sawyer Lai ('23) said.
Humans of Harker: Symphony of spirit
"It’s been fun getting to know the chefs at La Mar, their team and how different cultural influences blend together. For example, they make ceviche, which is a traditional Peruvian dish, but they infuse it with many different cultures. They have a version of their ceviche which is inspired by African tastes and spices, and they also have a Japanese form of that same ceviche dish. I think it’s interesting to watch how these fusion dishes form," Alex Lan ('23) said.
Humans of Harker: Flavors of knowledge
“As an actor, I'm able to say things in a way that nobody else can. If I want to convey a message, being on stage and being a character and telling this story the best way that I can is my preferred method of communicating my ideas with you. So whether that be social justice or family issues, I can really say whatever I want, by being whoever I want. I think it's a really cool way to communicate with people," Lucy Feng ('23) said.
Humans of Harker: Taking center stage
Humans of Harker: Cooking with creativity
Humans of Harker: Cooking with creativity
“There's a lot of value in every moment and everyone around you. I appreciate people who just appreciate the little things. For me, I feel like everyone you meet can teach you a little bit, and that's something that I've really internalized over the years. I think that's part of why I like being around people and different communities so much. Because in each of these communities, you can learn so many different things from everyone," Olivia Xu ('24) said.
Humans of Harker: Purpose towards progress
“I get to choose how much effort and detail I put in, and that’s what you’re going to see in the end. I love that you can see the truth on paper. A lot of my work is in black and white, so I can’t rely on color to cover it up or make it more interesting — I can only rely on my skill and willingness to go into the studio and add to my piece," Katelyn Zhao ('24) said.
Humans of Harker: Envisioning the everyday
"I used to think that I have to keep doing dance just because it's what I’m known for. But now I’ve realized there’s beauty behind all the madness that happens. And it’s now a part of me, so not doing dance or not having Legos is like I’m losing a part of my identity," Luke Mehta ('24) said.
Humans of Harker: Building with style
“Why not? So many things are very foreign or unknown to us, but there’s not much to lose by just trying things. I initially wasn’t very comfortable with DECA, especially with impromptu, but the community really helped me grow out of that. And DECA is now one of my top high school memories. Just giving things a try is really worth it, and if it fails, the worst thing that can happen is you just try something else," Claire Luo ('24) said.
Humans of Harker: It’s all in the details
“I love using performing arts as a method to positively impact the audience. With every single show I do, I always want to have my performance be moving, leaving the audience with something new to ponder, something for them to take away," Shareen Chahal ('24) said.
Humans of Harker: Voice behind the story
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Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor-In-Chief

Elisabeth Siegel (12) is the editor-in-chief of the Winged Post. This is her fourth year in Journalism, and she especially loves production nights and bonding with the rest of her staff. In previous years, she was Winged Post news editor, copy editor and reporter. Outside of the program, she is president of Harker’s NHS chapter, JCL, and editor-in-chief of Harker’s literary magazine. She volunteers at a domestic violence shelter in her free time.

All content by Elisabeth Siegel
Students complete the 2014 AMC 10 and 12 exams. The tests are administered annually on campus in February; while the 2014 exams were taken in the gymnasium, this year's exams were taken in Nichols Atrium.

Students participate in annual AMC 10 and 12 exams

by Michael Sikand and Tiffany Wong
February 7, 2017
Winged Post editors-in-chief comment on their experience

Winged Post editors-in-chief comment on their experience

by Vivek Bharadwaj and Elisabeth Siegel
May 5, 2016
Understanding my cultural identity required adjusting to social norms and "fitting in," something that I did not excel in at a young age.

Discovering my multicultural identity

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2016
Elisabeth Siegel (12) is the Co-Editor-In-Chief of the Winged Post. This is her fourth year in Journalism, and she especially loves production nights and bonding with the rest of her staff. In previous years, she was Winged Post news editor, copy editor and reporter.

The case against picking favorites

by Elisabeth Siegel, Editor in chief
March 4, 2016
While history textbooks do cover significant historical events from across all cultures, they often undercover the events considered significant by non-Western cultures and provide greater depth of analysis to Western topics.

History curricula reveal significant Western biases

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 1, 2016
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Upcoming bell schedule adjustment unnecessary

by Jenna Sadhu, Aquila contributor
November 29, 2015
In the cartoon above, two women exchange conversation about certain forms of traditional women's headwear. All women have the right to their bodies and the choice to wear what they please, traditional or not.

Debate on headwear highlights cultural double standard

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 21, 2015
National Coffee Day reminded me of my first experience with coffee.

My fifth grade bucket list

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2015
Wajahat Ali speaks to a group of students and faculty in the journalism room. Ali spoke at the Upper School on Friday.

Wajahat Ali speaks on being authentic activist

by Elisabeth Siegel and Tara Parimi
September 19, 2015
Cecil the Lion (above) was killed by Walter Palmer, an American recreational big-game hunter in early July. The crime and its execution led to outrage over anti-poaching enforcement.

Outrage over Cecil the Lion highlights ironic neglect

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor-In-Chief
September 1, 2015

Kuehn holds Kinetik Krew auditions

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor in Chief
August 31, 2015

Spirit to launch at upper school

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor in Chief
August 31, 2015

Fall play auditions begin today

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor in Chief
August 31, 2015
A potential Upper School student's summer calendar often features multiple-week-long internships, classes, and trips. Cramming the calendar can lead to valuable experiences but could also squander time that could be used to rest and explore.

Editorial: Cramming the calendar

September 1, 2015
Teacher and veteran Carol Zink retires after eleven years at Upper School

Teacher and veteran Carol Zink retires after eleven years at Upper School

by Elisabeth Siegel and Tara Parimi
June 3, 2015
The Class of 2015 throw their caps in the air, signaling the end of the graduation ceremony. 186 seniors graduated from the upper school today.

Class of 2015 graduates at Saratoga’s Mountain Winery

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor in Chief
May 23, 2015
Turning love invisible

Turning love invisible

by Elisabeth Siegel
May 23, 2015
Rising college costs affect seniors' choices

Rising college costs affect seniors’ choices

by Elisabeth Siegel, Kacey Fang, Kavya Ramakrishnan, and Emma Yu
May 2, 2015

Students try new dress code

by Raveena Kapatkar and Elisabeth Siegel
April 29, 2015
Duke beat out Wisconsin to claim the first place title with a score of 68 to 63 at the NCAA championship game tonight at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Blue Devils triumph in tight Duke vs. Wisconsin finals game for NCAA championship

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
April 6, 2015

Humans of Times Square

by Elisabeth Siegel and Tara Parimi
March 29, 2015
Seniors Alyssa Amick, Gabi Gupta, Safia Khouja and Nikita Parulkar were honored before the Feb. 5 Varsity girl’s soccer game against Priory.

Winter season athletes are honored on senior nights

by Sheridan Tobin, Kaitlin Hsu, and Lauren Russel
March 14, 2015
University of Oklahoma students rally outside the closed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house during a rally in Norman, Okla. The two fraternity members accused of leading the singing of a racist chant were expelled from the university.

Racist incidents reported in Oklahoma, Ferguson

by Elisabeth Siegel and Kavya Ramakrishnan
March 14, 2015

AP Studio Art exhibit features work from greatest number students ever

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
February 26, 2015
Jai Ahuja (12) and Helen Woodruff (11) study the untitled drawing collection of Sophia Luo (11) during the APSA exhibit. The exhibit featured works from 23 artists.

Kaity Gee (11) contemplates Cheryl Liu’s collection of drawings titled “Deconstruction.” Cheryl was among 23 students featured in the APSA exhibit during long lunch in Nichols Hall.

Students, faculty and parents celebrated the annual APSA exhibition yesterday with cake, refreshments and viewing some of the AP students’ works. The exhibition officially began yesterday during long lunch.

Doreene Kang’s (11) drawings lines one of the portable walls on the lower floor of Nichols Hall in the APSA exhibition. The exhibition took place during long lunch yesterday.

Shannon Richardson’s (11) sculpture piece, called “Recession,” stood on the ground floor of Nichols Hall as part of the APSA exhibition. The exhibition featured 23 student artists.

Mathematics teacher Lola Muldrew looks over abstract drawings featured during the APSA exhibition. The exhibition began during long lunch yesterday.

The Gender Gap: Why women in STEM get lost along the pipeline

The Gender Gap: Why women in STEM get lost along the pipeline

by Kacey Fang and Elisabeth Siegel
February 3, 2015
The student editors of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Assana (NISA)'s magazine iBusy pose for a group photo. The Kazakh students report that they feel they have a relatively clear atmosphere for free expression as a journalism program.

Students compare free speech rights around the world

by Elisabeth Siegel, Trisha Dwivedi, and Praveen Batra
January 28, 2015
Annabella Armstrong (10) aims a front outwards kick at Jonathan Hochberg (11). The two attend capoeira classes conducted in Nichols Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Finding the right sport: a task rivaling the Iliad

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
January 15, 2015
Students at Stanford University hold signs to protest the grand jury decision not to indict the law enforcement official involved in the chokehold death of Eric Garner.

Following no indictments in cases of Eric Garner, Michael Brown, student organization to conduct rally at city hall on Sunday

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
December 4, 2014
Law enforcement uses tear gas on protesters during the first wave of unrest on Aug. 17. After the fatal shooting of Michael Brown on Aug. 9, protesters took to the streets across the nation, sparking a national conversation about police brutality and lethal force.

Obama announces $263 million for law enforcement funds to encourage accountability after Ferguson

by Elisabeth Siegel
December 3, 2014

Alternative social media rise in popularity, respond to data mining & provide anonymity

by Elisabeth Siegel
November 30, 2014
Countries which have recognized Palestine.

Sweden recognizes Palestine, joins ranks of 134 other UN member states

by Elisabeth Siegel and Derek Yen
November 23, 2014
Emily Chow (’08) offers final words of advice to seniors Jessica “Fred” Chang, Apoorva Rangan, and Kacey Fang. Students were encouraged to ask questions throughout the tour about her personal and professional experiences as a Harker alumnus.

Alum discusses journey to journalism career at Washington Post

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
November 6, 2014

Hong Kong holds pro-democracy protests

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
October 25, 2014
Mary Lambert released her debut album titled "Heart On My Sleeve" on Oct. 14. The album discusses topics such as love and sexuality.

Heart On My Sleeve is stark and startling debut album

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
October 23, 2014
Domestic violence issues in NFL spark reform

Domestic violence issues in NFL spark reform

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
October 19, 2014
Leeza Kuo (15) throws a ball during the dodgeball game today during long lunch.

Dodgeball game ends with senior sit-in

by Jessica “Fred” Chang and Elisabeth Siegel
September 24, 2014
Activist gives presentation to Upper School journalism

Activist gives presentation to Upper School journalism

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
September 14, 2014
Album Review: Soft Friday by the Coves

Album Review: Soft Friday by the Coves

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
September 5, 2014
Ebola outbreak: A public health emergency

Ebola outbreak: A public health emergency

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
September 3, 2014
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
Ferguson protests move to St. Louis area

Ferguson protests move to St. Louis area

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
August 30, 2014
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The Board of Trustees and Board of Fellows match towards the Events Center

by Priscilla Pan, Winged Post Features editor
August 31, 2014
Sabrina Sidhu (11) and Jacqui Villarreal (11) interview rapper Macklemore at the San Francisco airport on their way to a journalism retreat in Maui.

Macklemore comments on transgender youth Ryland Whittington

by Elisabeth Siegel, News Editor
June 7, 2014
Graduated seniors used the Sledge as their class "home." The rising seniors will no longer have a senior lounge.

Sledge no longer a senior lounge next year

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor
May 30, 2014
WORDS OF WISDOM: Kevin Duraiswamy (12) will deliver a speech at the graduation ceremony, while Efrey Noten (12) was selected to address juniors and seniors at Baccalaureate.

Graduation and Baccalaureate speakers named

by Kacey Fang and Elisabeth Siegel
May 16, 2014
The number of California freshmen enrolled at U.C. Berkeley decreased by 800 from 2009 to 2014, yet the number of out-of-state incoming freshmen increased by 1080.

Petition started to increase U.C. admittance rate

by Elisabeth Siegel
May 16, 2014
Maurice Caldwell addresses the student body at a school assembly on April 15.

Exoneree speaks out about prison and justice system

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor
May 16, 2014

Rest of year schedules vary for students

by Riya Chandra and Elisabeth Siegel
May 16, 2014
Q + A Profile with Capoeirista Helena Huang

Q + A Profile with Capoeirista Helena Huang

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor
April 22, 2014

Life with Lizzy: Apathy or Ardor?

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor
April 22, 2014
Juniors Juhi Gupta and Vasudha Rengarajan answer questions about keeping the flow of news constant on a news site in their presentation at the NSPA convention in San Diego.

San Diego: Journalism students present at national journalism convention

by Elisabeth Siegel and Shay Lari-Hosain
April 12, 2014
Documentary filmmaker and journalist Laura Castañeda addresses a roomful of student journalists at a convention in the Bayfront Hilton in San Diego. In her keynote speech, she discussed her work on her documentary The Devil’s Breath and encouraged budding journalists.

Emmy-winning broadcast journalist gives keynote address at convention

by Elisabeth Siegel and Kacey Fang
April 10, 2014

Life with Lizzy: Real Friends

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor
March 28, 2014
Q+A profile with Varsity swimmer Kimberly Ma

Q+A profile with Varsity swimmer Kimberly Ma

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 27, 2014
Upper School “HOSCARS” talent show dazzles audience

Upper School “HOSCARS” talent show dazzles audience

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 27, 2014
Labs and demonstrations ignite enthusiasm in students

Labs and demonstrations ignite enthusiasm in students

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 24, 2014

New York: Journalism teacher honored at Columbia convention

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 24, 2014
Junior Priscilla Pan arranges samples of tea-sandwiches created in front of a live audience while Jessica Chang (11) instructs on how to get the best angles for cooking footage. The pair gave a presentation at the CSPA convention in New York on how to maintain a presence in food blogging online for high school publications.

New York: Journalism students present at Columbia convention

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 19, 2014
The dress rack for the Princess Project sits in Manzanita Hall. Last year, the drive brought in 28 dresses in total donations.

Donations for Princess Project dress drive reach second year

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 13, 2014
Senior Vincent Lin steps up on a scale to measure his weight. Wrestles need to rise to the highest in their weight class through carefully moderated diets.

Cutting weight to wrestle

by Elisabeth Siegel and Stephanie Chen
March 12, 2014
The girls' lacrosse team plays against Menlo-Atherton on March 7. Seven laptops from Harker students were reported missing following the game.

JV lacrosse team reports stolen laptops from Upper School locker room

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 12, 2014
Students listen intently as Kate Kendell speaks to the school. Kate Kendell is the executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR).

“This is the defining issue of your generation.” – Kate Kendell

by Apoorva Rangan and Elisabeth Siegel
March 12, 2014
Students take the AMC 10 and 12 in the gym. The AMC consists of three main problem types: number theory, geometry, and probability.

Math enthusiasts take AMC 10/12 at the Upper School

by Elisabeth Siegel
February 4, 2014
Upper School investigates wireless Internet troubles, makes adjustments

Upper School investigates wireless Internet troubles, makes adjustments

by Elisabeth Siegel and Emily Lin
January 27, 2014

Upper School student awarded Intel finalist for medical hardware simulations

by Elisabeth Siegel
January 27, 2014
Top 10 Albums of 2013

Top 10 Albums of 2013

by Elisabeth Siegel
January 21, 2014
Faculty contemplates schedule change ideas for 2014-2015 school year

Faculty contemplates schedule change ideas for 2014-2015 school year

by Elisabeth Siegel, Reporter
December 13, 2013
Gabriele Stahl, Upper School Math teacher, dances the tango, a passion she has pursued for many years. In order to help her communicate with her tango teachers, she is taking Spanish classes.

Teachers extend knowledge, head “back to school”

by Alyssa Amick and Elisabeth Siegel
November 16, 2013
“Hard Out Here”: Some still have it harder than others

“Hard Out Here”: Some still have it harder than others

by Elisabeth Siegel, Reporter
November 16, 2013
Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!: Panic! at the Disco returns with triumphant album release -- 4.5/5 Stars

Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!: Panic! at the Disco returns with triumphant album release — 4.5/5 Stars

by Elisabeth Siegel
October 2, 2013
Genuine and Counterfeit released -- 4/5 stars

Genuine and Counterfeit released — 4/5 stars

by Elisabeth Siegel
August 23, 2013
Sophomores Karnika Pombra and Ankita Pannu study for their chemistry final during their free period. The chemistry finals will take place on Wednesday, June 5.

Students study as finals approach

by Elisabeth Siegel
May 31, 2013

Lesser Known Books Guaranteed to Make You Think

by Juhi Gupta and Elisabeth Siegel
May 15, 2013
From left to right, Rohith Bethanabotla (11), Vincent Lin (11), Sahithya Prakash (11), Sarah Bean (10), and Arjun Goyal (11) wait for their turn to recite their speeches. Upper School students convened in the gym on Wednesday, April 17 to listen to ASB candidacy speeches before voting on Friday.

ASB candidates deliver speeches

by Elisabeth Siegel
April 17, 2013
Fall Out Boy “Saves Rock and Roll” with new album - 5/5 stars

Fall Out Boy “Saves Rock and Roll” with new album – 5/5 stars

by Elisabeth Siegel
April 9, 2013
Collected dresses hang on the rack in Manzanita Hall. The Upper School participated in donations for the Princess Project throughout February and the beginning of March.

Students work to boost self-confidence through ‘Time, Talent, and Taffeta’

by Elisabeth Siegel
March 10, 2013
Fall Out Boy to come back with Save Rock & Roll

Fall Out Boy to come back with Save Rock & Roll

by Elisabeth Siegel and Juhi Gupta
February 20, 2013
Bel Canto sings while accompanied by Paul Woodruff, Toni Woodruff, and Serena Wang. The choir performed on January 18 at the Wintersong concert in Nichol's Auditorium.

Bel Canto performs in annual Wintersong Show with Camerata and Cantilena

by Elisabeth Siegel
January 19, 2013
Feb 26, 2012; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Ashton Eaton (left) talks with coach Harry Marra in the 2012 USA Indoor Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

Ashton Eaton’s coach Harry Marra shares his story and offers advice to athletes

by Elisabeth Siegel
October 18, 2012
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