![“I always try to put others in front of me and make sure that I can be there for as many people in my life as possible. Even if Im going through something I make sure to give people my undivided attention if they need it. When I volunteered at the Marine Center in Santa Cruz, I encountered so many people with so many different opinions. Just meeting new people with unique personalities taught me to have an open mind in any situation,” Medini Halepete (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MediniHalepete_DishaGupta-1200x868.png)
Humans of Harker: Fostering connection
by Disha Gupta, Co-Assistant Opinions Editor
• January 21, 2024
![Charlize Wang (10) holds her racket in preparation for the ball. “I was pretty consistent with my backhands, and me and my partner Olivia kept our energy up no matter if we were down or up, and I think that really helped us win today,” Charlize said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC_8926-900x601.jpg)
Girls tennis team triumphs over Menlo in momentous win
by Hima Thota, Asst. Sports Editor
• October 30, 2022
![Anushka Mehrotra (12) and Medini Halepete (11) fist bump each other after finishing practice sets during tennis practice. Following the girls tennis teams Northern California Section I championships last year, the team faces lofty expectations for the coming season.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC_1345-900x549.jpg)
Varsity girls tennis team looks to repeat historic wins
by Katerina Matta and Gemma Chan
• September 22, 2022
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