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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Americorps pauses President’s Volunteer Service Award, altering incentives for students to volunteer. “When I first found out that PVSA was  removed, I was extremely enraged,” junior and prospective PVSA applicant Demi Zheng said. (Illustration by Sarah Wang)

President’s Volunteer Service Award pause prompts student to reflect on volunteering motivation

by Risa Chokhawala and Chelsea Xie August 29, 2025

Junior Demi Zheng eagerly clicked into the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) application, already imagining the gold medal and certificate she would receive in the mail after logging over 100...

Sophomores Megha Unny and Sophia Zhu smile as they sing together onstage. They harmonized in a cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me."

Hoscars spotlights student talent with A cappella, dance and art history

by Ashley Mo and Cynthia Xie January 24, 2025

ASB Student Events Committee hosted the Hoscars, the annual Harker talent show, on Jan. 16 in the Patil Theater. 46 students showcased their talents, and acts ranged from performances of original songs...

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