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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Humans of Harker: Songs and strategies

Humans of Harker: Songs and strategies

by Saria Lum, Reporter June 4, 2025

Fast fingers at a keyboard. A sharp ear for harmony. A calculated play in a card game. For Luke Zeng ('25), these moments — scattered across different spaces at Harker — define how he thinks, learns...

Humans of Harker: Fairways and fashion

Humans of Harker: Fairways and fashion

by Young Min, Winged Post Managing Editor June 4, 2025

Khanhlinh Tran ('25) first picked up a golf club at six years old because her mom saw the sport as an opportunity to engage in something physically less demanding but still challenging. Golf, with...

“I played in a lot of team sports in the past, but our baseball team is the closest group we have. Even though it was really difficult in ninth grade, I really liked how close the team was. Even though we’ve got all sorts of people from different friend groups, it feels like we’re a family," Aarav Borthakur ('25) said.

Humans of Harker: Throwing with tenacity

by Saahil Herrero, Senior Copy Editor June 4, 2025

Aarav Borthakur ('25) grips the baseball bat, eyes fixed on the pitcher. The field feels alive with the energy of his teammates, a tight-knit group ready to rally behind him. This isn’t just a game;...

“I always feel like I try something and I get knocked down. But I have to always remind myself: it doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down, you just gotta keep getting back up. That's the part that matters. That's what I do no matter what I try," Savya Agarwal ('25) said.

Humans of Harker: Branching in biology

by Charlie Wang, Aquila Managing Editor June 4, 2025

Sitting on the branches of a tree, Savya Agarwal ('25) pulls out his notebook and a pen. Observing carefully, he marks down every trait of the surrounding birds: noting their distinctive chirps, sketching...

Humans of Harker: Dribbling towards discovery

Humans of Harker: Dribbling towards discovery

by Vivek Moorjani, Humans of Harker Managing Editor June 4, 2025

The sun shines bright across Davis Field. The audience in the bleachers await action. All of a sudden, Alec Zhang ('25) runs to the center of the field, snags the ball from the possession of the opposing...

“When I was fresh in my frosh year, I wanted to lead the team in goals. I wanted to leave behind that legacy, but now the goal is to leave behind a well-fit team, my playing strategies and also my leadership strategies," Claire Anderson ('25) said.

Humans of Harker: Marching forward

by Claire Tian, STEM Editor June 2, 2025

A game, a combination, a goal. Claire Anderson ('25) fondly recalls scoring a goal last year in combination with former soccer captain Anya Chauhan (‘24). During their shared time on the team, Claire...

Humans of Harker: Designing a difference

Humans of Harker: Designing a difference

by Wenjie Zou, Sports Editor June 2, 2025

"Experience the Difference". On any given school day, dozens of students walk from class to class, proudly wearing a beige hoodie emblazoned with that very slogan. Responsible for these fashion pieces...

Humans of Harker: Reaching new heights

Humans of Harker: Reaching new heights

by Leah Krupnik, Features Editor June 2, 2025

While the frosh are on the community service trip, the sophomores and juniors are taking the PSAT and the majority of the seniors are sleeping in, Gary Jin ('25) and his friends are on their way to...

“What motivates me in life and also gives me joy in life is the things that I enjoy. Putting in the extra effort is always worth it. Nobody’s going to call you a failure if you do things to the bare minimum, but doing things half-heartedly is the most depressing thing ever to me. Putting in double the effort makes things so much better for others, and that makes me happy,” Kaitlyn Su (’25) said.

Humans of Harker: Passion in precision

by Janam Chahal, Aquila Managing Editor June 1, 2025

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”  Kaitlyn Su ('25) leads her life following these wise words of Confucius. She maintains a positive attitude in...

“I learned to be persistent and not take no for an answer, and I realized that change applied to whatever I do in life. Having that mission-driven spirit and being able to help empower other people to make the world a better place is a goal and value that I want to carry with me in everything I do," Naiya Daswani said.

Humans of Harker: Shlurping up success

by Gemma Chan, TALON Managing Editor June 1, 2025

Looking up at the Willis Tower, John Hancock Center and Tribune Tower,  Naiya Daswani ('25) took a deep breath as she prepared for the INCubatoredu National Pitch Competition in Chicago. Lugging five...

Humans of Harker: Behind the scenes

Humans of Harker: Behind the scenes

by Vivek Moorjani, Humans of Harker Managing Editor May 31, 2025

As production night drags into the evening, writers hurry to finish their articles as deadlines approach. Editors upload drafts, which make their way onto the pages of the Winged Post newspaper. In...

Humans of Harker: Connection is the goal

Humans of Harker: Connection is the goal

by Mirabelle Feng, TALON Student Life Editor May 31, 2025

Less than a minute on the clock, and one point down, the water polo match against Palo Alto seemed hopeless. Heavily guarded and having played for the entire game, senior Summer Adler was exhausted....

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