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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

"Sometimes, I'd challenge the coach and say, 'I don't think this makes sense.' The coach, instead of saying, 'No, listen to me,' would actually reconsider, and then give us a better answer, or reaffirm the answers proving we're wrong with actual biology to teach us. The coaches have been extremely nice and actually taught me so much beyond just being a track runner,"  Zain Vakath ('23) said.

Humans of Harker: Targeting track

by Vivek Yella, Reporter August 10, 2023

A breeze swirls past runners on a chilly Tuesday evening while they zoom around the curve of the track in the 200 meter sprint. Down the final stretch, Zain Vakath ('23) pumps his legs as hard as he can,...

Harker Spirit Leadership Team (HSLT), led by president Sawyer Lai (12) and vice president Paulina Gicqueau (12), entered to the song "Classic" by MKTO.  Monday's school meeting included announcements by HSLT, TedX, Dance Club and other organizations.

School meeting recap 8/29/22: Student Diversity Leadership Conference, math competitions and spirit kickoff

by Ella Yee, Co-News Editor August 31, 2022

Associated Student Body (ASB) president Kris Estrada (12) opened the second school meeting of the year in the Zhang Athletic Center on Monday. Performing Arts Production Manager Brian Larsen reminded...

Andrew Fu (11) runs with the baton in hand towards relay race teammate Rigo Gonzales (11). The boys relay team placed seventeenth at the State Championships on May 28.

Upper school track and field athletes clutch top awards at State Championships

by Katelyn Zhao, Sports Editor June 4, 2022

Andrew Fu (11), Rigo Gonzales (11), Alexa Lowe (‘22), Armaan Thakker (11), Zain Vakath (11) and Anjali Yella (10) participated in various track events at the State Championship Finals on May 28. The...

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