Young Physicists Team Takes Championship at Oak Ridge
Harker’s Young Physicists team brought home the championship trophy in early February, a school first, and is prominently featured on the tournament’s home page.…
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Harker Celebrates Holiday Season With Fun and Giving
As always, the 2010 holidays were a time of celebration and giving at Harker, with special events, performances and service projects going into full…
Fashion Show a Smash Success!
The eagerly awaited fashion show 2011 “When I Grow Up … Dream Big!” lived up to its name, with a big, exciting event. Guests…
“Race to Nowhere” Film Sparks Discussion at Parent Forums
The screening of the film “Race to Nowhere” at Harker Jan. 8 set the stage for three follow-up discussions on the topics of student…
Update: Intel Finalists Receive Commendation at City Hall
Feb. 16, 2011 [Update] Nikhil Parthasarathy and Rohan Mahajan were awarded commendations during the San Jose City Council meeting in mid-February. “The Harker School has…
Common Ground: Human Focus Expert Says Don’t Overbook
“It’s OK to be busy, but not crazy busy!” said Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, a leading expert in the study of human focus. Hallowell…
Alumni Gather in Chicago to Enjoy Food, Drink and Fun
Alumni gathered in the Windy City in early January for a get-together at Sable Kitchen & Bar, inside downtown Chicago’s Hotel Palomar. Half a…
The Happiness Advantage: A New Method to Unlock Potential
The Harker School is a member of Common Ground, a coalition of Bay Area schools working together to provide parent education to their communities. The…
Kudos: Students Compete, Win Awards in Varied Activities
On Dec. 22, Katherine Zhu, grade 5, placed third in the girls’ 10-year-old division at the U.S. Kids Golf Tournament in Maui, Hawaii. She…
Research Program Has Students Aiming High in Prestigious Competitions
This story was originally published in the Spring 2010 Harker Quarterly On Jan. 13, Intel announced four Harker seniors had made it to the…