Knowing How to Know: Research and Writing at Harker
This article was originally published in the spring 2013 Harker Quarterly. With information literacy and research skills becoming increasingly important to college-bound high school…
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Harker Programming Invitational Welcomes Schools from All Over the Bay Area
On March 16, more than 143 students from 23 high schools came to the Harker campus for the third annual Harker Invitational Programming Contest.…
Student Essay Among the Top 10 in JFK Library Essay Contest
Felix Wu, grade 10, is among the top 10 finalists in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library’s Profiles in Courage Essay Contest. The essay,…
17 Students Reach Semifinals of U.S. Physics Team Selection
In late February, 17 Harker students were named semifinalists in the contest to see who will represent the United States as part of the…
Student Blog: Trio of Students and Head of School Nikoloff Travel to India on Journey of Entrepreneurial Exploration
Chris Nikoloff, head of school, and three students – Simar Mangat, Neeraj Baid and Neel Bhoopalam, all seniors – along with Jennifer Walrod, director…
Spanish Cultural Night Celebrates Music, Dance and Cuisine
On March 8, Harker’s Spanish Honors Society held its annual Spanish Cultural Night at the upper school gym, which was attended about 75 current…
Princess Project Collects More Than Two Dozen Prom Dresses for Girls in Need
There are nearly 30 dresses in the Manzanita foyer waiting for their next prom. Sheridan Tobin, grade 10, and Shannon Hong, grade 9, took it…
LIFE Events Stress Importance of Safe Driving
In February, Living with Intent, Focus and Enthusiasm (LIFE), a board of faculty and students whose mission is to encourage student wellness, led a…
Harker Students Visit Cambridge University for Triple Helix Conference
In February, several members of the Harker chapter of the Triple Helix, an international organization that publishes scientific articles by university students, headed to…
Basketball Wraps Up with Solid Seasons; Lacrosse and Track Off to Great Starts
Basketball The boys’ march through the playoffs has come to an end after a 53-46 loss against league-rival Menlo last Saturday at Menlo. The…