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Student-founded nonprofit offers computer science education to communities
In August, the App Dev League, a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Harker junior Krish Maniar, held its first Appathon for high school students.
Jared Schonig brings live music roaring back to Harker Concert Series
One of the most enthusiastic crowds in Harker Concert Series history greeted drummer Jared Schonig and his quintet Friday night, kicking off the first in-person live HCS event in almost two years.
Upper school fall play ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ delights audiences
This year’s upper school fall play, “Much Ado About Nothing,” which premiered last week, brought audiences to the Patil Theater to enjoy a unique interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.
Bajaj ’20 co-authors two pieces published in medical journals
Two manuscripts co-authored by Simar Bajaj ‘20 were published in medical journals “Nature Medicine” and “The Lancet.”
Coaches Cheng and Smith each awarded CCS Coach of the Year
Last week, Harker athletics coaches Ie-Chen Cheng and Theresa Smith were each named Coach of the Year for the Central Coast Section in girls golf and girls volleyball, respectively, by the National Federation of State High School Association’s (NFHS) Coaches Association.
Land acknowledgments extend to lower and middle school campuses
On Oct. 15, lower and middle school students viewed special presentations about the importance of acknowledging Indigenous land and the history of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, the direct ancestors of the Thámien Ohlone-speaking people, the original stewards of the land on which Harker’s campuses now rest.
Harker community congregates at inaugural Harker Day
The Harker community came together at the upper school campus for the inaugural Harker Day, which combined two Harker traditions – the Family and Alumni Picnic and Homecoming – into a full day of games, food, sports and more.
Cookie Day celebrates Howard Nichols’ life and accomplishments
Today, Harker celebrated the birthday of Howard Nichols (1940-2008), the former Harker president who with his wife, Diana, was instrumental in developing Harker into the school it is today.
Daniela Lapidous ’12 talks to Green Team on climate action
Daniela Lapidous ’12 visited the upper school to speak to Harker’s Green Team about her own experiences in environmental activism.