Middle school mathematics department chair Vandana Kadam recently won the Edyth May Slyffe Award, which is awarded to middle and high school math teachers who have shown dedication to teaching by motivating students to participate in the American Mathematics Competitions.
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52 students, more than 25% of senior class, named National Merit semifinalists
52 Harker seniors, more than 25% of the Class of 2022, were named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Jazz pianist gives impromptu masterclass to students
Upper school jazz band members attended an impromptu masterclass by pianist Dalton Ridenhour in the Patil Theater.
Back in-person, Club Fair attracts upper school students
Upper school students flocked to the annual Club Fair on Wednesday to find out more about the dozens of opportunities available to students in a huge variety of fields and interests.
Grade 6 chess whiz wins gold medal
Sixth grader and chess enthusiast Omya Vidyarthi won a gold medal at last month’s 17th Annual North American Youth Chess Championship.
Thrilling football win highlights Eagles’ openers
Harker football won their season opener against San Jose High in a thriller that went into overtime.
Incoming upper school students learn business at DECA launch event
On Aug. 14 and 15, the Harker DECA chapter hosted their eighth annual Harker DECA Launch event.
Upper school students return to campus at matriculation
The Classes of 2022, 2023 and 2025 gathered at Davis Field on Aug. 20 for the 2021 matriculation ceremony, which was held in-person after the COVID-19 pandemic forced last year’s matriculation to be held online.
In-person summer programs make successful return
Harker’s in-person summer programs returned this year after the 2020 sessions were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students in the middle and upper school Summer Institutes and the lower school Summer Camp Plus attended these sessions with precautions in place, engaging in a wide range of hands-on lessons and activities.
2021 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
In October, Harker alumni Cole Davis ‘10, Drew Goldstein ‘13 and Jessica Khojasteh ‘11 will be inducted into the Harker Athletic Hall of Fame.
