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Upper School

11 years ago

Journalism Hauls in 10 CSPA Gold Circle Awards, Winged Post Nominated for Crown Award

Harker’s journalism department recently received 10 Gold Circle Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, which also named the Winged Post a finalist for…

11 years ago

Middle and Upper School Quiz Bowl Teams Place High at Weekend Tournament

Both of Harker’s Quiz Bowl teams had strong showings this past weekend at California Cup #2, a quiz bowl tournament held at UC Berkeley.…

Sports

11 years ago

Football Finishes with Best Record Ever, Tennis, XC and Volleyball Still Playing!

This past week saw some exciting postseason action from many of our Harker teams and athletes. While seasons ended for some, others are still…

11 years ago

Student-Created Literary Magazine HELM Showcases Student Creativity

Spring saw the release of the 2015 edition of Harker’s Eclectic Literary Magazine – HELM, for short – which featured writing, photography and an…

Languages, Performing Arts

11 years ago

Classes Combine for Visit to SF Symphony for Día de los Muertos

Study of Music and Spanish students came together to attend a special community concert celebrating Día de los Muertos on Saturday, Nov. 7, at…

Sports

11 years ago

Fall Playoffs Among Best Ever for Harker: Athletes Advance in Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, XC

Playoff season is in full swing! Athletes across numerous sports are setting personal and school records, while helping their teams earn spots in the…

11 years ago

Two Pick Up Awards at National Junior Classical League Competition

A Harker alum and student received nice mentions in Nuntius Californiensis, the official newsletter of the California Junior Classical League, regarding results at the…

11 years ago

Student Wins First Place in Travel Writing Competition with Poignant China Memoir

“My mother was born just a few years before Mao died, living in a time when people kept the work ethic and spirit but…

Performing Arts

11 years ago

Harker Conservatory Produces Powerful, Experimental ‘Laramie Project’

This year’s fall play, “The Laramie Project,” saw the Harker Conservatory tackle some tough material with grace and style. Upper school drama teacher Jeffrey…

Sports, Ticker

11 years ago

Golfer Katherine Zhu Qualifies for NorCal Tourney, Tennis Duo Heads to CCS!

Golf Sophomore golfer Katherine Zhu shot a 69 en route to a third place overall finish at the CCS Girls Golf Championships – qualifying…