Junior Raises Money to Build Shelter for Family Living in Afghanistan
In the fall, Sidhart Krishnamurthi, grade 11, launched a fundraiser for The Khaled Hosseini Foundation, which raised more than $2,000 to help build a…
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Headlines: Live in the Present to Make the Most of the Future
This article originally appeared in the winter 2013 Harker Quarterly. When I was a boy, my father used to sing the song “Que Sera, Sera.”…
Three Harker Teams in the Top 20 Internationally in DECA Stock Market Game
Three teams of Harker students — the most of any school — have reached the top 20 in the 2013-14 DECA Stock Market Game.…
Former Homestead Journalism Advisor Discusses Hazelwood Controversy with Harker Students
The Harker journalism department received a special visit in early December from Nick Ferentinos, former journalism advisor at Homestead High School, whose student newspaper,…
Student Earns Highest Possible Composite Score on ACT Exam
In late November, Kevin Zhang, grade 11, was notified by ACT Inc. that he had achieved the highest possible composite score of 36 on…
[UPDATE] Harker Team Wins $40,000 Scholarship at Siemens National Finals
UPDATE: Dec. 11, 2013 The Siemens Foundation announced earlier today that grade 11 students Andrew Jin and Steven Wang have won a $40,000 team scholarship in…
Harker Students Score High in Math Contests Throughout November
By Cindy Liu, grade 11 In November, Harker students participated and ranked in numerous math competitions, both individually and as teams. On Nov. 7,…
Upper School Orchestra to Premiere Piece at Chicago International Music Festival in April
Spring break will be extra special for the students of the Harker upper school orchestra, who will be traveling to Chicago to perform at…
Girls Volleyball Team Wraps Up Season with Tough Playoff Loss
After a great season and two tough playoff rounds, the girls varsity volleyball team is done for the season. Please congratulate the team and…
Thrilling Comeback Win in Quarterfinals Sends Varsity Volleyball to CCS Semifinals!
In a CCS quarterfinal match, the Harker varsity girls volleyball team defeated Castilleja in four sets, catapulting the Eagles into the semifinals! In front…
