Alumnus and Author Discusses “Cranioklepty” and Other True Stories of the Dead
Colin Dickey MS ’91 visited the upper school on Aug. 30 to share insights into his book, “Cranioklepty.” Dickey sat down with students in…
Upper School
Freshman Orientation Gets Class of 2016 Wet, Tosses in a Few Training Sessions to Fill Day
The class of 2016 got a head start on their high school careers on Aug. 24 during freshman orientation day. Students new to Harker…
Class of 2016 Welcomed in Grand Fashion at Matriculation Ceremony
The upper school’s 2012-13 year began in earnest on Aug. 27 when the entire student body and faculty gathered at the upper school campus…
Harker Golfer Wraps Up Eventful Summer
Harker golf star Maverick McNealy, grade 12, wrapped up an eventful summer in mid-August by making it to the quarterfinals of the Northern California…
Student Wins Mr. Dance America Title at National Competition
In July, student dancer Christopher Hildum, grade 10, was declared the winner of the Mr. Dance America title at the Kids Artistic Review National…
Harker Dancers Win Invites to NFL Pro Bowl and London at Summer Dance Camp
At the United Spirit Association Dance Camp, held in July at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Harker varsity and junior varsity dancers won…
Harker Students Inspired at Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference
Andrew Wang and Namrata Vakkalagadda, both grade 11, attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Northern California Seminar in mid-June, held at Saint Mary’s College…
Rising Senior’s Team Wins First Place at International Linguistics Olympiad
Erik Andersen, grade 12, helped one of the United States teams win first place at the International Linguistics Olympiad in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Andersen, who…
Art Instructor Donates Items to Needy Children in Zambia
For the last four years, Jaap Bongers, Harker’s upper school art department instructor and chair, has used the summer break as a unique opportunity…
Harker Shines in 2012 Physics Bowl
In the spring, Harker upper school students participated in the annual Physics Bowl, organized by the American Association of Physics Teachers, and finished with…