Annual Brick Ceremony Commemorates Students’ Years at Harker
This story originally appeared in the summer 2016 Harker Quarterly. Members of the Class of 2016 and their parents gathered at Graduates’ Grove on…
Upper School
Upper School’s HELM Named Finalist in CSPA Crown Awards
HELM, the upper school’s literary magazine, was recently named a finalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 2017 Crown Awards competition. These awards are…
Nichols Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament Attracts More Than 20 Schools
More than 664 rounds of debate occurred during the Howard and Diana Nichols Invitational speech and debate tournament, held Oct. 1-2. The event was attended…
Coach Ujifusa Named CCS Honor Coach
Our very own Ted Ujifusa was recently named the 2016 CCS Boys Water Polo Honor Coach. CCS honors one coach per sport each year…
Fall Sports Teams Building Up a Head of Steam Heading Into October
Girls Tennis Last week, the girls tennis team picked up a 4-3 win over rival Castilleja. Freshmen Rachel Broweleit, Srivani Vegesna and Amanda Cheung…
Football Returns to its Winning Ways, Boys Water Polo Keeps on Rolling and Girls Golf Sets School Record
Football The football team picked up a well-earned 27-25 victory over Santa Cruz High last Friday. Will Park, grade 12, rushed for 118 yards…
Kudos: Upper School Synchronized Swimmer Helps Team USA Take Gold in Puerto Rico
In early September, synchronized swimming enthusiast Kate Chow, grade 11, helped team USA win the gold at the UANA Pan-American Synchronized Swimming Championship in…
Author D’Anne Burwell Shares Story of Son’s Addiction During Classroom Visit
Last month, upper school Spanish teacher Diana Moss’ classroom was visited by author D’Anne Burwell, who discussed her book, “Saving Jake.” Moss organized the…
DECA Program Welcomes New Members, Lays Out Plan of Action
The upper school’s DECA program is one of the most popular and active groups on campus. Students travel to conventions, work out solutions to…
Journalism Director Wins NSPA Pioneer Award
The National Scholastic Press Association recently named upper school journalism teacher Ellen Austin one of this year’s Pioneer Award winners. Considered the NSPA’s highest…
