Julia Gitis ’03 tapped into her passion for building community long before it became her life’s work, starting with a senior-year initiative that would leave a lasting impression.
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Unlocking Secrets: Research Program Lets Students Go Deep
This story originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Harker Magazine, which can be read and downloaded from Harker’s issuu page.
Kiddie Carnival at 45!
One of Harker’s oldest end-of-year traditions, the Kiddie Carnival, celebrated its 45th year on June 4.
Office of Communication receives CASE Silver Circle of Excellence Award
The Harker School was recently awarded with a 2026 Silver Circle of Excellence Award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for their “Magic Happens at Harker” ad campaign.
[UPDATED] Student-founded startup Fika Matcha wins National Pitch Competition
Fika Matcha, the startup founded by Harker rising seniors Nicole Dean and Stellan Lindh, was recently named one of the five finalists for the INCubatoredu National Pitch Competition.
Liou ’08 named Member of the Year by Asian American Journalists Association
In late June, Tiffany Liou ’08, who has worked in television journalism since 2012, was named the Asian American Journalists Association 2026 Member of the Year.
2022 alum receives Sterling Award from Stanford
In April, Angela Jia ’22 received the J. E. Wallace Sterling Award for Scholastic Achievement, being named one of the top 25 students to graduate from Stanford University’s School of Humanities and Sciences this past June.
Behind Harker’s First State Track and Field Championship
The revelatory moment that revealed the track and field potential of Harker’s Brady Tse came in his senior season debut.
[UPDATED] 14 Harker students named 2026 Nat’l Merit winners
Nearly a dozen Harker seniors have been named in the first two rounds of winner announcements in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Competition.
Third grader becomes semifinalist in math and science bees
Third grader Neev Banerjee-Majumder finished as a semifinalist in third grade category at both the National Science Bee and National Mathematics Bee.
Class of 2026 takes final steps as Harker students at The Mountain Winery
The Class of 2026 and their loved ones gathered at the Mountain Winery on May 21 for the 2026 graduation exercises, where the seniors reflected on their journeys at Harker before formally becoming graduates.
Eagle Update: Historic weekend for track and field and tennis
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