Last week, the scholars of this year’s John Near & Mitra Family Scholar Grant Program conducted salons via Zoom discussing the results of the several months’ worth of research they had carried out in the topics of their choice.
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Harker journalism wins two Gold Crowns at CSPA Spring Convention
Harker journalism students attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Convention at Columbia University and were presented with CSPA Gold Crown awards for Harker Aquila and the Winged Post newspaper.
Sixth graders earn spots at middle school robotics world championship
Two Harker middle school students delivered great results at the Northern California VEXIQ Middle School Regional Championship.
Grade 1 donation drive delivers hundreds of goods to animals in need
First graders sent more than 500 items and more than $300 to the Humane Society Silicon Valley to cap off their annual donation drive.
Downbeat reaches ICHSA quarterfinal round, senior wins choreography award
The upper school’s show choir group placed fourth in the International Competition of High School A Capella’s west region.
Student art to be featured in ArtNow exhibition
Pieces by senior Claire Kampmeier and junior Maya Cheshire have been selected to be featured in the 2023 ArtNow exhibit hosted by New Museum Los Gatos.
CareerConnect helps students with job interview skills
CareerConnect hosted a mock interview event to help individuals improve their interviewing skills.
Gr. 11 fencer takes bronze at Junior Olympics
Competitive fencer Ishani Sood, grade 11, won the bronze medal last month at the USA Fencing Junior Olympics in Denver.
Alum cardiologist visits upper school for guest lecture
Harker students were given a guest lecture by cardiologist Shalini Bhambani ’02, who gave insight into her profession with a series of case studies.
Journalism wins second First Amendment Press Freedom Award
The Journalism Education Association named Harker journalism one of 16 high school journalism programs to win the 2023 First Amendment Press Freedom Award.
