Harker students won a record 286 regional awards (112 for art and 174 for writing) in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Contest, organized by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
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Clarence B. Jones shares experiences and lessons at second annual MLK Jr. celebration
Harker held its second annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration featuring Dr. Clarence B. Jones, who served as King’s lawyer and speechwriter.
Kindergartner takes second in piano competition, set to perform at Carnegie Hall
Harker kindergartner Evelyn Hua is slated to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in March after placing second in American Protégé International’s 2024 Competition of Romantic Music.
Performing arts chair to release “The Cancer Parent’s Handbook” in February
Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree, Harker’s K-12 performing arts director, recently completed work on her first book, titled “The Cancer Parent’s Handbook: What Your Oncologist Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You.”
DECA students enjoy learning, competition at SV Career Development Conference
More than 130 members of the Harker DECA chapter attended the Silicon Valley Career Development Conference (SVCDC).
Brandon Yang ’14 named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Brandon Yang ’14 was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in the AI category as one of the founders of Cartesia AI.
Three seniors among top 300 scholars in 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Three Harker seniors were named to the top 300 scholars in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the country’s most prestigious science competitions.
Harker dance groups take first place in USA Dance Regionals
Last month, Harker upper school dance groups Kinetic Krew and the Harker Dance Company took first place in three categories in the United Spirit Association’s Dance Regional II contest.
Senior jazz pianist wins YoungArts Award With Distinction
Senior Elena Weng was recently selected as a winner of a YoungArts Award With Distinction for her work as a jazz pianist, one of just nine student jazz instrumentalists chosen nationwide.
Harker Magazine: Nidhi Gandhi ’11’s Journey Back to Art
Read the full profile on Nidhi Gandhi ’11 in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Harker Magazine, now in digital format and arriving in print during the winter break!
