Nine Harker students were presented with National Speech & Debate Association Academic All American awards this month.
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Updated: Harker takes first in NorCal Econ Challenge, will travel to NYC for finals
Harker emerged first in the NorCal state finals of the National Economics Challenge, held April 3 at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Harker speech and debate team finishes in top 5 in policy and Lincoln-Douglas debate championships
Harker teams finished in the top five in the nation in both policy debate and Lincoln-Douglas debate in the National Debate Coaches Association National Championship tournament, last week.
Harker Research Symposium attracts 800 science enthusiasts
In one of its best-attended years to date, the Harker Research Symposium attracted about 800 visitors from across the Harker community to recognize the school’s dedication to the sciences and encourage sustainable lifestyles and policies.
Upper school journalism picks up department-best three CSPA Crown Awards
Harker journalism won three Crown Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, a first for the program and an extremely rare occurrence for any high school.
Senior earns State Department language scholarship, Congressional Award
Senior Logan Bhamidipaty was recently awarded a scholarship from the U.S. State Department’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSIL-Y), which funds a full academic year abroad.
Grade 2 students honor their favorite folk tale characters at Ogre Awards
Second graders held the annual Ogre Awards in early April, in which 88 students celebrated the characters of their favorite folk tales from all over the world at a special ceremony.
Business and economics students enjoy BEcon2019, $15,000 awarded!
Over 100 students attended BEcon, a gathering of those interested in business and entrepreneurship, spending the morning exploring company booths, professional workshops, the keynote speaker, and sHarker Tank, Harker’s own version of “Shark Tank.”
Impressive week for spring athletics; winter All-League teams announced
The boys golf team took care of Sacred Heart Prep last week with a 204-229 victory. This week, the Eagles take on Crystal Springs Uplands on Wednesday before traveling to Indio for the Champions Invitational over the weekend.
Amy Jin ’18 visits, talks about path and project
Amy Jin ’18, now attending Harvard, stopped by Harker to talk about her journey and life after high school, as well as answer questions about her path and the project that has brought her several prizes.
