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Distance Learning, Remote Learning, Student Life

5 years ago

Classes and hangouts move online as school adapts to closure

The ongoing school closure, which began last week as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has dramatically changed the day-to-day lives of Harker students…

Sports

5 years ago

COVID-19 postpones spring season

Last week, the COVID-19 virus not only sent all students home from school, but also from all extracurricular activities including sports. As of now,…

C-SPAN

5 years ago

Student documentary wins grand prize in C-SPAN StudentCam contest

“Cmd-Delete,” a short documentary created by juniors Jason Lin, Sara Yen and Amar Karoshi, was today named the grand prize winner of C-SPAN’s 2020 StudentCam contest.

Class of 2009, Science

5 years ago

Anand Natarajan ’09 co-authors landmark proof with team of computer scientists

A team of computer scientists including Anand Natarajan ’09 recently published a proof that has solved “a raft of open problems in computer science, physics and mathematics,” writes Quanta Magazine’s Kevin Hartnett.

Science Bowl

5 years ago

Middle school Science Bowl team takes regional, headed to national finals

Middle school students became regional champions at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Middle School Science Bowl, held Feb. 22 at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Nanoseed, Outreach

5 years ago

Nanoseed to hold second benefit concert for students and entrepreneurs in rural China

Nanoseed, a student-run organization that offers low-interest loans and grants to students and entrepreneurs in rural China, will hold its second benefit concert at the Rothschild Performing Arts Center on Fri., March 13 at 7 p.m. All proceeds will be put toward loans and student scholarships.

mathcounts

5 years ago

Middle school teams and individuals earn high placings at MathCounts competition

Several Harker middle school students performed admirably at a recent chapter-level MathCounts competition, held Feb. 15 at the upper school.

Downbeat, Performing Arts

5 years ago

Downbeat headed to ICHSA semifinal, student wins arrangement award

Downbeat, the upper school’s show choir, traveled to Portland, Ore. over the weekend Feb. 22-23, where they took third place at the west quarterfinal of the 2020 International Championship of High School A Capella, hosted by Varsity Vocals.