Seven Harker seniors – the most of any school in California – were named Top 300 Scholars in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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Student’s work at Harvard examines the convergence of tech and the arts
Next month, senior Nikhil Dharmaraj will visit Cambridge, Mass., to speak on a panel about the intersection of artificial intelligence and the humanities with Harvard University faculty members Jessica Fjeld and David Weinberger of Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society.
Harker DECA performs admirably at the Silicon Valley Career Development Conference
From Friday, Jan. 4 to Sunday, Jan. 6, nearly 100 students from The Harker School DECA Chapter traveled to the Burlingame Waterfront Marriott to compete in the 2019 Silicon Valley Career Development Conference.
Kudos: Shayla He, grade 7, appears on Chinese talk show
Jennifer Gargano named for dedication as educator
Stanford University has recognized Jennifer Gargano, assistant head of school for academic affairs, as a dedicated educator and mentor.
Home sweet school: Harker boarders reminisce – a Harker Magazine feature
From 1893 to 2002, Harker’s boarding program was integral to its commitment to academic excellence and personal character development. From eating family-style meals and watching TV in the rec room to Bear Valley skiing trips and getting ready for school dances, the shared experiences of Harker boarders had the power to transform young lives.
Grade 4 toy drive donates 550 toys, hot chocolate fundraisers benefit Camp Fire victims
Lower school service efforts were in full swing this month as the annual grade 4 toy drive delivered 550 toys to St. Justin Community Ministry in Santa Clara, which every year offers underprivileged families the opportunity to “shop” for toys to give to their children.
Harker Preschool comfy on Pajama Day, collects pajamas for others, too
Students at Harker Preschool brought in pajamas that will be added to the grade 3 pajama drive at the lower school. It was great to see Harker’s youngest students smiling as they made their donations!
Annual alumni basketball game draws a score of players over Thanksgiving break
Alumni from throughout the years took to the court in Harker’s new Athletic Center over the Thanksgiving break for what turned out to be a great match at this year’s alumni basketball game!
Downbeat accepted into International Championship of High School A Cappella
The upper school show choir, Downbeat, was recently accepted into the 2019 Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella, a global competition highlighting high school a cappella groups.