At last month’s Autumn Music Competition, held by the Charleston International Music Competition, third grader Olivia Zhu won first prize in her age group and was named one of the top 15 Exceptional Performers.
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Junior set to perform with SF Symphony Youth Orchestra this month
Junior Aaron Ma is set to perform on Nov. 23 with the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Harker team named California’s Top Young Water Scientists
In June, senior Aditya Shivakumar and junior Trisha Shivakumar were named California’s Top Young Water Scientists for 2025 by the California Water Environment Association.
Senior selected to attend class with Broadway composer
Senior Simon Kirjner was selected by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) to participate in a special performance class with Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Adam Guettel.
Fifth grader becomes two-time winner in NPR Podcast Challenge
Harker fifth grader Ameya Desai received a school-day visit from NPR to notify her that she had won the a Grand Prize in National Public Radio’s Student Podcast Challenge for grades 5-8.
First grader finishes as top six-year-old in duathlon
First grader Anson He-Maynard was the highest-placing six-year-old in the ages 6-8 duathlon at the Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon.
JV volleyball captain helps club team to high ranking
This past summer, ninth grader Selena Ghane was selected to compete in the Girls Volleyball National Division at the 2025 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship.
First grader wins slew of top piano prizes
Over the last several months, first grader Evelyn Hua has been recognized as a top performer at a series of piano competitions.
Senior children’s author publishes latest book
Senior Keira Chang published her latest book, “Marinara & Alfredo: How Do Airplanes Fly?” to Amazon.
Siblings take first place at taekwondo competitions
Siblings Jonah Choi, grade 5, and Jolene Choi, grade 2, both took first place in their respective divisions at two USA Taekwondo championships.
