First graders sent more than 500 items and more than $300 to the Humane Society Silicon Valley to cap off their annual donation drive.
Outreach
Student-founded App Dev League holds in-person workshops
The organization recently held a series of workshops on application development in partnership with the Oakland Housing Authority and the ICA Cristo Rey Academy.
Ninth grader organizes fourth Santa Clara Children’s Business Fair
100 young entrepreneurs gave pitches at the Santa Clara Children’s Business Fair
Student-organized event raises $25,000 for California Fire Foundation
Last month, junior Nathan Liu organized the third Tribute to Fallen Heroes Charity Golf Tournament and Gala.
Junior wins Congressional Silver Medal for service efforts
Arushi Sharma, grade 11, recently received a Congressional Silver Medal Award, one of the highest honors for civilian youths.
Harker and Yerba Buena students partner up to hold Youth Mayoral Forum
The San Jose Mayor Youth Forum, organized by students from Harker and Yerba Buena High School, was held Oct. 25 at the Cambrian Branch Library in San Jose.
Student-run learning opportunities attract nationwide attendees
This past summer, Alec Zhang, grade 11, and Jingjing Liang, grade 9, held a special online learning event called FUTUREx IDEA, which was attended by more than 100 students from 78 high schools across the country.
Senior recognized by St. Kitts and Nevis prime minister
Late last month, senior Amiya Chokhawala received a Youth Leadership Award from St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minster Terrance Drew.
Student speaks at event for UN’s Commission on the Status of Women
Last week, junior Aneesha Asthana was on a panel of speakers as part of a parallel event to the United Nations’ 66th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Harker DECA officers awarded first place in Lead4Change Challenge
The 2021-22 Harker DECA officer team was awarded first place in DECA’s Lead4Change Challenge.
