Andrew Semenza ‘18 and Millie Lin ‘18, at the behest of brother Jason Lin, grade 10, performed for a benefit concert on Aug. 19 along with friend Kevin Zhu, a Bay Area native and world-renown violist. All proceeds went to the Tahirih Justice Center, a national nonprofit committed to serving as many immigrant women and girls fleeing violence as possible.
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Highway cleanup a labor of love
By Diana Moss Have you ever felt dismay about the increasing quantity of litter along our freeways, including our own Saratoga Avenue exits? If so,…
Grade 3 students plant Veterans Tree in tribute to U.S. service members
On June 4, grade 3 English teacher Elise Robichaud’s students held a small ceremony for their Third Grade Veterans Tree, which was planted in…
Harker Cancer Walk raises awareness and more than $6,300 for Camp Okizu
An estimated 650 people arrived at the middle school campus Friday morning for the 2018 Cancer Walk, an annual event which raises awareness of cancer and money for Camp Okizu.
Upper school students speak to EPA officials on repeal of Clean Power Plan
A group of Harker students attended a special listening session held in San Francisco by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
Upper school students take environmental service trip to Alviso
Thirty-five upper school students, along with biology teacher Anita Chetty and Mandarin teacher Shaun Jahshan, visited the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge on an environmental service trip.
Student-led effort provides school supplies for East San Jose school
Upper school students donated backpacks and school supplies to children from low-income families at East San Jose’s Ocala Middle School.
Harker Green Team attends and gives presentation at green high schools conference
This story was submitted by Harker upper school Spanish teacher and Green Committee member Diana Moss. Members of the upper school’s Harker Green Team…
Annual Kicks Against Cancer game raises thousands for Camp Okizu
Last month’s Kicks Against Cancer soccer game raised $2,756 for Camp Okizu, a nonprofit organization that offers outdoor activities for children with cancer and their families.
Kicks Against Cancer organizers raise funds, promote event
Organizers for this year’s Kicks Against Cancer raised funds during lunch on Wednesday by selling T-shirts that will be worn at the Friday soccer…
