Two current Harker students and a recent graduate were recently chosen to showcase their work at last week’s National History Day National Contest in College Park, Md.
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Journalism enjoys historically successful spring semester
Harker’s journalism program saw many successes during the spring semester, most recently with the TALON yearbook and Winged Post newspaper winning first place in the Journalism Education Association Northern California’s Best of the West awards.
Lower and Middle School Latin celebrate successful year
In late May, lower and middle school Latin students were honored for another successful year, which saw many notable successes.
Students take top spots at International Academic Competitions event
Over Memorial Day weekend, rising fourth grader Grace Li and rising seventh grader Terence Heng were named Intermediate Champions of the National Academic Bowl, held by International Academic Competitions (IAC).
[Updated] Two more Harker grads win 2025 Nat’l Merit Scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the first two rounds of graduating seniors who have won scholarships in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
2024-25 Near-Mitra Scholars recognized at ceremony
Families and friends of this year’s Near-Mitra Scholars gathered at Nichols Auditorium for this year’s Annual Recognition Event.
Journalism wins First Amendment Press Freedom Award for fourth consecutive year
Harker was among 16 high schools named 2025 winners of the First Amendment Press Freedom Award by the Journalism Education Association (JEA), making this Harker’s fourth consecutive year receiving the award.
Harker students win nearly 300 Regional Art & Writing Awards
Harker students won a record 286 regional awards (112 for art and 174 for writing) in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Contest, organized by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
Kindergartner takes second in piano competition, set to perform at Carnegie Hall
Harker kindergartner Evelyn Hua is slated to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in March after placing second in American Protégé International’s 2024 Competition of Romantic Music.
Three seniors among top 300 scholars in 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Three Harker seniors were named to the top 300 scholars in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the country’s most prestigious science competitions.
