Top Achievements

52 students, more than 25% of senior class, named National Merit semifinalists

September 15, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, Class of 2022, eweekly, National Merit, Top Achievements

Today, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that 52 Harker seniors, more than 25 … [Read more...] about 52 students, more than 25% of senior class, named National Merit semifinalists

Senior and Reischauer honoree speaks at 2021 Japan Day

August 12, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, eweekly, Languages, Top Achievements

Last weekend, senior Erica Cai gave a presentation about colorism in Japan at an event held by the … [Read more...] about Senior and Reischauer honoree speaks at 2021 Japan Day

Sarah Mohammed, rising junior, named National Student Poet

July 28, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, National Student Poet, poetry, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Top Achievements

Rising junior Sarah Fathima Mohammed today was named one of five National Student Poets of 2021. The … [Read more...] about Sarah Mohammed, rising junior, named National Student Poet

20 Harker grads named 2021 National Merit winners

July 12, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, Class of 2021, eweekly, National Merit, Top Achievements

July 12: Recent graduates Vivian Jin and Katie Li were today announced as winners of … [Read more...] about 20 Harker grads named 2021 National Merit winners

Student named finalist in 3M Young Scientist Challenge

June 25, 2021 | Posted Under: Middle School, 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Top Achievements

Yesterday, rising eighth grader Danielle Steinbach was named a finalist in the 2021 3M Young … [Read more...] about Student named finalist in 3M Young Scientist Challenge

[UPDATED] Final 2020 National Merit winner announcement brings Harker total to 23

July 13, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, Class of 2020, eweekly, National Merit, Top Achievements

July 13, 2020: In the final winner announcement of the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program, … [Read more...] about [UPDATED] Final 2020 National Merit winner announcement brings Harker total to 23

Harker journalism wins third NSPA Pacemaker award in Washington, D.C.

December 2, 2019 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, eweekly, Journalism, NSPA, Pacemaker, Top Achievements

Harker journalism students spent Nov. 19-23 in Washington, D.C., attending the Journalism Education … [Read more...] about Harker journalism wins third NSPA Pacemaker award in Washington, D.C.

[UPDATED] Voting now open for 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award

October 17, 2019 | Posted Under: Middle School, eweekly, Science, Top Achievements

Oct. 17, 2019: As a top 10 finalist in this year's 3M Young Scientist Challenge, eighth grader … [Read more...] about [UPDATED] Voting now open for 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award

Three women earn awards from the Davidson Institute for science and technology projects

August 21, 2019 | Posted Under: Alumni, Upper School, Top Achievements, Top Alumni

Three women from Harker were honored by the Davidson Institute in its annual awards. Natasha Maniar … [Read more...] about Three women earn awards from the Davidson Institute for science and technology projects

Many top 10 finishes for Harker Latin students at national JCL convention

August 5, 2019 | Posted Under: Middle School, Upper School, alumni-express, convention, eweekly, JCL, Latin, Top Achievements

By Lisa Masoni, middle school Latin teacher The theme of the 2019 National Junior Classical League … [Read more...] about Many top 10 finishes for Harker Latin students at national JCL convention

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