February 6, 2012
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- February 2012 (7)
- 05: Valentine’s day pressure
- 05: Baby Wants Candy members visit Upper School
- 03: Keller’s Korner – February 3
- 03: Beloved English teacher Sharron Mittelstet passes
- 03: Motorola Corporate Vice President Christy Wyatt speaks at Upper School
- 03: Kicks Against Cancer fundraising event takes place on Davis
- 01: Boy’s tennis tryouts begin
- January 2012 (46)
- 31: Ron Forbes announced as new Head Coach of football
- 30: Students help restore wetlands on Save the Bay service trip
- 27: WP – Gerald Clayton Trio coach and perform at Upper School
- 27: WP – Seniors awarded Elks scholarships
- 27: WP – Plastic bags banned
- 27: WP – Makeup Review
- 27: WP – Chinese New Year recipe
- 27: WP – Nichols fiber optics cables damaged
- 27: WP – New laws passed
- 27: WP Editorial – Issue 5
- 27: WP – Baby Wants Candy improv troupe to perform at Blackford
- 27: WP – Third annual Kicks Against Cancer raises funds for Camp Okizu
- 27: December athlete of the month profiles
- 27: Keller’s Korner – 1/27
- 27: Winged Post – Volume 13 Issue 5
- 27: First Semester Montage
- 27: WP – New faces on campus
- 27: Final rehearsal for Upper School Dance Show
- 26: Freshmen take first place in surprise Spirit Event
- 25: Freshman Honor Council representatives announced
- 25: Upper School students wear motes for Influenza Project
- 23: Monday school meeting announcements recap
- 22: Sophomores visit Eagle Buddies on Pajama Day
- 20: Keller’s Korner – January 20
- 20: Wildlife introduced to Upper School students during optional assembly
- 19: Girls’ soccer defeats Latino College Prep 13-0
- 19: Dr. Saad Shakir speaks at Cum Laude and Medical Club joint event
- 18: Varsity boys’ basketball defeats The Kings Academy in dramatic overtime game
- 18: Curt Branom Leads Conservatory Workshop at Upper School
- 17: Lucy Cheng (12) presents at the 219th American Astronomical Society (AAS) conference
- 17: Joyful Noise Review – 3 Stars
- 17: January 2012 Photos
- 14: Upper School students travel to San Ramon for DECA competitive business conference
- 13: Keller’s Korner – January 13
- 13: Spirit Club hosts pin-the-tail-on-the-dragon during Thursday lunches
- 11: 11 Seniors named Intel Talent Search Semifinalists
- 11: Intel Talent Search Semifinalists 2012
- 10: Orchestra visits London over winter break for Cadogan Hall performance
- 09: Varsity soccer falls to Sacred Heart 0-1
- 09: Varsity basketball loses to Menlo 44-52
- 08: Influenza Project reintroduced at school meeting
- 06: Keller’s Korner – January 6
- 06: Orchestra Trip: London
- 06: Varsity wrestling loses match against Lynbrook
- 05: Varsity basketball defeats Eastside Prep
- 05: Pineapple harvested by Biology Club
- December 2011 (27)
- 26: WP Musicality
- 23: Keller’s Korner – December 23
- 23: WP Holidays celebrated around the world
- 21: WP Senior year: perfectly chaotic
- 20: WP Embracing the name of “Little Pavitra”
- 19: WP Winter Holiday Recipes
- 16: WP Holiday Gift Guide
- 15: Winged Post – Volume 13 Issue 4
- 15: Holiday Show – December 9
- 15: WP College Board Exclusive Interview
- 13: WP Irvine brings baby chameleons to school
- 12: Nothing But the Beat review – 2.5 stars
- 11: Annual Holiday Show performed at all three campuses
- 09: Keller’s Korner – December 9
- 09: Holiday Show Photos
- 09: Editorial – Issue 4
- 09: “New Year’s Eve” review: 4.5 stars
- 08: Girls’ soccer defeats Downtown College Prep in first league game 10-1
- 08: Gingerbread house spirit competition held during long lunch
- 07: “Immortals” review: 3.5 stars
- 07: Sophomores receive letters from Eagle Buddies
- 05: Harker Influenza Project participants announced
- 05: Eva Fredrickson shares industry experience in Study of Dance
- 05: Rebecca Murga speaks about deployment in Afghanistan during Friday assembly
- 03: Abbot Jian Ying talks to the senior class about relaxation techniques
- 02: Keller’s Korner – December 2
- 01: Link Crew anticipates freshmen final exams stress
- November 2011 (29)
- 30: Class of 2012 meets for final college counseling meeting
- 30: Upper School students visit Blackford to promote athletic program
- 29: Results of food and toiletries drives announced at school meeting
- 23: Seniors spend break in college counseling office
- 22: Michelle Dirck teaches dance master class at the Upper School
- 20: Keller’s Korner – November 18
- 19: Seniors in first: results of Homecoming week announced at school meeting
- 19: Mylo Xyloto – 3 stars
- 18: Homecoming Week Rally
- 17: Flag football resumes after month-long hiatus
- 17: Students perform at annual Santana Row tree lighting ceremony
- 17: Red Cross launches food and toiletries drive
- 16: Santana Row Tree Lighting
- 12: Keller’s Korner – November 11
- 12: Varsity team ends season with victory against Cupertino in Homecoming game
- 11: Homecoming 2011 Photos
- 11: Class of 2012 celebrates last high school Homecoming
- 11: Upper School celebrates Homecoming Rally
- 10: Homecoming Week – Wednesday
- 10: Homecoming Week – Tuesday
- 10: Homecoming Week 2011 – Monday
- 09: November 2011 Photos
- 09: Homecoming Painted Eagles
- 08: First day of Homecoming Week: Eagles, Candyland, and Candy Pass
- 07: Winged Post – Volume 13 Issue 3
- 06: First ever spirit night helps students catch up on Homecoming activities
- 04: Keller’s Korner – November 4
- 04: Celebration of life at Upper School for Jacqueline Wang
- 03: Second session of Cum Laude lecture series held during long lunch
- October 2011 (39)
- 29: Keller’s Korner – October 28
- 28: Why forbearance needs to be forgotten
- 28: On the DL – Issue 3
- 28: À La Mody: The Problem with Packing – Issue 3
- 28: Senior HC Court: Priyanka-Michelle-Gerilyn-Stephen-Ananth-Revanth
- 28: Breast Cancer: A daughter’s perspective
- 25: Varsity volleyball defeats Pinewood
- 24: Kellers visit alumni in Washington D.C.
- 24: Flag Football – October 19
- 24: Guy Kawasaki presents entrepreneurial lessons at TEDx conference held at Upper School
- 23: Cheerleaders celebrate Senior Night with last home performance
- 22: Entrepreneurs and mentors speak to Upper School students for TEDx conference
- 22: Global Empowerment Outreach club holds “Infection Day” for Upper School advisories
- 22: Keller’s Korner–October 21
- 21: Water polo teams honor seniors, defeat Cupertino High School
- 19: GAVI Speaker Visits Upper School
- 19: Upper School students inducted into National Honor Society
- 17: Debate program ranked fifteenth in nation
- 17: Students attend art, science and music event sponsored by University of California Santa Cruz
- 17: Winged Post – Volume 13 Issue 2
- 17: Winged Post – Volume 13 Issue 1
- 15: Middle School participates in jumping jack record-breaking attempt
- 14: Keller’s Korner — October 14
- 14: Class of 2014 holds first fundraising bake sale of the year
- 13: Love for football leads to active involvement on sidelines
- 13: Students head to the Lower School for Eagle Buddies program
- 13: Freshman Volleyball team plays Mercy Burlingame
- 13: Students take annual PSAT/NMSQT exam
- 11: Wellness program looking to recruit interested students for L.I.F.E board
- 11: Upper School seniors compete in televised Quiz Bowl tournament
- 11: Student Directed Showcase: Audition Process Begins
- 11: Teachers open rooms for students during free period
- 07: Keller’s Korner — October 7
- 07: Students attend annual Shakespeare festival in Oregon
- 07: Issue 2 Editorial — Passion: Not a graduation requirement
- 07: Austin Whitney speaks to Upper School students on drunk driving
- 05: 8 students attend speech made by Dee Dee Myers at YWCA luncheon
- 05: Local shooting causes heightened security at Upper School
- 04: À La Mody — The Magic of Food
- September 2011 (31)
- 30: Keller’s Korner – September 30
- 29: Statistics classes visit Giants game for data collection
- 28: Members of junior class enjoy annual sailing, kayaking trip
- 28: Senior Evan Yao interviewed by KCSF Channel 8 for receiving scholarship
- 28: Yale forum at Upper School focuses on science and engineering opportunities
- 27: Astronaut Dr. Gregory Chamitoff visits as part of Speaker Series
- 26: Dodgeball Champions
- 25: Varsity football falls to Cochrane 20-62
- 23: Keller’s Korner – September 23
- 23: Class of 2011 alum’s song featured on reality television show
- 23: Juniors triumph in annual dodgeball class competition
- 23: Following victory in local tournament, tennis wins home game
- 22: Football team to play school from Alberta, Canada
- 20: Laura Lang-Ree surprises student body with performing arts announcements
- 20: Sophomores hold first class fundraiser of the year selling ice cream sundaes
- 20: Review: The Help (5 Stars)
- 20: Pep Band debuts at first home football game
- 19: Bus breaks down during return from Sophomore ropes course trip
- 16: Keller’s Korner – September 16
- 16: Dodgeball Tournament – September 16
- 14: Dodgeball: Who will play the Seniors for the championship
- 13: Senior Class holds open forum for Homecoming Week ideas
- 13: Club Fair 2011
- 13: School Meeting takes a moment to commemorate the ten year anniversary of September 11
- 12: September 2011 Photos
- 09: A weekly chat with the Head of the Upper School – Keller’s Korner
- 08: Students attend annual Club Fair during long lunch
- 06: Student Council and Honor Council learn proper flag procedures
- 06: Matriculation 2011
- 02: A weekly chat with the Head of the Upper School – Keller’s Korner
- 01: Conservatory Kickoff: performing arts students come together for informational meeting
- August 2011 (4)
- July 2011 (7)
- 24: Review: Winnie the Pooh – 3 STARS
- 24: Review: Zookeeper – 1 STAR
- 22: A Passionate Profession: Harry Hamburg visits 23 student journalists from California
- 15: Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
- 06: Scenes from European Excursion
- 01: English family enjoys country life in Tattingstone
- 01: Harry Hamburg shares his life experiences as a photojournalist
- June 2011 (4)
- May 2011 (11)
- 24: New pep band to play at football games
- 23: Mary Ann Rich: Army nurse recalls war experiences
- 23: J.R. Del Alto: A man, a maintenance leader, a school hero
- 23: Vocal lessons with Glee star Darren Criss
- 23: Column: Tiffany thinks out loud about independence
- 23: Memoirs of a comedienne: Tina Fey inspires laughter
- 23: Mittlestet plans to return in August
- 18: Gap year: Senior postpones college for personal pursuits
- 12: Students donate 3,715 origami cranes for Japan relief
- 04: Volleyball team sweeps Saratoga High in three sets on Senior Night
- 04: Australian teacher visits the Upper School
- April 2011 (16)
- 29: Research Symposium Photo Essay
- 22: Senior class emerges victorious at the spirit rally
- 21: Cum Laude hosts its second Music and Poetry session
- 19: FPS State Bowl: Students win awards and qualify for the international competition
- 19: PlastiPure creates plastic bottles without harmful chemicals
- 18: Sophomores travel to ICDC for Business Competition
- 18: ReCreate Reading program revamped
- 15: Karriem Stinson chosen by Rotary Club of Almaden Valley to be North All-Star team head coach
- 15: Arthur remake must-see starring Russell Brand
- 15: Indie bands produce music sans label
- 15: AP Studio Art students showcase their year’s work
- 15: Taipei students describe emergency response procedures
- 14: Nikoloff finishes 6-part seminar
- 14: Japan Bowl: Students return victorious
- 13: Varun Cherukuri Astounds HOSCARS Audience
- 04: Jazz musicians of the Taylor Eigsti Trio perform as part of the Concert Series
- March 2011 (21)
- 22: GEO Club hosts Multicultural Carnival to celebrate diversity
- 12: Red Cross club holds blood drive on campus
- 11: Exclusive Interivew: Priest exorcist Father Gary Thomas speaks about “The Rite”
- 08: Sophomore Sarina Vij wins $5000 in Miss India beauty pageant
- 06: The end of our face-to-face connection
- 06: The curve: Defeating the purpose of taking tests
- 05: Potentially harmful chemicals safe in dilute amounts
- 04: New sophomore talkes about moving from Romania to America
- 04: AAAS Conference: Triple Helix members share research
- 04: Speaker Todd Rose encourages teaching towards students’ differing learning styles
- 04: CollegeBoard aims to reduce stress of AP tests
- 04: Wajahat Ali: Alumnus takes cultural theater scene by storm
- 04: Students conduct traffic survey
- 04: Theft on the rise: Valuables and trust vanishing
- 04: “Beastly” Review: A different side of actors
- 04: Roundtable interview with actress and director of “Jane Eyre”
- 04: Winged Post – Volume 12 Issue 6
- 02: Robotics team completes its build season and prepares for competitions
- 02: Debate: Update on TOC and Nichols Invitational Tournament
- 02: French NHS hosts fundraiser and publishes newsletter
- 02: “I Am Number Four” offers an appealing mix of fast-paced action and sweet romance
- February 2011 (16)
- 26: “Unknown” Movie Review: A good action film with many twists
- 25: Boys basketball wins first game of CCS
- 23: Seniors show school spirit by participating in Fashion Show
- 23: Cell Phones: Teachers Ray Fowler and Andrew Irvine debate
- 11: Students travel to Squaw Valley for ski trip
- 11: Varsity boys’ basketball continues season with 11-6 overall record
- 11: Wrestlers continue to battle and prepare for CCS
- 11: Synchronized swimming: Katie Gu (9) works hard in and out of the water
- 11: Tamagawa exchange students experience American culture
- 11: Ballerinas display talent in productions and competitions
- 11: Health experts discourage skipping breakfast and drinking caffeine
- 11: Printing problems due to network change
- 04: Surprise spirit event evokes childhood memories with Legos
- 04: Opinion: Student thieves trample on school’s morality
- 04: Editorial: Violating Twain’s message
- 01: Career Panels: Mentor Program hosts entrepreneurs and engineers
- January 2011 (13)
- 30: Nationally-recognized ragtime pianist performs as part of the Speaker Series
- 28: French teacher returns to classroom after semester away battling cancer
- 28: Intel STS: Only school in nation with two finalists
- 28: Andrew Irvine wins kayak polo competition
- 26: Global Education: GEO Club fundraises for reading around the world
- 26: Field trip in San Francisco: Economics class travels to the Federal Reserve Bank
- 16: Winter Concert incorporates a global touch in annual performance
- 13: Seven students announced as Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists
- 09: “Country Strong” Review: Strong cast and catchy tunes overshadow subpar storyline
- 07: Juniors win WiSTEM Science Bowl competition
- 07: Boys varsity soccer begin league with a record of 0-1
- 05: Sons of Sylvia Review: Rockin’ with Country Pops
- 03: Kerri Walsh: Olympic Gold Medallist hosts volleyball clinic
- December 2010 (9)
- 17: Quidditch: Muggles bring magic sport to life
- 17: Second annual Kicks Against Cancer event has planning meeting
- 13: Tiffany’s Column: About motivation
- 13: WiSTEM and Research Club students toured Facebook over break
- 13: 2010 alumni enjoy gap year
- 13: Talent: Student cellist triumphs
- 13: Healthy study habits alleviate stress of finals week
- 13: Alum (’07) wins ten thousand dollars on hit show College Jeopardy
- 08: Beijing Delegation Visits Upper School
- November 2010 (8)
- 23: Harker Improv Troupe brings life to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
- 19: Doris Kearns Goodwin spends a “lifetime looking into the past”
- 17: Homecoming champions: Juniors take first place for the overall week
- 11: Homecoming Festivities: Juniors win first place in pirate-themed competition held in their honor
- 10: Second Day of Homecoming Week: Toilet paper toga event is held in honor of sophomores’ Homecoming theme
- 09: John Near Resource room available for student and teacher use
- 06: Elections: JSA hosts annual Pizza and Politics event on campus
- 06: Cross Country team qualifies for CCS
- October 2010 (19)
- 29: How to carve a pumpkin
- 29: Lady Catherine presents official invitation to Upper School Orchestra
- 29: CSPAN bus visits Upper School
- 29: Football loses to Salesian High to bring Varsity record to 6-1
- 29: Teachers prepare for 2011 Boston Marathon
- 29: A day in the life: Students from Bangalore share their experiences
- 29: Injuries: Runners suffer from a range of problems
- 29: The truth about organic food: Eradicating common myths
- 29: League games come to an end: Tournaments up next for Water Polo
- 29: Lawson: From high-top sneakers to dress shoes
- 29: Homecoming princes and princesses: The court looks forward to this year’s game and festivities
- 29: Induction: National Honor Society (NHS)
- 29: Nikoloff teaches about truth in the first of a six-part philosophy seminar
- 14: “Play Me, I’m Yours” brings pianos to downtown San Jose
- 13: WP Interviews: Actress Diane Lane and Director Randall Wallace as they recount “Secretariat” experiences
- 12: “Secretariat” Review: Disney brings back an extraordinary true story about love and courage
- 11: “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” Review: New teen drama reaches expectations
- 08: Sophomores build connections with their “Eagle Buddies”
- 03: Varsity football goes 5-0 after defeating CSD
- September 2010 (8)
- 28: Ajit Punj and Justin Shamlou start PUML Clothing
- 28: Negligent driving practices worsen hectic morning traffic
- 24: Eagle Buddies Program strives to connect Bucknall and Saratoga campuses
- 23: Honor Council implements honor code poster signing
- 22: Tennis team successful at tournament in Monterey
- 22: Cross country competes in first meet of the season
- 20: Movie Review: Emma Stone shines in “Easy A”
- 20: Boys and girls water polo play home opener
- August 2010 (12)
- 26: Priya Bhikha holds Indian-inspired fashion show
- 26: Performing Arts teacher and Conservatory member participate in Foothill Music Theatre production
- 26: Clare Elchert is one of twenty people in USA to test plug-in Toyota Prius
- 26: Editorial: Putting 100 percent into everything that we do
- 26: Upper School students place at National Junior Classical League convention
- 26: DEBUT: Senior Francesca Nagle celebrates album release
- 26: Stoll eats his way to first place in pie eating contest
- 26: Spring Musical changes
- 26: Library opening begins new chapter in the community
- 24: Diana Nichols: New Chairman of Board
- 24: Nikoloff: prom king to Head of School
- 24: Author Jeff Ma: Talks with Winged Post about new novel
- July 2010 (1)
- June 2010 (7)
- 26: HSBC brings Wimbledon Championships to the heart of NYC
- 23: The road to Hana: stop along the route to get most out of trip
- 16: America II: Set sail on an exciting, historical ride
- 16: Road to Hana provides ample entertainment for visitors
- 15: Snorkel rental business owner pursues conservation projects
- 10: Clean comfort: Ulua Beach attracts visitors of all ages
- 10: ULUA BEACH: A serene Hawaiian paradise
- May 2010 (6)
- April 2010 (9)
- 30: Class of 2010 reigns supreme
- 23: Techies in action: behind the scenes
- 23: An alternative to donating Saloni Gupta microlends with Kiva
- 23: TESLA MOTORS: Changing the face of the automobile industry
- 23: Students run in SF marathon to honor late history teacher John Near
- 23: Orchestra places first: selected to play encore performance
- 09: Review: The Addams Family opens on Broadway
- 04: An experience in raw food diets
- 04: Robotics team competes in annual FIRST event
- March 2010 (12)
- 23: 1996 Alumna conducts music workshop
- 15: AP Calculus teacher by day, thespian by night
- 15: Lent: Students sacrifice
- 15: What is a Harker family…
- 05: The M.J. Journal: My family
- 05: Hats for Haiti program started by the Creasman family
- 05: Kicking and sparring is what Eric Swenson does best
- 05: Cameras, controversies, and creepers, oh my!
- 05: Vandalism hits bathrooms on campus
- 05: Opinion: Misery is the new black
- 04: Review: A standing OVOtion for the latest Cirque Du Soleil production
- 04: Review: Percy Jackson
- February 2010 (13)
- 23: nVIDIA showcase at Fashion Show brings 3D media into the home
- 22: Lang-Ree directs seventh annual fashion show, “Outside the box, chic and unique.”
- 19: Fashion Show: Strutting Outside the Box
- 18: Sophomores present at annual Teens in Tech conference
- 09: Successful annual blood drive held
- 08: High school journalists cover the Dear John press day in San Francisco
- 08: Movie Review: Exceptional acting aside, Dear John…typical
- 05: Winter Concert attracts large audience
- 04: Soccer fundraiser delivers a blow to cancer
- 01: Update: Speech & Debate
- 01: Teachers and students express their individual ways of relaxing
- 01: STANFORD STUDY: Upper School serves as model for discovery
- 01: The MJ Journal: Column from The Winged Post EIC
- January 2010 (6)
- 31: Second Intel competition finalist in school history
- 15: A lifetime labor of Love
- 15: Searching for answers: team sweeps trivia competition
- 14: Live learn and lead: Small group of upper school students win two gold awards
- 08: San Francisco gives Harrison Ford the red carpet treatment
- 07: Earthquake jolts campus
- December 2009 (3)
- November 2009 (11)
- 30: New Americans on campus, Fisico and Tantrum become citizens
- 30: San Jose plastic bag ban to undergo environmental review
- 24: Q & A with Tom Campbell
- 24: Windows 7 is a remarkable change for the better
- 20: Large amount of money used to build room not many use
- 20: Review: Windows 7
- 20: Opinion: Stress weighs juniors down -The battle between work and spirit
- 20: Only high school within 40 mile radius without performing arts center
- 17: Evolution of senior class spirit
- 06: 2009 Homecoming Court announced
- 06: Student scientists thank mentors
- October 2009 (17)
- 28: GEO Week: Raises money and awareness
- 21: NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia pays visit to football team
- 20: Lane Wood of charity:water kicks off GEO Week, after press conference
- 12: 2Pianists:South African musical duo stops at Upper School on world tour
- 08: Runners Win Medals
- 06: Q&A with FAME actress Kristy Flores
- 06: Review: Thaibodia Bistro, sugar and spice and everything nice
- 06: New teacher profile, Mary Mortlock
- 06: ASB- Student Council: Boys Club
- 05: Governors Global Climate Summit 2: Sophomores attend
- 05: Galileo: Fall play incorporates famous scientist
- 05: Movie Review: Surrogates, more plot needed
- 05: John Near faculty member of 31 years dies
- 03: Varsity football sets a new school standard starting season 4-0
- 03: Opinion: When good things go wrong
- 03: Former student returns as Alumni Director
- 03: H1N1 afflicts 5 score: students under stress
