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Wellness program looking to recruit interested students for L.I.F.E board
October 11, 2011 By Allison Kiang & Allison Sun

This year, with hopes to incorporate more input from students, the Living with Intent Focus and Enthusiasm (L.I.F.E.) Board run by supervisor Jane Keller is recruiting new members to expand and improve its program.

Teachers open rooms for students during free period

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October 11, 2011 By Nila Banerjee

During the school meeting on Monday, October 10, Maverick McNealy (11), junior class vice president, announced that several teachers’ rooms are now available for quiet work during free periods.

8 students attend speech made by Dee Dee Myers at YWCA luncheon

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October 5, 2011 By Michelle Deng, Priyanka Mody, Jennie Xu, & Laura Yau

On October 4, political analyst and former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers closed the 21st Annual Luncheon of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Silicon Valley with a keynote address on female empowerment.

Statistics classes visit Giants game for data collection
September 29, 2011 By Alisha Mayor

On Wednesday, September 29, students in AP Statistics traveled to AT&T Park to conduct statistical studies during a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies.

Members of junior class enjoy annual sailing, kayaking trip

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September 28, 2011 By Catherine Manea & Emily Chu

On September 26, 2011, members of the junior class embarked on their annual class trip. Students chose their location for the class trip in advisory few weeks prior, having the opportunity to choose between sailing, kayaking in the open ocean, and kayaking in the slough.

Yale forum at Upper School focuses on science and engineering opportunities

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September 28, 2011 By Allison Kiang

The Yale Science and Engineering Forum was hosted at Nichols Hall on Sunday, September 25, providing students and parents with an occasion to become acquainted with both university life and its science offerings.

Astronaut Dr. Gregory Chamitoff visits as part of Speaker Series

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September 27, 2011 By Jennie Xu, Laura Yau & Allison Kiang

On September 26, Dr. Gregory E. Chamitoff, a NASA astronaut and alumnus of Blackford High School, visited Harker as part of the Speaker Series to share his experiences with hundreds of parents, students, and faculty.

Class of 2011 alum’s song featured on reality television show

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September 23, 2011 By Isha Patnaik & Pavitra Rengarajan

Alumna and singer/songwriter Christina Li (Class of 2011) has an album officially for sale on iTunes following a spike in popularity after one of her songs was featured on television.

Laura Lang-Ree surprises student body with performing arts announcements

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September 20, 2011 By Kevin Lin & Karen Wang

On the morning of September 20th, 2011, Director of Performing Arts, Laura Lang-Ree, announced news concerning alumni Lisa Schwebke (04’), Christina Li (11’), Greg Kastelman (04’), as well as upcoming workshops.

Dodgeball: Who will play the Seniors for the championship

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September 14, 2011 By Samantha Hoffman & Mercedes Chien

“Three seconds left…two…one…Juniors win!”
Or did they?