editor’s note
important dates
annual giving
Picnic was – once again – simply amazing! Homecoming, another great schoolwide tradition, was gearing up at press time with rallies at each campus, and we know the players, performers, court, cheer teams, Eaglets and avid fans will make Harker Homecoming 2008 the best ever. Watch for the recap in the December edition, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
n Mon.-Tues., Nov. 24-25 – Parent Teacher Conferences, no classes K-Gr. 12
Heartfelt Thanks!
–Pam Dickinson, Director Office of Communications pamd@harker.org
n Wed.-Fri., Nov. 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break, no classes K-Gr. 12 n Mon., Dec. 1 – Classes Resume
UPCOMING EVENTS Common Ground Speaker Series: n Tues., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Raising Self-Disciplined and Confident Kids with Robert Brooks, Ph.D. Crystal Springs Uplands School, 400 Uplands Dr., Hillsborough; 650.342.4175. n Wed., Nov 19, 7 p.m. Raising Self-Disciplined and Confident Kids with Robert Brooks, Ph.D. Hillbrook School, 300 Marchmont Dr., Los Gatos; 408.356.6116.
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n Thurs., Nov. 20, 9 a.m. (morning session) Raising Self-Disciplined and Confident Kids with Robert Brooks, Ph.D. Foley Center at St. Joseph’s School of the Sacred Heart, 50 Emilie Ave., Atherton; 650.322.9931
Fri., Nov. 7, 4 p.m. A Dragon in the Mix – Come watch this hilarious spoof of fairy tales in the Blackford Theater!
The Harker Speaker Series (HSS) is an exciting new program launched in 2007-08 to bring in leaders and visionaries from a wide variety of fields to share their expertise or unique experiences with the Harker community.
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OTHER EVENTS Fashion Show Model Workshops and Tryouts n Sun., Nov. 2 – Model Workshop (times vary, visit Web site for details) n Sun., Nov. 9 – Tryouts (times vary, visit Web site for details.) Both in Blackford MPR, preregistration required. More details on page 4. n Thurs., Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Cantilena, Camerata & Guys’ Gig – Come listen to these talented ensembles in this annual treat! Saratoga campus auditorium. n Fri., Nov. 7, 4 p.m. Dragons in the Mix – Come watch this hilarious spoof of fairy tales in the Blackford Theatre!
Fri., Nov. 21 • 7-8 p.m. Saratoga Gym
For more on Maynard, see pg. 9.
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Provided by Heather Jackson
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mentors Mentors for Juniors Needed The Harker Junior Mentoring Program seeks Harker parents and alumni as mentors. Professionals work with juniors interested in their fields in a day-long session, including a workplace visit. Then, in the spring, mentors join students for lunch at Harker. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Danielle Wood-Hammond, director of mentoring and alumni volunteers, at 408.345.9264 or e-mail: DanielleW@harker.org.
quote “I thought I was going to implode from the ridiculous concentration of famous people.” –Julia Shim, Gr. 11 (see pg. 25)
Teacher Triathlete Tops Category in Kona World Championship
Book-signing following event The entire Harker community is invited to attend our first HSS event of the year, featuring Kyle Maynard, author of New York Times bestseller, “No Excuses.”
The annual giving logo appearing at the end of some of our stories indicates those activities or programs funded by Annual Giving.
US history teacher Heather Jackson finished in the number one spot in the Women 18-24 category at the Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 11. Jackson finished the race in 10 hours, 23 minutes and 55 seconds. To complete the race, Jackson swam 2.4 miles, completed a 112mile bike ride and capped things off with a run of 26.2 miles to finish 491st overall out of 1,736 competitors. Jackson, 24, appeared in the Nov. 2008 issue of Triathlete magazine, in its “Hawaii Ironman Preview.” On Sept. 7, Jackson won the Big Kahuna Triathlon in Santa Cruz with a time of four hours, 38 minutes and 47 seconds. More information about Jackson’s win in Santa Cruz and overall career as a triathlete can be found in the Oct. ’08 edition of Harker News, in the “Hidden Talents” section.
Harker News — November 08