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Now that APs are over, everyone can relax. Everyone needs a bit of relaxation in his/her life. It’s time to relax finally! MLIH

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When a freshman needed help with his homework, I helped him by giving him hints but did not just told him the answer. MLIH

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On Monday, I told a friend to put the French fries container in the wet trash can. Every container counts! MLIH

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If you are unhappy about what you saw on your grade report, stop and think positively. You should be proud of how your efforts and hard work throughout the semester have paid off. Remember, you are not your grade. MLIH

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As final exams are coming up, don't forget that sleeping and eating are as important as if not more crucial than studying is. Make a study plan so that you can make sure you are not overworked but actually well prepared and healthy for your exams. MLIH

Pride In Harker School's Orchestra | Sohil Patel

As an orchestra member, my spring break was special! The whole orchestra had the opportunity to go to Chicago to premiere a piece and also perform two other pieces. The trip however, was more than just going, performing, and coming back. Personally, I had the opportunity of making new friends and had the pride of representing the school in a competition. I got to know new people and because of this trip, I was able to be accepted into three new friend circles at Harker! After the performance, I was impressed with the way each individual performed. I am very grateful and proud of all members that participated in this event because I feel that everyone contributes to the greatness of the ensemble. Special thanks to our conductor, Mr. Florio, who had always inspired us before we performed. I also want to thank Mr. Keller and Mrs. Keller for watching our performance. Meeting them at Chicago really pumped us up to perform well :)

Stay true to your own course | Sohil Patel

The Life session today really sparked thoughts never really thought of. (The session, by the way, talked about how to choose courses). The Life session started by having students reflect upon what they enjoy doing, and writing that reflection down on a card.The session focused on bestowing truth to the concept of going to school for fun. Life is not all about grades, but also about learning and satiating curiosity. We should choose courses that really interest us and that develop our personality. If you don't know what you like, just try different courses and events at Harker until you find something that fits you. You never know what you might end up liking. Thus, if you are feeling down because you got a bad grade on a previous test, it's OK. Just move on, and enjoy the courses you take. Form a unique high school experience. After all, you only get one chance in your life to be a high school student, so enjoy the roses on the sidewalk while you walk through high school!

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When my friend, who was eating lunch, was late for a meeting with a teacher today, I offered to throw away his lunch so that he could run to his meeting. MLIH

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I attended the Spanish Cultural Night on Friday. Well done to those who sang, danced, or simply did an act for the audience. I also helped clean up the auditorium when the event was done, including throwing away the garbage and returning the leftover foods to the kitchen. In all, I enjoyed my time there! MLIH

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Today, I saw that many people were going to leave school for the science synopsis. Good job for taking a stance on a scientific issue in our community and good luck to those participants! MLIH

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Today while leaving Harker, I found a empty bottle of yogurt on the ground in the parking lot. I then proceeded to throw away the yogurt in the trash can instead of leaving it in the parking lot. MLIH

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One of my friends was about to throw away her pudding bottle in the recycling can. I stopped her and told her to throw it in the trash, since the pudding bottle was not recyclable and did not belong there. MLIH

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The other day, I found a missing book in a class room with in a name in it. I needed the same book for another class and forgot to bring my own. Instead of keeping the found book for class, I returned it to its original owner. MLIH

Inspiring action | Zina Jawadi

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” I became inspired by Dr. King to change the lives of people with disabilities in eighth grade. I consider ableism (discrimination against people with disabilities) the kind of injustice Dr. King describes in his quote. I wish Dr. King were alive today so I could thank him for helping me spread my mission. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Today, I am spreading my message to change injustice to justice, disabilities to abilities.

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If you find out that you did not do as well as you had hoped or expected on your finals when you get them back, don't feel bad and get all mad over it. Move on and work harder next semester to make up for it! - MLIH

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Congratulations to the Harker students who have been elected to be members of the next Silicon Valley District Action Team for Silicon Valley DECA. We are proud to have you represent our school. - MLIH

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Just came back from the 3-day DECA conference this weekend. Congratulations to all of those who earned pins, medals, and trophies! Even if you were not able to go onto stage, don't feel bad. There's always the state conference coming up, so keep working hard! - MLIH