Highlights of spirit for me are watching teams of students painting the class eagle statues each year; reading senior shout-outs that talk about spirit and class competitions as being a highlight of their high school experience; and the belly flop at the regatta. But most importantly, watching students get great opportunities in leadership, collaboration, organizing, recruitment, directing, troubleshooting, motivation, teamwork and other crucial skills that nobody talks about but that are a major reason for Harker spirit activities.

Jeff Draper, class dean, reflecting on upper school spirit over the years