Took Jobs
This Took dad had 5 different jobs and applied for the job of someone leaving with the same name...and got it!
Neil's dad
This Took traveled to over 40 countries, learned 3 languages, escaped a burning plane, ate an octopus as the tentacles were still wriggling, and saved someone from drowning when he didn’t even know how to swim.
Cyril's dad
This Took traveler loved to hike Yosemite's Half Dome, South Africa and the Sahara...and even snorkeled with a hammerhead shark!
Arousha's mother
This Took opened a restaurant in China and loves to be daring to try new recipes.
Olivia's mom
This Took moved from China and learned to ski, became a lawyer, and like the story of Wu Zetian, she wants her tombstone to be left blank so people decide who she was someday.
Lauren's mother
Described as competitive, troublemaker, explorer, this pilot Took helped develop the technology behind Waymo self-driving cars!
Ashley's dad
This Took got 12 stitches from falling and loves snorkeling, roller coasters, and hiked in the Himalays.
Raksha's dad
Inspired by Japanese minimalism, this singer moved from rural US to CA to pursue singing and now is a life coach!
Mia's mom
This Took is a theater performer and also bravely substitute teaches at Harker from time to time!
Henry's dad
This Took skipped two grades in school and enjoys traveling to Singapore and Switzerland while also working with cameras and sensors and other technology.
Emery's dad
This quiet but bold maverick mother has the skill of translating different people's thoughts to find common ground.
Aria's mother
This Took skipped stairs going down and ended up falling when her brother pulled her arm...she still has the scar!
Aria's mom
This Took adventured backpacking to countries alone (without a phone), up a volcano, and white water rafting down the Colorado River (Grand Canyon)
Vijay's mother
This Took was naughty, curious, and active, and even set up a fire in a tractor engine factory.
Joshua's dad
This Took thinks every day..."Adventure Awaits!"
Aria's mom
This Took took a 6 hour boat ride in Costa Rica to see turtles and crocodiles.
Felix's dad