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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Commemorating Zwemer: Hearts are filled with cherished memories of history teacher

Commemorating Zwemer: Hearts are filled with cherished memories of history teacher

Kendall Dees October 4, 2018

Brilliant, passionate, talented and witty. During his 29 years of teaching at Harvard-Westlake, Eric Zwemer impacted the lives of students and teachers alike. From his engaging lectures to his legendary...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Albert, Jenny Li and Spencer Klink

Beyond the Books: Placing More Emphasis on Student Wellness

Kendall Dees September 4, 2018

“I geek out over all of this.” Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research Teacher and Counselor Michelle Bracken smiled as she reached above her desk to find a three inch binder given to her...

Members of the senior class elected Anthony Weinraub ’18 and Eli Adler ’18 as Prom Kings on May 19. 
Students voted for whomever they wanted, without gender requirements. The couple shared a dance following the announcement. Credit: Emma Sessar 18

Seniors elect two kings to Prom Court

Kendall Dees June 1, 2018

The senior class elected Chronicle Print Managing Editor Anthony Weinraub ’18 and Chronicle Digital Managing Editor Eli Adler ’18 to the first ever Prom Court on May 19, making this the first time...

DEI office suggests first summer read

Kendall Dees May 31, 2018

Faculty will read "Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People" by Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji over the summer as the diversity, equity and inclusion optional summer read. Around 175 faculty members...

School to offer free physical exams

Kendall Dees May 30, 2018

Harvard-Westlake partnered with Exer More Than Urgent Care, urgent care clinics that work in association with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, to provide free comprehensive physical exams for Harvard-Westlake...

In the spotlight: Senior financial aid recipients honored at annual dinner

Kendall Dees April 27, 2018

Students, alumni and parents gathered to celebrate the financial aid program at the annual Spotlight dinner April 15. The event is a chance to honor financial aid recipients who are in their senior year...

Cameron Schiller ’18 works on his robot the night before the VEX Robotics World competition in Louisville, KY. The team that qualified for World’s is comprised of Miles Agus ’18, Schiller and DJ Lesh ’18. The team has built six robots throughout this season. Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Robotics places fifth at World’s

Kendall Dees April 26, 2018

Robotics subteam 62A members Miles Agus ’18, DJ Lesh ’18 and Cameron Schiller ’18 placed fifth at the VEX Robotics World Championships Championships in Louisville, KY. Subteam 62A was the only school...

Features Assistant Editor Jenny Li ’19 hands information to students interested in registering to vote. Students participated in the Our First Vote drive on the quad. 

Credit: Kendall Dees

Sophomore organizes voter registration drive

Kendall Dees March 21, 2018

One hundred and fifty students registered to vote at the voter registration drive sponsored by Our First Vote on March 16. Andrea Yagher ’20 created the organization as a peer-to-peer nonprofit to amplify...

Members of the American Youth Symphony Orchestra performed during break in Ahmanson. The performance was followed by a Q&A session and discussion of immigration. Credit: Kendall Dees/Chronicle

Human Rights Watch Student Task Force facilitates conversation on DACA

Kendall Dees March 19, 2018

The Human Rights Watch Student Task Force hosted the American Youth Symphony Orchestra to facilitate conversations about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and immigration in Ahmanson Lecture...

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Sign-ups fill up for Valentine’s themed Coffeehouse

Kendall Dees February 14, 2018

Students performed a variety of original and cover songs at the Valentine’s Day-themed Coffeehouse in Chalmers East on Feb. 12. All slots filled up five days before the original sign-up deadline, making...

Super Bowl LII used alum’s technology to maintain security

Kendall Dees February 5, 2018

Washington County Sheriff's Office used technology created by Visual Labs, a company founded by CEO Alex Popof ’10, to maintain security at the Super Bowl LII on Sunday, Feb.5.  The Sheriff’s...

Spencer Paul 19 participated in the debateLA Challenge round robin tournament and made it to the finals against Shruthi Krishnan from Greenhill School. Credit: Will Berlin 19

School hosts debate tournament

Kendall Dees January 16, 2018

Harvard-Westlake hosted 320 debaters from 10 different states for a Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate division Octafinals qualifier to the Tournament of Champions. On the first two days of the tournament,...

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