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Symphony performs in Pasadena

Sarah Lee November 29, 2016

Students in the Upper School Symphony performed a concert for the elderly at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church Nov. 9. This was the symphony’s first performance of the year, and the musicians wanted to...

Actors practice in workshops

Sarah Lee November 29, 2016

Jackanapes mentor Lisa Fredrickson led improv workshops for students in the Actor and the Stage I class Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 3 and 7. Fredrickson led the class in activities in learning to develop characters...

Calvin Kaleel ’18 joins the poets in appreciation for his enthusiasm during the junior class meeting performance. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Slam poets visit class meetings

Sarah Lee November 29, 2016

Poets from Get Lit, a slam poetry group, performed response slam poetry at junior and senior assemblies Nov. 4 and Nov. 7. The school’s slam poetry team invited the poets to get students to join the...

Singers rehearse, bond on retreat

Sarah Lee October 11, 2016

Students in Chamber Singers went on their annual retreat to Camp Wrightwood in the Angeles National Forest to practice and get to know each other Sept 16-17. Upper School Choral Director Eric Gault said...

Alumna, author of fiction novel leads workshops for student playwrights

Sarah Lee October 11, 2016

Lindsey Rosin ’03 spoke to students interested in submitting plays to this year’s Playwrights Festival the writing and editing process of plays and the importance of being passionate about one’s...

Auditions begin for musical

Sarah Lee September 9, 2016

Students will audition for the upper school fall musical "Les Miserables" in the choral room on Wednesday and Thursday. "Les Misérables" tells the story of several characters living during the Paris Uprising...

Actors to partake in workshops

September 9, 2016

Students in The Actor and the Stage I will participate in multiple acting workshops led by specialized teachers this September. Each workshop will focus on a specific area of acting, such as having confidence...

History department eliminates AP World History course for next year

Sarah Lee May 25, 2016

Due to history teacher Drew Maddock’s departure from Harvard-Westlake, next year’s seniors will not be able to take Advanced Placement World History as their history or elective course. Maddock’s...

Latin students traveled to various scenic spots in Rome such as The Coliseum. While on the trip, students learned about the history and culture of Ancient Rome.  Printed with permission of Mercedes Barletta

Students travel to Rome

Sarah Lee April 27, 2016

Eleven students enrolled in Latin II or higher level Latin courses went on a school sponsored trip to Rome April 3-10 to gain a deeper understanding of Latin texts. Latin teacher Mercedes Barletta said...

Calvin Kaleel 18 stands in a proper wrestling stance, ready to face an opponent. Sarah Lee 18/Chronicle

Wrestler Calvin Kaleel ’18 keeps moving forward

Sarah Lee March 7, 2016

Before a wrestling match, Calvin Kaleel ’18 exercises to stay warm and energized. He jogs, or he goes on his feet and his head to strengthen his neck muscles. “[My coach] tells me he wants me to wrestle...

Prefect Council names grant winners

Sarah Lee January 14, 2016

Prefect Council awarded grants of up to $500 to the Health and Awareness Club, the Martial Arts Club, Velvet Daisies, For Vida, the Harvard-Westlake Outreach Performers, the Chinese Pen Pal Club, Habitat...

Student films receive CINE Golden Eagle Awards

Sarah Lee October 9, 2015

A suite of films made after the 2014 Rwanda trip and a film made during the 2014 Righteous Conversations Project received special recognition in the 2015 CINE Golden Eagle Awards. The Rwanda suite won...

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