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Sophie Lopez 19 and Bailey Towill 19 utilize Prova technology to access books without taking the backpack off.  Printed with permission of Jonathan Damico.

Prova-iding the best: Seniors launch company

Lindsay Wu September 1, 2018

After nearly two years of preparation, Jonathan Damico ’19 and Cameron Schiller ’19 launched Prova Design Backpacks, a start-up company that manufactures redesigned versions of the traditional school...

Jake Futterman ’21 taught robotics and STEM ideas at Gode Primary School in July as the first phase of his overall vision to create a sustainable robotics program in rural Ethiopia. Printed with permission of Jake Futterman.

Sophomore teaches robotics in Ethiopian middle school

Lindsay Wu August 31, 2018

Over the course of the five-day camp he created, Futterman used LEGO Mindstorms EV3 technology to introduce the basics of designing, programming and operating simple robots. Futterman said he was inspired...

Faculty members from the middle and upper school smile for a group picture.  The trip started in Berlin and lasted for 15 days.  The purpose of the tour was to explore the legacy of World War II and bond as a group. Credit: Ed Hu

Faculty follows WWII track and tours Europe

Emma Limor August 30, 2018

As part of the Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, 15 staff and faculty members from both the middle and upper school campuses traveled to Europe.The trip took place from June 10 to 25, beginning with a...

Students sit amidst the littered tables of the quad.  Credit Caitlin Chung/ Chronicle

New recycling initiative introduced

Caitlin Chung August 29, 2018

The school added 109 recycling bins around campus as a part of the Environmental Club’s initiative to create a greener, more environmentally friendly campus. The new recycling initiative aims to lower...

Co-founder of Trill Izzy Reiff ’18 and Coco Kaleel ’20 laugh during Trill’s Launch party.  The modified app will have a greater focus on the user experience and is scheduled to launch Sept. 10.

Student app valued at $1m sells equity

Luke Schneider August 29, 2018

Co-founder of Trill Izzy Reiff ’18 and Coco Kaleel ’20 laugh during Trill’s Launch party. The modified app will have a greater focus on the user experience and is scheduled to launch Sept. 10. Ari...

Chronicle Staff Writer and Layout Assistant Alice He ’21 shuffles through binders inside the newly designed and structured Math department office in Chalmers. Several offices have moved to accomodate the extra space in the math office. Credit: Allie Landecker/Chronicle

Offices in Chalmers redesigned

Lucas Gelfond August 29, 2018

The school completed a remodel of Chalmers Hall over the summer, including the relocation and expansion of several administrative offices and a remodel of the math department office.In addition to its...

Mentoring Mentors: Paige Corman ’20 tours incoming sophomores around campus. Peer Support trainees and leaders, Student Ambassadors and New Student Mentors helped at the Sophomore Orientation.

New student mentorship program has first meeting

Luke Schneider August 29, 2018

Members of the new student mentorship program met for the first time during a pre-orientation for new students Aug. 23. Counselor Michelle Bracken said the administration created the program after realizing...

Head Prefect Ryan Stanford 18 speaks about courage at convocation. Credit: Noah Aire/Chronicle

Prefects emphasize self acceptance, courage at sixth annual all-school convocation

Ethan Lachman and Lucas Lee August 27, 2018

Head prefects Ryan Stanford ’19 and Kevin Chen ’19 spoke about the importance of courage and being comfortable with oneself as middle and upper school students joined at the sixth annual all-school...

Niche.com ranks school second best private school in the nation

Niche.com ranks school second best private school in the nation

Casey Kim August 2, 2018

Niche.com, a ranking and review site, rated Harvard-Westlake the best private high school in California and second best in the United States for 2019. This marks the highest score the school has received...

Head Prefect Julia Cosgrove 18 proceeds across Ted Slavin Field before receiving her diploma. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Class of 2018 celebrates graduation

Spencer Klink June 8, 2018

Speeches from Salutatorian Nicole Bahar ’18, the first female Salutatorian in 12 years, and Valedictorian Vivian Liu ’18 highlighted the class of 2018's commencement ceremony Friday. Bahar...

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...

Alec Katz ’19 gives bread to the Talibés, or street youth, for breakfast before they start their  morning studies in Saint-Louis, Senegal. His entrepreneurial venture will benefit these youth after graduation, so they have shoes to start businesses. Credit: Alec Katz 19

Kind ‘sole’: junior uses fellowship funds to send donated shoes to youth in Senegal

Casey Kim May 31, 2018

Alec Katz ’19 received the Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship, a grant that supports entrepreneurial ideas by providing mentors and financial support, and hosted a shoe drive this past week for underprivileged...

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