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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

School to alter late-start block schedule for second trial period

Saba Nia December 13, 2018

In response to surveys sent out to the student body following the first late-start block schedule days Oct. 25-26, the administration will slightly adjust the second pair of late-start block days in March.Based...

Prefects organize Winterfest

Frank Jiang December 13, 2018

During the Prefect Council-sponsored Winterfest, students participated in various winter-themed activities, such as buying Wintergrams, refreshments and dress-up days, from Dec. 7-11 . Students received...

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Speaker urges students to protect the environment

Luke Schneider December 13, 2018

Educator and artist Miles Hochhalter spoke to the Environmental Club about how disposable materials affect the planet and the necessity of environmental activism Dec. 3. Hochhalter also encouraged students...

Alumni offer career advice to students

Luke Schneider December 13, 2018

Sasha Cohen ’06 and Christine Sasaki ’13 spoke to upper school students about their careers in marketing at an event sponsored by HW Works and the Harvard-Westlake Student Alumni Association on Dec....

Debaters receive record number of bids to TOC

Emma Shapiro December 12, 2018

After the most recent tournaments, the debate team earned a total of 33 bids to the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only- national debate tournament. Five Lincoln-Douglas debaters competed in...

This winning drawing, by Courtroom Artist Esther Grover 19 depicts the schools Mock Trial team during a defense round.

Mock Trial team completes season

Caitlin Chung December 12, 2018

The Mock Trial team ended their season after a loss to Monroe High School in the quarterfinals Nov. 28. They ranked within the top twelve high schools that competed in the annual Los Angeles County Mock...

Juul to restrict flavor pods

Caitlin Chung December 12, 2018

After the Food and Drugs Administration accused the company of marketing to minors, Juul Lab announced their new desire to restrict the sale of flavor pods Nov. 13. The company said they will also enforce...

Prefects implement Orange Sheet system

Casey Kim December 12, 2018

In order to eliminate miscommunication between students and teachers, Prefect Council implemented a new Orange Sheet system, which students will use to move a test when they have three or more on the...

Peer Support Leaders and Trainees pose for a photo during their annual retreat to the Gliding Hilltop Campsite.  After the Woolsey fire destroyed about 670 structures, including the camp, students have rallied together to rebuild it.

Students regroup, reflect after destruction of camp

Kyra Hudson December 12, 2018

As she skimmed the list of ruined areas from the Woolsey fire, Rebecca Sugerman ’19 felt a wave of devastation when she found out that her longtime summer camp, Camp Hess Kramer, had been part of the...

Prefects host winter-themed Coffeehouse

Prefects host winter-themed Coffeehouse

Khyra Stiner December 5, 2018

Students performed at the second Coffeehouse of the year in the Feldman-Horn gallery Dec. 3. Prefect Council organized the winter-themed event in conjunction with the art showcase as a way to showcase...

Students volunteer at annual Luminaria event

Tanisha Gunby December 2, 2018

Members of the school community helped set up lanterns for the Studio City Neighborhood Council's eighth annual Luminaria at Campo de Cahuenga on Saturday. Chair of Cultural Affairs Committee Richard...

YoungArts recognizes 10 artists

Madi Massey December 1, 2018

The National YoungArts Foundation recognized eleven students from the school as finalists, honorable mentions and merit winners in its 2019 competition. The winners represented various different categories...

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