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Valedictorian Brendan Rose ’17 speaks to his fellow classmates.
Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Huybrechts honored at commencement ceremony

Sophie Haber June 10, 2017

The school bestowed outgoing Head of School Jeanne Huybrechts an honorary diploma at the commencement ceremony on Friday, which marked a first in Harvard-Westlake history. The Class of 2017 received their...

Honor Board video, breast cancer awareness highlight senior class meeting

Sammi Handler December 9, 2016

Prefect Council screened a video during senior class meeting Friday explaining the mechanics of the Honor Board due to a recent Chronicle article, Head Prefects said. An alumna also shared a story of...

Angel Hoyang 18 and Savannah Weinstock 18 perform Cherry Wine by Hozier. Credit: Indu Pandey/Chronicle

Prefect Council holds first Coffeehouse of the year

Anthony Weinraub November 28, 2016

Students performed in the first Coffeehouse of the year after school Nov. 28 in the Chalmers Lounge. Prefect Council organized the event and provided refreshments and snacks for attendees. "It's been...

Do you hear the people sing?

Kitty Luo October 11, 2016

The voices of two dozen students singing echo throughout the halls of the first floor of Chalmers, evoking the revolutionary atmosphere of Paris 200 years ago. The music is coming from the dance studio,...

Nick Plummer 18 and Brandon Porter 18 encourage students to join flight club. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Students preview clubs at Activities Fair

Jenny Li October 5, 2016

Campus groups and clubs shared aspects of their organizations to the student body and recruited members at Activities Fair Sept. 19. A total of 71 groups ran booths at the Fair, from student organizations...

Physics teacher writes article for science journal

Jackson Novick September 3, 2014

Upper school physics teacher Antonio Nassar’s article titled "Bohemian Trajectories of Airy Packets" was published in the Annals of Physics Journal this summer. The quantum mechanics article, which discusses...

Faculty give birth during summer

Noa Yadidi September 5, 2012

Three faculty members each gave birth to boys over summer break. Upper school Dean Tamar Adegbile gave birth to Aaron on Aug. 29. She expects to be out of school for about three months. Head of middle...

Library replaces search engine

Sarah Novicoff September 5, 2012

A new library catalog search engine called Destiny will replace the previous system, Infocentre, for the upcoming school year. "[Destiny is] faster, slicker, and easier," head librarian Shannon Acedo said....

US Back-to-School moves to Sept. 22

Sarah Novicoff September 5, 2012

Upper School Back-to-School Day was moved to Sept. 22 due to the second installment of "Carmageddon" 405 freeway closures between the 10 and 101 freeways. The 405 will be closed on Sept. 29 and 30 in order...

New editors take charge of yearbook

September 5, 2012

By Elizabeth Madden Emily Persky ’13 and Alex Ravan ’13 will serve as editors-in-chief of this year’s edition of Vox Populi. "Alex is our technical expert, and Emily’s...

Riemer will head foreign language

September 5, 2012

By Lucas Gelfen Riemer is set to begin her new position as foreign language Department chair this year. Riemer, who is entering her 21st year of teaching as a Harvard-Westlake Spanish teacher, accepted...

Community Council kicks off year with retreat

September 5, 2012

By Kenneth Schrupp Community Council went on their first retreat, visiting venues across Los Angeles. The trip started with dinner at Maria’s, an Italian restaurant near campus. Students then...

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