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Peer Support coordinators selected for 2024-2025 school year
Team members Caroline Cosgrove 26, Esther Goldman 26, Print Managing Editor Jade Harris 24, Andrew Wesel 24 and Asher Meron 25 pose for a picture after the national competition in North Carolina.
Ethics Bowl team places second at national competition
The school gathered along the Quad and viewed the solar eclipse through telescopes and solar eclipse glasses. Asher Meron 25 attempts to take a picture of the solar eclipse through a telescope.
School community views solar eclipse
Prefect Council announced the new policy regarding absences on the weekends of Coachella Music Festival. Students can either miss the Friday or Monday of the weekend as an excused absence.
School announces new Coachella policy
Taner Akçam spoke to students about the Armenian genocide and its denial.
Historian speaks about Armenian genocide at school assembly
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan 25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
Fix the admission system
A line of cars waits on Ventura Boulevard.
Pardon all recent tardies
The AI music issue
Muslim students perform daily prayers using a prayer mat.
From Dawn to Dusk
What the heck is a Zyn?
What the heck is a Zyn?
A playing card with an illustration of a college counselor on it.
Students and counselors discuss independent college counseling
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
A look into food delivery apps
Video Art Senior Edie Cohen 24 displays her video installation in Feldman-Horn Gallery. The installation was open from April 15 to April 18.
Honors Video Art Seniors host public exhibit with personal installation projects
Growing up in the Spotlight
Growing up in the Spotlight
The annual Spring Jazz Combo Concert was held in Rugby Auditorium on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25
Jazz ensembles perform in Spring Jazz Combo Concert
Students perform in acting showcase
Cayley Tolbert-Schwartz 24, who plays Mrs. Lovett, sings alongside patrons of her meat pie shop.
Theater department opens “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
The softball team takes a picture following their first scrimmage against of the 2024 season against Norte Dame High School on January 18.
Softball sees rising talent excel
Boys’ volleyball huddles up during their game against Loyola High School on March 12. The team will face Crespi High School for an away game on March 21.
Boys’ volleyball strives to improve after tournament
Swimmers jump off blocks for a relay race between the school and Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FHSA). The Boys’ Swim and Dive team will compete against Loyola on March 21, and the girls’ team will compete against Immaculate Heart on March 21.
Swimming and Diving begins season off strong
Christian Stubbeman 25 prepares to hit a forehand in a match against Peninsula.
Boys’ tennis starts the season undefeated
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso 76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Valentine’s Day: Wolverine on the Street
Campus News for Monday, Jan. 15
Coach’s Corner with David Rebibo (2/9/24)
Coach’s Corner with Richard Simms (2/8/24)
Coach’s Corner with Laura Lopez (2/6/24)
Coach’s Corner with Junior Amazan (2/2/24)
Coach’s Corner with Michael Erush
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Westflix 2018
Westflix 2018
HW All School Walkout
HW All School Walkout
Air + Style 2018
Air + Style 2018
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Musical artist Zedd in Stockholm (Printed with permission of Air and Style Festival)
Air + Style Preview (Photo Album and Articles soon to come)
Video screenshot by Kelly Loeb/Chronicle
WATCH: Football’s Eric Bradley on why ‘they can’t keep up with us’
“Company”: Behind the Scenes
February 2014
December 2013
November 2013
Congrats, it’s a Constitution
Miss Matchmaker Episode 1
The American Government’s Origin Story
Civic Sense Trailer
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The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.

[Photo] Theater the wright way

Jina Jeon
May 29, 2022
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby

My Russian identity in a time of crisis

Sandra Koretz, News Editor
March 25, 2022
Catcher Jacob Galloway 22 looks at his coach in the dugout in the teams series against Notre Dame High School March 1.

[Photo] Baseball ties series against Notre Dame High School

Ella Yadegar
March 7, 2022
SCANNING THE FIELD: During practice, Nathan Cassamassima ’24 looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to after beating a defender.

[Photo] Boys soccer team secures first CIF playoff win in years with penalty kicks against Woodbridge High School

Andrew Park
February 17, 2022
Pitcher Tommy Bridges 24 throws a fastball in the baseball teams match against Foothill High School on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Baseball wins season opener against Foothill High School

Ella Yadegar
February 13, 2022
MANAGING MASTERS: Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff ’22 and News Section Editor Josh Silbermann ’22 are two of the boys basketball team’s managers. Zuriff and Silbermann fulfill their managerial duties by recording the statistics of each player, controlling the scoreboard, resetting the shot clock during games and helping the program’s coaches set up practices drills.

[Photo] A Manager’s World: The Sideline Story

Charlie Seymour and Leo Saperstein
December 17, 2021

COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic held amid Omicron variant

Sandra Koretz
December 12, 2021
Assessing Afghanistan

Assessing Afghanistan

Sandra Koretz
August 30, 2021
Daniel Mnatskanian 23 handles the ball looking to pass in the teams game against St. Francis

Boys water polo beats St. Francis School

Sandra Koretz
August 25, 2021
Shooting into season: Jack Burghardt ’23 winds up to gather power before shooting the ball between two defenders in the team’s pre-season training. Boys water polo looks to start its season off strong in its Mission League home opener against St. Francis High School on Aug. 25.

[Photo] Water polo prepares for season

Danny Johnson
August 27, 2021

MESA hosts open forum discussion

Sandra Koretz and Tessa Augsberger
June 1, 2021

CDC eases mask requirements as Los Angeles enters city’s yellow tier

Sandra Koretz
May 31, 2021
Juniors (L-R) Matteo DallOlmo 22, Assistant Sports Editor Justin Goldstein 22, Ely Dickson 22, Jack Lesinski 22, Zane Danton 22 and Assistant News Editor Will Sheehy 22 smile for a photo after hearing about the return during lunch.

[Photo] School announces every day return to campus for all grades starting May 17

Ava Fattahi and Will Sheehy
May 10, 2021
Head of Upper School Beth Slattery shares her reaction to the release of the Chauvin verdict as other participants listen.

Deans and counselors host open discussion after the release of the Derek Chauvin trial verdict

Ava Fattahi and Sandra Koretz
April 22, 2021

Californians 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Sandra Koretz
March 31, 2021
Quincey Dern 22 poses for a photo outside Chalmers on her first day back on campus.

[Photo] Back to School Perspectives

Quincey Dern
March 15, 2021
Golfers Alexa Sen ’22, Marine Degryse ’22 and Chronicle Assistant Sports Editor Maxine Zuriff ’22 all get ready to putt at their first practice since the reopening of athletics. Girls golf holds practices at Weddington Golf and Tennis and will have its first match against Marlborough on March 22.

[Photo] Athletic program officially resumes seasons

March 24, 2021
Baxter Chelsom 23 drives up the pool and attempts to shoot the ball in the game against Mira Costa High School.

[Photo] Boys water polo defeats Mira Costa High School

Maxine Zuriff
March 19, 2021
A black-and-white photograph taken by Baxter Chelsom 23 shows a surfer paddling out on his board in an attempt to catch a wave.

Second virtual Arthouse showcases students’ visual artwork

Sandra Koretz
March 6, 2021

Commons releases update regarding return to school

Sandra Koretz and Fallon Dern
January 28, 2021
The inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President allowed for reflection within the student community. Illustration credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris inspires students

Sandra Koretz
January 25, 2021

Midterm exams cancelled

Sandra Koretz
December 15, 2020
Evan Hamilton ’07 responds to a question posed by Speaker Event Lead Sophia Rascoff ’23. Hamilton was one of four panelists at the event hosted by entrepreneurship program HW Venture. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Venture hosts social impact event

Sandra Koretz
December 11, 2020

Students invited back to campus for social activities

Sandra Koretz
October 31, 2020
The Stoned Age

The Stoned Age

Sandra Koretz
October 21, 2020
Students created several Instagram accounts such as @hw.confessions and @hw.compliments. Some of the created accounts spread gossip about students and teachers while others are supported by many students as they share positive coments about their peers. Credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Students create controversial Instagram pages

Sandra Koretz and Claire Conner
October 19, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

National Merit semifinalists announced

Sandra Koretz
October 15, 2020

Studio City adapts to COVID-19

Sandra Koretz
August 27, 2020

Commons presents reopening plans for 2020-21 school year

Tessa Augsberger and Sandra Koretz
August 5, 2020

School Reopening Task Force releases tentative plan

Sandra Koretz
July 15, 2020

McClain to work remotely from Washington

Sandra Koretz
June 3, 2020

Stone-Cutters hosts second workshop, prepares for winter publication

Sandra Koretz
November 24, 2019
(From left to right) Franklin Wimbish ’25, Addison Konwiser ’25, Maddie Hliboki ’25 and Chazzy Cho ’25 pose for a photo with the rest of their Latin IA peers in front of the Getty Villa’s long pool. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Latin students visit Getty Villa

Sandra Koretz
November 15, 2019
Paid to Play

Paid to Play

Tanisha Gunby and Sandra Koretz
November 13, 2019
Hui Nan Eunice Kiang 20 accepts her ring during the Senior Ring Ceremony. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Seniors attend Ring Ceremony

Sandra Koretz
September 19, 2019

New Learning Center provides students with alternative study space

Sandra Koretz
September 10, 2019
Goalie Baxter Chelsom 23 attempts to block the ball in the 21-1 St. Francis win on Aug 30. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle.

Boys’ water polo dominates Crespi in league match

Sandra Koretz
September 6, 2019

Melody Lee joins biology department

Sandra Koretz
August 28, 2019
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