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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

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BLACC members participate in annual retreat

Yuna Jeon, Assistant News Editor September 12, 2024

Black Leadership Awareness and Culture Club (BLACC) participated in their annual retreat at the school Aug. 24. Members of BLACC visited The Broad Museum to see the “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love”...

School welcomes new assistant director of debate

Angel Song, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer September 9, 2024

Khamani Griffin is the new Assistant Debate Coach and Assistant Director of Debate on both the Upper and Middle School campuses. Griffin previously worked as a part-time assistant debate coach who worked...

New coordinator of Jewish life joins DEI office

Audrey Herrera, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer September 9, 2024

Sarah Rapaport joined the Upper School as the Coordinator of Jewish Life and Community Engagement, a new office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) that will fulfill the school’s cultural needs...

Upper School welcomes new french teacher

Kasra Maghami, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer September 9, 2024

Sébastian Merle joined the World Languages Department this school year to teach French II, Honors French II , French III and Honors French III. Merle previously worked as a French teacher at The Polytechnic...

School hires new director of wellness

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor September 9, 2024

Marci Reichert began her new position as the Wellness Director at the school for the 2024-2025 school year. In the newly created role, Reichert will curate a wellness curriculum for both campuses and promote...

Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.

Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign

Nathan Wang and Chloe Kim September 9, 2024

Alexander Hudlin ’26 spoke to millions of viewers at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Aug. 21. Hudlin is Vice President Kamala Harris’ godson, and referred to her as his "auntie"...

Security to implement new face-recognition system for first-time visitors

Alex Lee, Digital Managing Editor September 8, 2024

The school is implementing a new set of security measures including a visitor management system and two new campus ambassadors who will take the responsibility of greeting guests from security. The new...

The bookstore was entirely refurbished over the summer. New additions include a new carpet, slat walls and a reconfiguration of the registers with the supplies also being reorganized.

New renovations finished on campus

Tali Gurule, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer September 4, 2024

The school renovated Taper Gymnasium, Chalmers Hall and the bookstore over the summer. Taper Gymnasium received a new floor as part of its scheduled once-a-decade remodel. The school also added two soundproof...

Sophomore Fellowship: Arman Tabesh

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor September 4, 2024

The Kutler Center Sophomore Fellowship Program awarded Arman Tabesh ’26 a $2,000 grant to go on a mission trip  to Peru  where he volunteered in a primary health clinic. Tabesh said his project idea...

Junior Fellowship: Arielle Trakhtenberg

Emmeline Chan, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer September 4, 2024

For her Kutler Center Junior Fellowship project, Arielle Trakhtenberg ’25 visited Krakow, Poland to work for a number of organizations that help Ukrainian refugees who have fled the country since the...

Junior Fellowship: Ashley Ham

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor September 4, 2024

The Kutler Center Junior Fellowship Program awarded Ashley Ham ’25 a $4,000 grant to travel to South Korea to research ceramics, specifically onggi pottery and its significance in both ancient and modern...

Junior Fellowship: Sam Cleland

Kara Jazaeri, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer September 4, 2024

Sam Cleland ’25 visited New Orleans  to research the connection between Black American culture and jazz music for his Kutler Center Junior Summer Fellowship project, titled “Jazz in the Big Easy:...

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