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Historys Imprint on Modern Chinese Culture teacher Bin He and his class wave to Dr. Yuan Liu, their docent at the National Museum of Asian Art.
Kutler Center course tours Smithsonian museum virtually
Konnie Duan 23 participates in a fencing tournament during mid-semester break in Torrance, CA.
Students tour colleges, make plans over mid-semester break
COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
HW Visions Progress report released Sept. 15 highlights five administration goals set in 2015 and how the school will implement change based on student opinions in the community to better student life, local communities and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commons develops new Visions
Before homecoming, signs objecting to the River Park recreation project appeared along streets near the Upper School. It is unclear whether each sign was placed by a different community member or whether the local campaign was the work of a single activist.
Administration faces backlash over River Park
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Northern California fires’ smoke spreads to Los Angeles
Students eligible to vote had the option to mail in their ballots for the Sept. 14 California gubernational recall election.
Governor authorizes mail-in ballots
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Spooktober Special
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle
Stop conflating female objectification with liberation
Illustration Credit: Caroline Jacoby
Judging classics by their covers
Illustration Credit: Alexa Druyanoff
Reconstructing the Honor Board
From Seaver to Shining Sea
Shanti Hinkin 22 takes her test in an empty classroom.
Pencils down, time’s up
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Re-navigating Columbus
Graphic by Grace Kosten and Fallon Dern
Invalidation Frustration
Not Your Costume
Not Your Costume
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Body Bias
Olivia Chuba 12 speaks on Zoom to school community members about Edith Heads costuming career.
Alumna addresses costumes at Cinema Sunday
Halloween highlights
Halloween highlights
Dissecting the Drama of the DAmelio Show
Dissecting the Drama of the D’Amelio Show
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Aristotle and Dante Sequel Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
“Survivor” Season Preview
Commitment Issues: Committed athletes discuss the pressures they face in the years leading up to college.
Commitment Issues: Committed athletes discuss the pressures they face in the years leading up to college.
Its a knockout!
It’s a knockout!
RUN IT BACK: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.
Football struggles after injuries diminish roster
DRIVING THE CHARGE: After six straight wins at the start of the season, Fiene Oerlemans ’22 scans the field in a loss against Bonita High School on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 23. The team bounced back from the loss with a 6-0 closeout win against Edison High School on Oct. 1.
Field hockey wins four games after historic loss
SENIOR FESTIVITIES: On Senior Night the team gathered on the golf course to celebrate is season. Captains Alexa Sen 22, Marine Degryse 22 and Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff 22 were gifted roses as a tradition.
Team participates in Mid-Season League Tournament
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Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1

Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards

Leo Saperstein • September 12, 2021

Sisters Alyssa Thompson ’23 and Gisele Thompson ’24 were named state players of the year by Cal-Hi Sports after leading the girls soccer team to an 18-0 overall record during the 2020-2021 season. Alyssa...

Girls soccer wins CIF SoCal State Regional Championship

Amelia Scharff • June 6, 2021

The girls soccer squad won the Division I CIF SoCal State Regional Championship in a 6-1 win over Pacifica High School on June 5 at Ted Slavin Field. This win wraps up the squad’s 2021 undefeated, 19-0...

Girls soccer defeats Torrey Pines High School in golden goal overtime game

Amelia Scharff • June 2, 2021

The girls soccer squad beat Torrey Pines High School 1-0 in an overtime game Tuesday night at Ted Slavin Field to move to the second round of the regional playoffs. This is the first regional playoff game...

The squad embraces after a goal at Ted Slavin Field in a game against San Clemente High School on May 14.

Girls Soccer wins CIF-SS Division I Championship

Amelia Scharff • June 1, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated Villa Park High School in the Division I CIF-SS Championship on May 29 at Fred Kelly Stadium. This 5-0 win against the Spartans advances the Wolverines to the regional playoffs...

Girls soccer defeats San Clemente High School in second round of playoffs

Charlie Seymour • May 16, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated San Clemente High School 3-0 in the second round of CIF-SS Division I Playoffs at home on May 14. As the first seed position in the tournament, the team was given a bye for...

Girls basketball advances record to 9-2 in win against Troy High School

Danny Johnson • April 27, 2021

The girls basketball team defeated Troy High school 54-29 at home Tuesday, putting the squad's overall record at 9-2 this season. This back-to-back win came after losing to Etiwanda High School, a squad...

Girls soccer continues undefeated season in victory over St. Francis High School

Danny Johnson • April 21, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in a 7-0 shutout at home Wednesday. The team has had a dominant start to the season, having outscored its opposition by 45 goals on the season...

Girls soccer defeats Immaculate Heart High School in blowout win

Amelia Scharff • April 13, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated Immaculate Heart High School in an 8-0 win Monday at home. This win allows the Wolverines to continue their undefeated streak, with a 7-0 overall record and a 3-0 record...

Girls soccer wins first Mission League game against Bishop Alemany High School

Amelia Scharff • April 6, 2021

The girls soccer team beat Bishop Alemany High School 8-0 to continue its undefeated streak at Ted Slavin Field Monday. The team has gone 5-0 this season, and this match marked the team’s first win in...

AMAZING ARIANA: Midfielder Ariana Azarbal ’22 looks for open teamates in the backline in a 3-1 win against Chaminade College Preparatory on Jan. 17. The Wolverines were eventually crowned league champions and reached the quarterfinals of CIF-SS playoffs. Credit: Justin Goldstein /Chronicle

Squad fails to achieve its CIF goals

Justin Goldstein • March 3, 2020

After making the CIF Division I playoffs, the girls’ soccer team reached the quarterfinals against Upland High School, where the team lost 2-1 in overtime. The squad finished with an overall record...

Wolverines surge through CIF playoffs

Justin Goldstein • February 18, 2020

The girls’ soccer team defeated Corona Centennial High School 4-0 away in their second round of the CIF playoffs on Feb. 15th.  During their first round of the CIF playoffs, the team beat Sunny Hills...

daniela quinter(Go): Forward Daniela Quintero ’22 dribbles the ball in a Jan. 15 match against Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. The Wolverines ended up losing the match by a final score of 1-0. Credit: Justin Goldstein /Chronicle

Team looks to go far in Division I

Lucas Lee • January 29, 2020

The girls’ soccer team is currently ranked second in Mission League behind Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. Both teams are neck and neck in league, but the Wolverines are 10-2-3 while the Tologs are...

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