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Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).
City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a Day’s Work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring Too Far
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles

Charlie Seymour • April 3, 2022

The school’s Fanatics placed first in the 2021-2022 Los Angeles Top 25 Basketball Student Section Rankings on March 30 following the end of boys basketball’s season. The team lost 72-55 to Sierra Canyon...

Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.

Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak

Andrew Park • March 26, 2022

The boys tennis team began its season with seven consecutive wins. The program is ranked second in the nation in the Pre-Season Universal Tennis High School Boys National Team Rankings based on last year’s...

SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.

Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough

Andrew Park • March 25, 2022

The girls beach volleyball team holds a 3-1 record at the beginning of its inaugural season after a recent 2-1 loss to Marlborough High School on March 15. Team member Alex Adishian ’23 said while the...

BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.

Lacrosse wins consecutive games

Leo Saperstein • March 24, 2022

The lacrosse team defeated Crespi Carmelite High School 5-4 in its first Mission League game of the season March 15, recovering from its 12-11 loss to Sierra Canyon High School on March 8. The team went...

Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff

Calling all Fanatics

Allegra Drago • March 24, 2022

Dozens of fans donning bright red T-shirts with text reading, “I don’t know how to say this, but we’re kind of a big deal,” poured down from the stands, flooding the Sierra Canyon School basketball...

Thompson prepares a shot during a U-20 USWNT practice for the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Women’s Championship.

Alyssa Thompson competes with U-20 USWNT

Leo Saperstein • March 24, 2022

Alyssa Thompson ’23, forward for the Under-20 (U-20) United States Women’s National Team (USWNT), defeated Mexico 2-0 in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football...

SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.

Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough

Andrew Park • March 24, 2022

The girls beach volleyball team holds a 3-1 record at the beginning of its inaugural season after its recent 2-1 loss to Marlborough High School on March 15. Team member Alex Adishian ’23 said while...

Golf places third in two recent tournaments preceding Oak Part Invitational Event

Charlie Seymour • March 24, 2022

The boys golf team holds an 0-3 overall record following two third-place finishes in Mission League Tournaments on March 2 and March 17, respectively, and a 204-215 loss to Windward High School on March...

LAUNCHING IT: Sam Pulaski ’24 practices shot put March 15. The team defeated Crespi Carmelite High School 65-34 in its second meet.

Track and field competes in Mission League meets

Leo Saperstein and Paul Kurgan • March 23, 2022

The boys track and field team lost 72-54 to Notre Dame High School, and the girls team won 81-46, in its third league meet of the season, improving its overall record to 2-1. The squad won its first two...

PRACTICE PLAY: Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.

Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak

Andrew Park • March 23, 2022

The boys tennis team began its season with seven consecutive wins. The program is ranked second in the nation in the Pre-Season Universal Tennis High School Boys National Team Rankings based on last year’s...

Boys basketball loses to Sierra Canyon High School in a CIF State Open Division playoff game

Leo Saperstein • March 7, 2022

The boys basketball team lost to Sierra Canyon High School 72-55 in a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Open Division playoff game March 5. The game concluded the squad’s 25-3 season...

Catcher Jacob Galloway 22 looks at his coach in the dugout in the teams series against Notre Dame High School March 1.

Baseball ties series against Notre Dame High School

Ella Yadegar • March 7, 2022

The baseball team tied its three game series against Notre Dame High School on the road March 5 to give the team a 5-2-1 overall record and a 1-1-1 Mission League Record.  The squad first won 10-3...

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