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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
2022 National Merit Scholars from Harvard-Westlake are listed.
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 points out data featured on his app to his fellow water polo teammates after their game.
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 makes sports analytics app
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
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
Performing Arts Teacher Ted Walch speaks to attendees of the event over Zoom.
Cinema Sunday features “Hidden Figures”
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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Boys water polo player Baxter Chelsom 23 looks to pass in the 15-6 win against Long Beach Highschool. Credit: Sandra Kortez/Chronicle

Water polo beats Laguna Beach Highschool

Paul Kurgan • September 15, 2021

The Water Polo feeds off of it’s early-season success, moving to a 6-0 record with it’s 15-6 win against Laguna Beach Highschool Sept 9. The squad dropped one point in the first half, moving to...

Attacker Johnny Hooper 16 drives against an opponent and looks to score during the Wolverines first game of the season.

Wolverines take on Tokyo

Charlie Seymour • August 27, 2021

Four athletes from the school community competed in three different sports and represented three separate nations in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Ali Riley '06 captained the New Zealand womens soccer team,...

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.

Water polo prepares for season

Danny Johnson • August 27, 2021

Last year’s water polo season was postponed from the fall to the spring due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Playoffs were ultimately canceled, and the team was unable to contend for a championship.  The...

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

The boys water polo team beat St. Francis School 24-4 in its first home game of the season Aug. 25. Center defender Jack Burghardt ’23 said he hopes the team's positive start to the season will allow...

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

Boys water polo defeats Mira Costa High School

Maxine Zuriff • March 19, 2021

The boys water polo team beat Mira Costa High School 10-6 in their seventh game of the season on Monday. The team has improved to 6-1 this year and 4-0 in their league games. Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22...

Boys water polo player Jaxson Tierney 23 sets up to shoot the ball in the face of numerous defenders.

Boys water polo dominates over St. Francis

Andrew Park • March 17, 2021

The boys water polo team beat St. Francis High School 23-8 in their sixth game of the season on Monday. The team has improved to 5-1 this year and 4-0 in their league games. Despite the large win, Daniel...

No. 9 Len Korol 21 keeps the ball underwater as a defensive tactic. Winning their fifth game of the season, the Wolverines bring their teams season record to 4-1.

Boys water polo team defeats Orange Lutheran High School

Claire Conner • March 14, 2021

The boys water polo team defeated Orange Lutheran High School 16-11 in its fifth game of the season Saturday. The team has gone 4-1 overall this year, with victories against Crespi, Oaks Christian and...

Attacker Shay Gillearn 21 prepares to shoot the ball in the CIF Southern Section Division I Championship. The Wolverines went on to win the game 6-4, winning the championship for a second year in a row. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Boys’ Water Polo wins back-to-back CIF Championships

Jaidev Pant • November 17, 2019

The Boys’ Water Polo team defeated Newport Harbor High School 6-4 in the CIF Southern Section Division I Championship on Saturday, winning their second consecutive championship.  Leading up to the...

Goalkeeper Nolan Krutonog 20 surveys the pool for teammates in a 11-3 victory against Mater Dei High School in the first round of CIF playoffs Nov 7. After a win in the semi-finals, the Wolverines face a rematch against Newport Harbor High School in the CIF finals. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle.

Boys’ Water Polo advances to CIF finals

Jaidev Pant • November 13, 2019

The boys’ water polo team defeated Huntington Beach 10-7 in the semi-finals of CIF playoffs at Woollett Aquatic Center and will now face a rematch against Newport Harbor High School.  The Game The...

Shooters Shoot: Nicholas Tierney ’20 shoots against the Newport Harbor High School defense in an 11-9 loss on Homecoming. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Water Polo Wins Mission League

Jaidev Pant • November 13, 2019

After completing the regular season with an overall record of 24-2 and winning a Mission League title, the boys’ water polo team looks to continue its success as they head into CIF playoffs. “Our...

Goalkeeper Nolan Krutonog 20 surveys the pool for teammates in the match against Loyola High School. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Boys’ Water Polo wins Mission League

Jaidev Pant • October 30, 2019

The boys water polo team beat Loyola High School 12-7 in their final regular season game of the season and were crowned Mission League Champions. Previous Matchups  The squad previously faced Loyola...

Nico Tierney 20 surveys the pool in the match against Newport High School. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Boys’ Water Polo loses first game of season

Jaidev Pant • October 13, 2019

Boys Water Polo lost to Newport Harbor High School on Oct 12, marking its first loss of the season and bringing their overall record to 17-1. Previous Matchups  The match was the third game this season...

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