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Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
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
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
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
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
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
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
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
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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Remembering Liz Resnick

Remembering Liz Resnick

May 2, 2019

Community mourns Associate Head of School at memorial service

April 14, 2019

Reflections on the Women’s March From the Organizers

February 7, 2019

School hosts cultural competency training

August 29, 2018

Home run: English classes go to Dodger Stadium

May 21, 2018
Illustration by Sam Ko

Cracking the Codes: Responding to Facebook’s privacy scandals

April 25, 2018

Speaking Up

April 25, 2018
Helen Graham 20, Thomas Glover 18 and Mikey Corrin 18 high five athletes after they race at the Special Olympics. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Students volunteer, cheer on athletes at Special Olympics

March 9, 2018
Beanie Feldstein 11 speaks to students about being a woman in the entertainment industry and her time at Harvard-Westlake. Photo credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Actress Beanie Feldstein ’11 speaks to students about her career and her time at the school

March 5, 2018

Ethics Bowl team’s season ends at first regional competition of the school year

February 14, 2018
A student debates at the Junior State of America conference in Chalmers. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Junior State of America hosts one-day conference

February 4, 2018

Judgment day: committee to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of school, offer advice for improvement

January 10, 2018
Heavy rain that flooded the senior lot caused seniors to park on the track. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Heavy rain causes senior lot to flood

January 9, 2018

Mieszczanski to become Director of Admission

January 2, 2018
Kate Von Mende ’18, Sohni Kaur ’17 and Shauna Altieri speak during a break. Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Club partners with organization to empower, motivate young women

November 22, 2017
Luis Rodriguez speaks to students and faculty members during an all school assembly. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Poet, activist Luis Rodriguez speaks at assembly

October 18, 2017
Black Leadership, Awareness and Culture club leaders recruit new members for the upcoming school year. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Students sign up for clubs at Activities Fair

September 18, 2017
Jenny Yoon ’19 visits a music museum in Spain to learn more about classical Spanish guitar. Printed with permission of Jenny Yoon 19

Jenny Yoon ’19 realized passion for classical Spanish guitar

August 29, 2017

Going down in history: history department adds two new classes

August 29, 2017
Officers from the Fontana Police Department, as well as CEO of Visual Labs Alex Popof 10 spoke at a press conference regarding the use of the companys body-worn cameras. Printed with permission of Micah Escamilla.

Visual Labs CEO, alum shows off technology used by Fontana Police Department

August 8, 2017

Marine Bio students set sail on field trip

April 29, 2017
Ben Beckman ’19 and Will Wright ’17 participate in a chariot race at the California Junior Classical League Convention in San Franciso on April 22. Printed with permission of Ben Beckman

Chariots of fire: JCL goes to convention

April 26, 2017

2017 Cum Laude Inductees

April 26, 2017

Organization fundraises for school in Guatemala

April 26, 2017
Jack Shane 18 holds the basketball while competing in the March Madness tournament March 27. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Students shoot hoops in March Madness tournament

March 28, 2017

Faculty members attend Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lunch

March 18, 2017
Chris Sarandon, who plays Prince Humperdinck in ‘The Princess Bride,’ discusses the film after it was screened at Cinema Sundays, hosted by Performing Arts Teacher Ted Walch. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Prepare to die laughing with Walch

February 15, 2017
Prefect Council hosts second Coffee House

Prefect Council hosts second Coffee House

January 23, 2017

Cheer practice cut short due to complaints

October 27, 2016

All choirs to convene for retreat

October 11, 2016
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