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Students Against Sexual Violence offers SafeBAE certification to Sophomores
Students Against Sexual Violence offers SafeBAE certification to Sophomores
Elizabeth Johnstone 24, Mark Ma 24, Ella Graber 24 and Allie Hunnius 24 perform a jazz piece together in Chalmers East.
Prefect Council hosts Fall Coffeehouse
South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) leaders and club members stand together at the Diwali celebration. The festival took place in Chalmers on Nov. 18.
SASA hosts celebration of Diwali with festival
Former CBS Middle East Deborah Camiel (Ariel 24) speaks to students and faculty at a meeting Nov. 15. She talked about her experience as a journalist covering the Israeli-Palestine conflict in Gaza despite violence between the two groups.
Journalist speaks on her experience in the Middle East
SLIDE presents to students
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
Ian Mitchell King (center, partially obscured), registered sex offender, joined the Studio City Neighborhood Council on Aug. 16.
Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign
Van Nuys residents express concern over potential Van Nuys Airport expansion
Studio City Ice Cream Shops
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
Less waste in the cafeteria
Less waste in the cafeteria
Empowering young voices in politics
Empowering young voices in politics
Create walkable cities
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Make Advanced math classes weighted
Make Advanced math classes weighted
A Friendship for the Ages
A Friendship for the Ages
Illustration by Ashley Ham
Save Our Spirit
Students line up outside their school after a shooting has just occurred.
Generation Under Fire
Two teachers are married with a wolverine, the schools mascot, officiating.
From School Bells to Wedding Bells
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
Reclaiming Narratives
Shelving the Books
Shelving the Books
Anna Ames 24, as Howie,
Performing arts department opens ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Performing Arts Teacher Chris Sullivan speaks to the audience before the groups opening set Nov. 2. The performance was the third of the Jazz Lunch Concert Series, a set of new performances created by Sullivan at the beginning of the year.
HW Jazz hosts third Jazz Lunch Concert series with guest performers
Cover design for Player. Written and produced by Sarah Parmet 25
Junior releases debut single “Player”
Senior releases debut album trust issues
Senior releases debut album “trust issues”
Attacker Alex Heenan 24 legs up on a five-meter penalty shot against Newport Harbor in the CIF semifinal Nov. 8.
Boys’ water polo loses to Newport Harbor in semifinal due to missed call in final seconds
The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.
Going for Gold
Midfielder Micah Rossen looks to make a pass in a game against Sierra Canyon on Jan. 23.
Boys’ soccer to defend Mission League title
Mimi Rhee 25 prepares to return an serve an opponents serve in a home game against Westlake High School Sept. 13.
Girls’ tennis loses CIF team matches
Ellie Koo 24 takes a swing in a match against Marlborough on Nov. 12.
Girls’ golf cut from playoffs
BATTLE-TESTED JOURNALISTS: Print Managing and Satire Editors Jade Harris 24 and Davis Marks 24 pose as Editors-in-Chief Averie Perrin 24 and Ella Yadegar 24 in Yadegars signature Madhappy™ sweatshirt.
Letter from the (Satire) Editors: prioritizing untruthful reporting
Chronicle dinner
Chronicle dinner
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
HW Media retreat recap
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Oreo no longer safe for vegans
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Former CBS Middle East Deborah Camiel (Ariel 24) speaks to students and faculty at a meeting Nov. 15. She talked about her experience as a journalist covering the Israeli-Palestine conflict in Gaza despite violence between the two groups.

Journalist speaks on her experience in the Middle East

November 17, 2023
Mimi Rhee 25 prepares to return an serve an opponents serve in a home game against Westlake High School Sept. 13.

Girls’ tennis loses CIF team matches

Alex Dinh, Assistant Features Editor
November 15, 2023
Illustration by Ashley Ham

Save Our Spirit

Alex Dinh and Nathan Wang
November 15, 2023
History teacher Dror Yaron speaks at a mandatory assembly for students Oct. 23. The presentations were meant to teach students about the broader history behind the Israel-Palestine conflict amid the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

School reacts to Israel-Hamas War and officially designates Oct. 7 attack as terrorism

Alex Dinh, Assistant Features Editor
November 14, 2023
Buddy the Wolverine sits atop a vault filled with cash.

Venturing to Ventura

Alex Dinh and Zoe Goor
September 21, 2023
Behind the Badge

Behind the Badge

Alden Detmer and Alex Dinh
September 21, 2023
National merit semifinalists released

National merit semifinalists released

Alex Dinh, Assistant Features
September 21, 2023

Cum Laude inductees recognized

Alden Detmer and Alexander Dinh
May 28, 2023
SAVING THE DAY: Goalie Rohan Mehta ’23 saves a shot on goal versus Palisades High School April 12. The team also celebrated Senior Night. Printed with permission of Darlene Bible.

Lacrosse team eliminated in quarterfinals following three consecutive one-goal games

Alexander Dinh
May 25, 2023

LeBari and Marks elected as Head Prefects

Alexander Dinh
April 11, 2023

Runoffs held to elect second Head Prefect

Alexander Dinh
April 10, 2023
Matthew Asada speaks at HW Works Global Leadership Institute

Matthew Asada speaks at HW Works Global Leadership Institute

Alexander Dinh and Nathan Wang
March 29, 2023

Bari LeBari elected Head Prefect, runoff for second Head Prefect

Alexander Dinh
March 26, 2023

Jazz band members perform in spring concert

Alexander Dinh, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
New Academic Classes for 2023-2024

New Academic Classes for 2023-2024

Nathan Wang, William Liu, Alden Detmer, Hannah Shahidi, Zoe Goor, and Alexander Dinh
March 22, 2023
Midfielder Gemma Ozturk ’24 passes the ball past a defender in the team’s 1-0 victory over Notre Dame on Jan. 27.

Girls soccer concludes playoff run

Alexander Dinh
March 20, 2023
Kai Caranto ’23 makes a throw to first base in the fourth inning of the Wolverines’ 3-0 victory against Loyola to win their best of three series March 9. With the shutout, the team improved their overall record to 7-3 and their Mission League record to 4-2.

Baseball drops in rankings

Everett Lakey and Alex Dinh
March 20, 2023

School announces new initiatives

Alexander Dinh and MeJo Liao
February 13, 2023
The chess tournament featured 56 students. Colin Kneafsy ’23 advanced through four rounds and ultimately defeated Jake Wiczyk in the tournament’s final match, securing the $50 gift card grand prize.

Prefects host Chess tournament

Alexander Dinh
February 8, 2023
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.

School holds event to thank community

Alexander Dinh and Olivia So
February 8, 2023
ASiA honored Lunar New Year by covering the Quad in red and festive decorations and offered a variety of activities and food for those who attended the festival. They gave rewards including stuffed animals and candy to people who participated in the event.

ASiA hosts annual Lunar New Year festival

Alexander Dinh and Nathan Wang
February 8, 2023
Students play chess against each other during Prefect Council and the Chess Clubs tournament.

Prefect Council and Chess Club host tournament

Alexander Dinh and Zoe Goor
January 17, 2023
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Attacker Josh Barnavon ’24 attempts a goal versus Palos Verdes High School in a preseason game Dec. 2. The school won versus Palos Verdes 3-0, its second win this season. The team’s first league game will be at home versus St. Francis on Dec. 14.

Boys Soccer hopes to win CIF for first time

Alexander Dinh
December 14, 2022
Vikrant Bakaya ’26, Ella Jacobs ’24, Isiuwa Odiase ’24, Maddie Baffo ’24, Assistant Features Editor Dylan Graff ’24 and Jessica Thompson ’23 pose for a photo as they travel to the Student Diversity and Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Students and faculty attend PoCC and SDLC DEI conferences in San Antonio

Alexander Dinh
December 14, 2022
Illustration by Sophia Evans and Amelia Chiarelli

Senior Independent Studies

Zoe Goor, Olivia So, Alden Detmer, Alexander Dinh, Nathan Wang, Georgia Grad, Hannah Shahidi, Everett Lakey, and Justine Gustman
November 28, 2022
Jewish activist Ben Freeman speaks to the upper school community in Taper Gym.

Jewish activist Ben Freeman speaks on antisemitism

Alexander Dinh and Samuel Glassman
November 22, 2022
ABOVE THE NET: Sophia Indelicato ’25 executes a pass as Ceumara Hernandez ’25 watches closely for the perfect moment to strike the ball.

Girls volleyball eliminated from playoffs after loss to Aliso Niguel

Alexander Dinh
November 16, 2022

Football loses in first round of CIF

Alexander Dinh
November 11, 2022
Alyssa Thompson ’23 called up to the United States Womens National Team

Alyssa Thompson ’23 called up to the United States Women’s National Team

Alexander Dinh
October 5, 2022
Students in China Studies: Past, Present, Future listen to Rachel Lietzows presentation.

Research analyst presents to China Studies class

Alden Detmer and Alexander Dinh
October 4, 2022
Kings provide tickets for students

Kings provide tickets for students

Alexander Dinh
October 3, 2022
Varsity Girls Tennis starts off strong

Varsity Girls Tennis starts off strong

Alexander Dinh
October 3, 2022
Megan Kim ’24 runs across the field, retaining possession of the ball against Huntingon Beach on August 25.

Field hockey secures repeated victories

Alex Lee and Alexander Dinh
September 29, 2022
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