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You are going to Hollywood

You are going to Hollywood

Alexandra So
March 20, 2019

Elizabeth Gaba ’17 advanced through the audition stage of “American Idol” with “All I Ask” by Adele, which premiered on ABC on March 17. “I was mostly surprised at how genuine and kind...

Ross implores seniors to prioritize love over hate

Alexandra So
October 30, 2018

Encouraging students to spread love and take action against hate, Head of Upper School Laura Ross addressed seniors in class meeting in response to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Kroger shooting, mail...

Student hosts first TEDx conference

Alexandra So
April 26, 2018

The inaugural student-organized TEDx Harvard-Westlake featured speakers who discussed their careers as CEOs and writers last Sunday. Nicky Belgrad ’19, Emmanuel Zilber ’19 and Matthew Gross ’19 organized...

Word Wizard: Cardin creates LGBTQ crossword puzzles, raises money for charities

Alexandra So
April 25, 2018

Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and science teacher Nate Cardin created Queer Qrosswords, an organization that raises money for LGBTQ charities and encourages inclusivity of the LGBTQ...

Photo illustration by Sarah Lee

In Tune With Japan: Jazz Musicians Prepare for a Concert Tour in Japan

Alexandra So
March 21, 2018

Every eighth period, the sound of music rings through the halls of Chalmers as student jazz musicians run through their repertoire. Following their performance in the Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey...

Together in Harmony

Alexandra So
February 13, 2018

Upper school orchestra and choir students collaboratively hosted two concerts Feb. 9 and 10 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Feldman Horn Gallery. The first concert included a variety of performances,...

In the article, Anita Anand ’19 talks about her experience in Bharatanatyam dance, her preparation for her culminating solo performance and her cultural and religious connection with dance.

Bharatana-Time

Alexandra So
January 10, 2018

Surrounded by friends, family and teachers in the crowd, Anita Anand ’19 stood center stage, feeling a rush of adrenaline as she Bharatanatyam-danced through religious stories of her solo...

2018 YoungArts Winners Announced

Alexandra So
December 3, 2017

YoungArts recognized arts students for their contest submissions. The winners of the 2018 contest stand in the top 10 percent of applications.  The winners have been awarded at various levels: finalists,...

Photo by Alexandra So

Striking a Chord

Alexandra So
November 20, 2017

Sitting at her desk, violinist Clara Ross ’19 read over her schedule for her next school year, realizing that she had to make an important decision that could define her Harvard-Westlake career: choosing...

Art and Soul: Students Participate in Arts Camps

Alexandra So
August 31, 2017

Nina Neumann '20 For Nina Neumann ’20, summer 2017 was spent mastering ballet at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet 5-Week Summer Ballet Program. Each day began with two 90 minute technique classes...

A whale of a time: students take part in Moby Dick read

Alexandra So
April 26, 2017

Students and faculty read the entirety of "Moby Dick" aloud over the course of approximately 21.5 hours in Seeley Mudd Library, starting at 10 a.m. April 21 and ending the following morning. The readings...

Alumna debuts in “Hello, Dolly!” on Broadway

Alexandra So
April 26, 2017

Beanie Feldstein ’11 made her Broadway debut April 20 in "Hello, Dolly!" as Minnie Fay, a shopgirl working in the hat shop of Irene Molloy, a widow who is searching for romance. "Hello, Dolly!" is a...

Assembly phone ban comes into effect

Alexandra So
April 26, 2017

The Upper School Deans announced a new cell phone policy regarding student cell phone use during assemblies following an increase in student distraction during a presentation by Director of Los Angeles...

‘The Za’ hosts fundraiser for Pizza 4 Patriots

Alexandra So
March 20, 2017

Joseph Levin ’17, Andrew Berg ’17 and Justin Ciccone ’17 hosted the Tel-Za-Thon, a 12-hour broadcast on KHWS, on Saturday to fundraise for Pizza 4 Patriots, breaking two Guinness World Records in...

Admissions director weds former mayor

Alexandra So
February 23, 2017

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan married Director of Admission Elizabeth Gregory on Feb. 19 after a three-month engagement. Riordan was the 39th Mayor of Los Angeles from 1993 to 2001 and served...

Bear Boxes holds bake sale for needy children

Alexandra So
January 12, 2017

Bear Boxes will sell baked goods to raise money for care packages for underprivileged children in Nigeria, Peru, Cambodia and Mexico. Elly Choi ’18, Amanda Offor ’18, and Hotchkiss student Caroline...

Alumni speak on finance

Alexandra So
January 11, 2017

HW Works teamed up with the Future Horizons club to host an alumni panel on finance and investment management. Janice Davies ’95 and Gregory Nathan ’98 spoke about their experience with asset management...

Dancers to hold show

Alexandra So
November 29, 2016

Students from Advanced Dance I will perform in a showcase for clients and volunteers of The Arc Foundation of Ventura County on Dec. 6. The Arc Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to helping...

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