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From left to right: Peer Support Leaders and Trainees Lily Saada '22, Eliza Koblentz '23, Alec Rosenthal '22, Sophia Haynes '22, Henry Wendorf '23, Will Sherwood '23 and Harry Tarses '23 relax in their pajamas before going to sleep. The Peer Support retreat is one of the few overnight trips the school has authorized since the pandemic.
Peer Support retreat kicks off 2021-22 program
Upper school students crowd around the booth outside Chalmers to complete their registration and receive Dunkin' Donuts, with their Social Security numbers in hand.
Seniors organize voting registration booth
As she plays her cello, Helena Wu '23 reflects on Chaplain Anne Gardner's sermon about 9/11. Wu was a student performer for the observance.
Virtual 9/11 observance inspires community reflection
Students view films made by their classmates in Ahmanson Theater, which was one of the activities available during Community Time.
Student and faculty artistic talents showcased in Community Time
From left to right: Syracuse Associate Director of Admissions, Southern California Camille Crites, Digital Managing Editor Maxine Zuriff '22, Miles Carrillo '22 and Willa Fogelson '22 converse about the majors offered at Syracuse. College representative visits take place during breaks and lunch.
College representatives visit students
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
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Credit: Sydney Fener/Chronicle
Vote “YES” on democracy, “NO” on the recall
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper '23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
“Respect” review
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany
Edward Kim '23 and William Ehrlich '22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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Girls track and field takes home CIF-SS Championship

June 13, 2021

Girls soccer wins CIF SoCal State Regional Championship

June 6, 2021

Girls soccer defeats Torrey Pines High School in golden goal overtime game

June 2, 2021
The squad embraces after a goal at Ted Slavin Field in a game against San Clemente High School on May 14.

[Photo] Girls Soccer wins CIF-SS Division I Championship

June 1, 2021
Jessica Thompson '23 soars through the air in the long jump event at a Mission League meet against St. Francis High School on April 17.

Track and field team remains undefeated

June 1, 2021
Kiki Iriafen '21 looks to shoot the ball in the CIF-SS Division I Championship in 2020.

Good for a Girl

June 1, 2021
Adam Hinton goes up for a layup in a game against Chaminade College Preparatory High School on May 12.

Boys Basketball named Mission League Champions for third year in a row

June 1, 2021

Girls and boys track and field celebrate senior night and a dominant win against Bishop Alemany High School

May 17, 2021

Boys Basketball loses to Chaminade College Preparatory High School

May 14, 2021

Members of the track and field team set records at the Arcadia Invitational

May 11, 2021

Boys basketball beats Crean Lutheran High School in Rolling Hills State Preview Game

May 9, 2021
In a Zoom breakout room hosted by an administrator, students discuss their thoughts on DEI's progress.

DEI Office hosts virtual student focus groups in new phase of climate assessments

May 5, 2021

Boys volleyball loses to Notre Dame 3-0

May 1, 2021

Boys volleyball struggles in match against St. Francis High School

April 27, 2021

Boys tennis defeats Chaminade Preparatory High School in two consecutive matches

April 23, 2021

Boys soccer beats Bishop Alemany High School to advance 4-2 in Mission League play

April 17, 2021

Girls soccer defeats Immaculate Heart High School in blowout win

April 13, 2021

Girls soccer wins first Mission League game against Bishop Alemany High School

April 6, 2021

Boys basketball loses for first time this season to Damien High School

April 1, 2021
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Shedding the Stigma

March 26, 2021
Farmers market madness

Farmers market madness

March 25, 2021

Field hockey loses first game in three seasons against Huntington Beach High School

March 24, 2021
Wolverines do A-skips on Ted Slavin Field to warm-up for their first meet against Loyola High School on Feb. 13.

Cross country team ends season after six meets

March 24, 2021
Kimberly Wang '22 looks to serve an ace in her match against Notre Dame High School on March 2.

Girls tennis remains undefeated after win against Louisville High School

March 23, 2021

Football team wins first game of the season

March 14, 2021

School announces return to on-campus athletics

January 29, 2021

School shuts down all on-campus activities

January 13, 2021
Illustration by Siobhan Harms

Double Shift

December 10, 2020
COVID-19 CONCERNS: Despite the football team's efforts to conduct socially distanced practices, the school is still reevaluating participant safety.

As cases rise, future of on-campus athletics appears to be in jeopardy

December 9, 2020

Students participate in election projects, discussions in history classes

November 3, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

There’s no us in team

October 14, 2020
illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Pandemic impacts college recruitment

August 27, 2020

Schroeder to retire after 29 years to enjoy her hobbies

June 5, 2020
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