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Award Recipients announced
SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: Dashiell Sparks ’26 stands among other recipients after earning a highly selective Posse Foundation scholarship.
Dashiell Sparks ’26 receives award
FROM GOALS TO GOLD: During the final Community Time all-school assembly, varsity girls volleyball and varsity girls field hockey teams
Varsity girls volleyball and field hockey win championships and receive rings at assembly
Rees Pugh: Performing Arts
Rees Pugh: Performing Arts
Haley Hicks: Faculty
Haley Hicks: Faculty
LINGERING FLAMES: Community members hold signs and gather in memory one year after the Palisades Fire as frustration and grief continues.
‘They let us burn’: Reactions to post-Palisades fire protest
WAVES OF FREEDOM: Protestors stretched a massive Iranian flag across the streets of Westwood on Jan. 11, as crowds gather to oppose Iran’s current regime. The demonstration
People meet in Westwood to protest Islamic regime
Coast-to-Coast offers summer opportunities at fair
Coast-to-Coast offers summer opportunities at fair
Restaurant Lemonade closes Studio City location
Restaurant Lemonade closes Studio City location
A structure fire broke out internally at 4132 Vanetta Place and spread up the Sunswept hillside to a neighboring four-story building.
What happened at the Sunswept Fire?
Lunch waste tells a larger story: schools serve sustainability, then trash it.
The Kramar Lens: Improve Sustainability in the Cafeteria
Printed with Permission of David Rothbart
David Rothbart: My Special Place
Printed with Permission of Kayla Graff
Kayla Graff: When I Almost Walked Away
Printed with Permission of Lyla Kavanagh
Lyla Kavanagh: Openheartedness
Printed with Permission of Audrey Kim
Audrey Kim: The Side Quests Matter
Lunch waste tells a larger story: schools serve sustainability, then trash it.
The Kramar Lens: Improve Sustainability in the Cafeteria
Students scale democracy’s dome, learning power through advocacy and persistence.
The Kramar Lens: When the Bill Died, the Real Lesson Began
Plastic flames warm bodies while inequality poisons vulnerable communities’ lungs
The Kramar Lens: Inhaling Inequality, The Human Cost of Microplastics
Wanted: Em Dashes—Alive, Defiant, Expanding Thought Beyond Grammatical Borders Conventions
The Kramar Lens: Who gives a f_ about an em dash?
When politics pierces science, public trust shatters along with integrity.
The Kramar Lens: Keep politics out of science protect and preserve the CDC’s integrity
What your university decision says about you
The Unofficial Curriculum Guide 4: A New Hope
Chron-Clave: Selecting New Editors
Chron-Clave: Selecting New Editors
Guest speakers we actually want to see
Guest speakers we actually want to see
Asking for Letters of Recommendation: Your Foolproof Template
Lucas Schlumberger '28 holds up a flower.
The Beginning of The Holloway: A Reflection and Foreword
An illustration that expands on a pack of Marlboro cigarettes.
Back in the Pack
On Display
On Display
Mother and son reaching out to each other from opposite sides.
Living with the Ribbon
Financial aid student notices from afar the higher-quality clothes and privilege of her more affluent peers.
The Class Divide
An illustration of a Daily News newspaper that has been discontinued.
The Media Monopoly
Jeff Bezos Should Be Allowed to Co-Chair the Met Gala
Jeff Bezos Should Be Allowed to Co-Chair the Met Gala
Senior Superlatives
Senior Superlatives
Jeff Bezos Should Not Co-Chair the Met Gala
Jeff Bezos Should Not Co-Chair the Met Gala
Cutting Deep: the Stone-cutters Collective releases its Spring 2025-2026 Issue
Cutting Deep: the Stone-cutters Collective releases its Spring 2025-2026 Issue
Charles Abemayor '26 sprints on the track to finish a race
Wolverines Only
Jason Collins' senior yearbook photo.
Remembering the Impact and Legacy of Jason Collins ’97
Softball team finishes their season with a record of 11-11 campaign
Softball team finishes their season with a record of 11-11 campaign
Track and field ends season strong
Baseball team prepares for upcoming playoff push
Baseball team prepares for upcoming playoff push
Lucas Schlumberger '28 holds up a flower.
The Beginning of The Holloway: A Reflection and Foreword
Weighing the impact: Evaluating the costs and benefits of beaver reintroduction
Aerial view over two walruses on an ice floe in front of Kvitøya (White Island) in the Svalbard Archipelago.
Silent Safeguard: The Permafrost is melting, what does this mean?
A tire rests on the dry bed of Lake Mendocino in Ukiah, California.
From wetlands to dry land: Drought and water risk in California
A photo of a vibrant rose at the Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge.
A guide to understanding SoCal’s native flora: How to incorporate them into your gardens
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Angel Song

Angel Song, News Reporter

Angel Song ’27 is a News Reporter and this is her second year of working for The Chronicle. Outside of The Chronicle, Angel is a speech team leader and Community Council member. During her free time, she likes to watch animal documentaries and explore new restaurants.

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Haley Hicks: Faculty

Haley Hicks: Faculty

Angel Song, News Reporter
May 28, 2026

Upper School Assistant Director of Stewardship Haley Hicks ’17 will be leaving the school after the 2025-2026 school year. She joined the team after graduating from college. Hicks said her work involves...

PURSUING EXCELLENCE: Sally Ramberg ’26 and Emma Tseng ’26 were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian and are set to speak at graduation.

Two speakers chosen for graduation

Angel Song, News Reporter
May 28, 2026

The school announced Emma Tseng ’26 and Sally Ramberg ’26 as valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2025-2026 school year. Every year, valedictorian is chosen from a pool of students with the highest...

Presidential Scholar candidates out

Presidential Scholar candidates out

Angel Song and Nicole Um
March 6, 2026

Six seniors were recently named as candidates for the Presidential Scholars Program. Established in 1964, the program recognizes graduating seniors nationwide who demonstrate exceptional performance in...

Students meet with a representative at the annual Career Fair on the Quad, stopping

School hosts annual Career Fair on Quad

Angel Song, News Reporter
March 6, 2026

Global Leadership Organization of Business & Education (GLOBE), an affiliate of HW Works, hosted the annual Career Fair on the quad after school on Feb. 13. Students were able to visit each of the...

Reform Global Ruling: Uneven power distribution in U.N.

Reform Global Ruling: Uneven power distribution in U.N.

The U.N. must reduce its skewed power dynamic by restructuring the Security Council, gain financial independence by generating profit.
Angel Song, News Reporter
February 4, 2026

On a summer morning in 2023, the first headline I noticed in my daily news digest contained some surprising information: the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council had just rejected two draft resolutions...

Community Council members Collin Kim ’27 (left) and Max Lee ’27 (right) converse as they prepare to bring over any students and faculty wanting to support Angel City Sports. The fundraiser was held to raise money to purchase wheelchairs for athletes.

Community Council members Collin Kim ’27 (left) and Max Lee ’27 (right) converse as they prepare to bring over any students and faculty wanting to support Angel City Sports. The fundraiser was held...

BLUEPRINT IN THE WORKS: This is an artist’s rendering of the Acama Street apartment complex. Construction will soon be underway.

Local housing project underway

Angel Song, News Reporter
December 12, 2025

Studio City’s newest affordable housing project is set to be located on Acama Street. The project was proposed in August 2025 by Haven (HVN) Development, an Irvine-based company specializing in apartment...

Winter Field Day event held

Angel Song, News Reporter
December 11, 2025

Prefect Council hosted Field Day on Dec. 5. Students went to Ted Slavin Field during lunch to participate in activities including carnival games, an obstacle course and a relay race and a surfboard simulator....

Assil is writing a paper about the American education system and researching how it does or does not achieve equity compared to other countries around the world.

Senior Independent Study: Sydney Assil

Angel Song, News Reporter
November 12, 2025

For her Senior Independent Study, Sydney Assil ’26 is writing a paper about the American education system and researching how it does or does not achieve equity compared to other countries. Her advisor...

Daub is predict the outcomes of ceramic glazes by applying machine learning to the glaze process.

Senior Independent Study: Lauren Daub

Angel Song, News Reporter
November 12, 2025

For her Senior Independent Study, Lauren Daub ’26 is working on a project to predict the outcomes of ceramic glazes by applying machine learning to the glaze process. Upper School Math and Computer Science...

Max Haymer ’03 performs jazz pieces including some of his own work during a lunchtime jazz concert for students and faculty.

Alumnus performs in jazz concert

Angel Song, News Reporter
November 12, 2025

Max Haymer ’03 performed at an HW Jazz Alumni Concert during lunch in Chalmers 104 on Oct. 30. Haymer is a professional jazz pianist who has experience performing with artists including Arturo Sandoval,...

Club invites pastor for event

Angel Song, News Reporter
November 12, 2025

Christian Club hosted Pastor Chris Juni to speak about Christianity in the modern age in Ahmanson Lecture Hall on Oct. 27. Juni covered issues relevant to the community, focusing on ideas including friendships...

Cheer Team and Buddy the Wolverine welcome in the sports teams.

Prefect Council organizes Fanatic Fest

Angel Song, News Reporter
September 29, 2025

Prefect Council hosted Fanatic Fest in Taper Gym during Community Time on Sept. 26. This schoolwide assembly was held to showcase school pride and introduce the sports teams competing in the Homecoming...

2026 National Merit Semifinalists Announced

2026 National Merit Semifinalists Announced

Angel Song, News Reporter
September 25, 2025

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently chose more than 16,000 students, including 38 members of the Class of 2026, as National Merit Semifinalists out of a pool of 50,000 students in...

The 2025-2026 Prefect Council attends their annual retreat in Big Bear, California to promote bonding within the council. Left to right: Alex Yang '28, Sophie Ro '28, Samaya Sayana-Manchanda '26, Charlotte Im '27, Simren Bindra '27.

Prefect Council attends annual retreat

Angel Song, News Reporter
September 2, 2025

Prefect Council went on their annual retreat to Big Bear Lake from Aug. 14-16 to prepare for the upcoming year after their weeklong leadership intensive at the school. Junior Prefect Charlotte Im ’27...

Expecting Emptiness

Expecting Emptiness

Members of the school community reflect on the various emotions and pressures they experienced after sending off their older siblings to university.
Hailey Kramar and Angel Song
September 2, 2025

Zoe Vourgourakis ’26 pushes open her front door, expecting to discover her older brother strumming on his guitar or sitting on his piano stool. The buzzing of music had once filled the house and warmly...

Orchestra plays at spring showcase

Angel Song, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 8, 2025

The Upper School Symphony and Chamber Orchestra performed in the Spring Instrumental Concert in Rugby Auditorium on May 1. The concert featured the pieces “Romance for 6 Hands,” “Sonata for Violin...

Founder of Homeboy Industries visits school

Founder of Homeboy Industries visits school

Angel Song, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
March 19, 2025

Father Greg Boyle, the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, and two program participants -- called colloquially as "Homies" -- David Sanchez and Saul Sanchez spoke in an all-school assembly in Taper...

Senior Independent Study: John Xu

Angel Song, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
December 18, 2024

John Xu ’25 is programming and flying drones that can analyze agricultural data for his Senior Independent Study. Upper School Math Teacher Andy Stout is the adviser for Xu’s project. Xu said he chose...

School welcomes new assistant director of debate

Angel Song, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 9, 2024

Khamani Griffin is the new Assistant Debate Coach and Assistant Director of Debate on both the Upper and Middle School campuses. Griffin previously worked as a part-time assistant debate coach who worked...

Junior Fellowship: Saisha Kumar

Angel Song, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 4, 2024

Features Section Editor Saisha Kumar ’25 visited a community of denotified tribes in India as a participant in the Kutler Center Junior Fellowship Program.  Kumar said she learned about this community...

Debate team participates in Loyola Tournament

Angel Song, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 3, 2024

The varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate team competed at the annual Loyola Invitational hosted by Loyola High School from Aug. 30-Sept. 2. 11 members of the team competed in the tournament, debating whether...

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