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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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Francine Werner to retire

May 30, 2019
Whats The Buzz? How Students and Faculty Get Their News

What’s The Buzz? How Students and Faculty Get Their News

March 20, 2019
Illustration by Hannah Mittleman 20

Admission Impossible: Exploring the HW Admissions Process

March 1, 2019

Nonbinary genders to be shown on Calif. licenses

January 30, 2019
The Aftermath: The school community reacts to the destruction of the Woolsey wildfire and the environmental factors that contributed

The Aftermath: The school community reacts to the destruction of the Woolsey wildfire and the environmental factors that contributed

December 11, 2018

Neisser to retire, travel the world in his free time

June 1, 2018
World Languages Department Head Jerome Hermeline presents a student with their National Language Honors Society certificate. Credit: Anusha Mathur/Chronicle

Foreign language teachers induct students into Language Honor Societies

May 24, 2018
Taylor Redmond 20 practices a defensive stance during the workshop. Credit: Anusha Mathur/Chronicle

Junior and senior girls learn self defense strategies

April 29, 2018

Community Council rewards students who have completed community service hours

April 26, 2018
Izzy Reif 18 and Chronicle staff writer Marcelo Blander-Rodriguez 20 participate in the HW Boxing outreach trip. Credit: Jacob Lapin 19

Boxing Club laces up to fight homelessness

April 17, 2018

Making history: Teachers analyze Civil War documents

April 14, 2018

Student leaders share experiences with faculty

March 22, 2018

Photography student awarded second place in annual National Geographic competition

March 22, 2018

Helping hands: Community Council hosts Community Service Week

March 9, 2018

Students teach pre-schoolers

February 15, 2018
Cole Heine ’19 was recognized in the UNICEF NextGen Art Party contest for his photo, taken in Santa Monica. Credit: Cole Heine 19

Unify for UNICEF: photos chosen for show

February 14, 2018

Students attend Talk Project meeting

January 31, 2018

Wedding and fashion photographer speaks to students

January 24, 2018

Library to extend operating hours following new after-school rules

January 18, 2018

Chronicle reaches finals in competition

January 12, 2018

Students and alumni discuss the class gift

January 11, 2018
Nick Abouzeid 15 speaks to students about BitCoin. Credit: Anusha Mathur 20

Founder of HW Inc. speaks to students about cryptocurrency

January 3, 2018

Students help Giving Spirit Organization build kits for homeless women

November 21, 2017
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