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Upper School Dean Sara Miranda describes the factors that make up each college or universitys ranking.
Deans host Family College Night
Student Ambassadors socialize on the Middle School Lower Lawn while waiting to get food from In-N-Out and Rice Balls of Fire trucks.
Student Ambassadors gather at Training Dinner
A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.
Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm
President Rick Commons presents in front of parents in the Saperstein Theater, beside a slideshow image of upper school students on the Quad.
Administrators reflect at State of the School Address
On a dummy, an illustrated student practices CPR technique. With the new requirement, all students beginning with the class of 2024 will be trained in CPR.
School institutes new CPR community service requirement
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
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience
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
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
“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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Gabe Golob 16 exits the field as the Murrieta Mesa Rams celebrate their first CIF-SS Division I Championship in school history. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines lose in Division I championship game

June 5, 2016
Jesse Bergin 18 begins his motion towards home plate during the fifth inning. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines advance to Division I Championship

June 1, 2016
Casey Slattery 17 looks to catch a ball during the Wolverines 8-0 victory over Chaminade on March 16. Credit: Bennett Gross/ Chronicle.

Baseball starts post-season strong with victories

May 29, 2016

Wolverines defeat Broncos to advance to CIF-SS quarterfinals

May 25, 2016

Baseball defeats Warriors 6-4 in CIF playoffs

May 18, 2016
Senior attendees of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference travelled to Boston March 11 and 12 to learn about sports stats/ Printed with permission of William Thill

Seniors hear panels at analytics conference

April 12, 2016
Head coach David Rebibo is hugged by an assistant coach as his team celebrates their State Championship in the background. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines win State Championship over Palma

March 27, 2016
The Wolverins celebrate after their Regional Final victory against Viewpoint. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines advance to State Finals in Sacramento

March 20, 2016
McCabe Slye 16 focuses on the plate mid-windup in his two-hit complete game. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Boys’ baseball defeats Chaminade in game 2 of series

March 16, 2016
Wolfgang Novogratz 16 passes the ball during the fourth quarter. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines progress to Regional Finals

March 16, 2016
The baseball outfielders celebrate their 8-4 victory over Simi Valley during the Easton Tournament. Credit: Bennett Gross/ Chronicle

Baseball starts their season with Mission League win streak

March 12, 2016
L Simpson 19 drives to the basket during the second half of the game. Credit: Cameron Stine 17/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Panthers in first round of state playoffs

March 10, 2016
Loren Franck 18 slides into third base on a steal attempt in the bottom of the third inning. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Baseball proceeds to Easton Tournament semifinals

March 3, 2016
Cassius Stanley 19 attempts to dribble by Notre Dame guard Sam Holtze 17 during the fourth quarter of the game. Credit: Cameron Stine 17/Chronicle

Knights defeat Wolverines in semifinal matchup

February 27, 2016
Point guard Wolfgang Novogratz 16 dribbles around a screen set by teammate Carter Begel 17 during the third quarter of the game. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Breakers, advance to semifinals

February 24, 2016
Wolfgang Novogratz 16 shoots a free throw during the third quarter of the game. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Boys’ basketball defeats Workman 72-31

February 20, 2016
Cassius Stanley 19 goes up for a dunk. Credit: Cameron Stine 17/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Knights, 84-53 on Fanatics’ “Silent Night”

February 5, 2016
Cassius Stanley 19 drives past Anthony Booker 18 on his way to the basket during the third quarter of the Wolverines 74-66 victory. Credit: Cameron Stine 17/Chronicle

Wolverines snap Celts’ 21-game winning streak

January 28, 2016
Henry Vogel 16 passes the ball to an open teammate during the third quarter of the game. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines’ third win brings league record to .500

January 21, 2016
Cassius Stanley 19 goes up for an alley oop from Wolfgang Novogratz 16 during the fourth quarter. Credit: Dario Madyoon 17/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat arch rival Loyola 64-56 at home

January 19, 2016
Point guard Wolfgang Novogratz 16 attempts to make a layup despite the defense from Earnie Sears 17.

Warriors hand Wolverines third straight Mission League loss

January 14, 2016
Wolfgang Novogratz 16 gets ready to attack the basket in the Wolverines76-59 victory over Heritage Christian on Dec. 4 2015. Credit: Cameron Stine/ Chronicle

Boys’ basketball hopeful for strong season

January 13, 2016
Wolfgang Novogratz 16 passes to an open teammate in the corner. Credit: Cameron Stine 17/Chronicle

Celts defeat Wolverines with overtime buzzer beater

January 7, 2016

Wolverines win first game of MaxPreps Holiday Classic

December 26, 2015

Wolverines go 3-0 in pool play, advance to the championship of the El Segundo Winter Classic

December 12, 2015
Ali Iken 17 looks for an open teammate at the beginning of the third quarter of the game. Credit: Bennett Gross/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Bruins, earn third straight win

December 10, 2015
Neil Iken 18 dribbles the ball up the court during the second half. Credit: Bennett Gross 16/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat El Segundo in first game of El Segundo Winter Classic

December 7, 2015
Cassius Stanley 19 dunks on Juhwan Harris-Dyson 17 in the fourth quarter. Credit: Cameron Stine 17/Chronicle

Wolverines win first home game of the season

December 4, 2015
Mike Mapes 16 celebrates a sack during the football teams 44-23 victory against Jefferson High School Sept. 4. Credit: Harvard-Westlake Athletics Department, used with permission.

Nine Wolverines honored with Angelus League awards

December 3, 2015

Wolverines advance to Calabasas Tournament final, but fall to Viewpoint

November 28, 2015

Wolverines win second game of Calabasas Tournament

November 26, 2015

Wolverines win Rebibo’s debut

November 24, 2015

Football names next season’s captains

November 24, 2015
Dishing it out: Carter Begel passes the ball during the Wolverines game against Alemany last year. Credit: Cole Jacobson

Boys’ Basketball has high hopes for upcoming season

November 23, 2015
Kick it: Josh Lyons kicks off the game in the Wolverines game against St. Francis. Credit: Bennett Gross.

Football loses in quarterfinals

November 23, 2015
Rothman embraces Head of Athletics Terry Barnum, Credit: Bennett Gross

Lancers defeat Wolverines 68-42 in playoff game

November 21, 2015

Watch Live: Football vs La Serna Friday at 7 p.m.

November 18, 2015

Watch Live: Boys’ Water Polo vs. Irvine, Nov. 11, 4 p.m.

November 11, 2015
Quarterback Noah Rothman 16 scrambles out of the pocket as he is chased by the Salesian defensive line. Credit: Bennett Gross/Chronicle

League co-champions beat Salesian 48-44 (gallery)

November 7, 2015
Kelly Loeb Dietrich Tribull 16 tries to tackle wide receiver Kaylen Williams 16. Credit: Kelly Loeb/Chronicle

In 13-12 loss, Wolverine football falls to Cathedral

November 1, 2015
Watch Live: Varsity Football vs. Cathedral

Watch Live: Varsity Football vs. Cathedral

October 30, 2015

Football vs. Loyola (Aug. 28, 2015)

October 27, 2015
Noah Rothman 16 prepares to take a snap. Dario Madyoon/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat La Salle, move to 3-0 in Angelus League play

October 25, 2015
Bennet Gross/Chronicle

Football team wins 2nd miracle in a row, move to 2-0 in Angelus League play

October 16, 2015

Wolverines steal whirlwind game at St. Paul, start Angelus League 1-0

October 10, 2015

Football team manages to get above .500

October 7, 2015

Wolverines get above the .500 mark heading into Angelus League play

September 25, 2015

Wolverines beat Westchester 49-26

September 25, 2015

Penalties and Cramping plague Wolverines in 35-21 loss to Taft

September 19, 2015

Taft defeats Harvard-Westlake 35-21

September 18, 2015

Wolverines defeat Granada Hills 45-14, begin season 2-1

September 12, 2015

Wolverines defeat Granada Hills 45-14

September 11, 2015

Wolverines win first football game of the season

September 5, 2015

Wolverines defeat Jefferson 44-23

September 4, 2015

Watch live: Harvard-Westlake vs Jefferson football

September 3, 2015

Changes imminent after Martin post

September 1, 2015
Some change is for the better

Some change is for the better

September 1, 2015

Team to readjust to new Mission League

September 1, 2015

Team comes up short in Season Opener

September 1, 2015

Wolverines fall in season opener

August 29, 2015

Giolito ’12 pitches in MLB Futures Game

July 12, 2015

Senior pitcher commits to Brown University

July 3, 2015

Squad dominates as finals approach

April 29, 2015

Senior-laden squad remains undefeated

March 18, 2015

Squad loses in quarterfinals

March 18, 2015

Girls’ water polo advances to next round of playoffs

February 18, 2015

Squad finishes Mission League play undefeated

February 12, 2015

Squad seals 19th consecutive league title

February 11, 2015

Russell Andrews speaks to English III: Living America students

January 28, 2015

Russell Andrews speaks to English III: Living America students

January 28, 2015

Wolverines win seventh straight Mission League game, defeat Notre Dame

January 27, 2015

Squad undefeated in League

January 14, 2015

Senior defensive lineman named to First Team All-CIF

January 14, 2015

Sole senior looks to lead young squad to victory

December 3, 2014

Team competes in CIF Finals, captures 7th league title

November 19, 2014

Squad upset in first round of playoffs

November 19, 2014

Team competes in CIF Finals, captures 7th league title

November 17, 2014

Jordan Ellison Picture 3_CMYK

November 17, 2014

Wolverines eliminated from CIF Playoffs after a 42-14 loss

November 16, 2014

Wolverines move to 2-2 in Angelus League play

October 31, 2014

Field hockey loses in 1st round of playoffs

October 27, 2014

Field Hockey loses to Marina 1-0

October 27, 2014

Wolverines lose to Cathedral 35-28

October 24, 2014

Wolverines clinch Sunset League title

October 21, 2014

Squad undefeated in Sunset League play

October 14, 2014

Field Hockey defeats Chaminade, moves to 5-0 in League play

October 6, 2014

Peer Support to begin meetings Monday

September 27, 2014

Field Hockey Defeats Glendora 5-0

September 27, 2014

Field hockey defeats Louisville in first league game

September 23, 2014

Wolverines push through heat to defeat Fountain Valley

September 16, 2014

Some matches canceled, some delayed as mercury hovers above 100

September 16, 2014

Field hockey suffers first loss of season

September 12, 2014

Field Hockey defeats Marina

September 10, 2014

Wolverines expect to defend title

September 3, 2014

Water polo coach invited to U.S. team

March 19, 2014

Walk-off homerun gives team first win

March 19, 2014

New coach seeks to grow program and develop players

February 12, 2014

Captain to join UPenn football team

November 13, 2013

Senior golfer plays in pro tournament

August 27, 2013
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