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Annie Wendorf  ’19 and Jack Safir ’19 interview performing arts teacher Ted Walch, visual arts teacher Cheri Gaulke and visual arts teacher Jesse Chehak ’97 at the Westflix red carpet premier. The event featured writer and director Bo Burnham. Credit: Caitlin Chung

Westflix hosts professional filmmakers, speakers

Caitlin Chung
March 24, 2019

Bo Burnham, a comedian, writer and director of the movie “Eighth Grade,” spoke about his experience in the entertainment industry at the annual Westflix festival March 15. Five upper school student...

Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Janine Jones thanks retired Head of School at the Center of Early Education Reveta Bowers during her opening speech. Bowers is a leading expert in independent school education.  Credit: Caitlin Chung

DEI holds first recruiting event on West Coast

Caitlin Chung
March 4, 2019

Faculty, staff and administrators from 43 independent institutions gathered together to participate in the first West Coast Diversity Job Fair on Feb. 23. The fair, which was co-hosted with the Brentwood...

Diversity Fair attracts 40 independent schools

Caitlin Chung
March 1, 2019

Faculty, staff and administrators from 43 independent institutions gathered together to participate in the first West Coast Diversity Job Fair on Feb. 23. The fair, which was co-hosted with the Brentwood...

Two prospective students play a game of rock-paper-scissors at the Multicultural Fair. The event was hosted by the Student Ambassador program with the purpose of creating an inclusive environment for applicant families of color.   Credit: Caitlin Chung.

Applicants participate in multicultural fair

Caitlin Chung
January 31, 2019

As a way to share the experience of being a student of color on campus, 34 Student Ambassadors hosted a Multicultural Fair on Jan. 26 for prospective students and their families. Parents got a chance...

A male protester, donned in a statement dress with anti-Trump messages, participates in the third annual Women's March Saturday.  Credit: Caitlin Chung

A Fight for Equality: Activists, politicians participate in third annual Women’s March

Caitlin Chung
January 21, 2019

Thousands of people hit the streets of downtown Los Angeles sporting pink hats and rainbow flags to participate in the third annual Women’s March Jan. 19. Similar rallies were also held in Washington...

This winning drawing, by Courtroom Artist Esther Grover '19 depicts the school's Mock Trial team during a defense round.

Mock Trial team completes season

Caitlin Chung
December 12, 2018

The Mock Trial team ended their season after a loss to Monroe High School in the quarterfinals Nov. 28. They ranked within the top twelve high schools that competed in the annual Los Angeles County Mock...

Juul to restrict flavor pods

Caitlin Chung
December 12, 2018

After the Food and Drugs Administration accused the company of marketing to minors, Juul Lab announced their new desire to restrict the sale of flavor pods Nov. 13. The company said they will also enforce...

HWAA hosts annual Halloween party

Caitlin Chung
October 29, 2018

175 Wolverine alumna and their children engaged in arts and crafts projects, games and a costume contest at the annual Alumni with Young Kids Halloween Party on Oct. 28, the second alumni event of the...

Photography students participate in workshop

Caitlin Chung
October 25, 2018

Students from Photography I viewed an exhibit and participated in an interactive portrait workshop conducted by an Arlene Schnitzer artist Janna Ireland at the Middle School on Oct. 19. The visiting photographer’s...

Garcia joins communications and visual arts departments

Caitlin Chung
September 14, 2018

Alexandra Pacheco Garcia joined the communications and visual arts departments this year as the new Vox Populi advisor and a photography teacher, respectively. Previously, Garcia worked as a project...

Casey Kim returns as Campaign Director

Caitlin Chung
September 14, 2018

Casey Kim, who worked in the Office of Advancement from 2007 to 2016, returned this year as the new Campaign Director. For the last two years, Kim served as an Associate Director of Advancement at Windward...

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Caitlin Chung
August 29, 2018

Over the summer, a colorful poster splattered with blue, red and yellow, two Asian actors and a bold title grabbed the public’s attention on billboards and movie theatres alike. The movie “Crazy Rich...

Students sit amidst the littered tables of the quad.  Credit Caitlin Chung/ Chronicle

New recycling initiative introduced

Caitlin Chung
August 29, 2018

The school added 109 recycling bins around campus as a part of the Environmental Club’s initiative to create a greener, more environmentally friendly campus. The new recycling initiative aims to lower...

Boys’ volleyball falls to Crespi

Caitlin Chung
March 14, 2018

The boy’s volleyball team lost to Crespi 2-3 on Wednesday night, bringing their overall record to 2-3. Opposite hitter Jack Nordstrom ’19 reflected on the loss and hopes that the team can bring improve...

Four wrestlers advance to Mission League Finals

Caitlin Chung
January 28, 2018

Four Varsity Wrestling players were named Mission League Finalists on Jan. 27.      Riley Ruiz ’20 was named Mission League Champion at 126, Kanoa Young ’21 got second place at 152,...

Two wrestlers face off.

Wrestling defeats Crespi

Caitlin Chung
January 25, 2018

The Varsity Wrestling team beat Crespi 42-24 in a dual for Senior Night on Jan. 24. Team captain Calvin Kaleel ’18, Kevin Chen ’19 and John Cahill ’20 won by a pin. Justin Butler ’19 and Daniel...

Looking Back: Photography III students host showcase on the Vietnam War

Caitlin Chung
January 23, 2018

Students and faculty reflected on the tragedies of the Vietnam War at the Photography III showcase, “Then and Now,” on Jan 22. The showcase, which was curated by Emma Spencer '18, consisted of photographs...

Students visit FOX Sports

Caitlin Chung
January 23, 2018

Broadcast Journalism students, HWTV announcers and members of the Chronicle Sports crew visited FOX Sports to deepen their understanding of the real-life broadcasting world on Jan 20. While there, students...

Justin Butler '19 pins an opponent during the match against Chaminade earlier this year. Printed with the permission of Calvin Kaleel '18.

Wrestling loses second league match

Caitlin Chung
January 17, 2018

Varsity Wrestling lost 54-6 against Alemany on Jan. 17, marking their second loss of the season. Riley Ruiz ’20 said that despite the loss, he was proud of the team’s effort. “Every wrestled hard...

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