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The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Celine Wang

Celine Wang, Assistant Features Editor

Celine Wang ’26 is a Sophomore Editor for the Chronicle. In her free time, Wang said she takes pleasure in playing with her dog, exploring new genres of music and traveling. Additionally, she is on the school’s girls golf team and enjoys spending time with her family.

Wang said she appreciates the opportunities that HW Media gives her to branch out as a reporter and individual.

“In general, I’ve always really loved interacting with new people,” Wang said. “This class allowed me to gain new insights into new perspectives that I have never been exposed to before. Interviewing people with different passions and backgrounds fuels my interest for listening and conversing. This class [has] not only allowed me to grow as a reporter, but also as a person, which I find to be a valuable experience.”

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Educators at Heart

Educators at Heart

Current students and teachers who are no longer at the school reminisce on how they have shaped each others experiences.
Celine Wang, Assistant Features Editor
November 5, 2024

On the third weekend of May, the late spring coated the school in a soft, golden glow. Former Middle School Science Teacher Elliot Parivar stepped through familiar doors for an alumni reunion, the air...

Seniors play games on the beach on the annual Senior Ditch Day.

Senior class punished with off-campus lunch restrictions after Ditch Day

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 29, 2024

A large majority of seniors skipped classes and went to the beach for Senior Ditch Day on May 15. Those who did not attend school had their off-campus privileges revoked for the rest of the school year....

Students perform at Performing Arts Festival. To commemorate Orchestra Director Mark Hilt's last concert, Hilt joined students on stage for a final piece.

Lights Up: Chamber Orchestra and Symphony perform in spring concert

Celine Wang, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024

The Upper School Symphony and Chamber Orchestra performed in Rugby Auditorium as part of the Performing Arts Festival on April 25. At the end of the performance, Symphony Director Mark Hilt joined the...

Junior Classical League (JCL) Webmaster and school club leader Sophia Vourakis '24 and club member Grady Ramberg '24 sit for a photo. The school's JCL chapter attended the weekend statewide convention in Atherton, California to participate in activities and Latin-related academics.

Latin students schoolwide attend State Junior Classical League Convention

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

Latin students from the Upper School and Lower School attended the annual Junior Classical League (JCL) convention at Menlo School in Atherton, California from April 12 to April 14. The trip was open to...

Aghnatios and Borris give speeches at Head Prefect elections to sophomores and juniors. They both currently serve on Prefect Council as Junior Prefects.

Aghnatios and Borris elected as Head Prefects for 2024-2025 year

Erin Ryu and Celine Wang
March 29, 2024

Junior Prefects Ellie Borris '25 and Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor Sasha Aghnatios '25 were elected as Head Prefects for the 2024-2025 school year by sophomores and juniors after winning a runoff...

Ethics Bowl team members pose together for a picture. They competed at a Southern California based tournament Feb. 20.

Ethics Bowl wins regional tournament and advances to state competition

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 21, 2024

The Upper School Ethics Bowl team won the annual Southern California High School Ethics Bowl on Feb. 10 at Chapman University. Currently undefeated, the team won against 20 schools from around the Southern...

Printed with permission of Shauna Altieri

Prefect Council hosts annual costume contest

Celine Wang
November 15, 2023

Prefect Council hosted a Halloween costume contest during lunch Oct. 31. A panel of faculty members judged each contestant’s costume, and the contestant with the highest score won a $50 gift card. Faculty...

Students helped pack kits for the LA Food Bank on Nov. 8. Community Council planned service events throughout the week.

Community Council hosts service week for students

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

Community Council hosted its annual Community Service Week from Nov. 6-10. Students made 2,000 hygiene kits, packaged Thanksgiving meal kits and drafted letters for Hope in a Suitcase, a nonprofit organization...

Upper school parents take self-serve refreshments provided by the school.

Upper school hosts Parents Back-to-School day

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 26, 2023

Upper school parents gathered for Back-to-School Day at the Upper School on Sept. 23. Parents visited their children’s classrooms for 15-minute intervals, meeting with teachers and discussing class curriculums....

In addition to an email sent to Upper School students, Prefect Council announced this year's "Hollywood" formal theme on Instagram.

Prefect Council announces homecoming theme

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 5, 2023

Prefect Council announced the theme as “Hollywood” for the 2023 Homecoming formal Aug. 29. The event takes place Sept. 30 at 7pm at the Upper School. Ticket sales begin Sept. 18 and end Sept. 28 on...

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