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The schools Instagram account posted these images to announce the River Parks two new partnerships.
River Park partners with Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and Angel City Sports
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
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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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

May 29, 2022
STICK TO THE SCRIPT: Midfielder Ben Webber ’22 takes on a defender before passing to a teammate in a match against Sierra Canyon High School. The team ended its season with a 10-9 loss against Tesoro High School in the first round of CIF Southern Section Division I playoffs May 2.

Lacrosse team loses first round of CIF playoffs

May 27, 2022

Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles

April 3, 2022
The Batman movie review

“The Batman” movie review

March 29, 2022
LAUNCHING IT: Sam Pulaski ’24 practices shot put March 15. The team defeated Crespi Carmelite High School 65-34 in its second meet.

[Photo] Track and field competes in Mission League meets

March 23, 2022

Golf places third in two recent tournaments preceding Oak Part Invitational Event

March 24, 2022
Forward Alyssa Thompson 23 prepares to take a free kick in a Division I California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State playoff game in the 2020-2021 season.

Alyssa Thompson plays with USWNT in CONCACAF U-20 Tournament

March 1, 2022
The boys basketball team huddles up during a timeout in its match against Corona Centennial High School in the final of CIF SS Open Division Playoffs.

Boys basketball loses to Corona Centennial in CIF Southern Section Final

February 26, 2022
Boys basketball defeats Sierra Canyon to advance to Open Division Finals.

Boys basketball defeats Sierra Canyon to advance to Open Division Finals

February 18, 2022
CHECK THE PATRIARCHY: In a ball control drill, Prentiss Corbin ’22 trains for season opener versus Brentwood High School on Feb. 22.

First female player joins lacrosse squad

February 18, 2022
Defender Dani Lynch ’23 runs across Ted Slavin Field during a home game against Bishop Alemany High School on Jan. 12, which the girls soccer team won 9-0. The team beat Chaminade High School at a game on Jan. 14 with a score of 4-1 and currently has a 5-1-4 overall record.

Girls soccer team reflects on current season

January 19, 2022
MANAGING MASTERS: Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff ’22 and News Section Editor Josh Silbermann ’22 are two of the boys basketball team’s managers. Zuriff and Silbermann fulfill their managerial duties by recording the statistics of each player, controlling the scoreboard, resetting the shot clock during games and helping the program’s coaches set up practices drills.

A Manager’s World: The Sideline Story

December 17, 2021
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Attacker Jasmine Tang ’24 looks back at Girls Water Polo Program Head Jennifer Jamison during a drill at team practice Dec. 9. Tang and the squad are preparing to play their first league match of the season against Marymount High School on Jan. 6.

Girls water polo team loses to Newport Harbor High School after winning in season opener

December 16, 2021

Volleyball wins division I state championship

November 20, 2021

Girls volleyball secures regional title

November 18, 2021
Wolverine Ready: Senior guard and University of Pennsylvania Cameron Thrower ’22 practices shots from the free throw line during practice in preparation for the season opener against Chaminade High School.

Boys basketball team prepares for season

November 17, 2021
Ready to strike: Avery Jones ’23 tosses up a serve in a 3-0 victory against Westview High School in the first round of CIF State Playoffs.

Squad competes in state tournament

November 16, 2021
DRIVING THE CHARGE: After six straight wins at the start of the season, Fiene Oerlemans ’22 scans the field in a loss against Bonita High School on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 23. The team bounced back from the loss with a 6-0 closeout win against Edison High School on Oct. 1.

Field hockey wins four games after historic loss

October 17, 2021

Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany

September 15, 2021

Girls volleyball loses to rival Marymount High School

September 3, 2021
Attacker Johnny Hooper 16 drives against an opponent and looks to score during the Wolverines first game of the season.

Wolverines take on Tokyo

August 27, 2021

Girls soccer defeats San Clemente High School in second round of playoffs

May 16, 2021

Girls basketball defeats Palisades Charter High School in non-league game

May 9, 2021

Girls basketball loses to Etiwanda High School

April 22, 2021

Boys volleyball defeats Chaminade High School

April 21, 2021

Baseball enters Mission League with a strong start

April 14, 2021

Girls softball loses season opener against Burroughs High School

April 9, 2021

Football defeats St. Anthony High School on senior night

April 4, 2021

Boys soccer wins its first league game against Crespi Carmelite High School

April 2, 2021

Girls golf dominates in its season opener

March 26, 2021

Baseball secures the victory over Birmingham High School

March 23, 2021
Jade Zoller 21 gets ready to hit the ball against Flintridge Sacred Academy on March 18

Girls tennis beats Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

March 19, 2021
Students wearing masks pose in front of a storefront on Sawtelle Boulevard.

ASiA Club speaks with Sawtelle businesses

March 15, 2021
Students gathered at school Saturday, Feb. 20, for the first on-campus Peer Support meeting of the  school year.

Peer Support holds first on-campus meeting of the year

February 25, 2021

Chronicle places fourth for Best of Show at JEA Convention

January 13, 2021
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