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Summer journalism student Vivienne Kremser Marlborough ’30 poses with seat fillers in the Dolby Theater on a tour.
Summer school sights stars
Students organize and attend event with Mayor Karen Bass
Students organize and attend event with Mayor Karen Bass
President of School Rick Commons presents Head Prefect Davis Marks 24 with the Humanitas award during the annual ceremony.
2024 student and faculty awards announced
Members of Asian Students in Action (ASiA) hand out prepared food on the Quad during the annual Multicultural Fair. Several affinity groups were present and shared cultures and food with the community.
Student affinity groups celebrate diversity, cultures with Multicultural Fair
Members of the Class of 2024 hired a mariachi band to come to campus during lunch as a senior prank May 24.
Seniors bring mariachi band onto campus for senior prank
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan 25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
Protesting on campus is not effective
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso 76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Flipping the Switch
Flipping the Switch
Its Just Rocket Science
It’s Just Rocket Science
Impending dorm
Impending dorm
A protester stands near Dickson Plaza at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where students and external supporters set up a pro-Palestinian encampment. The University of California Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department forcibly disbanded the encampment after there was a violent confrontation.
University Protests: Rising Tensions
Muslim students perform daily prayers using a prayer mat.
From Dawn to Dusk
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
The Class of 1974 stands during their commencement ceremony.
Back to the Future
Students perform at Performing Arts Festival. To commemorate Orchestra Director Mark Hilts last concert, Hilt joined students on stage for a final piece.
Lights Up: Chamber Orchestra and Symphony perform in spring concert
Trombone player Andre Touloumian 24 plays his rendition of Golden Cress by Duke Ellington. All upper school jazz groups played in the concert, and the lower schools Jazz Band was also invited to play.
Lights Up: Lower and Upper School Jazz groups perform in annual ‘Big Band’ Concert
The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performed in Rugby Auditorium on April 18.
USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performs in Rugby
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ golf increases ranking to place second overall in Mission League
Boys volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Boys’ volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.
Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
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Members of the Class of 2024 hired a mariachi band to come to campus during lunch as a senior prank May 24.

[Photo] Seniors bring mariachi band onto campus for senior prank

Alex Dinh, Assistant Features Editor
May 30, 2024
Members of Asian Students in Action (ASiA) hand out prepared food on the Quad during the annual Multicultural Fair. Several affinity groups were present and shared cultures and food with the community.

[Photo] Student affinity groups celebrate diversity, cultures with Multicultural Fair

Erin Ryu, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
Grace Claire-Young 24 holds a baby goat. The goats were brought to campus by Prefect Council.

[Photo] Prefect Council brings baby goats to campus

Ellika LeSage, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
MixD club leaders Micah Parr ’25 and Nilufer Mistry Sheasby ’24 pose with club members and guest speaker Sasha Khokha. Khokha spoke about her experiences being multiracial and her new speaker series, Mixed Race.

[Photo] MixD club hosts multiracial journalist to speak about personal experiences

Colin Ho, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
James Peace III ’24, who studied Chinese at the Upper School, stands with Upper School World Languages teacher Bin He. Peace was one of two seniors nominated for the Outstanding Senior award in Chinese.

[Photo] World Languages Department honors select students with awards ceremony

Audrey Kim, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
President of School Rick Commons presents Head Prefect Davis Marks 24 with the Humanitas award during the annual ceremony.

[Photo] 2024 student and faculty awards announced

Hannah Shahidi, Assistant News Editor
May 30, 2024
A protester stands near Dickson Plaza at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where students and external supporters set up a pro-Palestinian encampment. The University of California Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department forcibly disbanded the encampment after there was a violent confrontation.

University Protests: Rising Tensions

Alex Dinh and Connor Tang
May 29, 2024
UCLA commit Trent Perry 24 averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game as a senior.

[Photo] Senior announces commitment to play Division 1 basketball at UCLA following decommitment from USC

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024
A student donates blood in an earlier parent-organized drive in the fall with the UCLA Blood and Platelet center.

[Photo] School partners with UCLA Blood and Platelet Center to host blood drive

Sienna Dall'Olmo, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Trombone player Andre Touloumian 24 plays his rendition of Golden Cress by Duke Ellington. All upper school jazz groups played in the concert, and the lower schools Jazz Band was also invited to play.

Lights Up: Lower and Upper School Jazz groups perform in annual ‘Big Band’ Concert

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
May 5, 2024
Video Art Senior Edie Cohen 24 displays her video installation in Feldman-Horn Gallery. The installation was open from April 15 to April 18.

Honors Video Art Seniors host public exhibit with personal installation projects

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
April 23, 2024
Aghnatios and Borris give speeches at Head Prefect elections to sophomores and juniors. They both currently serve on Prefect Council as Junior Prefects.

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

Erin Ryu and Celine Wang
March 29, 2024
Head of Upper School Security Earl Saunders stands at the north security kiosk. Saunders caught multiple juniors leaving campus in recent weeks.

[Photo] Juniors caught leaving off-campus without senior lunch privileges

MeJo Liao, Assistant Features Editor
March 20, 2024
A line of commuters on Ventura Boulevard waits to turn left on Coldwater Canyon Avenue. A greater trend of tardy students has been reported by Student Discipline and Attendance Coordinator Gabriel Preciado since the beginning of the new year.

School issues record number of tardies due to Ventura traffic

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
Sophomores Amir Jones 26 and Dom Bentho 26 celebrate in a CIF-SS group play matchup against Sierra Canyon.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball: Leaving a Legacy

Justin Tang and Hana Mehdi Williams
March 20, 2024
The girls basketball team poses center court with their medals and trophy after defeating Colfax High School 60-45 in the CIF Division 2 State Championship. The win is their first state championship since 2010, and marks Girls Program Head Melissa Hearlihys second state championship and 839th career win.

Girls’ basketball wins Division 2 State championship

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2024
Members of the boys basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

[Photo] Khamenia, Hinton and Perry combine for 57 of team’s 63 points to lead team back to State Championship

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2024
Members of the boys basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

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The girls basketball team poses with medals and a plaque from their win over Notre Dame on Tuesday Night. This will be the programs first time advancing to the CIF State Championship since 2010, which they won that year.

Girls’ basketball wins first CIF Regional title since 2010, advances to State Championships

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2024
Senior guard and McDonalds All-American Trent Perry 24 finishes through contact in a game against Carlsbad High School on March 2.

[Photo] Perry drops 40 points to complete comeback against Carlsbad in CIF State quarterfinal

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Midfielder Cole Grossman 25 looks to release for a ball in the CIF Southern Section semifinal against Orange Lutheran. He would score both the teams goals against Torrey Pines High School in the regional tournament Feb. 27.

Boys’ soccer season ends with regionals loss to Torrey Pines High School

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2024
Neta Zeevi, left, and Avital Yariv, right, describe their post Oct. 7 experiences in a presentation to attendees in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. They both lost loved ones to Hamas following the attacks in southern Israel, and served in the IDF following to contribute to war efforts.

Israelis describe experiences serving in IDF following Oct. 7 attacks in Jewish Club speaker event

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2024
DJ and Professor of African Studies Todd Craig speaks at the all-school assembly that took place Feb. 13. During the event, he presented music to the audience and lectured on the evolution of DJs and music sampling over the years.

[Photo] Professor in African American studies speaks on DJs, Hip-Hop

Audrey Kim, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
The boys basketball team poses with the Open Division CIF-SS title after defeating Roosevelt 54-47 in the championship game Feb. 23.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball outlasts Roosevelt to win first CIF-SS Open Division title in school history

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
Senior guard Robert Hinton 24 attempts to finish through contact in a playoff game against St. John Bosco on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball blows out St. John Bosco to advance to CIF-SS finals

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2024
Forward Isaiah Carroll 25 shoots a three from the left corner in a playoff game against Corona Centennial. They would defeat the Huskies 61-51 to advance to 1-0 in CIF Open Division pool play.

[Photo] Four starters score double-digits to outlast Corona Centennial in CIF-SS playoffs

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
Senior guard Trent Perry 24 celebrates after scoring in a playoff game against Sierra Canyon High School on Feb. 13.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball routs Sierra Canyon to stay undefeated in CIF-SS group play

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Baseball Program Head Jared Halpert, alongside seniors Tommy Bridges 24 and Duncan Marsten 24, addresses a reporters question at the Mission League Media Day on Jan. 31. Reporters were able to ask questions to all Mission League coaches and players who were present.

Baseball initiates season with 2024 Mission League Media Day

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2024
Senior midfielder Spencer Casmassima 24 advances the ball up the pitch in a playoff match against Millikan High School.

Boys’ soccer scores game-winning goal in final minutes to escape Millikan in CIF-SS quarterfinal

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
February 13, 2024
Midfielder Roen Beiley 25 and Nathan Casmassima 24 celebrate after winning the game in golden-goal overtime against Edison on Feb. 9.

Boys’ soccer prevails against Edison in overtime to advance to quarterfinals

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2024
Students celebrate an AAPI holiday in October with Asian Students in Action (ASiA), the Asian affinity club at the upper school. The schools decision to recognize Lunar New Year will impact many Asian-identifying students.

School administration officially recognizes Lunar New Year as a school holiday

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2024
Lisa Suen, a foreign exchange student from the World Leading Schools Association in Shanghai (WLSA), paints on a collaborative canvas installed in Feldman-Horn Gallery. Suen, a junior, is one of the six students the school hosted from Jan. 22 to Feb. 22.

Exchange students from China visit school for the first time since pandemic

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2024
Head of Athletics Terry Barnum attempts to calm down school parents after Matt Barnes, seen being held back, approached HWTV announcer Jake Lancer, seen at the desk.

[Photo] Tempers flare in Taper Gym as boys’ basketball defeats Crespi in Mission League Championship game

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
The Chronicles Winter Takes

The Chronicle’s Winter Takes

Connor Tang, Alex Dinh, Hana Mehdi Williams, and Justin Tang
February 1, 2024
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.

[Photo] New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen

Analeigh Nava, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Alyssa Thompson returned to the school during the girls soccer teams game against Notre Dame High School, which ended in a tie.

Alyssa Thompson ’23 returns for home game and autographs

Connor Tang
February 1, 2024
Micah Rossen 25, JT Federman 24 and Kevin Chen 25 celebrate after scoring a goal. The team won back-to-back Mission League Titles, after winning their first championship in 25 years last season.

Boys’ soccer makes history with back-to-back Mission League titles

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2024
Shabana Basij-Rasikh was selected as the 2024 Brown Family Speaker for her fight for equal girls’ education.

[Photo] Afghan activist for girls’ education talks at Brown Family Speaker Assembly

Kayla Graff and Zoe Goor
February 1, 2024
Christian Horry 24, Trent Perry 24, Isaiah Carroll 25, and Niccolo Kalischer-Stork 24 celebrate on the sideline in a game against St. Francis on senior night Jan. 26.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball defeats St. Francis in blowout victory on Senior Night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
Junior forward Nik Khamenia 25 prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Sierra Canyon High School on Jan. 19.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball blows late-game lead to Sierra Canyon in second straight loss

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2024
Head Coach David Rebibo walks along the baseline in a game against Notre Dame High School on Jan. 17.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball drops first game in league play to Notre Dame at home

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2024
Striker Tyler Park 25 hits a celebration after scoring the teams third goal of the match. He was assisted by striker Theo Ottosson 25.

Defensive performance heads boys’ soccer 3-0 shutout of Notre Dame

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2024
New bookshelves run along the east wing of Mudd Library. The building was formally opened to students after winter break following a renovation project that took roughly six months.

Inside the new Mudd Library

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 6, 2024
14-year-old Ella Shani presents to students and faculty Nov. 29. She recounted the day of Oct. 7. when Hamas militants invaded her kibbutz, killing over 100 residents and taking several hostage back to Gaza.

14-year-old Israeli recounts escape from Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attacks

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2023
George Avakian 20 poses with a trophy after winning the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 10.

Inside the Lair: Avakian’s NCAA Legacy

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
December 13, 2023
Banyan Kline ’25 prepares to donate blood. The drive, in partnership with the UCLA Blood Center, took place on Dec. 5.

[Photo] Students donate to on-campus blood drive hosted by UCLA Blood and Platelet Center

Yuna Jeon, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
14-year-old Ella Shani presents to students and faculty Nov. 29. She recounted the day of Oct. 7. when Hamas militants invaded her kibbutz, killing over 100 residents and taking several hostage back to Gaza.

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

[Photo] Community Council hosts service week for students

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
History teacher Dror Yaron speaks at a mandatory assembly for students Oct. 23. The presentations were meant to teach students about the broader history behind the Israel-Palestine conflict amid the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

[Photo] School reacts to Israel-Hamas War and officially designates Oct. 7 attack as terrorism

Alex Dinh, Assistant Features Editor
November 14, 2023
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.

LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2023
The school issued an email regarding student parties amid student hospitalizations due to drug and alcohol consumption Oct. 30. The email also warned of consequences to both parents and students who provide alcohol and substances to minors.

School administration increases concerns regarding parties following student hospitalizations

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2023
Performing Arts Teacher Chris Sullivan speaks to the audience before the groups opening set Nov. 2. The performance was the third of the Jazz Lunch Concert Series, a set of new performances created by Sullivan at the beginning of the year.

HW Jazz hosts third Jazz Lunch Concert series with guest performers

Connor Tang and Nathan Wang
November 13, 2023
StandWithUs Senior Educator Charlotte Korchak speaks to listeners in her second visit to the school Oct. 27. She previously visited Oct. 6, before the terrorist attacks in Israel.

StandWithUs educator revisits school to speak about Israel-Hamas War

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2023
Val Ganocy 27 drives to the opposing goal in the TOC semifinal against Marina Oct. 26.

Field hockey defeats Marina to advance to TOC championship

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2023
Guard Robert Hinton 24 addresses a question at the Mission League Media Day Oct. 25.

School hosts Mission League boys’ and girls’ basketball Media Day

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2023
History Teacher Dror Yaron presents at an educational assembly for sophomores and juniors Oct. 23. The history teacher spoke on the past of Israel and Palestine and the consequences regarding the current war.

Teacher speaks at school assembly about history of Israel and Palestine

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 23, 2023
Attacker Alex Heenan 24 rises up on a five meter penalty shot in a game against Mater Dei Oct. 21.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo defeats Mater Dei on Senior Day

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023
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