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Students Against Sexual Violence offers SafeBAE certification to Sophomores
Students Against Sexual Violence offers SafeBAE certification to Sophomores
Elizabeth Johnstone 24, Mark Ma 24, Ella Graber 24 and Allie Hunnius 24 perform a jazz piece together in Chalmers East.
Prefect Council hosts Fall Coffeehouse
South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) leaders and club members stand together at the Diwali celebration. The festival took place in Chalmers on Nov. 18.
SASA hosts celebration of Diwali with festival
Former CBS Middle East Deborah Camiel (Ariel 24) speaks to students and faculty at a meeting Nov. 15. She talked about her experience as a journalist covering the Israeli-Palestine conflict in Gaza despite violence between the two groups.
Journalist speaks on her experience in the Middle East
SLIDE presents to students
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
Ian Mitchell King (center, partially obscured), registered sex offender, joined the Studio City Neighborhood Council on Aug. 16.
Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign
Van Nuys residents express concern over potential Van Nuys Airport expansion
Studio City Ice Cream Shops
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
Less waste in the cafeteria
Less waste in the cafeteria
Empowering young voices in politics
Empowering young voices in politics
Create walkable cities
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Make Advanced math classes weighted
Make Advanced math classes weighted
A Friendship for the Ages
A Friendship for the Ages
Illustration by Ashley Ham
Save Our Spirit
Students line up outside their school after a shooting has just occurred.
Generation Under Fire
Two teachers are married with a wolverine, the schools mascot, officiating.
From School Bells to Wedding Bells
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
Reclaiming Narratives
Shelving the Books
Shelving the Books
Anna Ames 24, as Howie,
Performing arts department opens ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
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
Cover design for Player. Written and produced by Sarah Parmet 25
Junior releases debut single “Player”
Senior releases debut album trust issues
Senior releases debut album “trust issues”
Attacker Alex Heenan 24 legs up on a five-meter penalty shot against Newport Harbor in the CIF semifinal Nov. 8.
Boys’ water polo loses to Newport Harbor in semifinal due to missed call in final seconds
The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.
Going for Gold
Midfielder Micah Rossen looks to make a pass in a game against Sierra Canyon on Jan. 23.
Boys’ soccer to defend Mission League title
Mimi Rhee 25 prepares to return an serve an opponents serve in a home game against Westlake High School Sept. 13.
Girls’ tennis loses CIF team matches
Ellie Koo 24 takes a swing in a match against Marlborough on Nov. 12.
Girls’ golf cut from playoffs
BATTLE-TESTED JOURNALISTS: Print Managing and Satire Editors Jade Harris 24 and Davis Marks 24 pose as Editors-in-Chief Averie Perrin 24 and Ella Yadegar 24 in Yadegars signature Madhappy™ sweatshirt.
Letter from the (Satire) Editors: prioritizing untruthful reporting
Chronicle dinner
Chronicle dinner
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
HW Media retreat recap
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Oreo no longer safe for vegans
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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

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

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 14, 2023
Anna Ames 24, as Howie,

[Photo] Performing arts department opens ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

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 the audience 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

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

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

October 21, 2023
Jewish Club leaders and members stand together at their table. The club organized a public fundraiser for Magen David Adom, a medical organization, that took place on the Quad on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.

Jewish Club holds fundraiser for Israeli medical organization amid war

Connor Tang and Audrey Kim
October 20, 2023
Panelists Dr. Eric Strauss, Emily Parker, Kim Orbe and Dr. Jake Owens speak about their roles in environmental conservation and climate change at the LA Zoo on Oct. 14.

Club attends global affairs event at LA Zoo

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 14, 2023
History teacher Dror Yaron addresses Jewish club members and listeners in the emergency meeting that was held Oct. 9.

School community responds to Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel

October 9, 2023
Felix Brozyna-Vilim 17 and Evan Rosenfeld 17 receive their awards on the field during Homecoming. The two alumni were officially inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame Oct. 7.

Water polo alumni inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame Class of ’23

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2023
Charlotte Korchak (front and center) poses with listeners of the event hosted by Jewish Club and MESA on Oct. 6.

Educator speaks at Jewish Club and MESA event

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 6, 2023
ASiA leaders share Chuseok and Zhong Qiu Jie traditions and food with the school community.

ASiA celebrates fall traditions with students

Connor Tang and Nathan Wang
October 3, 2023
Mason Walline 25 and Alexa Chang 25 carry a banner in memoriam of Trey Brown during the walk.

Members of school community remember Trey Brown III in ‘Alive Together’ walk

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 1, 2023
Printed with permission of the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center

School announces participation in ‘Alive Together’ walk

Justin Tang and Connor Tang
September 25, 2023

Campus closes due to water main leakage

Hannah Shahidi and Connor Tang
September 21, 2023

Annual Giving record set

Connor Tang
September 21, 2023

Upper school campus to reopen following two days of closure

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2023

Upper school campus to be closed for second day

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
September 5, 2023
The school’s emergency alert system informed the community at 6:49 PM on Monday that in-person instruction would be canceled the next school day.

Upper school closed indefinitely due to water leak

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
September 5, 2023

New faculty and staff join for 2023-2024 school year

Alex Lee, Erin Ryu, Lyla Kavanagh, Nathan Wang, Tali Gurule, Connor Tang, Colin Ho, Lydia Gugsa, and Ella Jeon
August 29, 2023
Two students are seen sitting at tables on the quad having a conversation.

Behind the Wellness Plan

Hannah Shahidi and Connor Tang
August 25, 2023
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, spoke to the school May 28.

Jonathan Greenblatt speaks on antisemitism

Connor Tang, Max Turetzky, and William Liu
May 29, 2023
Booths at the Multicultural Fair served various cultural delicacies to students on the Quad. Booths also included music and games, and members of several SLIDE groups gave instrumental and dance performances for members of the school community.

SLIDE groups organize Multicultural Fair to celebrate cultures with various activities

Connor Tang
May 25, 2023

TapOut concludes

Alex Lee and Connor Tang
March 11, 2023
School expands upper school dean program

School expands upper school dean program

Justin Tang and Connor Tang
February 8, 2023

Students discuss their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay

Nathan Wang and Connor Tang
December 2, 2022
Former team captain Jameson McMullen 19 poses for his swim team photo.

Remembering Jameson McMullen ’19

Averie Perrin and Connor Tang
November 22, 2022
STAYING SAFE AT SCHOOL: Campus security guards give a mandatory presentation on a potential active shooting situation during class meeting. The ALICE training was delivered to sophomores and juniors, and also included interactive scenarios where students had to physically disarm intruders.

Security team conducts ALICE training for sophomores and juniors in class meetings

Connor Tang
October 4, 2022

New Clubs at the Activities Fair

Eden Conner, Everett Lakey, Jayan Kandavel, Alex Lee, Connor Tang, and Justin Tang
October 3, 2022
Jessica Thompson 23 poses with DJ Khalil.

Junior Fellowship: Jessica Thompson

Connor Tang
September 1, 2022
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