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Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.
Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign
Printed with permission of Dashiell Sparks
BLACC members participate in annual retreat
School welcomes new assistant director of debate
New coordinator of Jewish life joins DEI office
Upper School welcomes new french teacher
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
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
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.
Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign
'Untitled' Political Podcast, Episode 1
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 1
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
AI Art
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Rethinking our mental health initiatives
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
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Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo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?
Many students tend to tailor their applications to emphasize their strengths, sometimes leading them to give up their genuine interests in the process.
Passion vs. Pressure
A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship
Fractured Friendships
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Choosing with Caution
Choosing with Caution
Tracing Tracks
Tracing Tracks
Printed with permission of Finn Slootweg
The Rise of Brat Summer
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
Boys’ Basketball Program Head David Rebibo will temporarily serve as the girls’ basketball program head while Boys’ Basketball assistant coach will temporarily serve as the girls' basketball head coach. The school will conduct another search after the winter season.
Rebibo to become interm girls’ basketball program head and Nailes to become interim girls’ basketball head coach
Wide receiver Elijah Williams ’25 braces for a tackle after a reception in a game against Cleveland Magnet High School
Football sees immediate improvements to offense
Water polo alumni medal at Olympics
Sophomore Valentina Ganocy has left the field hockey team after moving to Texas. She was a standout player as a freshman.
Sophomore star leaves field hockey team
The girls’ cross country team members pose at the LA Memorial Coliseum after completing a half-marathon Aug. 24.
Cross country kicks off season with retreat and half-marathon
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Prefect Council moved College Sweatshirt day from May 1 to May 20 to due to FAFSA delays.

[Photo] Prefect Council postpones College Sweatshirt Day due to FAFSA delays

Erin Ryu, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024
In addition to an email sent to Upper School students, Prefect Council announced this year's "Hollywood" formal theme on Instagram.

[Photo] Prefect Council announces homecoming theme

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 5, 2023
COLLABORATING COUNCILS: Prefect Council attended a student government summit with Campbell Hall and Buckley to hear about how other schools run their student councils and honor boards. Members of Campbell Hall’s Honor Board presented on their system and roles.

[Photo] Prefect Council attends student leadership summit with Campbell Hall and Buckley

Everett Lakey
March 22, 2023
Associate Head of School Laura Ross will begin serving as Head of School in July. Prior to becoming Associate Head of School in July 2020, Ross was Head of Upper School from 2017 to 2020.

[Photo] Ross to become Head of School

Davis Marks and Chloe Park
January 3, 2023
President Rick Commons sent a school-wide email Tuesday detailing the most recent incident of antisemitic vandalism.

[Photo] Commons reports fourth incident of antisemitic vandalism

Davis Marks
January 25, 2023
The school's emergency broadcasting system notified the community at 6:20 AM that in-person instruction would be canceled Tuesday.

[Photo] Both campuses closed due to rain storms

Davis Marks and Chloe Park
January 10, 2023
President Rick Commons speaks to juniors about the fourth antisemitic vandalism incident during a Junior Class Meeting assembly on Monday.

[Photo] School reports third antisemitic vandalism incident of the year

Davis Marks
January 9, 2023
History Teacher Peter Sheehy discusses 19th century American history with his Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) class of juniors. APUSH is one of multiple AP classes being discontinued.

[Photo] Academic departments reduce the number of Advanced Placement courses offered

Davis Marks
December 14, 2022
NEW FACES IN ADMISSION: Interim Director of Admission and Enrollment Greg Gonzalez steps into his new role in the Admission Office.

[Photo] Admission Office adds members

Davis Marks
August 25, 2022
Gisele Stigi '22 performs "7 Nation Army" by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.

[Photo] Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night

Davis Marks
June 3, 2022
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.

[Photo] Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge

Davis Marks
June 1, 2022
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.

[Photo] SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair

Davis Marks
May 10, 2022
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.

[Photo] School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition

Davis Marks
May 4, 2022
Charlotte Newman '24 and Illi Kreiz '24 cheer on participants at a Special Olympics event organized by Community Council.

[Photo] Community Council hosts Special Olympics event on Ted Slavin Field

Davis Marks
April 22, 2022
Reverend Anne Gardner stands with ashes, ready to place them on the heads of Christian students.

[Photo] Reverend honors Ash Wednesday

Davis Marks
March 4, 2022
Reverend Sumi Lounden Kim, who works at Yale University, explains Nirvana Day and its significance to Community Chapel virtual attendees.

[Photo] Community Chapel honors Nirvana Day

Davis Marks
February 16, 2022
Students dunk Math Teacher Joshua Helston and enjoy pizza during the event organized by Community Council.

[Photo] Community Council organizes donation celebration

Davis Marks and Iona Lee
February 1, 2022
Members of the Jewish Families Alliance light candles while saying a prayer during Shabbat dinner.

[Photo] Jewish Families Alliance hosts monthly Shabbat dinner

Davis Marks
December 13, 2021
The new location of Tocaya Organica, a health-oriented Mexican chain restaurant, opened to customers Dec. 7. Dishes include tacos, bowls, quesadillas and burritos.

[Photo] Restaurants open locations at Sportsmen’s Lodge

Davis Marks
December 16, 2021
StandWithUs Israel’s Director of International Student Programs Charlotte Korchak discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with students over Zoom.

[Photo] Israeli activist speaks to HWJFA students

Davis Marks
November 19, 2021
Jon Levine ’94 speaks to students about his nonprofit Minds Matter LA, outlining different potential logo designs and asking for their feedback as to which logos would best attract clients.

[Photo] Venture hosts nonprofit founder

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
November 18, 2021
When Jim De Matté moves to his role overseeing the school's River Park Campus full-time in January, current Upper School Plant Manger Dave Mintz '87 will take over as Chief of Campus Operations and Construction.

[Photo] Position changes in Maintenance Department announced

Davis Marks and Will Sherwood
October 24, 2021
Students and parents in the Harvard-Westlake Jewish Families Alliance (HWJFA) eat lunch outside at Holocaust Museum LA.

[Photo] HWJFA visits Holocaust Museum LA

Davis Marks
October 12, 2021
Dr. Robert Gilchick explains COVID data as part of a slideshow presented to students, as Head of the History Department and Interdisciplinary Studies Department Larry Klein and Head of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Ari Engelberg '89 look on.

[Photo] LADPH official speaks to Directed Study class

Davis Marks
October 6, 2021
Student Ambassadors socialize on the Middle School Lower Lawn while waiting to get food from In-N-Out and Rice Balls of Fire trucks.

[Photo] Student Ambassadors gather at Training Dinner

Davis Marks
September 23, 2021
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter holds check-in for its recall voting station.

[Photo] Newsom survives recall election

Davis Marks
September 16, 2021
Before the start of school, students gather on the fire road for mandatory COVID-19 testing by grade level. Constant testing ensures the safety of the community in the event of a positive case, so students can prevent the spread of the virus.

[Photo] School confirms first COVID-19 case of the year

Davis Marks and Alex Hahn
September 7, 2021
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