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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”
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
Guard Trent Perry 24 dribbles the ball up the court in a game against Palos Verdes High School Nov. 15.
Boys’ basketball defeats Palos Verdes in home opener
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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In addition to an email sent to Upper School students, Prefect Council announced this years Hollywood formal theme on Instagram.

[Photo] Prefect Council announces homecoming theme

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

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

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

January 24, 2023
The schools 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

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

January 8, 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

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

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

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

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

[Photo] SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair

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

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

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

[Photo] Reverend honors Ash Wednesday

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

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

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

December 13, 2021
Patrons stand outside sushi restaurant SUGARFISH to witness its grand opening Dec. 9, chatting as they wait in line to try the Japanese cuisine.

[Photo] Restaurants open locations at Sportsmen’s Lodge

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

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

November 18, 2021
When Jim De Matté moves to his role overseeing the schools 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

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

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

October 6, 2021
Students gather in the Middle Schools Saperstein Theater to hear announcements and introductions.

[Photo] Student Ambassadors gather at Training Dinner

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

[Photo] Newsom survives recall election

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

September 7, 2021
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