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Bari LeBari elected Head Prefect, runoff for second Head Prefect
Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Deans change spring college tour itinerary
Kutler Center Scholar in Residence Andrea Ghez poses with EMPOWER. Ghez won the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a supermassive blackhole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
School hosts Nobel Laureate and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez
Members of the Upper School Robotics Team and Mathematics Teacher and Robotics Coach Andew Theiss gather around their robot before it competes at the Central Valley Regional Tournament.
Robotics joins FIRST
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
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
Road work begins on Coldwater
Many members of the Studio City community choose to decorate the fronts of their homes with bright and colorful lights throughout the holiday season.
‘Tis the season: The Chronicle’s holiday activity favorites
An earthquake destroys the ground near a city.
Turkey’s grim earthquake lessons
Students tend to the hydroponic plant towers.
Reducing our environmental impact
Addressing Misogyny
A Ukraine flag waves in from of the independence monument.
Ukraine, Claire-ified
Making the best LA Metro plans
An illustration depicts an angry teacher lecturing inattentive students.
Grade A Friendship
Enlisting for an Education
Enlisting for an Education
Students participate in the girls pre-show ritual before their first performance
Wolverine Cult-ure
Kids Club
Kids Club
An illustration depicts how charity is often considered to be a gateway into college.
A Cause for College
Often, students are forced to cram and make up school work to go to concerts. Students and teachers agree that going to concerts can threaten students academic responsibilities and that achieving a balance is important for this purpose.
Concert Culture
Student filmmaker and presenter at Westflix Ian Kims film My Sisters in the Stars: The Star of Lee Yong-Soo received the Audience Choice Award for his film.
20 Years of Westflix
Students screen video art projects
Dancers perform in “Elements” showcase in Rugby Auditorium
Jazz band members perform in spring concert
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 2: Electric Boogaloo
New sports offered by HW Athletics
New sports offered by HW Athletics
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
Prince Harry to Replace Commons as Head of School
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
Lacrosse rebounds to 4-3 record
DEAD sprint: Aaron Milburn ’24 competes in the 4x100-meter relay at the track and field team’s first meet of the season. The team won 90-28 at home against Sierra Canyon High School. The team’s next meet will be against Notre Dame, a league opponent, on March 23.
Track and field opens season undefeated
Swing, Batter: Dylan Fischer ’26 takes a swing at the ball during a home game against La Salle High School on Feb. 21. The team won 10-0.
Freshman class of five helps softball team to best start in years
Midfielder Gemma Ozturk ’24 passes the ball past a defender in the team’s 1-0 victory over Notre Dame on Jan. 27.
Girls soccer concludes playoff run
Boys tennis remains undefeated after returning from Texas trip
Fiona’s Five: Spring Break (episode 1)
Teachers’ Spring Break
Sleepless in Studio City: Teacher Valentines
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Favorite Holiday Songs
Favorite Holiday Songs
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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 25, 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 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

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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