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Upper School Dean Sara Miranda describes the factors that make up each college or universitys ranking.
Deans host Family College Night
Student Ambassadors socialize on the Middle School Lower Lawn while waiting to get food from In-N-Out and Rice Balls of Fire trucks.
Student Ambassadors gather at Training Dinner
A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.
Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm
President Rick Commons presents in front of parents in the Saperstein Theater, beside a slideshow image of upper school students on the Quad.
Administrators reflect at State of the School Address
On a dummy, an illustrated student practices CPR technique. With the new requirement, all students beginning with the class of 2024 will be trained in CPR.
School institutes new CPR community service requirement
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper 23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
Respect review
“Respect” review
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany
Edward Kim 23 and William Ehrlich 22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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All content by Ellis Becker

Ending with a bang

June 1, 2018

To see some real results

March 21, 2018
Kickstarter Kids: students in the business world

Kickstarter Kids: students in the business world

January 16, 2018
Center Max Ehrlich 19 prepares to snap the ball during a game against Birmingham on Aug. 25. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Big Red

Beating the Heat: the football team’s experience with blazing temperatures

October 19, 2017
The cycle of lies

The cycle of lies

May 31, 2017

Wolverines exit playoffs early in disappointing match

May 5, 2017

Lacrosse dominates first round of playoffs

May 2, 2017

Wolverines regain winning form to complete league season

April 29, 2017

Lacrosse goes down to Loyola, takes first loss of season

April 26, 2017

Wolverines edge Oak Park in non-league win

April 19, 2017

Lacrosse continues Mission League dominance

April 7, 2017

Wolverines take biggest win of the season

April 5, 2017

Lacrosse dominates competition to stay undefeated

April 4, 2017

Lacrosse completes league double over Crespi

April 3, 2017

Wolverines edge Chaminade, extend undefeated streak

March 28, 2017

Lacrosse tallies another victory in undefeated season

March 21, 2017
Tommy Park 18 prepares to pass to a teammate. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Lacrosse dominates local rival to continue streak

March 18, 2017

Lacrosse dominates first league match

March 14, 2017
Captain Zac Harleston 17 runs past an opponent during the Wolverines match against Westlake. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Boys’ lacrosse completes undefeated preseason

March 10, 2017

Lacrosses edges Thousand Oaks to remain undefeated

March 7, 2017
Sultan Daniels 19 runs around a Peninsula player in an attempt to get a pass off. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Lacrosse continues strong form to dominate Peninsula

March 4, 2017

Lacrosse dominates first preseason game

February 28, 2017

Wolverines exit playoffs in quarterfinals

February 19, 2017

Wolverines capture another league title

February 18, 2017
Taking a stand against gun violence with action

Taking a stand against gun violence with action

February 15, 2017

Playoff Preview: Girls’ water polo vs. Los Altos

February 13, 2017
Paige Thompson 17 takes a shot on goal in the Mission League tournament final against Alemany. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Wolverines claim Mission League title

February 9, 2017

Wolverines struggle outside of league play

February 4, 2017
Paige Howard 17 prepares to cross the ball to her teammate during a match against FSHA. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Squad regains strong form with victory

February 3, 2017
The schools space for fencing is not as big as other sports areas on campus, yet it is only used by the team. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Small D’Armes

February 3, 2017

Wolverines claim top spot in Mission League table

February 1, 2017

Wolverines dominate league despite inconsistent play

January 31, 2017

Girls’ water polo seals third place finish in Bonita tournament

January 30, 2017

Boys’ basketball does league double over Loyola

January 27, 2017
Paige Thompson 17 passes to a teammate during the teams match against Notre Dame. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo continues undefeated league record

January 26, 2017

Team seeks to assert league dominance

January 13, 2017

Team seeks to assert league dominance

January 13, 2017

Debate team dominates competition

January 11, 2017
Camille Oswald 17 takes a shot on goal against Marymount during the league opener. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Girls’ Water Polo secures win in first league game of the season

January 10, 2017
Camille Oswald presses an opponent during the Wolverines season opener agains Oaks Christian. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo defeats Oaks Christian in season opener

December 1, 2016

Squad falls just short of championship

November 28, 2016
Jennifer Gadalov ’19 prepares to hit the ball to her opponent. The Wolverines lost the game 11-7 to Notre Dame. Credit: Ellis Becker/ Chronicle

Team eyes CIF title despite early issues

October 6, 2016

Chinese teacher to join Massachusetts school

May 25, 2016

Student plays to be performed in Rugby

April 27, 2016
An education that does not adequately prepare us

An education that does not adequately prepare us

April 27, 2016

Robotics Club competes in challenge

March 9, 2016

Annual gap year fair attracts 70 students

March 9, 2016
Students play harps in the Winter Chamber Concert. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

String ensembles perform in winter concert

February 17, 2016

Students design logo for Festival of the Spring

February 13, 2016

English teacher to depart after half a decade

December 17, 2015
Students from Advanced Dance I perform during their showcase . Credit: Ellis Becker 18/Chronicle

Advanced Dance I students showcase work for foundation

December 12, 2015
Combined choir sings a piece at the annual Winter Choir Concert. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Choir students sing at annual winter concert (video)

December 7, 2015
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Handling errors shows character

November 24, 2015

Deans ban spikeball games in the lounge

November 22, 2015
Alex Oser 16 and Jenna Thompson 16 race Oct. 17 at the 51st Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. Published with permission of Alex Oser.

Alex Oser, Jenna Thompson race in Boston’s Head of the Charles Regatta

October 21, 2015
Justyn Chang 18 and Henry Zumbrunnen 16 work on writing exercises for a playwrights workshop after school. Credit Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Alum hosts playwrights workshops after school

October 1, 2015

Gaulke wins CCF Fellowship for Visual Arts

September 4, 2015

Greg Hilliard becomes Director of Alumni Athletics

September 1, 2015

285 debaters participate in summer program

September 1, 2015
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