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HWPA parent volunteers pose together on the Quad for the first day of senior appreciation.
Parent’s Association starts Senior Appreciation for class of 2024
Upper school parents take self-serve refreshments provided by the school.
Upper school hosts Parents Back-to-School day
Printed with permission of the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
School announces participation in ‘Alive Together’ walk
The HW-INC Team meets once a week from 3:15-4:15 PM to work on their yearly summer program.
HW Inc Seeks New Applicants
Junior mental health alliance leaders Dennett Stibel 25, Rachel Reiff 25, Sunny Lu 25 and Micah Parr 25 pose together.
Student mental health alliance formed
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
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
A student and generative A.I. chatbot pose as they formulate an academic idea. Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli.
A.I. is a tool for education, not a threat
Recognize social medias role in politics
Recognize social media’s role in politics
Give equal credit to extracurricular activities
Editors-in-Chief Ella Yadegar ’24 and Averie Perrin ’24 smile for a photo at the first Chronicle layout of the year.
Letter from the Editors: Prioritizing truthful reporting
High school graduates from diverse backgrounds stand side by side. Illustration by Ava Hakakha.
A socioeconomic lens to reintroduce equitable admissions
A student pushes a recycling bin onto campus.
Policy Against Pollution
Harvard School cadets pose with rifles during the 1923-1924 school year.
War Games: New Marching Orders
A senior, about to graduate, and his younger girlfriend share a milkshake.
Mind the Gap
Buddy the Wolverine sits atop a vault filled with cash.
Venturing to Ventura
Behind the Badge
Behind the Badge
Printed with permission of Skyler Griswold
Molding Creations: Skyler Griswold
Printed with permission of Edie Cohen
Behind the Lens: Edie Cohen
Printed with permission of Manos Vourgourakis
Basslines and Beyond: Manos Vourgourakis
Lights, Camera, Strike
Lights, Camera, Strike
Printed with permission of Andres Alas
Picture Perfect: Andres Alas
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
Printed with permission of Darlene Bible
Freshmen lead field hockey team in big win on senior night
Printed with permission of Darlene Bible
Football wins at La Salle Homecoming
Varsity girls golf wins the Mid-Season tournament for the second year in a row and breaks school records.
Girls’ Golf Wins Mid-Season Tournament
Varsity boys’ basketball small forward Nicholas Khamenia ’25 dunks the ball in a game during his sophomore season.
Junior to attend Gonzaga University’s Kraziness in the Kennel event
The starting defensive lineup for the varsity football game Sept. 22.
Varsity football loses to Northview
Inside HW: Fencing
Mother’s Day Plans
Inside HW: Wrestling
Fiona’s Five: Spring Break
Teachers’ Spring Break
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Fallon Dern, Presentation Managing Editor

All content by Fallon Dern

Staff remembers Andres Quintanar

Fallon Dern
March 22, 2023
Performing Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Ted Walch taught, mentored and impacted thousands of students over his 30 year tenure at the school.

Remembering Ted Walch

Davis Marks and Fallon Dern
October 3, 2022

BLACKPINK Review

Fallon Dern, Presentations Managing Editor
September 28, 2022

Standing against the SAT

Fallon Dern
August 25, 2022
The incorporation of creative activities helps diversify the learning experiences of students.

Cultivating Creativity

Fallon Dern, Assistant Features Editor
February 18, 2022
Since 1970, the United States has recognized February as Black History Month.

More Than a Month

Fallon Dern and Lily Lee
February 18, 2022
ASiA members pose for photos during New Year celebration on the quad.

[Photo] Year of the Tiger: ASiA on the Prowl

February 18, 2022
A good nights sleep

A good night’s sleep

Fallon Dern
December 26, 2021
Peer Support, the schools interpersonal counseling program, celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Peer Support turns 30

Fallon Dern and Alex Hahn
December 25, 2021
New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Stewart

New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Stewart

Fallon Dern
November 20, 2021
New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Sheehy

New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Sheehy

Fallon Dern
November 20, 2021
(Un)traditional: A Dern Dinner

(Un)traditional: A Dern Dinner

Fallon Dern
November 18, 2021
Illustration by Sydney Fener

Re-navigating Columbus

Fallon Dern and Lily Lee
October 17, 2021
Not Your Costume

Not Your Costume

Fallon Dern
October 17, 2021
Illustration by Sophia Musante

“Squid Game” Review

Sophia Musante and Fallon Dern
October 13, 2021
From left to right: Peer Support Leaders and Trainees Lily Saada 22, Eliza Koblentz 23, Alec Rosenthal 22, Sophia Haynes 22, Henry Wendorf 23, Will Sherwood 23 and Harry Tarses 23 relax in their pajamas before going to sleep. The Peer Support retreat is one of the few overnight trips the school has authorized since the pandemic.

Peer Support retreat kicks off 2021-22 program

Fallon Dern
September 18, 2021
Ava Tran 22 smiles in front of shrubbery.

Junior Fellowship: Ava Tran

Fallon Dern
September 4, 2021
Dylan Perkins ’23, Casey Ross ’23, Preston Yeh ’23, Ryann Castanon-Hill ’23 and Chiara Umbeko ’23 spend time together.

He’s the man: Spotlight on Dylan Perkins ’23

Fallon Dern
August 26, 2021

Track and Field team competes in CIF-SS prelims

Fallon Dern
June 6, 2021
Supermodel Minority—A Film by Fallon Dern

“Supermodel Minority”—A Film by Fallon Dern

Fallon Dern
May 30, 2021

“Beam Me Up Scotty” by Nicki Minaj Album Review

Fallon Dern
May 22, 2021
ASiA Club Leaders present on APAH month and introduce video presentations.

ASiA celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Community Flex Time

Fallon Dern and Leo Saperstein
May 6, 2021
Members of the Harvard-Westlake Student Alumni Association (HWSAA) listen to Ray Kim, Alyse Gellis and Sam deCastro Abeger speak about their experiences in the entertainment industry.

Alumni in entertainment share stories about their careers at HWSAA panel

Fallon Dern and Leo Saperstein
April 20, 2021

Tai becomes first woman of color to serve as top United States Trade Negotiator

Fallon Dern
April 19, 2021
(From left to right) Atticus Tyagi, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lavinia Tyagi ’23 embrace with a smile as they pose for a photo.

Diplomacy at the dinner table

Fallon Dern, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Fallon Dern 23 takes a selfie with the other sophomores in her cohort in the Chalmers classroom they were assigned to.

Back to School Perspectives

March 13, 2021

Commons addresses anti-Asian hate crimes in all-school email

Fallon Dern
March 22, 2021

Field hockey season set to restart following CIF approval

Fallon Dern
March 14, 2021
Students are able to sign up for time slots and share music with their peers through the schools radio station, KHWS.

Celebrating 10 Years of KHWS

Fallon Dern
March 11, 2021
Juniors organize on-campus book drive

Juniors organize on-campus book drive

Fallon Dern
February 23, 2021

College Board to no longer administrate SAT Subject Tests, will phase out the SAT Essay

Fallon Dern and Konnie Duan
February 17, 2021
Members of Asian Students in Action (ASiA) and Black Leadership and Culture Club (BLACC) Co-Chair and Diversity Coordinator Yutopia Essex present history and celebrations about Lunar New Year and Black History Month.

BLACC Co-Chair and ASiA members present during Community Flex Time

Fallon Dern
February 12, 2021

Ethics Bowl team competes at regional tournament

Fallon Dern
February 8, 2021

School removes ISEE mandate for incoming seventh grade students

Fallon Dern
February 8, 2021

Community Council plans for thrift shop drive

Fallon Dern
February 7, 2021

HW Parents DEI Association hosts “Why We Hate” discussion

Fallon Dern
February 2, 2021

Commons releases update regarding return to school

Sandra Koretz and Fallon Dern
January 28, 2021

“BE” Album Review

Fallon Dern
January 20, 2021
The front page of the Stone-Cutters Winter was released this week, featuring 16 student works spanning six artistic mediums.

Stone-Cutters release Winter Tabloid virtually

Fallon Dern
January 19, 2021

Get Lit poetry group performs

Fallon Dern
December 12, 2020

Asian Students in Action holds all-community reflection

Fallon Dern
March 19, 2020
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