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Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).
City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a Day’s Work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring Too Far
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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Iona Lee

Iona Lee is a sophomore contributor to The Chronicle and enjoys writing for the news desk. While she's not writing articles, she enjoys running in cross country and track and participating in Model UN.

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Jo Grody 22, Shoshana Bernstein 22 and more pose during the Special Olympics track race.

Students engage in community service

April 27, 2022
Delegates win at TritonMUN

Delegates win at TritonMUN

April 20, 2022
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.

Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City

March 24, 2022
Community Council members pose for a photo by their booth, where they raised over $1000 for Ukrainian refugees.

Bake sale raises funds for Ukrainians

March 13, 2022

Nonprofit founder speaks

March 11, 2022
Nuzzy Sykes 24 poses next to an American Red Cross truck driven onto campus for the blood drive.

Community Council holds blood drive

February 28, 2022
Alex Adishian 23 and Asha Haley 23 enjoy their bundt cakes provided by Prefect Council.

Prefect Council offers Valentine’s Day treats

February 14, 2022
Jewish Family Alliance (JFA) members gather around a table before their monthly Shabbat dinner is served.

JFA gathers for monthly Shabbat Dinner

February 13, 2022
Iona Lee 24 surveys the four canned food drive bins prior to the commencement of the event. Credit: Iona Lee/Chronicle

Community Council hosts canned food drive

February 13, 2022
Students dunk Math Teacher Joshua Helston and enjoy pizza during the event organized by Community Council.

Community Council organizes donation celebration

February 1, 2022
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.

Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron

January 25, 2022
Alumnus Alec Katz ’19 presents to students about his education company, Curious Cardinals.

Startup founder presents to HW Venture

January 12, 2022
Illustration By Sydney Fener

HW Pride hosts Zoom with gender consultant

December 10, 2021
Daniela Quintero 22 smiles while holding a burrito from Poquito Mas, complimentary of the HWPA.

HWPA holds third senior appreciation event

December 3, 2021
Juniors make snack packages to donate to The Peoples Concern during their class meeting. Before making the packages, students had the opportunity to learn about homelessness and the mission of The Peoples Concern.

Annual Community Service Week takes place

November 20, 2021
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