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Jack Ryan

Jack Ryan, News Section Editor

Jack Ryan ’25 is a News Section Editor and in his second year working for The Chronicle. Jack is a varsity swimmer and co-leader of History Bowl. In his free time, he enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys.

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The Palisades fire burns through hills on Wednesday afternoon. Following the destruction of several wildfires, both student and parent groups are beginning initiatives to help those in the school community.

[Photo] Parent groups, Prefect Council to assist with fire recovery efforts with drives, housing initiatives

Erin Ryu, Assistant News Editor
January 10, 2025

The Palisades fire burns through hills on Wednesday afternoon. Following the destruction of several wildfires, both student and parent groups are beginning initiatives to help those in the school community.

The Sunset Fire burns through Hollywood Hills Wednesday evening. The fire broke out in the afternoon in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood, following the two largest fires, the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire.

[Photo] Structure fire ignites half a mile away from Upper School after wildfires ravage LA in second day

Colin Ho and Connor Tang
January 9, 2025

The Sunset Fire burns through Hollywood Hills Wednesday evening. The fire broke out in the afternoon in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood, following the two largest fires, the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire.

Students organize and attend event with Mayor Karen Bass

Students organize and attend event with Mayor Karen Bass

Jack Ryan
May 31, 2024

The Global Affairs Society partnered with the Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall (LAWACTH) to attend a speaker event with Los Angeles (LA) Mayor Karen Bass at the Ebell Theatre on May 28....

The Student Mental Health Alliance handed out information and fidget toys to help students with their mental well-being. The alliance members hope to host more events like the booth in the future.

Mental health club organizes booth at lunch for awareness

Jack Ryan
May 29, 2024

The Student Mental Health Alliance handed out information and fidget toys to help students with their mental well-being. The alliance members hope to host more events like the booth in the future.

Criminal Minds students' work was sent to Dennis Lehane after they finished reading “Mystic River"

Criminal Minds students’ work sent to author

Jack Ryan
May 1, 2024

The English Department sent work from several students taking English IV: Criminal Minds to author Dennis Lehane. Lehane is the author of "Mystic River," a book read by the students in Criminal Minds....

Students can pre-order sandwiches and salads from the sandwich bar via a Google form

Students implement sandwich bar pre-ordering system

Jack Ryan
May 1, 2024

Venture members Sophia Waters ’26 and Shyla Haqq ’26 introduced, with Prefect Council, a new sandwich bar pre-ordering Google form April 25. According to the new form, orders must be submitted one...

Taner Akçam spoke to students about the Armenian genocide and its denial.

Historian speaks about Armenian genocide at school assembly

Jack Ryan
April 12, 2024

Taner Akçam spoke to students about the Armenian genocide and its denial.

Community Council hosts Community Service Week for students

Jack Ryan
March 22, 2024

Community Council organized the second Community Service Week of the school year, with community service opportunities and school bonding events, from March 18-22. Activities included an Animal Rights...

New Academic Classes for 2024-2025

The school introduced eight new updated courses and electives for the 2024-2025 school year. Here is a look at four of them.

Introduction to Computer Science By Annabelle Cheung A new elective called Introduction to Computer Science will be available for the 2024-2025 school year and will be taught by Upper School Math Teacher...

Valentine’s Day Chron-nections!

Alden Detmer and Jack Ryan
February 1, 2024

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“Chinatown” by Claire Wu ’24 was one of the winners in photography.

Students win titles in National YoungArts competition

Seven students won recognition in the annual Young Arts competition. The students and their artwork are highlighted here.
William Liu and Jack Ryan
December 15, 2023

Seven students won recognition in the National YoungArts Foundation’s annual competition for the 2023-2024 school year. YoungArts submissions were open to 15-18 year olds in visual, literary and performing...

Sophomore Prefect Caroline Cosgrove '26 passes out chicken and fries from Raising Cane's during Field Day.

Community and Prefect councils organize first Field Day of the year

Jayan Kandavel and Jack Ryan
November 15, 2023

Prefect Council and Community Council collaborated to host a Field Day event during lunch on Ted Slavin Field Nov 10. Field Day included a burger grill, food fromRaising Cane’s, an ice cream sundae...

College representatives visit campus

Jack Ryan
September 22, 2023

Representatives from almost 100 colleges and universities around the world will present to students at the Upper School from Sept. 6 to Nov. 3. Upper School Dean Sharon Cuseo said the main goal of bringing...

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