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The schools Instagram account posted these images to announce the River Parks two new partnerships.
River Park partners with Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and Angel City Sports
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
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
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
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
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
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
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
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
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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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

March 29, 2022
AP Environmental Science students walk next to the Franklin Canyon reservoir, surveying the land around them.

AP Environmental Science classes visit Franklin Canyon reservoir

February 23, 2022
Photo from Getty Images

Standardized Dissatisfaction

February 19, 2022
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener

Lavish Language

January 20, 2022
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener

Put the Merit in Meritocracy

December 20, 2021
From left to right: Advanced Placement Environmental Science students Manu Markman ’23, Alex Astalos ’23 and Jesse Goldman ’23 explore a sea cave on their Nov. 15 trip.

Environmental Science class participates in field study

November 18, 2021
Thespians gather for a group photo after a performance of J.B..

Fall Play: ‘JB’

November 17, 2021
Illustration Credit: Caroline Jacoby

Judging classics by their covers

October 16, 2021
Dissecting the Drama of the DAmelio Show

Dissecting the Drama of the D’Amelio Show

October 15, 2021
Director of Advancement Eli Goldsmith records an episode of The Supporting Cast in front of library shelves.

“The Supporting Cast” podcast launches third season

September 19, 2021
From right to left: Wearing costumes they got from the giveaway, Hunter Griswold 22, Will Cramer 22, Ty Gatins 22, Santiago Kelly 22, Tosa Odiase 22, Oliver Wyman 22 and Assistant Features Editor Harry Tarses 23 pose for a photo.

Performing Arts Department organizes costume giveaway

September 7, 2021
Lola Cortez 22 rides a galloping horse during her Junior Fellowship in Silver City, N.M., where she spent the summer studying the role of Chiricahua Apache women.

Junior Fellowship: Lola Cortez

September 2, 2021

Making up for lost time

September 1, 2021
Alyssa Thompson 23 smiles as she receives an accolade.

Soccer star Alyssa Thompson wins Gatorade Player of the Year

June 19, 2021

California removes most state-wide COVID-19 restrictions

June 15, 2021

2021 Student awards announced

June 3, 2021

Departing Teacher: Michael Mori

May 31, 2021

LAHSO hosts annual festival online

May 14, 2021

English department holds virtual showing of documentary “When the Levees Broke”

May 11, 2021
Credit: Caroline Jacoby/Chronicle

Packing in hyperpartisan politics

March 30, 2021

Prefects encourage community building at first virtual convocation

August 25, 2020
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