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School welcomes new Assistant Director of Debate
New Coordinator of Jewish Life joins DEI office
Upper School welcomes new French Teacher
School hires new Director of Wellness
Security to implement new face-recognition system for first-time visitors
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan '25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The school's conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
Protesting on campus is not effective
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso '76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Many students tend to tailor their applications to emphasize their strengths, sometimes leading them to give up their genuine interests in the process.
Passion vs. Pressure
A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship
Fractured Friendships
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Flipping the Switch
Flipping the Switch
It's Just Rocket Science
It’s Just Rocket Science
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
The Class of 1974 stands during their commencement ceremony.
Back to the Future
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ golf increases ranking to place second overall in Mission League
Boys' volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Boys’ volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.
Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls' basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
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Commons announces interim Associate Head of School

Jenny Li
May 9, 2019

Letter from the Editors

Jenny Li
May 6, 2019
Manager of Security Mark Geiger checks classroom doors during the security staff’s first active shooter drill, which involved the entire campus. Students and faculty were instructed to lock doors, turn off lights and remain silent inside their classrooms.

Security staff leads school in active shooter drill

Jenny Li
January 31, 2019
Security guard Mark Geiger attempts to open locked door during drill. Credit: Ryan Albert

Security staff participates in lockdown drill with rest of school

Jenny Li
January 23, 2019
Political State of Mind

Political State of Mind

Jenny Li
November 15, 2018
Midterms 2018: Guide to California's Propositions

Midterms 2018: Guide to California’s Propositions

Jenny Li
November 2, 2018

School investigates social media account

Jenny Li
October 4, 2018
Posts over Posters: How Has Social Media Impacted Modern Activism?

Posts over Posters: How Has Social Media Impacted Modern Activism?

Jenny Li
September 4, 2018
School working to repair underground pipe leak

School working to repair underground pipe leak

Jenny Li
August 25, 2018
Photo illustration by Jenny Li

An Affinity for Diversity: Discussing our response to the climate assessment

Jenny Li
June 1, 2018
Abbie Howell '18 discusses gun violence with community leaders at USC. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Senior conducts meeting on gun violence

Jenny Li
May 20, 2018
Photo by Caty Czeto. Photo illustration by Jenny Li.

Facing the Music: Coachella Consequences

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April 26, 2018
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Leaders of Today and Tomorrow: Voteless but not voiceless

Jenny Li
March 21, 2018
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#The Struggle is Real: the West and the White Savior Complex

Jenny Li
February 27, 2018
Photo Illustration by Jenny Li and Kate Schrage

Risky Business: Coining a new currency

Jenny Li
January 10, 2018

Learning to cherish our lives: A reflection of the fire

Jenny Li
December 7, 2017

Entertainment speakers advise video artists

Jenny Li
November 22, 2017
Photo Illustration by Sam Ko

Like a Good Neighbor: Neighbors discuss previous expansion concerns

Jenny Li
November 21, 2017
Student poses a question during a workshop at the Across Colors Diversity Conference. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

School hosts Across Colors Diversity Conference

Jenny Li
November 19, 2017
Cross country Tim Sharpe. Credit: Jenny Li/Big Red

Sharpe Shooting: an inside look

Jenny Li
October 18, 2017
Photo Illustration by Sofia Heller and Alison Oh

Do Not Disturb: Why are students are reluctant to participate in political discussions?

Jenny Li
October 16, 2017
Producer Couper Samuelson talks about how the horror genre was used to discuss racism in his movie, “Get Out.” Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Get out! Cinema Sunday begins

Jenny Li
October 10, 2017
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Frosty relationships on Coldwater Canyon

Jenny Li
September 13, 2017

Marisol Ordonez: Director of HR

Jenny Li
August 31, 2017
Future Horizons Club welcomes law enforcement officers. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Law and order: Future Horizons Club welcomes law enforcement officers

Jenny Li
May 8, 2017
Book Club Vice President Kat Edmiston '17 discusses books with high school students in foster care at the Literacy Event at Celebration Orientation at Pasadena City College on April 20. Printed with permission of Rachel Seplow '17.

Volunteers give out books to foster care students

Jenny Li
April 30, 2017
Ryan Wixen plays dodgeball as part of the Festival to Spring on March 30. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

School rings in break with Festival to Spring

Jenny Li
April 17, 2017
Brown Family Speaker and LACMA Director Michael Govan speaks to students at an all-school assembly March 20. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

LACMA Director discusses managing museum at Brown Family Assembly

Jenny Li
March 20, 2017
Aeden Gasser-Brennan ’19 and Ben Adelstein from Grover Cleveland High School win the 2017 California State VRC High School Championship at Pomona. Credit: Printed with permission of Aeden Gasser-Brennan

Robotics club member wins state championship

Jenny Li
March 15, 2017
Dancers address diversity in 'Love' showcase

Dancers address diversity in ‘Love’ showcase

Jenny Li
March 5, 2017
Amanda Offor '18 and Batia Blank '18 pack bags of food for underprivileged communities while Isabelle Eshragi '18 fills bags with food. Printed with permission of Shauna Altieri.

Students participate in Community Service Week

Jenny Li
March 3, 2017

Students showcase films at SCREEN Festival

Jenny Li
March 2, 2017
Director of Kutler Center and Summer Programs Jim Patterson works at the school's booth at the Summer Days CAMP Fair to promote summer programs to prospective families. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Faculty members promote school’s summer programs

Jenny Li
February 26, 2017
Students sat on the HW Works Internship Panel to offer their advice to their peers interested in seeking an internship this summer. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Peers offer advice for internships, summer opportunities

Jenny Li
February 22, 2017
Aileen Cano ’18 talks with another student at a multicultural brunch designed to foster diversity at the Feldman-Horn Gallery on Jan. 30. The brunch meant to give students an opportunity to come together, regardless of their ethnicity. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Groups brunch over multiculturalism, gender

Jenny Li
February 15, 2017
Club members of Habitat for Humanity went on their first build trip of the year in Montebello. Credit: Printed with permission of Casey Crosson '17

Habitat for Humanity goes on year’s first build trip

Jenny Li
February 6, 2017
Actors in the production perform as they are filmed. Printed with permission from Ed Krieger.

Weekly productions on AIDS in the LGBTQ community taking place

Jenny Li
February 2, 2017

Society of Global Affairs welcomes Afghan refugee

Jenny Li
February 1, 2017
Students enjoy refreshments at the multicultural lunch. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Affinity groups host multicultural brunch

Jenny Li
January 30, 2017
Moderator Winifred White Neisser questions Norman Lear (Madeline ’13) and Kenya Barris (Leyah '19) at the "All in the (blackish) family forum. Printed with permission of Charles Flippen.

Norman Lear, Kenya Barris speak at diversity forum

Jenny Li
January 13, 2017

Construction work closes Upper St. Michaels

Jenny Li
January 12, 2017

Students win Chinese essay contest

Jenny Li
December 11, 2016
Students take a picture in a photo booth in the lounge as part of the Winterfest activities. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Community celebrates break with winter festivities

Jenny Li
December 8, 2016

Organization holds entertainment summit

Jenny Li
November 29, 2016

Students celebrate Halloween

Jenny Li
November 22, 2016

Student volunteers hold daycare for faculty, staff

Jenny Li
November 20, 2016

Website ranks school statewide, nationally

Jenny Li
November 16, 2016
Members of the community attended the second annual Women in Entertainment summit at the Cinerama Dome Nov. 10. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Students attend Women in Entertainment summit

Jenny Li
November 13, 2016
Students take photos in the photo booth sponsored by the Miles for Smiles club. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Miles of Smiles club sponsors charity photo booth

Jenny Li
November 1, 2016
Students dress up as characters from the Pixar film "Up." Social Committee hosted a costume contest for Halloween. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Clubs sponsor Halloween-themed festivities

Jenny Li
October 31, 2016
A student from the Westville Boys' High School in South Africa plays table tennis while Harvard-Westlake students watch. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

South African students tour, participate in panel

Jenny Li
October 25, 2016
Nick Plummer '18 and Brandon Porter '18 encourage students to join flight club. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Students preview clubs at Activities Fair

Jenny Li
October 5, 2016
Communications advisor Jim Burns. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Jim Burns: Communications

Jenny Li
August 31, 2016

Fanatics to use alumnus’ app

Jenny Li
July 5, 2016
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