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Students Against Sexual Violence offers SafeBAE certification to Sophomores
Students Against Sexual Violence offers SafeBAE certification to Sophomores
Elizabeth Johnstone 24, Mark Ma 24, Ella Graber 24 and Allie Hunnius 24 perform a jazz piece together in Chalmers East.
Prefect Council hosts Fall Coffeehouse
South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) leaders and club members stand together at the Diwali celebration. The festival took place in Chalmers on Nov. 18.
SASA hosts celebration of Diwali with festival
Former CBS Middle East Deborah Camiel (Ariel 24) speaks to students and faculty at a meeting Nov. 15. She talked about her experience as a journalist covering the Israeli-Palestine conflict in Gaza despite violence between the two groups.
Journalist speaks on her experience in the Middle East
SLIDE presents to students
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools 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
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
Less waste in the cafeteria
Less waste in the cafeteria
Empowering young voices in politics
Empowering young voices in politics
Create walkable cities
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Make Advanced math classes weighted
Make Advanced math classes weighted
A Friendship for the Ages
A Friendship for the Ages
Illustration by Ashley Ham
Save Our Spirit
Students line up outside their school after a shooting has just occurred.
Generation Under Fire
Two teachers are married with a wolverine, the schools mascot, officiating.
From School Bells to Wedding Bells
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
Reclaiming Narratives
Shelving the Books
Shelving the Books
Anna Ames 24, as Howie,
Performing arts department opens ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Performing Arts Teacher Chris Sullivan speaks to the audience before the groups opening set Nov. 2. The performance was the third of the Jazz Lunch Concert Series, a set of new performances created by Sullivan at the beginning of the year.
HW Jazz hosts third Jazz Lunch Concert series with guest performers
Cover design for Player. Written and produced by Sarah Parmet 25
Junior releases debut single “Player”
Senior releases debut album trust issues
Senior releases debut album “trust issues”
Attacker Alex Heenan 24 legs up on a five-meter penalty shot against Newport Harbor in the CIF semifinal Nov. 8.
Boys’ water polo loses to Newport Harbor in semifinal due to missed call in final seconds
The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.
Going for Gold
Midfielder Micah Rossen looks to make a pass in a game against Sierra Canyon on Jan. 23.
Boys’ soccer to defend Mission League title
Mimi Rhee 25 prepares to return an serve an opponents serve in a home game against Westlake High School Sept. 13.
Girls’ tennis loses CIF team matches
Ellie Koo 24 takes a swing in a match against Marlborough on Nov. 12.
Girls’ golf cut from playoffs
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
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Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor

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Guard Christian Horry 24 dribbles the ball on offense in a game against Burroughs High School on Nov. 29.

Boys’ basketball stays undefeated with win against Burroughs

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Guard Robert Hinton 24 dribbles the ball in a game against Polytechnic High School on Nov. 21.

Boys’ basketball defeats Polytechnic in big win

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2023
Attacker Alex Heenan 24 legs up on a five-meter penalty shot against Newport Harbor in the CIF semifinal Nov. 8.

Boys’ water polo loses to Newport Harbor in semifinal due to missed call in final seconds

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2023

Senior Independent Studies

Sienna Dall'Olmo, Erin Ryu, Everett Lakey, Colin Ho, Nathan Wang, Audrey Kim, Alex Lee, Max Turetzky, Justin Tang, Lydia Gugsa, and Eila Shokravi
November 15, 2023
The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.

Going for Gold

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
Guard Trent Perry 24 dribbles the ball up the court in a game against Palos Verdes High School Nov. 15.

Boys’ basketball defeats Palos Verdes in home opener

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
Head Coach David Rebibo speaks in a team meeting after a preseason practice. The team looks to repeat as California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state champions, currently ranked fourth in the country.

Boys’ basketball hopes to build on past success

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
Connor Kim 25 legs up for a penalty shot in a game against Loyola High School Nov. 2. The Wolverines defeated Loyola 20-15 to advance to the CIF-SS semifinal.

Boys’ water polo defeats Loyola in CIF quarterfinal

November 2, 2023
Elle Kirman 27 runs in the Mission League Individual Championship on Oct. 31. Kirman placed first out of 35 participants.

Freshman wins Mission League Individual Championship

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.

Field hockey wins Tournament of Champions

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2023
Attackers Ben Oerlemans 24 and Asher Engelberg 24 cap up before their game against Loyola High School Oct. 25.

Boys’ water polo wins Mission League for third consecutive year

October 25, 2023
The field hockey team discusses strategy in a game against Great Oak High School Oct. 24. The team went on to win 3-1, advancing to the semifinal.

Field hockey advances to Tournament of Champions semifinal

October 24, 2023
History Teacher Dror Yaron presents at an educational assembly for sophomores and juniors Oct. 23. The history teacher spoke on the past of Israel and Palestine and the consequences regarding the current war.

Teacher speaks at school assembly about history of Israel and Palestine

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 23, 2023
Attacker Alex Heenan 24 rises up on a five meter penalty shot in a game against Mater Dei Oct. 21.

Boys’ water polo defeats Mater Dei on Senior Day

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023
Charles Abemayor 26, Presentation Managing Editor Tate Sheehy 24 and Aaron Escalante 26 race in the Mt. Sac Invitational on Oct. 21.

Cross country teams compete at Mt. Sac Invitational

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023
Victor Lowe 24 prepares to serve in a game from the 2023 spring season.

Senior announces commitment to play volleyball at the University of Hawai’i

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Panelists Dr. Eric Strauss, Emily Parker, Kim Orbe and Dr. Jake Owens speak about their roles in environmental conservation and climate change at the LA Zoo on Oct. 14.

Club attends global affairs event at LA Zoo

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 14, 2023
Nationally ranked guard Trent Perry 24 committed to USC at the Top Flight Invite Oct. 13.

Senior announces commitment to play Division 1 basketball at USC

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
Robby Louie 26 runs in the second Mission League Cluster Meet.

Cross country teams attend second Mission league meet

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Felix Brozyna-Vilim 17 and Evan Rosenfeld 17 receive their awards on the field during Homecoming. The two alumni were officially inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame Oct. 7.

[Photo] Water polo alumni inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame Class of ’23

October 9, 2023
The girls water polo team poses for a photo with the Mexico national team.

Girls’ water polo team scrimmages Mexico national team

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Charlotte Korchak (front and center) poses with listeners of the event hosted by Jewish Club and MESA on Oct. 6.

Educator speaks at Jewish Club and MESA event

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 6, 2023
Girls volleyball completes comeback win on senior night

Girls’ volleyball completes comeback win on senior night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Ben Oerlemans 24 winds up to shoot in a game against Newport Harbor High School Sept. 30.

Senior announces commitment to play water polo at Stanford University

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
Printed with permission of Darlene Bible

Senior narrows Division 1 commitment to six schools

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Mason Walline 25 and Alexa Chang 25 carry a banner in memoriam of Trey Brown during the walk.

Members of school community remember Trey Brown III in ‘Alive Together’ walk

October 1, 2023
Collin Caras 25 legs up for a foul shot in a game against Cathedral Catholic High School Sept. 29.

Boys’ water polo places third in Delfina USA Classic

Justin Tang and Audrey Kim
September 30, 2023
Printed with permission of Darlene Bible

Freshmen lead field hockey team in big win on senior night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2023
Printed with permission of Darlene Bible

Football wins at La Salle Homecoming

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2023
Printed with permission of the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center

School announces participation in ‘Alive Together’ walk

Justin Tang and Connor Tang
September 25, 2023
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

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2023
Illustration by Eva Park

Fantasy Frenzy

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
ON THE OFFENSIVE: Attacker Alex Heenan ’24 works a one-man zone with Center Otto Stothart ’25 in a semifinal game against Newport Harbor High School in the annual South Coast Tournament. Following a 12-9 win against Newport, the team lost 14-7 to JSerra Catholic High School in the finals.

Boys’ water polo places second in tournament

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Printed with permission of Dave Touloumian

Boys’ water polo loses to No. 1 ranked JSerra

Justin Tang
September 8, 2023
Editors-in-Chief Ella Yadegar ’24 and Averie Perrin ’24 smile for a photo at the first Chronicle layout of the year.

[Photo] Letter from the Editors: Prioritizing truthful reporting

September 1, 2023
The school’s emergency alert system informed the community at 6:49 PM on Monday that in-person instruction would be canceled the next school day.

Upper school closed indefinitely due to water leak

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
September 5, 2023
HIGH ALTITUDE: Members of the boys and girls cross country team pose together for a team picture out in the wilderness of Big Bear Lake.

Cross country prepares for fall season with trip to Big Bear Lake

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023
AROUND THE BLOCK: Attacker Alex Heenan ’24 throws a no-look pass, looking to break down the defense. After three months in tough training, the team is back against St. Francis High School on Aug. 23.

Water polo looks for new leadership heading into season

August 28, 2023

Junior Fellowship: Leo Craig

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023
Footballs Quest for Destiny

Football’s Quest for Destiny

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2023
School expands upper school dean program

School expands upper school dean program

Justin Tang and Connor Tang
February 8, 2023
School reports record absences due to illness

School reports record absences due to illness

Justin Tang and Nathan Wang
December 14, 2022
Getting a Kick Out of It

Getting a Kick Out of It

Dylan Graff and Justin Tang
December 12, 2022
Members the HW Parent Association pose at their booth on the quad.

HWPA hosts Halloween Senior Appreciation event

Justin Tang
November 22, 2022

New Clubs at the Activities Fair

Eden Conner, Everett Lakey, Jayan Kandavel, Alex Lee, Connor Tang, and Justin Tang
October 3, 2022
Izzy Daum 23 and her family met up with relative Arachna Patel, owner of Super 8 Motel, in Tampa, Florida as she researched Indian motel ownership.

Junior Fellowship: Izzy Daum

Justin Tang
September 1, 2022
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