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The panel organized by HW Venture sits in Ahmanson Lecture Hall after the film screening.
HW Venture hosts screening of “Show Her The Money”, panel of female producers
Club leaders Amelia Chiarelli '25 and Rheanna Vradiy '25 stand together in the Quad. They both organized the booth for students to register.
Club organizes booth on Quad to register voters, promote voting
Head Fanatics announced following election
Peer Support kicked off the 2024-25 school year with their annual retreat at the Oaks Camp and Conference Center Sept. 7-9. Leaders and trainees bonded over team-building activities to prepare for the new year.
Peer Support leaders, trainees attend retreat
An early morning earthquake centered in Malibu shook parts of the San Fernando Valley, including Studio City and the school's campus.
Early morning 4.7 Malibu earthquake shakes campus
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
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
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.
Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign
'Untitled' Political Podcast, Episode 1
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 1
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Illustration by Eva Park
The Inefficacy of Corporate Environmentalism
AI Art
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Rethinking our mental health initiatives
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
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
Choosing with Caution
Choosing with Caution
Tracing Tracks
Tracing Tracks
Pianist Sam Hirsh, Saxophonist Ralph Moore and Bassist Mike Gurrola play a set together in Chalmers 104. The performance was the first of a continuation of last year's lunch concert series.
Renowned jazz players perform for students, faculty in continuation of lunch concert series
Printed with permission of Finn Slootweg
The Rise of Brat Summer
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
THEN: Hallock and Hooper pose for a photoshoot in 2014 after leading the Wolverines to two Southern Section titles, the first in over 20 years.
How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA
Nikolas Khamenia dribbles the ball in the gold medal match against Spain. Khamenia led the team with nine points to win the FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup.
Chasing Gold
Former Program Head of the Girls' Basketball Program Melissa Hearlihy raises the 2024 CIF Girls' Basketball State Championship trophy after a 60-45 win over Colfax High School from Northern California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
The Final Whistle
Attackers Margaux Schlumberger '27 and Abby Ryan '27 celebrate together after a goal.
Field hockey shuts out 9-0 Thousand Oaks on both sides of the field
Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.
Boys’ water polo defeats Long Beach Wilson 18-15 in high scoring affair
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
Justin Tang

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor

Justin Tang '25 is an Editor-in-Chief for the Big Red Magazine and is in his third year working for The Chronicle. He was formerly an Assistant Sports Editor and in his free time he enjoys going to the gym, watching sports or reading.

All content by Justin Tang
Nikolas Khamenia dribbles the ball in the gold medal match against Spain. Khamenia led the team with nine points to win the FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup.

Chasing Gold

Justin Tang and Kasra Maghami
October 1, 2024
Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo defeats Long Beach Wilson 18-15 in high scoring affair

Connor Tang, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
Kara Horacek '27 attempts a shot on goal. She tallied a hat trick, contributing three goals in the 8-0 victory against Chaminade on Friday.

Field hockey defeats Chaminade 8-0 for third consecutive win

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024
The defense lines up in a game against Royal High school Sept. 14. Kurtis Walter '27 and Dylan Fullmer '27 each had key interceptions for the Wolverines.

Football’s run offense surges against Royal High School

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024

Water polo alumni medal at Olympics

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Despite power outages in Taper Gym, the football game is still set for 7:30 p.m. If high temperatures persist, the game may be postponed or delayed, Athletic Director Matt Lacour said.

Football game set for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. despite power outages

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 6, 2024
Track and Field Program Head Jonas Koolsbergen '83 gives a pregame speech before the team's meet.

Coach K: Wolverine For Life

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2024

Junior pole-vaulter qualifies for CIF State track and field championships

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2024
UCLA commit Trent Perry '24 averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game as a senior.

Senior announces commitment to play Division 1 basketball at UCLA following decommitment from USC

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024
Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.

Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024
Trombone player Andre Touloumian '24 plays his rendition of "Golden Cress" by Duke Ellington. All upper school jazz groups played in the concert, and the lower school's Jazz Band was also invited to play.

Lights Up: Lower and Upper School Jazz groups perform in annual ‘Big Band’ Concert

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
May 5, 2024
The boys' basketball team poses in the tunnel of the Golden1 Center with the CIF State Open Division trophy.

Boys’ Basketball: Leaving a Legacy

Justin Tang and Hana Mehdi Williams
March 20, 2024
The boys' basketball team poses at center court with the Open Division state title after defeating Salesian College Preparatory 50-45 at the Golden1 Center in Sacramento on Mar. 9.

Boys’ basketball wins back-to-back Open Division State championships

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2024
Members of the boys' basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

Khamenia, Hinton and Perry combine for 57 of team’s 63 points to lead team back to State Championship

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2024
Senior guard and McDonald's All-American Trent Perry '24 finishes through contact in a game against Carlsbad High School on March 2.

Perry drops 40 points to complete comeback against Carlsbad in CIF State quarterfinal

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
The boys' basketball team poses with the Open Division CIF-SS title after defeating Roosevelt 54-47 in the championship game Feb. 23.

Boys’ basketball outlasts Roosevelt to win first CIF-SS Open Division title in school history

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
Senior guard Robert Hinton '24 attempts to finish through contact in a playoff game against St. John Bosco on Feb. 16.

Boys’ basketball blows out St. John Bosco to advance to CIF-SS finals

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2024
Senior guard Trent Perry '24 celebrates after scoring in a playoff game against Sierra Canyon High School on Feb. 13.

Boys’ basketball routs Sierra Canyon to stay undefeated in CIF-SS group play

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Senior midfielder Spencer Casmassima '24 advances the ball up the pitch in a playoff match against Millikan High School.

Boys’ soccer scores game-winning goal in final minutes to escape Millikan in CIF-SS quarterfinal

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
February 13, 2024
Forward Isaiah Carroll '25 shoots a three from the left corner in a playoff game against Corona Centennial. They would defeat the Huskies 61-51 to advance to 1-0 in CIF Open Division pool play.

Four starters score double-digits to outlast Corona Centennial in CIF-SS playoffs

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
Senior guard Josh Engelberg '24 dribbles the ball up the court in the Mission League Championship Game against Crepsi Carmelite High School on Feb. 2.

Tempers flare in Taper Gym as boys’ basketball defeats Crespi in Mission League Championship game

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
The Chronicle's Winter Takes

The Chronicle’s Winter Takes

Connor Tang, Alex Dinh, Hana Mehdi Williams, and Justin Tang
February 1, 2024
Spencer Casamassima '24 and Josh Barnavon '24 celebrate in a game against Chaminade on Jan. 3.

Standing on Business

Justin Tang and Nathan Wang
February 1, 2024
Christian Horry '24, Trent Perry '24, Isaiah Carroll '25, and Niccolo Kalischer-Stork '24 celebrate on the sideline in a game against St. Francis on senior night Jan. 26.

Boys’ basketball defeats St. Francis in blowout victory on Senior Night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
Junior forward Nik Khamenia '25 prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Sierra Canyon High School on Jan. 19.

Boys’ basketball blows late-game lead to Sierra Canyon in second straight loss

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2024
Head Coach David Rebibo walks along the baseline in a game against Notre Dame High School on Jan. 17.

Boys’ basketball drops first game in league play to Notre Dame at home

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2024
Senior guard Robert Hinton '24 attacks the rim for a layup in a game against McEachern High School at the Hoophall East Classic on Jan. 15.

Boys’ basketball survives second-half struggles to defeat McEachern in overtime

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
Senior guard Christian Horry '24 protects the ball from a defender in a game against Loyola High School on Jan. 12.

Boys’ basketball dominates Loyola to stay undefeated in Mission League

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2024
Guard Trent Perry '24 elevates for a dunk in a game against Campbell Hall High School at home Dec. 13.

Boys’ basketball crushes Campbell Hall in Studio City showdown

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
December 14, 2023
Senior guards Robert Hinton '24 and Trent Perry '24 pose at the 2023 Mission League Media Day.

Realest In The Game: Robert Hinton and Trent Perry

Justin Tang
December 13, 2023
George Avakian '20 poses with a trophy after winning the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 10.

Inside the Lair: Avakian’s NCAA Legacy

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
December 13, 2023
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 16, 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

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
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 18, 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

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
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 7, 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

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
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
October 1, 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 9, 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

Averie Perrin and Ella Yadegar
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

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023

Junior Fellowship: Leo Craig

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023
Football's 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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