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Panelists (Clockwise from top right) Stacy Messaye, Cory Booker, Laurie Levinson and Gabe Ramirez engage in discussion about the justice system.
Parent DEI Committee presents documentary followed by discussion with Senator Cory Booker
Mary Beth Tinker gives a presentation to seventh grade students about her First Amendment advocacy work.
Free speech activist Mary Beth Tinker speaks at seventh grade class meeting
Student body elects 2021-2022 Prefect Council
Community members participate in a breakout room discussion about nonpartisanship.
SLIDE leads social and racial discussion workshops at Community Time
Juniors (L-R) Matteo Dall'Olmo '22, Assistant Sports Editor Justin Goldstein '22, Ely Dickson '22, Jack Lesinski '22, Zane Danton '22 and Assistant News Editor Will Sheehy '22 smile for a photo after hearing about the return during lunch.
School announces every day return to campus for all grades starting May 17
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: High School How-Tos
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: An Open Letter to Mr. Commons
Credit: Caroline Jacoby/Chronicle
Packing in hyperpartisan politics
Credit: Caroline Jacoby/Chronicle
Defining ‘good personhood’
Saving ourselves
Illustration by Evie De Rubertis
The Name Game
Olivia Rahhal '23 cuddles her pet sheepadoodle.
Secret Life of Pets (in Quarantine)
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Shedding the Stigma
Max Silver '20 observes his frozen-over campus at Southern Methodist University during the power outages in February.
Frozen in Time
From Left: Quinn Callaghan '21, Maddie Boudov '21, Alon Moradi '21 and James Johnson Brown '21 pose in their choir classroom.
Zooming into the Classroom
Acting student Josephine Baiden '23 delivers a monologue as labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta as a part of the acting showcase.
Students portray activists through virtual acting showcase
English department holds virtual showing of documentary “When the Levees Broke”
Eva Salas '22 and Eve Levy '22 discuss Salas' inspiration behind her oil painting
Visual and performing art students present at Arthouse
Coming Out
Chasing Trails
Members of the track and field team set records at the Arcadia Invitational
Girls basketball defeats Palisades Charter High School in non-league game
Boys basketball beats Crean Lutheran High School in Rolling Hills State Preview Game
Boys volleyball suffers defeat to Alemany High School
Boys volleyball loses third consecutive match against Loyola High School
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Commemorating Zwemer: Hearts are filled with cherished memories of history teacher

Commemorating Zwemer: Hearts are filled with cherished memories of history teacher

Kendall Dees
October 4, 2018
Photo Illustration by Ryan Albert, Jenny Li and Spencer Klink

Beyond the Books: Placing More Emphasis on Student Wellness

Kendall Dees
September 4, 2018
Members of the senior class elected Anthony Weinraub ’18 and Eli Adler ’18 as Prom Kings on May 19. Students voted for whomever they wanted, without gender requirements. The couple shared a dance following the announcement. Credit: Emma Sessar '18

Seniors elect two kings to Prom Court

Kendall Dees
June 1, 2018

DEI office suggests first summer read

Kendall Dees
May 31, 2018

School to offer free physical exams

Kendall Dees
May 30, 2018

In the spotlight: Senior financial aid recipients honored at annual dinner

Kendall Dees
April 27, 2018
Cameron Schiller ’18 works on his robot the night before the VEX Robotics World competition in Louisville, KY. The team that qualified for World’s is comprised of Miles Agus ’18, Schiller and DJ Lesh ’18. The team has built six robots throughout this season. Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Robotics places fifth at World’s

Kendall Dees
April 26, 2018
Features Assistant Editor Jenny Li ’19 hands information to students interested in registering to vote. Students participated in the Our First Vote drive on the quad. Credit: Kendall Dees

Sophomore organizes voter registration drive

Kendall Dees
March 21, 2018
Members of the American Youth Symphony Orchestra performed during break in Ahmanson. The performance was followed by a Q&A session and discussion of immigration. Credit: Kendall Dees/Chronicle

Human Rights Watch Student Task Force facilitates conversation on DACA

Kendall Dees
March 19, 2018
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Sign-ups fill up for Valentine’s themed Coffeehouse

Kendall Dees
February 14, 2018

Super Bowl LII used alum’s technology to maintain security

Kendall Dees
February 5, 2018
Spencer Paul '19 participated in the debateLA Challenge round robin tournament and made it to the finals against Shruthi Krishnan from Greenhill School. Credit: Will Berlin '19

School hosts debate tournament

Kendall Dees
January 16, 2018
Photo illustration by Sam Ko and Alison Oh

Striving to Serve: Some students struggle with the community service requirement

Kendall Dees
January 10, 2018

Economics Club to teach seminar

Kendall Dees
August 31, 2017

Make-A-Wish recipient thanks school for wish reveal

Kendall Dees
March 1, 2017
Ethics Bowl team members pose after qualifying for the state competition. Printed with permission of Charles Berezin.

Ethics Bowl advances to state competition

Kendall Dees
February 9, 2017

School hosts annual UCLA blood drive

Kendall Dees
November 22, 2016

Community Council promotes Facebook page with Dippin’ Dots

Kendall Dees
October 7, 2016

Students chat with Uber, Checchi Capital execs

Kendall Dees
October 7, 2016
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