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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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JONES STRIKES A POSE: Upper School Dean Chris Jones, who will replace Beth Slattery as Upper School Deans Department Head beginning July 1, 2020, sits in his office and smiles. Frank Jiang / Chronicle

Jones promoted to Chair of Deans

November 14, 2019
Letter from the Editors: Better Together

Letter from the Editors: Better Together

August 29, 2019
WALK IN THE PARK: The school unveiled plans to turn Weddington Golf & Tennis into River Park in a realistic computer generated design. In the proposed plan, the new facilities will include an athletic center, multiple fields and eco-friendly green spaces.

School announces plans for River Park

August 28, 2019
Students walk to their cars parked on Halkirk Street. Beginning the next school year, the school will enforce stricter regulations in order to prevent students from parking in neighboring streets near the upper school campus.

School to enforce current parking policies, introduce revised prices for student drivers

May 30, 2019
The seniors of Advanced Dance II perform their final group piece as a class. Credit: Lindsay Wu/ Chronicle

Students perform in end-of-year dance showcase

May 3, 2019
Illustration by Sam Ko 19.

Giving Back: Celebrating Earth Day on Campus

May 1, 2019

Our fifth quarter culture

May 1, 2019
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins, right, shakes hands with President Rick Commons. Credit: Caitlin Chung/ Chronicle

Former Poet Laureate recites poetry at Brown Family Assembly

April 24, 2019

Seniors to face no consequences for skipping class Coachella Friday

April 9, 2019

Locals oppose new plans to expand Burbank airport

March 24, 2019

Students protest to raise awareness for environmental problems

March 23, 2019

School subpoenaed amid college cheating scandal

March 15, 2019

Storm systems cause heavy rains, snow

March 4, 2019

School to implement new gender policies

March 3, 2019
Appreciating our education

Appreciating our education

March 2, 2019
Clara Ross 19 and Sara Kangaslahti 19 present the AP Physics C class to Dylan Shenson 20. Credit: Lindsay Wu

Students browse courses at Academic Fair

February 11, 2019

School launches new pilot program, streamlines process to leave campus

January 31, 2019
Illustration by Spencer Klink

Wonder Women: Exploring the increasing female presence in Advanced Placement courses

January 30, 2019

Student’s Instagram photo surpasses 11,000 likes

January 23, 2019

Prefect Council implements new system for students moving assessments

November 30, 2018

Alumnus runs for House

November 15, 2018
Speaker Andrew Puzder shares his ideologies behind his support of Capitalism. Credit: Caitlin Chung/Chronicle

Former CEO Andrew Puzder encourages students to embrace capitalism

November 5, 2018

New mid-year assessment schedule to be implemented

October 25, 2018

HW Venture holds kick-off rally to begin year

October 5, 2018

HW Venture begins year with rally

October 5, 2018

Residents oppose FAA

October 4, 2018
Sophie Lopez 19 and Bailey Towill 19 utilize Prova technology to access books without taking the backpack off. Printed with permission of Jonathan Damico.

Prova-iding the best: Seniors launch company

September 1, 2018
Jake Futterman ’21 taught robotics and STEM ideas at Gode Primary School in July as the first phase of his overall vision to create a sustainable robotics program in rural Ethiopia. Printed with permission of Jake Futterman.

Sophomore teaches robotics in Ethiopian middle school

August 31, 2018

Senior named LA County Youth Poet Laureate

June 27, 2018

Thill to teach at the Episcopal School of LA

June 1, 2018

First and Third Assembly schedule to change for upcoming school year

May 2, 2018
Members of Junior Classical League pose for a group photo after the days events. Credit: Sarah Damico 20

Going on a trip in our favorite chariot: JCL attends convention

April 15, 2018

Food truck fanatics: waffle truck visits

March 22, 2018

Environmental Club encourages students to “stop sucking”

March 9, 2018

Lighting the way: Alumnus returns to stage lighting for winter play

January 31, 2018

Student-Alumni Association hosts Thankathon

January 29, 2018

Prefect Council hosts first ever Food Truck Friday

January 26, 2018

HW venture hosts meet-up to discuss latest project

January 10, 2018
Student Task Force leader Catherine Crouch 19 holds a poster at the humanity circle. Credit: Lindsay Wu/Chronicle

Student Task Force gathers signatures to help DREAMers

November 21, 2017

Homecoming Day festivities take place

October 12, 2017
Keila McCabe 20 poses with her art students in the Dominican Republic. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Keila McCabe ’20 teaches art in the Dominican Republic

September 14, 2017
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