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Students partake in an outdoor trauma-informed yoga class, arranged by the Jenesse Center.
Community Council holds service event at Jenesse Center
Idalis McZeal 23, Jane Hamilton 22 and Ava Weinrot 23 run the Best Buddies club booth, having secured a spot out of the blazing sun.
Clubs enlist new members at Activities Fair
Upper School Dean Sara Miranda describes the factors that make up each college or universitys ranking.
Deans host Family College Night
Student Ambassadors socialize on the Middle School Lower Lawn while waiting to get food from In-N-Out and Rice Balls of Fire trucks.
Student Ambassadors gather at Training Dinner
A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.
Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper 23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
Respect review
“Respect” review
Field hockey loses first game in three seasons
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany
Edward Kim 23 and William Ehrlich 22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
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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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