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Here’s to my teachers

Matthew Yam
June 1, 2018

In the next few weeks, we’ll all be celebrated for the accomplishment of getting through Harvard-Westlake and praised for all our hard work. Before I indulge in my own awesomeness, I have to acknowledge...

Illustration by Sam Ko/Chronicle

Sports Roundup: NBA Semi-Finals

Matthew Yam
May 12, 2018

Welcome to Sports Roundup. This series will offers analysis of professional sports from members of the Chronicle Sports staff. Four teams remain standing in the NBA playoffs: The Boston Celtics and Cleveland...

Illustration by Sam Ko/Chronicle

Sports Roundup: NBA edition

Matthew Yam
April 28, 2018

Welcome to the first issue of Sports Roundup. This series will offer analysis of professional sports from members of the Chronicle Sports staff. With the NBA playoffs in full swing, two panel members...

Seasoned Seniors

Seasoned Seniors

Matthew Yam
February 22, 2018

First of all, I’d like to thank the opinion editor for offering me this spot in our wonderful publication. This is my first column as a second semester senior, so it is, in essence, recreational writing....

Henry Sanderson ’20 receives and controls a
pass downfield in a 3-0 victory against St. Francis last season.  Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Young team hopes to succeed with new offensive approach

Matthew Yam
January 11, 2018

After a first round exit in last year’s CIF playoffs, the boys’ soccer team is looking to bounce back with aspirations of winning both the Mission league and a CIF title. Second year head coach Kris...

Community Disservice

Community Disservice

Matthew Yam
October 13, 2017

A few weeks ago, I was thrust into a Facebook group without my consent. “Harvard-Westlake Community Council” was the title. “Hmm, How uplifting,” I thought. Then I saw the first post: “Hi! I’m...

Director of Maintenance for Athletic Facilities Roberto Hernandez. Photo Credit: Astor Wu/Chronicle.

Maintenance Director saves jogger’s life

Matthew Yam
September 10, 2017

Director of maintenance for athletic facilities Roberto Hernandez said his agenda often varies from day to day as he is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the school’s athletic programs are running...

Brittany Hong/Chronicle

An Ode to the grind

Matthew Yam
August 30, 2017

First things first, let’s clarify exactly what the phenomenon known as “the grind” is. Whether you acknowledge it or not, you’ve all experienced it. For some, it begins at 2:35 p.m. with the exception...

Liam Douglass ’18 commits to USC

Matthew Yam
June 20, 2017

Offensive lineman Liam Douglass '18 committed to attend and play football for the University of Southern California on Monday night. Douglass signed to the Trojans just hours after he was offered, citing...

The boys' tennis team celebrates their victory. Printed with permission of Alison Kronenberg.

Boys’ tennis wins CIF-SS DI championship

Matthew Yam
May 19, 2017

In a fitting end to a dominant season, the boys’ tennis team defeated Peninsula 10-8 on May 19 to win the CIF-SS DI championship. The CIF-SS DI Finals saw the No. 1 ranked team of Peninsula square off...

The boys size up their opponents before their penultimate match of the season. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle.

Boys’ tennis routs University to advance to CIF-SS DI finals

Matthew Yam
May 17, 2017

The squad was calm and collected before the match. Warmups were methodical and precise. The team was laughing and smiling as formal lineups were announced. There was no discernible difference in the intensity...

The Wolverines huddle up and get amped. Printed with permission of Maria Tucker.

Boys’ tennis defeats rival Los Alamitos to advance to CIF semi-finals

Matthew Yam
May 15, 2017

The boys’ tennis team served up a clutch victory against bitter rival Los Alamitos 10-8 on May 15 to advance to the CIF-SS DI semi-finals. The match was close for most of the day, with the score tied...

Boys’ tennis continues CIF dominance with win over Northwood

Matthew Yam
May 13, 2017

The undermanned boys’ tennis team trounced Northwood 14-4 on May 12 to advance to CIF-SS DI quarterfinals. Stanley Morris '18  stepped up in the number one single’s position in the absence of captain...

The Boys' Tennis seniors take a moment to enjoy their last season together. Printed with permission of Maria Tucker.

Boys’ tennis cruises through opening round of CIF on senior night

Matthew Yam
May 10, 2017

Despite being undermanned, the boys’ tennis team opened the first round of the CIF-SS DI playoffs with a 16-2 win against Santa Barbara on May 10, the squad's Senior Night. Every senior except for Matt...

Boys’ tennis sweeps rival Loyola

Matthew Yam
April 24, 2017

The boys' tennis team dominated all 18 matches Monday to sweep rival Loyola 18-0. Captain Adam Sraberg '17 left after winning his first match and captain Jed Kronenberg '17 did not play. “While Loyola...

Boys’ Tennis takes first loss of season, remains poised for CIF

Matthew Yam
April 19, 2017

The boys tennis’ team lost 10-8 to perennial powerhouse and arch-rival Peninsula on April 19. The previously undefeated squad now sits at 14-1 overall. Although the loss was upsetting, the boys say they...

Reid Hudgins '18 and Paul Rodriguez '18 celebrate a goal. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle.

Boys’ lacrosse defeats rival Loyola in sudden death thriller

Matthew Yam
March 25, 2017

The boys’ lacrosse team edged rival Loyola 13-12 in overtime to keep its perfect record intact at 8-0. Williams commit Zac Harleston '17 and Duke commit Paul Rodriguez '18 were the driving forces of...

Boys’ tennis routs Chaminade, gears up for All-American tourney

Matthew Yam
March 23, 2017

  The CIF-SS top seeded boys’ tennis team delivered a 16-2 drubbing against Chaminade to remain undefeated at 11-0. The relatively easy match up gave the squad an opportunity for JV players to...

Boys’ tennis makes short work of St. Francis to stay undefeated

Matthew Yam
March 22, 2017

The top ranked boys' tennis team dominated St. Francis 15-3 on March 22 to remain undefeated at 10-0 overall. Sacha Pritzker '18 led the team in singles, changing up the lineup to give the usual suspects,...

No.1 ranked boys’ tennis routs Beverly Hills, remains undefeated

Matthew Yam
March 15, 2017

The boys’ tennis team defeated Beverly Hills 14-4 on March 15 to remain undefeated with a 9-0 record. Going into the season, the boys were ranked seventh in the CIF-SS Division I, but their strong...

Boys’ tennis serves up perfect match against Notre Dame

Matthew Yam
March 14, 2017

The boys’ tennis team delivered its most dominant performance yet, shutting out Notre Dame 18-0 on March 14. With this victory, the squad remains undefeated at 8-0. In high school tennis, each team...

Boys’ tennis trounces powerhouse San Marino, stays undefeated

Matthew Yam
March 10, 2017

The Boys’ tennis team delivered another convincing victory, this time over powerhouse San Marino 13-5 on March 9. Captain Adam Sraberg ‘17 said last week that this match would be a tough one, and...

Tennis overwhelms St. Francis in first league match

Matthew Yam
March 8, 2017

The Boys’ tennis team dominated St. Francis 17-1 March 8, sweeping doubles and winning singles 8-9 to remain undefeated. Harvard Westlake has not lost a tennis match to St. Francis in over 17 years,...

Boys’ tennis dominates Westlake, remains undefeated

Matthew Yam
March 7, 2017

The boys’ tennis team trounced Westlake 15-3 on March 7 to remain undefeated with a 5-0 record. A strong Westlake squad featured two seniors ranked within the top 100 in the nation. Vanderbilt commit...

Boys’ Tennis routs Calabasas, remains undefeated

Matthew Yam
March 2, 2017

The boys’ tennis team defeated Calabasas 15-3 on March 2 and remains undefeated with a 4-0 overall record. In typical fashion, captains Adam Sraberg '17 and Jed Kronenberg '17 went undefeated in their...

Captain Adam Sraberg returns a serve against University HS, Irvine. Printed with permission of Darlene Bible.

Boys’ tennis opens season with 3-0 start

Matthew Yam
March 2, 2017

The Boys' tennis team has served up a strong start, taking three wins in their first three matches. The squad defeated West Ranch 14-4 in its first match, then routed Los Alamitos 16-2, a team that eliminated...

Checkmate: club holds student tournament

Matthew Yam
February 17, 2017

The HW Chess club is in the midst of their first ever school wide tournament. All students were invited to participate in the single elimination tournament, and 30 players signed up to compete. The participants...

Head Coach Brian Flacks gives his players tips during a time out.  Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo defeats Los Altos to move onto CIF quarterfinals

Matthew Yam
February 15, 2017

The Girls’ water polo team defeated Los Altos 13-6 in the first round of the CIF Division III playoffs Feb. 15. The squad was aggressive and dominant, leading for the entirety of the game. Villanova...

Wolverines commit to further athletic careers

Matthew Yam
December 4, 2016

Adam Sraberg ‘17, Brandon Kewalramani ‘17, and Camille Oswald ‘17 have signed National Letters of Intent to play Division 1 sports at the collegiate level. Sraberg has committed to Vanderbilt University...

Keller Maloney '18 looks to pass the ball during a Wolverine victory. Credit: Aaron Park/Chronicle

Boys’ water polo defeats Mater Dei

Matthew Yam
October 24, 2016

In a widely anticipated battle between two high-powered water polo teams, the No. 1 ranked Wolverines defeated the Mater Dei Monarchs 10-9 to maintain an undefeated record. The first quarter ended with...

The Wolverines take on the Orange Lutheran Lancers  on Homecoming. Credit: Matthew Yam/ Chronicle

Boys’ water polo takes Homecoming victory

Matthew Yam
October 17, 2016

The boys' water polo team overcame the Orange Lutheran Lancers 7-6 in front of the homecoming crowd to remain undefeated with a 19-0 record. The Lancers took the early lead, scoring two quick goals in...

Math club takes the Purple Comet test

Matthew Yam
April 28, 2016

Members of the Math club participated in Purple Comet, an international online mathematics competition open to middle and high school students. The competition requires teams of six students to solve advanced...

A little kindness goes a long way

A little kindness goes a long way

Matthew Yam
April 27, 2016

My good friend and I were talking late one afternoon on the way home from school. “Yeah I’m fine.” “You sure?” “Yeah.” “Well okay, but if something is bothering you, I’d be happy...

Sam Krutonog '18 lunges left to make a save. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Sam Krutonog ’18 perseveres despite setbacks

Matthew Yam
January 24, 2016

At 10 years old, Sam Krutonog ’18 reluctantly agreed to fill in for an injured teammate as goalie during their water polo game. He recalls his disappointment in realizing the impossibility of fulfilling...

Small fish in a big pond

Small fish in a big pond

Matthew Yam
January 13, 2016

The phone rang. I answered, not expecting much, but when I hung up, I became a future Harvard-Westlake student. I was in the sixth grade at the time, and I didn’t really consider the ramifications...

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