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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
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
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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Instagram account ‘wokeathw’ critiques school’s revised history curriculum and Anti-Racism plan

October 3, 2021
Chandace-Akirin Apacanis ’21 gives her nasal swab to Upper School Nurse Becca Pilgrim before class outside of the Munger Science Center in adherence with school COVID-19 protocols.

COVID-19 testing protocols work effectively

June 2, 2021
Going Analog

Going Analog

June 1, 2021
A Daily Dose: Chandace-Akirin Apacanis ’21 gives her nasal swab to Upper School Nurse Becca Pilgrim for pooled testing outside of the Munger Science Center in adherence with COVID-19 protocols before her class.

[Photo] Students attend school on campus together for first time in over a year

May 29, 2021
Model and actress Hunter Schafer talks with Gender and Sexuality Awareness (GSA) club leaders Felicity Phelan 21, Helen Graham 21 and Anneliese Ardizzone 21 about her personal experiences, professionally modeling and acting on HBOs award-winning TV show Euphoria.

“Euphoria” actress Hunter Schafer speaks to school community at GSA-organized assembly

May 14, 2021

Guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin trial prompts community to reflect

April 21, 2021

In-person instruction to resume under new guidelines

April 17, 2021
Illustration by Evie De Rubertis

The Name Game

March 29, 2021
The riots at the Capitol and the presidential inauguration stimulate students and teachers to reflect about the events and issues the country is currently facing. Illustration credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle

Presidential inauguration, Capitol insurrection prompt discussions within school community

January 23, 2021

Students to participate in poetry festival

December 13, 2020

‘Zoom Bombings’ increase

October 16, 2020
Students discuss Wes Moores speech in breakout rooms divided by their dean group during Community Flex Time. Credit: Lucas Cohen-Darbleoff

Discussion groups reflect over Flex Time Speaker

October 13, 2020
Daniel Novikov 21 and Cameron Herring 21 facilitate a discussion with Wes Moore during Community Flex Time. Credit: Tanisha Gunby/Chronicle

Wes Moore speaks to students and faculty during Community Flex Time

September 25, 2020

Stegall joins Upper School Dean Team

September 3, 2020

Stewart returns to Science Department

August 29, 2020
BEHIND THE SCENES: Actress Beanie Feldstein ’11 shares her experience as a woman in the entertainment industry with upper school students through Zoom on May 6. EMPOWER leaders Dahlia Low ’20 and Lilah Weisman ’20 hosted the discussion as a part of the school’s Multicultural Week.

Actress Beanie Feldstein advocates for women

June 16, 2020

Venture speaker discusses aerospace company

January 29, 2020

Students volunteer at Aviva Family Services

October 28, 2019

Bin He joins Chinese department

August 30, 2019
Commons addresses school

Students, faculty convene for seventh annual all-school convocation

August 26, 2019
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