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Summer journalism student Vivienne Kremser Marlborough ’30 poses with seat fillers in the Dolby Theater on a tour.
Summer school sights stars
Students organize and attend event with Mayor Karen Bass
Students organize and attend event with Mayor Karen Bass
President of School Rick Commons presents Head Prefect Davis Marks 24 with the Humanitas award during the annual ceremony.
2024 student and faculty awards announced
Members of Asian Students in Action (ASiA) hand out prepared food on the Quad during the annual Multicultural Fair. Several affinity groups were present and shared cultures and food with the community.
Student affinity groups celebrate diversity, cultures with Multicultural Fair
Members of the Class of 2024 hired a mariachi band to come to campus during lunch as a senior prank May 24.
Seniors bring mariachi band onto campus for senior prank
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan 25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
Protesting on campus is not effective
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso 76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Flipping the Switch
Flipping the Switch
Its Just Rocket Science
It’s Just Rocket Science
Impending dorm
Impending dorm
A protester stands near Dickson Plaza at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where students and external supporters set up a pro-Palestinian encampment. The University of California Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department forcibly disbanded the encampment after there was a violent confrontation.
University Protests: Rising Tensions
Muslim students perform daily prayers using a prayer mat.
From Dawn to Dusk
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
The Class of 1974 stands during their commencement ceremony.
Back to the Future
Students perform at Performing Arts Festival. To commemorate Orchestra Director Mark Hilts last concert, Hilt joined students on stage for a final piece.
Lights Up: Chamber Orchestra and Symphony perform in spring concert
Trombone player Andre Touloumian 24 plays his rendition of Golden Cress by Duke Ellington. All upper school jazz groups played in the concert, and the lower schools Jazz Band was also invited to play.
Lights Up: Lower and Upper School Jazz groups perform in annual ‘Big Band’ Concert
The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performed in Rugby Auditorium on April 18.
USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performs in Rugby
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ golf increases ranking to place second overall in Mission League
Boys volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Boys’ volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.
Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
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Board Game Club and Cinephiles Club collaborated to host a movie night with board games in Mudd Library on May 24.

[Photo] Board Game Club and Cinephiles Club host activities

Erin Ryu
May 30, 2024
Graphic Design classes hosted the first Schools Out For The Summer Flea Market on the Feldman Horn Quad on May 24.

[Photo] Graphic Design Class hosts Flea Market

Eila Shokravi
May 30, 2024
The school hired Jee Won Lee and Michael Durant to serve as deans starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Printed with permission of Lee and Durant.

School adds two new upper school deans

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
May 29, 2024
Boys volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals

Boys’ volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
May 29, 2024
Playwright Will Arbery spoke to students in the American Playwrights class in Ahmanson Hall on May 10.

Pulitzer Prize finalist speaks to students

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
May 20, 2024
NASA Moon to Mars Mission Directorate Andres Martinez spoke to Chinese IV and V classes over Zoom on May 1.

NASA directorate presents to Chinese classes

Nathan Wang, Assistant New Editor
May 15, 2024
Rex Grube 25 gives a speech to his peers for Head Prefect elections.

[Photo] Senior Prefects elected for 2024-2025 school year

Colin Ho
May 8, 2024
The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performed in Rugby Auditorium on April 18.

USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performs in Rugby

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
April 26, 2024
The school gathered along the Quad and viewed the solar eclipse through telescopes and solar eclipse glasses. Asher Meron 25 attempts to take a picture of the solar eclipse through a telescope.

[Photo] School community views solar eclipse

Colin Ho and Eila Shokravi
April 23, 2024
The Upper School is mandating the use of phone caddies in the classroom for the fourth quarter to prevent further distractions from cellphones following an increase in Honor Board cases related to phone usage. The use of earbuds and headphones in the classroom will also be strictly prohibited.

Upper School reinforces phone and earbud policies

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2024
Junior Prefect Gideon Evans ’25 takes the stand for his introductory speech during the Preliminary Head Prefect Election round in Rugby Auditorium. This year, twelve candidates submitted statements and spoke in the Preliminary Election Round on March 13.

[Photo] Juniors elect four Head Prefect candidates to give speeches in final round of elections

Hannah Shahidi, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
The school hired a wellness director to add to existing mental health initiatives. She will begin her position in July.

School hires new wellness director

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
Christian Stubbeman 25 prepares to hit a forehand in a match against Peninsula.

Boys’ tennis starts the season undefeated

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
Guest speaker and prominent British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir speaks to the crowd at Westflix. The panel consisted of student directors Madison Baffo ’24, Jacob Lutsky ’24 and Yuuki Lubin ’24.

[Photo] Student wins Director’s Choice Award at Westflix for stop-motion film

Everett Lakey, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
Munger Science Center, Seaver Library, Feldman Horn and Rugby Hall temporarily lost power March 14 due to high winds.

School experiences power outage

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
March 14, 2024
Ethan Levitt ’07 and Sam Usher ’08 spoke to the school community on strategy-making in professional baseball and basketball leagues. Printed with permission of Sam de Castro Abeger ’07.

Alumni speak on strategy in professional sports

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2024
Spencer Casamassima 24 and Josh Barnavon 24 celebrate in a game against Chaminade on Jan. 3.

Standing on Business

Justin Tang and Nathan Wang
February 1, 2024
The World Languages Department organized and hosted the first-ever World Languages Week. On the last day of the celebration, LatinX Hispanic Student Organization (LAHSO) co-leaders led line dances on the Quad for students to participate in.

World Languages Department introduces annual World Language Week festivities

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2024
Point guard Trent Perry ’24 sprints down the court. He was accepted to the 2024 annual McDonalds All-American Game which will be played in Houston on April 2. Perry is the fourth basketball player from the school to be selected for the prestigious team.

USC basketball commit selected to play on 2024 McDonald’s All-American West team

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2024
Charles (Charlie) Munger poses for a photo in 1995. Munger served on the Board of Trustees for 54 years and oversaw many institutional changes, showing unwavering dedication to the school.

Charlie Munger passes away after 54 years on the Board of Trustees

Davis Marks and Nathan Wang
December 13, 2023
Simon Pompan 18 and Harry Gestener 18 from left to right. Both alumni were featured on Forbes 30 under 30 list for notable work in their co-founded company Fanfix.

Three alumni featured in Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 list

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2023
WRESTLING WINNERS: Adrian Drouin ’26, 144 pounds, fights to break free from his Chaminade opponents grip. The Wolverines and the Eagles held a match in the wrestling room Dec. 6, following the Downey 32 Way Tournament. The team will compete in the Tournament of Champions on Dec. 16.

Wrestling team continues to improve following massive results in Downey 32 Way tournament

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2023
Former CBS Middle East Deborah Camiel (Ariel 24) speaks to students and faculty at a meeting Nov. 15. She talked about her experience as a journalist covering the Israeli-Palestine conflict in Gaza despite violence between the two groups.

Journalist speaks on her experience in the Middle East

Alex Dinh and Nathan Wang
November 17, 2023

Senior Independent Studies

Sienna Dall'Olmo, Erin Ryu, Everett Lakey, Colin Ho, Nathan Wang, Audrey Kim, Alex Lee, Max Turetzky, Justin Tang, Lydia Gugsa, and Eila Shokravi
November 15, 2023
Midfielder Micah Rossen looks to make a pass in a game against Sierra Canyon on Jan. 23.

Boys’ soccer to defend Mission League title

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2023
Illustration by Ashley Ham

Save Our Spirit

Alex Dinh and Nathan Wang
November 15, 2023
READY TO REOPEN: Alcove and Ventura Starbucks employees serve guests Nov. 11, the first day back after a three-week long renovation.

Starbucks Coffee renovation ends

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2023
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Bear Boxes club holds clothing drive

Nathan Wang
April 16, 2023
Performing Arts Teacher Chris Sullivan speaks to the audience before the groups opening set Nov. 2. The performance was the third of the Jazz Lunch Concert Series, a set of new performances created by Sullivan at the beginning of the year.

HW Jazz hosts third Jazz Lunch Concert series with guest performers

Connor Tang and Nathan Wang
November 13, 2023
Harvard-Westlake Parents Association (HWPA) hosted the October Faculty Appreciation Luncheon in partnership with Latin American Parents Association (LAPA) Oct. 28.

Parents’ Association hosts Faculty Appreciation Luncheon

Nathan Wang
October 28, 2023
Printed with permission of Janine Jones

School hosts annual Pollyanna conference

Hannah Shahidi and Nathan Wang
October 27, 2023
ASiA leaders share Chuseok and Zhong Qiu Jie traditions and food with the school community.

ASiA celebrates fall traditions with students

Connor Tang and Nathan Wang
October 3, 2023
Administrators speak about student wellbeing at State of School Address

Administrators speak about student wellbeing at State of School Address

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
September 22, 2023
BUILDING UP A DREAM TEAM: 2023-2024 Head Fanatics Zion Otaño ’24, Lily Stambouli ’24, Annabelle Mass ’24, Ben Boateng ’25, Fiona Ryan ’25 and Boaz Maydew ’24 pose for a group photo after meeting in preparation for this year’s spirit activities at athletics games.

[Photo] Head Fanatics elected for 2023-2024 year

Colin Ho
September 21, 2023

HW Athletics introduces new student-run social media team

Karsten Cole and Nathan Wang
September 21, 2023

New faculty and staff join for 2023-2024 school year

Alex Lee, Erin Ryu, Lyla Kavanagh, Nathan Wang, Tali Gurule, Connor Tang, Colin Ho, Lydia Gugsa, and Ella Jeon
August 29, 2023

Students elect Prefects for the 2023-2024 school year

Alex Lee and Nathan Wang
May 28, 2023

Van Nuys residents express concern over potential Van Nuys Airport expansion

Nathan Wang
May 25, 2023

SLIDE Co-Chairs appointed

Nathan Wang
May 25, 2023

Five athletes reach Track and Field CIF Masters

Nathan Wang
May 25, 2023
Matthew Asada speaks at HW Works Global Leadership Institute

Matthew Asada speaks at HW Works Global Leadership Institute

Alexander Dinh and Nathan Wang
March 30, 2023
New Academic Classes for 2023-2024

New Academic Classes for 2023-2024

Nathan Wang, William Liu, Alden Detmer, Hannah Shahidi, Zoe Goor, and Alexander Dinh
March 22, 2023
Swing, Batter: Morgan Hill ’26 takes a swing at the ball during a home game against La Salle High School on Feb. 21. The team won 10-0.

Freshman class of five helps softball team to best start in years

Nathan Wang
March 22, 2023

Prefect Council hosts Academic Fair

Nathan Wang
March 15, 2023
Mitchell Kallick hired as Girls Volleyball Program Head

Mitchell Kallick hired as Girls Volleyball Program Head

Nathan Wang
March 5, 2023

Seven students won awards for National Chinese Essay Contest

Nathan Wang
February 25, 2023
Joy Harjo, the Brown Family Speaker, speaks to students at an assembly.

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo speaks at Brown Family Speaker Assembly

Nathan Wang
February 23, 2023
ASiA honored Lunar New Year by covering the Quad in red and festive decorations and offered a variety of activities and food for those who attended the festival. They gave rewards including stuffed animals and candy to people who participated in the event.

ASiA hosts annual Lunar New Year festival

Alexander Dinh and Nathan Wang
February 8, 2023
On the Mat: Alec Avedissian 25 faces off against an opponent in a wrestling match versus Crespi Carmelite High School on Jan. 31, 2023, the teams fourth match of the season and final one before Mission League Finals.

Wrestling prepares for playoff competitions

Nathan Wang
February 8, 2023

Second Semester Clubs

Nathan Wang, Justine Gustman, Alex Lee, and Max Turetzky
February 8, 2023
Time Out

Time Out

Nathan Wang
February 6, 2023
School reports record absences due to illness

School reports record absences due to illness

Justin Tang and Nathan Wang
December 14, 2022

Students discuss their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay

Nathan Wang and Connor Tang
December 2, 2022
Illustration by Sophia Evans and Amelia Chiarelli

Senior Independent Studies

Zoe Goor, Olivia So, Alden Detmer, Alexander Dinh, Nathan Wang, Georgia Grad, Hannah Shahidi, Everett Lakey, and Justine Gustman
November 28, 2022
SPREADING AWARENESS: Carter Staggs ’23 performs in the “Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” shedding light on LGBTQ rights.

Shepard Foundation speaks at HW

Nathan Wang
November 17, 2022
DAY OF THE BREAD: LAHSO celebrates Día De Los Muertos with a decorated booth and treats available to students and faculty.

LAHSO celebrates Day of the Dead

Nathan Wang
November 6, 2022
A college admissions officer from Georgetown University answers student questions about Georgetown’s campus, academics, athetics, student life and financial aid. Prospective students were encouraged to attend the meeting and ask any questions they might have.

College representatives return for in-person admissions question and answer sessions

Nathan Wang
October 5, 2022
Food trucks served In-N-Out and Rice Balls of Fire for dinner.

Admission Office hosts Student Ambassador Training Dinner

Nathan Wang and Alden Detmer
September 25, 2022
Back-to-School Day returns in person

Back-to-School Day returns in person

Nathan Wang
September 25, 2022
New faculty and staff join for 2022-2023 school year

New faculty and staff join for 2022-2023 school year

Georgia Grad, Jayan Kandavel, Alex Lee, William Liu, Hannah Shahidi, Olivia So, Max Turetzky, Nathan Wang, and Everett Lakey
August 24, 2022
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