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As she plays her cello, Helena Wu '23 reflects on Chaplain Anne Gardner's sermon about 9/11. Wu was a student performer for the observance.
Virtual 9/11 observance inspires community reflection
From left to right: Syracuse Associate Director of Admissions, Southern California Camille Crites, Digital Managing Editor Maxine Zuriff '22, Miles Carrillo '22 and Willa Fogelson '22 converse about the majors offered at Syracuse. College representative visits take place during breaks and lunch.
College representatives visit students
At the Senior Ring Ceremony, Senior Prefect Jason Thompson '22 addresses seniors and their families, discussing his high school experiences.
Seniors celebrate annual ring ceremony
Noah Nakayama '23 studies and completes his schoolwork from home.
Students and teachers reflect on remote learning experience
With a handmade sign, newly-elected Head Fanatics Ridley Berger-Sacks ’22, Kate Hasset ’22 and Julianna Ross ’22 cheer on the girl’s field hockey game. In addition to sports events, the fanatics will attend art performances this year.
Head Fanatics elected for 2021-22 school year
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
PARKS AND RECREATION: At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, Studio City residents use the driving range to practice golf on a summer’s day. This property was purchased by the school and will be converted into the River Park athletic facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
River Park athletic facility in works
Illustrated footsteps show a path from one food item to the next, which represent some of the new businesses coming to Sportsmen's Lodge.
New businesses come to Sportmen’s Lodge
California removes most state-wide COVID-19 restrictions
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
Credit: Sydney Fener/Chronicle
Vote “YES” on democracy, “NO” on the recall
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
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
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
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
Girls volleyball loses to rival Marymount High School
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All content by Noa Schwartz

Home is wherever I’m with you

June 1, 2018
Dynamic Duo: An Interview with English Teachers Jeremy Michaelson and Jocelyn Medawar

Dynamic Duo: An Interview with English Teachers Jeremy Michaelson and Jocelyn Medawar

February 27, 2018

Extinguishing the effects of the fire

January 23, 2018
Photo Illustration by Jenny Li and Alison Oh

Spin to Succeed: Is Harvard-Westlake worth it?

November 20, 2017

Las Vegas concert shooting affects school community, students reflect

October 11, 2017
Ross, Resnick each assume new positions at the Upper School

Ross, Resnick each assume new positions at the Upper School

August 29, 2017

Changing it up: Dress code to address gender identity

June 3, 2017

Nick Melvoin ’04 elected to LAUSD Board

May 17, 2017

Conservative students request a speaker to better represent their political interests

April 26, 2017

Cairns to retire after 32 years

March 10, 2017

Nick Melvoin ’04 to compete in LAUSD runoff

March 8, 2017
Nick Melvoin '04 is challenging LAUSD school board President Steve Zimmer for the District Four seat. Credit: Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Alum challenges school board president

February 16, 2017
Photo Illustration by Josie Abugov and Kitty Luo

Easy F: the Effects of Negative Student-Teacher Relationships

January 12, 2017

Faculty attends professional growth day

November 22, 2016

HWPA to host political roundtable

October 6, 2016

Student publications win national awards

October 5, 2016

Science department changes chemistry course

August 31, 2016
History teachers Larry Klein and Katherine Holmes-Chuba speak to a shopkeeper in an Israeli spice market. Sixteen faculty members spent two weeks in Israel on an Immersion Faculty Fellowship to experience the culture. Printed with permission of Cheri Gaulke

Faculty visits Israel for immersion program

August 30, 2016
Science teacher Narae Park. Credit: Nathanson's

Science department changes chemistry course

August 30, 2016

School raises more than $8 million in donations

July 16, 2016

Math department chair departs after 17 years to care for ill mother

May 26, 2016

HWPA to choose new program heads

April 30, 2016
Adam Yaron '16 sings at the third Coffee House of the year. Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Students perform in the third Coffee House of the year

March 23, 2016

Club invites speaker to second annual series

March 17, 2016
Wolfgang Novogratz '16 throws a pie at Head of Upper School Audrius Barzdukas at Wednesday's assembly. Printed with permission of Harvard-Westlake School

Pie throwing, Community Service Week highlight assembly (video)

March 16, 2016

Students to take national French exam

March 10, 2016

Math Club tutors middle school team

February 13, 2016
Jessica Dickman '17 performs

Students perform at February Coffee House

February 9, 2016

Harvard professor and author to address parents, faculty

February 1, 2016
Kate von Mende '18 looks ahead to the future of New Orleans, instead of focusing on the past. Credit: Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Kate von Mende ’18 shares memory of Hurricane Katrina

January 17, 2016

Women’s group visits La Femme Club

November 23, 2015

Student Alumni Association returns after a year

October 7, 2015

Nadine Eisenkolb: Science

September 1, 2015
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