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Elizabeth Johnstone 24, Mark Ma 24, Ella Graber 24 and Allie Hunnius 24 perform a jazz piece together in Chalmers East.
Prefect Council hosts Fall Coffeehouse
South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) leaders and club members stand together at the Diwali celebration. The festival took place in Chalmers on Nov. 18.
SASA hosts celebration of Diwali with festival
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
SLIDE presents to students
Printed with permission of Shauna Altieri
Prefect Council hosts annual costume contest
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
Ian Mitchell King (center, partially obscured), registered sex offender, joined the Studio City Neighborhood Council on Aug. 16.
Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign
Van Nuys residents express concern over potential Van Nuys Airport expansion
Studio City Ice Cream Shops
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
Less waste in the cafeteria
Less waste in the cafeteria
Empowering young voices in politics
Empowering young voices in politics
Create walkable cities
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Make Advanced math classes weighted
Make Advanced math classes weighted
A Friendship for the Ages
A Friendship for the Ages
Illustration by Ashley Ham
Save Our Spirit
Students line up outside their school after a shooting has just occurred.
Generation Under Fire
Two teachers are married with a wolverine, the schools mascot, officiating.
From School Bells to Wedding Bells
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
Reclaiming Narratives
Shelving the Books
Shelving the Books
Anna Ames 24, as Howie,
Performing arts department opens ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
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
Cover design for Player. Written and produced by Sarah Parmet 25
Junior releases debut single “Player”
Senior releases debut album trust issues
Senior releases debut album “trust issues”
The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.
Going for Gold
Midfielder Micah Rossen looks to make a pass in a game against Sierra Canyon on Jan. 23.
Boys’ soccer to defend Mission League title
Mimi Rhee 25 prepares to return an serve an opponents serve in a home game against Westlake High School Sept. 13.
Girls’ tennis loses CIF team matches
Ellie Koo 24 takes a swing in a match against Marlborough on Nov. 12.
Girls’ golf cut from playoffs
Guard Trent Perry 24 dribbles the ball up the court in a game against Palos Verdes High School Nov. 15.
Boys’ basketball defeats Palos Verdes in home opener
BATTLE-TESTED JOURNALISTS: Print Managing and Satire Editors Jade Harris 24 and Davis Marks 24 pose as Editors-in-Chief Averie Perrin 24 and Ella Yadegar 24 in Yadegars signature Madhappy™ sweatshirt.
Letter from the (Satire) Editors: prioritizing untruthful reporting
Chronicle dinner
Chronicle dinner
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
HW Media retreat recap
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Oreo no longer safe for vegans
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The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.

[Photo] Theater the wright way

May 29, 2022
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby

My Russian identity in a time of crisis

Sandra Koretz, News Editor
March 25, 2022
Pitcher Will Gasparino 23 breaks in between pitches in an at bat against Notre Dame.

[Photo] Baseball ties series against Notre Dame High School

March 7, 2022
SCANNING THE FIELD: During practice, Nathan Cassamassima ’24 looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to after beating a defender.

[Photo] Boys soccer team secures first CIF playoff win in years with penalty kicks against Woodbridge High School

February 17, 2022
Bridges checks the catchers pitch sign as he stands on the pithers mound.

[Photo] Baseball wins season opener against Foothill High School

February 13, 2022
MANAGING MASTERS: Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff ’22 and News Section Editor Josh Silbermann ’22 are two of the boys basketball team’s managers. Zuriff and Silbermann fulfill their managerial duties by recording the statistics of each player, controlling the scoreboard, resetting the shot clock during games and helping the program’s coaches set up practices drills.

[Photo] A Manager’s World: The Sideline Story

December 17, 2021

COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic held amid Omicron variant

Sandra Koretz
December 12, 2021
Assessing Afghanistan

Assessing Afghanistan

Sandra Koretz
August 30, 2021
Daniel Mnatskanian 23 handles the ball looking to pass in the teams game against St. Francis

Boys water polo beats St. Francis School

Sandra Koretz
August 25, 2021
Shooting into season: Jack Burghardt ’23 winds up to gather power before shooting the ball between two defenders in the team’s pre-season training. Boys water polo looks to start its season off strong in its Mission League home opener against St. Francis High School on Aug. 25.

[Photo] Water polo prepares for season

August 27, 2021

MESA hosts open forum discussion

Sandra Koretz and Tessa Augsberger
June 1, 2021

CDC eases mask requirements as Los Angeles enters city’s yellow tier

Sandra Koretz
May 31, 2021
Juniors (L-R) Matteo DallOlmo 22, Assistant Sports Editor Justin Goldstein 22, Ely Dickson 22, Jack Lesinski 22, Zane Danton 22 and Assistant News Editor Will Sheehy 22 smile for a photo after hearing about the return during lunch.

[Photo] School announces every day return to campus for all grades starting May 17

May 10, 2021
Head of Upper School Beth Slattery shares her reaction to the release of the Chauvin verdict as other participants listen.

Deans and counselors host open discussion after the release of the Derek Chauvin trial verdict

Ava Fattahi and Sandra Koretz
April 22, 2021

Californians 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Sandra Koretz
March 31, 2021
Quincey Dern 22 poses for a photo outside Chalmers on her first day back on campus.

[Photo] Back to School Perspectives

March 15, 2021
Golfers Alexa Sen ’22, Marine Degryse ’22 and Chronicle Assistant Sports Editor Maxine Zuriff ’22 all get ready to putt at their first practice since the reopening of athletics. Girls golf holds practices at Weddington Golf and Tennis and will have its first match against Marlborough on March 22.

[Photo] Athletic program officially resumes seasons

March 24, 2021
Baxter Chelsom 23 drives up the pool and attempts to shoot the ball in the game against Mira Costa High School.

[Photo] Boys water polo defeats Mira Costa High School

March 18, 2021
A black-and-white photograph taken by Baxter Chelsom 23 shows a surfer paddling out on his board in an attempt to catch a wave.

Second virtual Arthouse showcases students’ visual artwork

Sandra Koretz
March 6, 2021

Commons releases update regarding return to school

Sandra Koretz and Fallon Dern
January 28, 2021
The inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President allowed for reflection within the student community. Illustration credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris inspires students

Sandra Koretz
January 25, 2021

Midterm exams cancelled

Sandra Koretz
December 15, 2020
Evan Hamilton ’07 responds to a question posed by Speaker Event Lead Sophia Rascoff ’23. Hamilton was one of four panelists at the event hosted by entrepreneurship program HW Venture. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Venture hosts social impact event

Sandra Koretz
December 11, 2020

Students invited back to campus for social activities

Sandra Koretz
October 31, 2020
The Stoned Age

The Stoned Age

Sandra Koretz
October 21, 2020
Students created several Instagram accounts such as @hw.confessions and @hw.compliments. Some of the created accounts spread gossip about students and teachers while others are supported by many students as they share positive coments about their peers. Credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Students create controversial Instagram pages

Sandra Koretz and Claire Conner
October 19, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

National Merit semifinalists announced

Sandra Koretz
October 15, 2020

Studio City adapts to COVID-19

Sandra Koretz
August 27, 2020

Commons presents reopening plans for 2020-21 school year

Tessa Augsberger and Sandra Koretz
August 5, 2020

School Reopening Task Force releases tentative plan

Sandra Koretz
July 15, 2020

McClain to work remotely from Washington

Sandra Koretz
June 3, 2020

Stone-Cutters hosts second workshop, prepares for winter publication

Sandra Koretz
November 24, 2019
(From left to right) Franklin Wimbish ’25, Addison Konwiser ’25, Maddie Hliboki ’25 and Chazzy Cho ’25 pose for a photo with the rest of their Latin IA peers in front of the Getty Villa’s long pool. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Latin students visit Getty Villa

Sandra Koretz
November 15, 2019
Paid to Play

Paid to Play

Tanisha Gunby and Sandra Koretz
November 13, 2019
Hui Nan Eunice Kiang 20 accepts her ring during the Senior Ring Ceremony. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Seniors attend Ring Ceremony

Sandra Koretz
September 19, 2019

New Learning Center provides students with alternative study space

Sandra Koretz
September 10, 2019
Goalie Baxter Chelsom 23 attempts to block the ball in the 21-1 St. Francis win on Aug 30. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle.

Boys’ water polo dominates Crespi in league match

Sandra Koretz
September 6, 2019

Melody Lee joins biology department

Sandra Koretz
August 28, 2019
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