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Alyssa Thompson '23 admires her Gatorade Player of the Year Award as she poses for a picture.
Soccer star Alyssa Thompson wins Gatorade Player of the Year
California removes most state-wide COVID-19 restrictions
Sophomores shadow school alumnus through Career Day program
Members of school robotics team 62B embrace after winning the 2020 Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship.
Robotics team 62B wins VEX Robotics World Championship
2021 Student awards announced
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Tips and Tricks for the Graduating Class
Maximizing Minimum Wage Momentum
Appreciating interaction
Illustration Credit: Alexa Druyanoff
Supporting our students’ speech
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of the 2020-2021 School Year
Expanding Financial Aid
Expanding Financial Aid
A tiger representing a top competitor in the metaphorical jungle of high school growls while holding an A+ paper.
Survival of the Fittest: The Dangers and Benefits of Academic Competition
Illustration by Caitlin Muñoz
Pass Go and Collect Diploma
Milla Ben-Ezra/Chronicle
Controversial Contraception
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Sarah Rivera ’21, Ariana Pineda ’21, Simran Yogakumar ’21 and Natalie Barnouw ’21 participate in a staged photo
Given or Received?
Performing Arts Performance Links
With the help of her friends and artistic colleagues, Sasha Vogel '21 energetically runs through the script of her short film
Senior Star: Sasha Vogel
Senior Star: Olivia Gubel
Senior Star: Olivia Gubel
The spotlights focus in on Brandon Liang '21 as he performs onstage with the school's Jazz Band.
Senior Star: Brandon Liang
Going Analog
Going Analog
Alyssa Thompson '23 admires her Gatorade Player of the Year Award as she poses for a picture.
Soccer star Alyssa Thompson wins Gatorade Player of the Year
Just after winning the semi-final game against Orange Lutheran, the baseball squad joins together.
Baseball defeats Orange Lutheran High School to secure spot in CIF-SS Championship
Girls track and field takes home CIF-SS Championship
Boys tennis team wins CIF SoCal Regional Championship
Track and Field team competes in CIF-SS prelims
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MESA hosts open forum discussion

June 1, 2021

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

May 31, 2021
Juniors (L-R) Matteo Dall'Olmo '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

April 22, 2021

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

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 19, 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

March 6, 2021

Commons releases update regarding return to school

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

January 25, 2021

Midterm exams cancelled

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

December 11, 2020

Students invited back to campus for social activities

October 31, 2020
The Stoned Age

The Stoned Age

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

October 19, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

National Merit semifinalists announced

October 15, 2020

Studio City adapts to COVID-19

August 27, 2020

Commons presents reopening plans for 2020-21 school year

August 5, 2020

School Reopening Task Force releases tentative plan

July 15, 2020

McClain to work remotely from Washington

June 3, 2020

Stone-Cutters hosts second workshop, prepares for winter publication

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

November 15, 2019
Paid to Play

Paid to Play

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

Seniors attend Ring Ceremony

September 19, 2019

New Learning Center provides students with alternative study space

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

September 6, 2019

Melody Lee joins biology department

August 28, 2019
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