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Students partake in an outdoor trauma-informed yoga class, arranged by the Jenesse Center.
Community Council holds service event at Jenesse Center
Idalis McZeal 23, Jane Hamilton 22 and Ava Weinrot 23 run the Best Buddies club booth, having secured a spot out of the blazing sun.
Clubs enlist new members at Activities Fair
Upper School Dean Sara Miranda describes the factors that make up each college or universitys ranking.
Deans host Family College Night
Student Ambassadors socialize on the Middle School Lower Lawn while waiting to get food from In-N-Out and Rice Balls of Fire trucks.
Student Ambassadors gather at Training Dinner
A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.
Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
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
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience
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
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
“Respect” review
Field hockey loses first game in three seasons
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
Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany
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
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
All content by Sofia Heller
Remembering Liz Resnick

Remembering Liz Resnick

May 2, 2019
Associate Head of School passes away

Associate Head of School passes away

March 26, 2019

Admission receives over 1,200 apps

January 30, 2019

Employees, neighbors react to Weddington purchase

August 29, 2018

Seniors elect faculty speaker for Senior Ceremony for first time

August 29, 2018
Photo illustration by Sofia Heller and Anusha Mathur

Peace in Pieces: Sharing perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

June 2, 2018
Illustration by Sam Ko

Danger Zone: Is clubbing safe?

April 26, 2018
English III Honors students look for whales onboard the historic ship, the America. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

All aboard: English classes go whale watching

April 12, 2018
Geoffrey Kemp speaks to a Middle East Studies section. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

Reagan-era expert offers Middle East insights

April 10, 2018

Stratford School hires Huybrechts as head

March 22, 2018
Photo Illustration by Nicole Kim

Sculpted by Students: Students discuss the way they shape their own grades

March 21, 2018

‘Masters of Sex’ producer and show runner discuss their experiences

March 12, 2018
Photo Illustration by Sofia Heller

Art Over Artist?: The moral implications of separating art from artist

February 27, 2018
Illustration by Anna Gong

Letting Go of Religion

February 27, 2018
Illustration by Sam Ko

24/7 School: Punishment for actions off campus

February 13, 2018
Students paint signs as part of the clean up process at Bethune Middle School. Credit: Printed with permission of Jackie Klein (Andrew Klein 18)

Students volunteer at Bethune Middle School

January 29, 2018
Photo illustration by Sofia Heller and Nicole Kim

Culture Shock: Discussing rape culture on college campuses

January 10, 2018
Photo Illustration by Sofia Heller

Staying Afloat: Seeking mental health resources on and off campus

November 20, 2017
Nico James 19 and Evan LaTourette-Ghez 19 compete in the costume contest. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students compete in Halloween costume contest

October 31, 2017

Students to film documentaries at border

October 13, 2017
Jared Grusd 93 shares his stories working at HuffPost, Spotify and as part of Googles executive team. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

HuffPost CEO speaks to students in classes

October 11, 2017
Jake Robbins ’18 holds a Spanish paper. Printed with permission of Jake Robbins 18.

Jake Robbins ’18 learned about Islamic Spain

August 29, 2017
Faculty members pose together during one of their tours. Printed with permission of Gustavo Godoy.

Faculty traveled to Mexico over break

August 29, 2017
Supporters and those opposed to the Parking, Safety, and Athletic Improvement Project spoke at a public hearing yesterday. (Photo courtesy of ABC 7)

City holds public hearing for PSA Improvement Project

August 9, 2017
Members of the band Blink-182 perform at an event commemorating the 25th anniversary of Harvard-Westlakes first combined graduation class. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Celebration marks 25th anniversary of first merged graduating class

May 21, 2017
Pamela Koyzis visits Girls Who Code. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

IT professional visits Girls Who Code

May 17, 2017
Holocaust survivor Michele Rodri speaks to the sophomore class during their class meeting March 29. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

Holocaust survivor speaks to sophomore class

March 30, 2017
Violinist and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea speaks to La Femme on March 27. Printed with permission of Kate von Mende.

Violinist discusses using music to enact social change

March 28, 2017
Kutler Center Scholar in Residence Josh Kun 89 speaks to Taylor Redmond 18 and Daniel Varela 18 in the Emery Room. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

Genius Grant recipient Josh Kun ’89 speaks about music’s impact

March 18, 2017
Members of HW Venture brainstorm ideas at a Complain and Conquer event on March 9. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

HW Venture holds Complain and Conquer event

March 10, 2017
La Femme club members sell shirts designed by Chasia Jeffries 17 in front of Chalmers Tuesday. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

La Femme sells T-shirts to benefit Elizabeth House

March 7, 2017
Students and parents from throughout the Los Angeles area speak to representatives of gap year providers. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

School hosts gap year fair for area students

February 23, 2017

Rocket launched with student experiment onboard

February 23, 2017

Heavy rains cause difficulty for students

February 18, 2017

Rejoin reality: quit Instagram

February 15, 2017
Members of HW Venture helped Mike Tour 17 refine his idea for a sabbatical program. Credit: Printed with permission of Rob Levin

HW Venture consults with alum

February 8, 2017

Wifi cuts-out for school due to server errors

January 13, 2017
La Femme Speaker Victoria Fox discusses the importance of stem cell research and the significance of women being represented in STEM fields with Head of School Jeanne Huybrechts before the official La Femme meeting Jan. 9. Credit: Printed with permission of Daria Arzy

La Femme speaker discusses women in STEM

January 11, 2017

Community to bury 25th anniversary time capsule

January 11, 2017

Project Girl to Girls holds first workshop

November 25, 2016

Entrepreneur speaks to Business of Life Class

November 22, 2016
Marketing professor Shi Zhang (Nick 19) shows students data about marketing trends. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle.

Alumnus, parent speak to Business of Life class

November 10, 2016
Students listen to Kevin Demoff ’95 discussing how he negotiated the Los Angeles Rams relocation. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

Rams COO discusses relocation with HW Venture

November 1, 2016
La Femme club leader Sohni Kaur 17 led the discussion with guest Celine Khavarani ’95. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Alumna speaks on women in the work force

October 17, 2016

Peer Support leaders, trainees attend retreat

October 7, 2016

Reception to take place for Israel Trip

October 6, 2016
English teacher Jenna Dillon-Gasparino. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

Jenna Dillon-Gasparino: English

August 31, 2016
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