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Bari LeBari elected Head Prefect, runoff for second Head Prefect
Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Deans change spring college tour itinerary
Kutler Center Scholar in Residence Andrea Ghez poses with EMPOWER. Ghez won the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a supermassive blackhole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
School hosts Nobel Laureate and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez
Members of the Upper School Robotics Team and Mathematics Teacher and Robotics Coach Andew Theiss gather around their robot before it competes at the Central Valley Regional Tournament.
Robotics joins FIRST
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
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
Road work begins on Coldwater
Many members of the Studio City community choose to decorate the fronts of their homes with bright and colorful lights throughout the holiday season.
‘Tis the season: The Chronicle’s holiday activity favorites
An earthquake destroys the ground near a city.
Turkey’s grim earthquake lessons
Students tend to the hydroponic plant towers.
Reducing our environmental impact
Addressing Misogyny
A Ukraine flag waves in from of the independence monument.
Ukraine, Claire-ified
Making the best LA Metro plans
An illustration depicts an angry teacher lecturing inattentive students.
Grade A Friendship
Enlisting for an Education
Enlisting for an Education
Students participate in the girls pre-show ritual before their first performance
Wolverine Cult-ure
Kids Club
Kids Club
An illustration depicts how charity is often considered to be a gateway into college.
A Cause for College
Often, students are forced to cram and make up school work to go to concerts. Students and teachers agree that going to concerts can threaten students academic responsibilities and that achieving a balance is important for this purpose.
Concert Culture
Student filmmaker and presenter at Westflix Ian Kims film My Sisters in the Stars: The Star of Lee Yong-Soo received the Audience Choice Award for his film.
20 Years of Westflix
Students screen video art projects
Dancers perform in “Elements” showcase in Rugby Auditorium
Jazz band members perform in spring concert
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 2: Electric Boogaloo
New sports offered by HW Athletics
New sports offered by HW Athletics
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
Prince Harry to Replace Commons as Head of School
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
Lacrosse rebounds to 4-3 record
DEAD sprint: Aaron Milburn ’24 competes in the 4x100-meter relay at the track and field team’s first meet of the season. The team won 90-28 at home against Sierra Canyon High School. The team’s next meet will be against Notre Dame, a league opponent, on March 23.
Track and field opens season undefeated
Swing, Batter: Dylan Fischer ’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
Midfielder Gemma Ozturk ’24 passes the ball past a defender in the team’s 1-0 victory over Notre Dame on Jan. 27.
Girls soccer concludes playoff run
Boys tennis remains undefeated after returning from Texas trip
Fiona’s Five: Spring Break (episode 1)
Teachers’ Spring Break
Sleepless in Studio City: Teacher Valentines
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Favorite Holiday Songs
Favorite Holiday Songs
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    Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate

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    Deans change spring college tour itinerary

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    School hosts Nobel Laureate and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez

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    Opinion

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Prefects organize activities

Prefects organize activities

Tanisha Gunby
May 31, 2021
(left to right) Penny Juarez 21, Maya Harbour 21 and Tatiana Washington 21 cheer for athletes during the Homecoming soccer game Friday.

Seniors celebrate during the Homecoming soccer game

Tanisha Gunby
May 3, 2021
Students and community members recognize women in STEM, entertainment, athletics and more during Womens History Month every March

School community celebrates the achievements of women during Women’s History Month

Tanisha Gunby
March 28, 2021
Citizens 65 and older in the Los Angeles County district are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as of Jan. 14. However, only 850,000 vaccine doses were delivered, when more than four million are needed.

Limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines in Los Angeles County negatively impacts seniors

Tanisha Gunby and Natalie Cosgrove
February 18, 2021
Social Justice on the Shelf

Social Justice on the Shelf

Tanisha Gunby
February 10, 2021

School assesses virtual learning schedule

Tanisha Gunby
December 12, 2020
Mohona Ganguly ’21 receives a floral wreath from upper school dean Celso Cárdenas from inside her car. The celebration was held for seniors as a drive-thru due to the coronavirus Sept. 13. Credit: Crystal Baik

Seniors celebrate annual ring ceremony

Tanisha Gunby
September 17, 2020
Photo by Ethan Lachman | Construction for the new upper school cafeteria, which aims to account for the new schedule’s common lunch period for all students, is nearing completion.The cafeteria has an outdoor sitting area nearby and is located near the steps of the Mudd Library.

Outdoor cafeteria undergoes construction

Tanisha Gunby
September 4, 2020

Brookshire joins Upper School deans

Tanisha Gunby
September 2, 2020

High school volunteers host virtual summer courses for young students

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Tanisha Gunby
August 29, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Going The Extra Mile

Tanisha Gunby
August 27, 2020

McCullough departs to pursue a new career

Tanisha Gunby
June 5, 2020

Alumni discuss college process during HW4L virtual meeting

Tanisha Gunby
June 4, 2020
Zooming to University

Zooming to University

Tanisha Gunby
June 4, 2020
Foot in the Door

Foot in the Door

Tanisha Gunby
March 4, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Comparing school systems

Tanisha Gunby
March 3, 2020
Valentina Gaxiola 21 views various photography projects located in the Feldman- Horn Gallery. The art exhibit showcased works taken by Photography I and II students.

Photography students showcase portraits in Feldman-Horn Gallery

Tanisha Gunby
March 3, 2020

Korean exchange students visit campus

Tanisha Gunby
February 8, 2020
Cinematographer Robert Elswit speaks to Cinema Studies and Video Art students about his experience working with director Paul Thomas Anderson on the Oscar-winning movie “There Will Be Blood” on Jan. 13.

Oscar winning cinematographer speaks about movie

Tanisha Gunby
January 13, 2020
Mixed media artist Jenny Yurshansky opens her art exhibition, Blacklisted: A Planted Allegory, to students and faculty during her opening reception in Feldman-Horn Gallery on Jan. 10. Credit: Crystal Baik/Chronicle

Artist displays work in Feldman-Horn Gallery

Tanisha Gunby
January 13, 2020
Sophia Nuñez ’20 watches a video art installation created by Anna Katz ’20 called “Rorschach” in Feldman-Horn Gallery. The installation showcased work by both students and faculty. Credit: Tanisha Gunby/Chronicle

Faculty showcase artwork in Feldman-Horn Gallery

Tanisha Gunby
December 13, 2019
Upper School Dean Sharon Cuseo and Eli Friedman ’21 converse at the Winter Market on Dec. 2. In addition to selling food at the sale, many students chose to sell an assortment of goods, such as crocheted hats, handmade pottery and bracelets. Credit: Frank Jiang/Chronicle

Handcrafted goods sold at Winter Market

Tanisha Gunby
December 12, 2019
Non-binary activists Jacob Tobia and Tyler Ford engage in a conversation about gender and sexuality Nov. 6 in Taper Gym. Both speakers encourage students to overcome the stigma associated with “coming out” and transcend gender stereotypes. Credit: Crystal Baik/Chronicle

Non-binary activists discuss gender identity

Tanisha Gunby
November 15, 2019
Paid to Play

Paid to Play

Tanisha Gunby and Sandra Koretz
November 13, 2019
Smoke spreads across the horizon as the Getty Fire burns over 600 acres, impacting neighborhoods since 1:30 a.m. on Monday. Credit: Austin Lee/Chronicle

Getty Fire prompts school closure

Tanisha Gunby
October 28, 2019

Saddleridge Fire Leads to Evacuations, Changes in Homecoming Plans

Tanisha Gunby
October 13, 2019

Parents’ association receives the Bruce Ackerman Partners with Youth award

Tanisha Gunby
October 10, 2019
Caitlin Chung ’20 talks to an instructor at the WLSA Conference during the conclusion for the “Being a Student Today” segment. Chung spoke in the conference regarding her experiences as a student.

Students, faculty travel to Prague for WLSA Conference

Tanisha Gunby
August 29, 2019

Four seniors named National Merit Scholars

Tanisha Gunby
May 16, 2019

Food journalist speaks to students

Tanisha Gunby
May 5, 2019
Students of LAHSO distribute food to students at the Multicultural Fair. Credit: Tanisha Gunby/ Chronicle

Affinity groups spread cultural awareness at third annual Multicultural Fair

Tanisha Gunby
April 17, 2019
JCL and Latin students participate in the Spirit Competition at the CAJCL convention. Credit: Mercedes Barletta

Chariots of Fire: JCL attends annual convention

Tanisha Gunby
April 8, 2019
During the schools first-ever journalism festival Through the Looking Glass, guest speaker and CEO of The Latest Jeff Hall encourages students to participate in internships to further their education in journalism. The festival included workshops with industry professionals, as well as keynote speaker Peter Hamby. Credit: Tanisha Gunby/Chronicle

Industry professionals, students convene at first-ever journalism festival

Tanisha Gunby
February 10, 2019

New wildfire regulations to be implemented

Tanisha Gunby
January 28, 2019

Students volunteer at annual Luminaria event

Tanisha Gunby
December 2, 2018

Community Council holds Community Service Week

Tanisha Gunby and Hannah Han
November 21, 2018
Conference attendees pose for a picture with featured speaker and actress Lily Colins 07. Credit: Tanisha Gunby/Chronicle

La Femme hosts second annual EMPOWER Conference

Tanisha Gunby
October 10, 2018
NYU and Photoville hold exhibitions

NYU and Photoville hold exhibitions

Lauren Cho, Austin Lee, and Tanisha Gunby
October 4, 2018
Stephanie Cho 20, Anthony Cho 17 and Steven Zhao 19 instruct students in the classroom. Printed with permission of Steven Zhao.

Students teach English to underprivileged children in China

Tanisha Gunby
September 18, 2018

Stahl to teach in visual arts department

Tanisha Gunby
September 13, 2018
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