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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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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 17, 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 12, 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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