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Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).
City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
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Protecting choice
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a day’s work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring too far
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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Water you doin?: Ethan Shipman 20 prepares to throw the ball in last years game against Murrieta Valley High School on Sept. 6. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Strong summer shows promise for this season

August 29, 2018
Stick it to em: Chronicle staff writer Astor Wu ’20 controls the ball in a 5-0 home game win against Westminster High last season Sept. 5. The team finished 10-0 in league, shutting out its opponent in nine of the 10 games and only allowing one goal last season. The team will play Wesminster High again this season on Aug. 31. Credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

[Photo] Players work toward a second perfect title year

August 29, 2018
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[Photo] HW All School Walkout

March 14, 2018
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[Photo] Air + Style 2018

March 8, 2018
Glenn Singleton encouraged the community to hold deeper race-related conversations by listening more actively, understanding one anothers background and engaging both emotionally and intellectually with others. His presentation included video clips and personal anecdotes. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Glenn Singleton advises community to engage in conversations about race

February 21, 2018
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[Photo] Together in Harmony

February 13, 2018
Natalie Phillips ’21 dribbles the ball upfield during a 2-0 victory over Taft (Woodland Hills) Jan. 5. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Midseason bumps prevent league title

February 14, 2018
Natalie Barnouw 20 receives a pass in the middle of the field. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Girls’ soccer loses at home

February 2, 2018
Natalie Phillips 20 looks to pass the ball to a teammate in a victory over Chaminade. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Girls’ soccer edges rival

January 12, 2018
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Chaplain J. Young poses with a group of children during the Special Olympics event in Dec. 2016. Young has worked as the Chaplain for the Upper School for the past 21 years. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] End of an era: FJ to retire

January 11, 2018
JUMP ON IT: Annabel Heisel ’19, Bridget Stokdyk ’18 and two of their teammates jump in celebration after a goal. The team beat Hart 2-0 on Friday – their sixth win so far. The team plays Chaminade Jan 12. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Girls soccer adjusts to departure of key seniors

January 10, 2018
Henry Sanderson ’20 receives and controls a pass downfield in a 3-0 victory against St. Francis last season. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Young team hopes to succeed with new offensive approach

January 11, 2018
Ashlee Wong ’18 scans the courts in a game against Flintridge S acred Heart last season. Photo Credit: Aaron Park/Chronicle

[Photo] Squad bonds through winter tournament victories

January 11, 2018
Take a Shot: Meera Burghardt ’20 sets up for a pass during a heated match. The squad is undefeated so far this season. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Undefeated girls Water Polo team aims for CIF title

January 9, 2018
From left to rightAndrea Yagher ’20 and Ari Yaron ’18 run through lines. Students prepare to be in “Our Town,” a metatheatrical play with a minimalist set. The show will take place in early February.

[Photo] Welcome to ‘Our Town’

January 10, 2018
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[Photo] HW Girls Soccer vs Hart

January 8, 2018
The girls basketball team won the Harvard-Westlake Holiday Classic tournament.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball wins Harvard-Westlake Holiday Classic tournament

December 24, 2017
Halfback Jake Kelly 20 runs with the ball in the homecoming game against Cathedral on Oct. 7. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh 18 / Chronicle

[Photo] Rebound season ends in first round of playoffs

November 29, 2017
Ryan Neapole 19 receives a pass. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh / Chronicle

[Photo] Team suffers second round playoff exit

November 23, 2017
The Emcee (Jake Schroeder 20) and the ensemble dance during Wilkommen, the opening number of Cabaret. Photo credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Cast of US musical asks community to “come to the ‘Cabaret'”

November 6, 2017
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[Photo] Girls volleyball loses in CIF-SS Quarter Finals

November 4, 2017
Jake Schroder 20 leans over a staircase on set during rehearsal. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Reflecting on “Cabaret”

October 16, 2017
Wilder Short 18 and Julia Cosgrove 18 receive their Head Prefect robes at the annual all-school convocation. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] All-school convocation rings in new school year

August 28, 2017
Valedictorian Brendan Rose ’17 speaks to his fellow classmates. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Huybrechts honored at commencement ceremony

June 10, 2017
Ryan Wixen plays dodgeball as part of the Festival to Spring on March 30. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

[Photo] School rings in break with Festival to Spring

April 17, 2017
Liz Yount 17 asks Bakari Sellers a question as Connor Engel 17 listens. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Bakari Sellers urges students to ‘journey to excellence’

February 13, 2017
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Paige Thompson 17 passes to a teammate during the teams match against Notre Dame. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Girls’ water polo continues undefeated league record

January 26, 2017
Jayla Rufus-Milner ’18 fires off a buzzer-beater during the team’s 59-24 victory over FSHA on Jan. 5. The team is 14-1 and ranked 17th in the nation as of press time. It will play against Alemany, the state’s 15th-ranked team, on Jan. 19. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] On Cloud Nine – The undermanned girls’ basketball team is a mainstay near the top of both national and statewide rankings

January 11, 2017
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[Photo] Girls’ basketball wins Mission League home opener

January 6, 2017
Jordan Goldstein 17 leads a group of preschoolers to Ted Slavin Field in advance of a Special Olympics event. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] School hosts Special Olympics event for preschoolers

December 2, 2016
Jack Nordstrom ’19, right, as Marius and Maya Hinkin ’18, left, as Cosette comfort Henry Platt ’17, middle, as he is dying. Photo by Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Vive la Révolution!

November 29, 2016
Leighton Kaba watches as students release pink and purple balloons from their chairs. Click Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Princess Leighton's Wish

November 20, 2016
Ben Pimstone, who plays Javert, poses as the first act of Les Miserables ends due to the fire alarm. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Fire alarm interrupts Les Miserables performance

November 3, 2016
Head Fanatics Josh Musicant 17 and Zac Harleston 17 play a game of dodgeball against members of Prefect Council. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Fanatics rally community at Spirit Week assembly

October 14, 2016
Evan Keare ’18 and Catherine Crouch ’19 rehearse together as patrons of Thernadier’s Inn. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle, Kitty Luo/Chronicle.

[Photo] Do you hear the people sing?

October 11, 2016
Students sit on Ted Slavin Field as the school year commences. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

[Photo] Consultant group to assess student, faculty diversity

August 31, 2016
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[Photo] Making it worth the extra mile

April 27, 2016
Carlos Guanche 16 performs alongside Blair Sullivan 18, Hannah Tuchman 17 and Sohni Kaur 17 during the dance showcase. Credit: Pavan Tauh 18/Chronicle

[Photo] Art of Dance I, II, along with two solo dancers feature in show

December 10, 2015
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