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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
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
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
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
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
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
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
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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Tessa Augsberger, Editor-In-Chief

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HW Visions Progress report released Sept. 15 highlights five administration goals set in 2015 and how the school will implement change based on student opinions in the community to better student life, local communities and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Commons develops new Visions

October 15, 2021
Adam Luse 23 prepares to receive a COVID-19 nose swab test from a Mend Urgent Care representative at the schools drive-thru rapid testing facility Friday.

Administration announces COVID-19 safety protocols as both campuses reopen at full capacity

September 2, 2021
QUEENS OF WEILER HALL: Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger ’22 and Milla Ben-Ezra ’22 pose at the first Chronicle layout of the year.

Letter from the Editors: Committing to our community

August 25, 2021

MESA hosts open forum discussion

June 1, 2021
All Together Now: (From left to right) Josh Dickson ’23, Rasak Ayeni ’23 and Ethan Fullerton ’23 chat on the Lower Quad after school during the girls soccer team’s quarterfinal win over Temecula High School.

Students attend school on campus together for first time in over a year

May 29, 2021
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Free speech activist Mary Beth Tinker speaks at seventh grade class meeting

May 12, 2021
Seniors will have the option to pass through the halls of Seaver Academic Center on their way to classes every day starting March 3, while juniors and sophomores will be able to attend classes in person for three days out of the six-day cycle.

Commons announces more opportunities for students to learn on campus

April 26, 2021

Chasing Trails

April 22, 2021

GSA to host Day of Silence on Friday

April 22, 2021

School prepares environmental impact report for river park property

March 26, 2021

Saving ourselves

March 25, 2021

State lifts COVID-19 lockdown

February 17, 2021

Counselors send schoolwide mental health email

February 11, 2021

Community reflects on MLK Day

January 21, 2021

School suspends on-campus activity for three weeks

December 23, 2020
Students reached out to voters in Georgia encouraging them to vote in the upcoming Senate runoff elections Jan 5. Illustration credit: Sophia Evans

Students advocate for voter participation in Georgia

December 15, 2020
On Native Land

On Native Land

December 11, 2020
Senior representatives discuss their political opinions during the student presidential debate hosted by Prefect Council. Credit: Tessa Augsberger/Chronicle

Prefect Council hosts student political debate

October 26, 2020

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards parent the Nobel Prize in Physics

October 22, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Upper school deans release updated standardized testing plans

October 17, 2020

English Department adjusts curriculum

October 14, 2020
Smoke produced by several wildfires on the Pacific Coast casts a shadow around the sun in Los Angeles. The fires, most of which started burning in late August, are record-breaking, as they killed over 30 people and burned millions of acres from Oregon to Southern California. Credit: Konnie Duan/Chronicle

Wildfires along the Pacific Coast produce poor air quality, evacuations in Los Angeles

October 14, 2020

Jennifer Marcus joins history department

September 2, 2020
Credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Struggling with self perception

August 28, 2020

Commons presents reopening plans for 2020-21 school year

August 5, 2020

Alumni speak about sustainability during Scholar in Residence event

June 26, 2020
Cleo Maloney ’21 rehearses her campaign speech on Zoom before the Head Prefect Election on May 5. Printed with permission of Cleo Maloney

Prefect Council members chosen in runoff elections amid campaign controversy

June 4, 2020
Chronicle Photography Editor Caitlin Chung ’20, who was recently named a U.S. Presidential Scholar, poses in front of her photograph “Third Generation” during National YoungArts Week in Miami on Jan. 10. Photo credit: Printed with permission of Caitlin Chung

YoungArts finalists receive national recognition for photography

June 1, 2020

Shutting down for the environment

May 21, 2020

Head Prefects chosen for 2020-2021 school year following runoff election

May 7, 2020
Photo illustration by Siobhan Harms

Former Vermont Gov. addresses climate change

January 31, 2020
Maddie Boudov 21, Community News Editor Sarah Healy 20, Rachel Tan-Goldhammer and Chronicle Layout Assistant and Staff Writer Sarah Mittleman 22 engage in activities such as henna decorating. Credit: Tanisha Gunby/Chronicle

SASA organizes Diwali Festival

November 20, 2019
Robotics teacher Andrew Theiss, Erik Anderson ’20, Page Clancy ’ 22 and Dean Reiter ’20 pose in front of the SpaceX rocket with their new SpaceX logo cups in hand. Credit: Printed with permission of Andrew Theiss

Robotics students visit SpaceX Center

October 31, 2019
Cristian Pang ’20 receives a crown from President and Head of School Rick Commons for winning the schoolwide TikTok competition. Credit: Caitlin Chung/Chronicle

Spirit Week festivities culminate in Fanatic Fest

October 23, 2019
Students at Maya Primary School in Kenya learn at the desks provided to them by Caitlin Chungs 20 work with M-Tree. Credit: Caitlin Chung/Chronicle

Kenyan elementary students acquire tables through school fundraiser

September 12, 2019

Gohar Movsisian joins math department

August 29, 2019
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