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From left to right: Peer Support Leaders and Trainees Lily Saada '22, Eliza Koblentz '23, Alec Rosenthal '22, Sophia Haynes '22, Henry Wendorf '23, Will Sherwood '23 and Harry Tarses '23 relax in their pajamas before going to sleep. The Peer Support retreat is one of the few overnight trips the school has authorized since the pandemic.
Peer Support retreat kicks off 2021-22 program
Upper school students crowd around the booth outside Chalmers to complete their registration and receive Dunkin' Donuts, with their Social Security numbers in hand.
Seniors organize voting registration booth
As she plays her cello, Helena Wu '23 reflects on Chaplain Anne Gardner's sermon about 9/11. Wu was a student performer for the observance.
Virtual 9/11 observance inspires community reflection
Students view films made by their classmates in Ahmanson Theater, which was one of the activities available during Community Time.
Student and faculty artistic talents showcased in Community Time
From left to right: Syracuse Associate Director of Admissions, Southern California Camille Crites, Digital Managing Editor Maxine Zuriff '22, Miles Carrillo '22 and Willa Fogelson '22 converse about the majors offered at Syracuse. College representative visits take place during breaks and lunch.
College representatives visit students
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
PARKS AND RECREATION: At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, Studio City residents use the driving range to practice golf on a summer’s day. This property was purchased by the school and will be converted into the River Park athletic facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
River Park athletic facility in works
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
Credit: Sydney Fener/Chronicle
Vote “YES” on democracy, “NO” on the recall
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
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
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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Tessa Augsberger, Editor-In-Chief

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Adam Luse '23 prepares to receive a COVID-19 nose swab test from a Mend Urgent Care representative at the school's 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.

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

May 29, 2021
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[Photo] 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 Chung's '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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