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Signs posted around campus celebrate the Kutler Center's tenth anniversary.

[Photo] Kutler Center Turns 10

Davis Marks
September 28, 2022

Signs posted around campus celebrate the Kutler Center's tenth anniversary.

The school broke financial records this past year.

[Photo] Schools finances surge during pandemic

Will Sherwood
August 29, 2022

The school broke financial records this past year.

Students participating in the GLSEN Day of Silence were encouraged to remain silent unless their teachers addressed the day in class.

[Photo] Community participates in GLSEN Day of Silence

Leo Saperstein
April 25, 2022

Students participating in the GLSEN Day of Silence were encouraged to remain silent unless their teachers addressed the day in class.

Current Junior Prefect Yoshimi Kimura ’23 answers a question during her speech in Rugby Auditorium about a time when she struggled to do the right thing. Four out of the seven candidates running to become Head Prefect will advance to the second round of elections.

[Photo] Head Prefect candidates address junior class during preliminary speeches

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
March 19, 2022

Current Junior Prefect Yoshimi Kimura ’23 answers a question during her speech in Rugby Auditorium about a time when she struggled to do the right thing. Four out of the seven candidates running to become...

Logan Azizzideh ’24 takes notes during a lecture in his Honors Algebra II course. For the first time in more than two years, Azizzideh was able to attend a class without having to wear a mask after the administration removed the school’s indoor mask requirement.

[Photo] Cases rise after school relaxes indoor masking policy according to county recommendations

Natalie Cosgrove
March 18, 2022

Logan Azizzideh ’24 takes notes during a lecture in his Honors Algebra II course. For the first time in more than two years, Azizzideh was able to attend a class without having to wear a mask after the...

Jack Austen ’23 points out an efficient path for driver Oren Hartstein ’24 to take to pick up as many hoops with the robot’s mechanical claws as possibbe. The pair, who compete for team 62Z, practice every day after school to prepare for regional VEX Robotics competitions.

[Photo] Teams find success at school’s first home robotics tournament

Claire Conner
February 7, 2022

Jack Austen ’23 points out an efficient path for driver Oren Hartstein ’24 to take to pick up as many hoops with the robot’s mechanical claws as possibbe. The pair, who compete for team 62Z, practice...

Students gather around to play Spikeball on the Ted Slavin Field, as part of Prefect Council's tournament.

[Photo] Prefect Council hosts Spikeball

Tate Sheehy
January 29, 2022

Students gather around to play Spikeball on the Ted Slavin Field, as part of Prefect Council's tournament.

Ben Sherwood ’81 (Assistant News Section Editor Will ’23) spoke to HW Venture about his career path during Conference Time on Thursday. Sherwood is currently the CEO and co-founder of MOJO, a youth sports app meant to make coaching easier for parents.

[Photo] CEO and co-founder visits HW Venture

Natalie Cosgrove
December 7, 2021

Ben Sherwood ’81 (Assistant News Section Editor Will ’23) spoke to HW Venture about his career path during Conference Time on Thursday. Sherwood is currently the CEO and co-founder of MOJO, a youth...

Lieutenant Earle LeMasters ’04 and Captain Colin Weidmann ’08 answer Reverend Anne Gardner’s question about what an average day looks like for a member of the U.S. military. Both said the day-to-day experience is more mundane than most people think.

[Photo] Veteran alumni discuss paths to military careers

Will Sherwood
November 18, 2021

Lieutenant Earle LeMasters ’04 and Captain Colin Weidmann ’08 answer Reverend Anne Gardner’s question about what an average day looks like for a member of the U.S. military. Both said the day-to-day...

HW Venture Teacher Anne Wellington displays the face shield she helped manufacture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as part of a HW Venture presentation in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. While at Cedars-Sinai, she also helped produce hand sanitizer.

[Photo] Venture teacher describes role at Cedars-Sinai

Abigail Hailu and Will Sherwood
October 13, 2021

HW Venture Teacher Anne Wellington displays the face shield she helped manufacture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as part of a HW Venture presentation in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. While at Cedars-Sinai, she...

A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.

[Photo] Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm

Davis Marks and Will Sherwood
September 22, 2021

A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.

President Rick Commons presents in front of parents in the Saperstein Theater, beside a slideshow image of upper school students on the Quad.

[Photo] Administrators reflect at State of the School Address

Will Sherwood
September 22, 2021

President Rick Commons presents in front of parents in the Saperstein Theater, beside a slideshow image of upper school students on the Quad.

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.

[Photo] River Park athletic facility in works

Will Sherwood
August 30, 2021

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...

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