The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Will Sherwood, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Will Sherwood
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ’88 poses for his yearbook photo during his junior year at the Harvard School for Boys.

Mayor Eric Garcetti ’88 explains allegations

Davis Marks and Will Sherwood
November 16, 2022
Antisemitic messages found carved into upper school desk

Antisemitic messages found carved into upper school desk

Will Sherwood, Hannah Shahidi, and Alden Detmer
October 12, 2022
The school broke financial records this past year.

Schools finances surge during pandemic

Will Sherwood
August 29, 2022
Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended

Will Sherwood
August 25, 2022
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.

Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary

Will Sherwood and Natalie Cosgrove
May 29, 2022
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.

All in a day’s work

Will Sherwood
March 28, 2022
Fiene Oerlemans ’22 and Deven Dees ’22 chant alongside other Fanatics at the boys basketball game against Sierra Canyon School on Feb. 18. The school limited the number of attendees at the playoff game, where the school fell to the Trailblazers 72-55.

Students resell CIF basketball tickets

Alex Hahn and Will Sherwood
March 23, 2022
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

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Will Sherwood
March 15, 2022
The Admission Offices applicant data for the 2022-2023 school year reflect an increase in both number and diversity.

Admissions receives record applications

Will Sherwood
February 18, 2022
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education Vice President Nick Melvoin ’04 spoke to the Directed Study: Public Education in America.

LAUSD Board of Education VP speaks to directed study

Will Sherwood
February 12, 2022
Illi Kreiz ’24, Isaac Tiu ’24, Hannah Carbunaru ’24, Angelina Sinclair ’24, Keira Haley ’24, Charlotte Newman ’24, Freelance Writer Davis Marks ’24 and Elise Fried ’24 pose in front Galaxy’s Edge.

Prefect Council organizes trip to Disneyland Park

Will Sherwood and Ella Yadegar
February 4, 2022
According to the DEA, more than 25 % of counterfeit pills are laced with fentanyl.

The Fight Against Fentanyl

Harry Tarses and Will Sherwood
January 21, 2022
Harvard-Westlake shows real financial strength against its peer schools in Southern California.

Profitable Nonprofit: Inside Harvard-Westlake’s Tax Records

Will Sherwood
January 19, 2022
While the school has done away with the midyear assessment week it used in previous years, some students still have to study for cumulative assessments before or after break for certain courses.

Midterms week altered

Will Sherwood
December 16, 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 experience is more mundane than most people think.

Veteran alumni discuss paths to military careers

Will Sherwood
November 18, 2021
Park jumps in the Handy Hunter Class

Equestrian begins its season

Allegra Drago and Will Sherwood
November 18, 2021
Andre Birotte ’23 spikes the ball to his teammate Patrick Yeh ’23 as opponents JT Federman ’24 and Brock Getson ’24 watch in anticipation. Getson and Federman took the set with a score of 2-0 but were later defeated in the final round of the quarterfinals.

Prefect Council organizes tournaments

Alex Hahn and Will Sherwood
November 16, 2021
When Jim De Matté moves to his role overseeing the schools River Park Campus full-time in January, current Upper School Plant Manger Dave Mintz 87 will take over as Chief of Campus Operations and Construction.

Position changes in Maintenance Department announced

Davis Marks and Will Sherwood
October 24, 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 also helped produce hand sanitizer.

Venture teacher describes role at Cedars-Sinai

Abigail Hailu and Will Sherwood
October 13, 2021
A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.

Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm

Davis Marks and 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.

Administrators reflect at State of the School Address

Will Sherwood
September 22, 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 into the River Park athletic facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

River Park athletic facility in works

Will Sherwood
August 30, 2021

In-person instruction to resume under new guidelines

Will Sherwood and Melody Tang
April 16, 2021

Latin students take part in S.C.R.A.M.

Will Sherwood
December 15, 2020

Students learn about the universe in Space Exploration Club

Will Sherwood
October 24, 2020

Movie club unites cinema enthusiasts

Will Sherwood
October 24, 2020

Surf Club reunites student surfers

Will Sherwood
October 20, 2020

LA city officials seek to alleviate homelessness

Quincey Dern and Will Sherwood
August 28, 2020

Bladen returns to direct yearbook program

Will Sherwood
August 28, 2020
Load More Stories

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School
© 2023 The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Menu
Activate Search
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School
Will Sherwood