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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Alden Detmer

Alden Detmer, Executive Managing Editor

Alden Detmer ’25 is an Executive Managing Editor on The Chronicle and lead play-by-play announcer for HWTV. In addition, Alden is a host of Big Red Pod and Coach’s Corner, and is a Peer Support Leader. In his free time, Alden follows Ipswich Town FC and the Phoenix Suns.

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Junior Prefects Ellie Borris '25 and Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor Sasha Aghnatios '25 pose with Head Prefects Bari LeBari '24 and Print Managing Editor Davis Marks '24. Borris and Aghnatios were elected as Head Prefects for the 2024-2025 school year.

2024-2025 Prefects elected

Alden Detmer, Assistant Features Editor
May 30, 2024

Juniors, sophomores and freshmen elected members of their class to serve on Prefect Council for the 2024-2025 school year. Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor Sasha Aghnatios ’25 and Ellie Borris...

What the heck is a Zyn? Increased use of nicotine negatively affects Gen Z

What the heck is a Zyn? Increased use of nicotine negatively affects Gen Z

Members of the school community discuss factors that lead to the increase in use of nicotine pouches like Zyns among Gen Z and their health implications.
Alden Detmer, Assistant Features Editor
March 20, 2024

Looking around his 8:00 a.m. class, Kenny* was confident that no one was watching him in the back row. As his teacher discussed the past night’s reading, Kenny reached down and slowly unzipped the top...

Why students are visiting psychics

Why students are visiting psychics

Members of the school community discuss the rise in spiritual activities like visiting psychics, crystal collections and religious worship among Gen Z.
Alden Detmer and Saisha Kumar
February 1, 2024

Sitting in a cramped and slightly foggy booth on a plush leather chair, Librarian Kacie Cox let out a heavy sigh as she looked around. Crystals of all shapes and sizes rest on every surface. Fluorescent...

Dreading Decision Day

Dreading Decision Day

Members of the community discuss the emotional pressure connected with the release of early decision results and the differences in applying regular decision.
Alden Detmer and Hannah Shahidi
December 13, 2023

Walking onto the Quad on a December morning, Ava Weinrot ’23 could feel the tension among her classmates. It was the day her early decision (ED) result would come out. Only two days away from winter...

A Friendship for the Ages

A Friendship for the Ages

Four alumni reflect on their lives after graduating from Harvard School and the close relationships they continue to sustain with each other by giving back.
Alden Detmer, Assistant Features Editor
November 15, 2023

On a warm afternoon in 1977, anticipatory whispers filled the air as a mob of eager seventh graders gathered for their first football team meeting. Scanning the room, Monty Minchin ’83 locked eyes with...

Behind the Badge

Behind the Badge

Members of the school’s security team discuss their previous careers and different safety measures the school has enacted in recent years.
Alden Detmer and Alex Dinh
September 21, 2023

It is 1:30 a.m. in Palmdale, CA. Head of Upper School Security Earl Saunders’ day just began. Before Saunders hops on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle an hour later, he checks in with his wife about their...

The Scantron is used in all forms of standardized testing, including the SAT and ACT.

Testing the SAT

Members of the community discuss the national test-optional trend in college admissions, the switch to digital standardized tests and increased pressure on students.
Alden Detmer, Assistant Features Editor
August 26, 2023

It was the big day. Months of practice tests, tutoring sessions and caffeine had all been in preparation for this moment. However mere days before the scheduled exam, Ellie Whang ’24 felt her stomach...

Clarifying community service

Alden Detmer
February 18, 2023

With the administration reinstating the hands-on component of the school's 12-hour community service requirement, volunteering in the community is as important as ever. Community service hours can provide...

LA's heavy rain creates mudslides

LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides

Alden Detmer
February 8, 2023

Over 20 inches and eight atmospheric rivers of heavy rain across California caused mudslides throughout January, leaving Mulholland Drive between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Drive closed...

Alumni Association Board holds forum

Alden Detmer
February 8, 2023

The Alumni Association Board hosted an all-community meeting in Munger Library Jan. 25. The roundtable discussion focused primarily on student health and wellness, with speeches from Associate Head of...

And the Award Goes to: “Top Gun: Maverick”

Alden Detmer, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 8, 2023

As the highest-grossing movie of the year at the domestic box office, “Top Gun: Maverick” is a gravity-defying action film that quickly goes to Mach 10. While the 1986 “Top Gun” was a cheery and...

Open Door: Drama Edition

Alden Detmer and Zoe Goor
October 26, 2022

Chronicle presents the first episode of the Open Door Series, where students showcase the offices around campus and the teacher's favorite aspects of their working environment.

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