Alex Lee ’25 is a Digital Editor and is in his third year working for The Chronicle. Alex is part of the robotics team, and enjoys lifting, watching sci-fi and playing paintball with friends in his free time.
Alex Lee, Digital Managing Editor September 8, 2024
The school is implementing a new set of security measures including a visitor management system and two new campus ambassadors who will take the responsibility of greeting guests from security. The new...
The debate team competed in the Peninsula Invitational in Rolling Hills Estate, California, from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22. The school competed in the varsity and novice Lincoln-Douglas divisions.
Asher Meron...
Thirty-six robotics teams from across California gathered at the Upper School from Dec. 1–3 to compete for the chance to qualify for the 2023-2024 VEX season state tournament. Six of the school’s teams...
Chloe Dolkart
By Sienna Dall'Olmo
Chloe Dolkart ’24 is studying the relationship between COVID-19 and developing Type 1 diabetes for her Senior Independent Study. Dolkart is working with Upper...
Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2023
Head Coach David Rebibo speaks in a team meeting after a preseason practice. The team looks to repeat as California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state champions, currently ranked fourth in the country.
As national COVID cases increase, the school has faced an increasing number of absences from students and faculty. According to Student Discipline and Attendance Coordinator Gabriel Preciado, four to five...
Sarah Miller: Upper School Dean
By Alex Lee
Sarah Miller joined the Upper School as a dean, replacing Sara Miranda, who left after three years at the school.
Miller worked in college admission...
President Rick Commons and Head of School Laura Ross released the “Mental Health and Wellness Plan” in an email to students, parents, faculty and staff Aug. 1. The document outlines the school’s...
Following a series of elections and runoffs throughout March, April and May, the student body elected the Prefect Council for the 2023-2024 school year. Sophomores and juniors elected Bari LeBari '24 and...
Sarah Parmet ’25 stared at the curtains as she waited backstage, listening to audience members clapping at the previous performance. Her heart pounding, Parmet prepared to sing with her choir in the...
Tap Out, a game hosted annually at the HW Upper School by Prefect Council, concluded with a final competition hosted on the track between 11 participants with Sean Ozalpasan ’25 as the winner. The game...
Anthropology Club
By Nathan Wang
Anthropology Club, founded by Melissa Ho ’25 and advised by World Languages Teacher Li Sun, is a space where students can discuss the development of societies and...
The Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) collaborated with the Tabletop Club to hold a game night in Mudd Library on Dec. 2. Students played games like Two Truths and a Lie, board games and Jackbox...
Five students won both Finalist and Merit titles in the National YoungArts Foundation’s annual competition for the 2022-2023 school year. YoungArts Competition submissions are open to 15-18 year olds...
The Human Rights Watch Student Task Force
By Eden Conner
The Human Rights Watch Student Task Force (HRWSTF), founded by Nilufer Mistry Sheasby ’24, plans to raise awareness in the community about...
The field hockey team, led by first-year Head Coach Susan Hodgkins, has won two games following their two losses at the start of the season.
Megan said after three Division I commits graduated last year,...
Julee Madkins: Director of the Learning Center
By Nathan Wang
Julee Madkins joined the Upper School this year as the Director of the Learning Center.
Previously, Madkins served as the Director...
