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The school gathered along the Quad and viewed the solar eclipse through telescopes and solar eclipse glasses. Asher Meron 25 attempts to take a picture of the solar eclipse through a telescope.
School community views solar eclipse
Prefect Council announced the new policy regarding absences on the weekends of Coachella Music Festival. Students can either miss the Friday or Monday of the weekend as an excused absence.
School announces new Coachella policy
Taner Akçam spoke to students about the Armenian genocide and its denial.
Historian speaks about Armenian genocide at school assembly
The Upper School is mandating the use of phone caddies in the classroom for the fourth quarter to prevent further distractions from cellphones following an increase in Honor Board cases related to phone usage. The use of earbuds and headphones in the classroom will also be strictly prohibited.
Upper School reinforces phone and earbud policies
Aghnatios and Borris give speeches at Head Prefect elections to sophomores and juniors. They both currently serve on Prefect Council as Junior Prefects.
Aghnatios and Borris elected as Head Prefects for 2024-2025 year
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan 25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
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
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
Fix the admission system
A line of cars waits on Ventura Boulevard.
Pardon all recent tardies
The AI music issue
Muslim students perform daily prayers using a prayer mat.
From Dawn to Dusk
What the heck is a Zyn?
What the heck is a Zyn?
A playing card with an illustration of a college counselor on it.
Students and counselors discuss independent college counseling
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
A look into food delivery apps
Video Art Senior Edie Cohen 24 displays her video installation in Feldman-Horn Gallery. The installation was open from April 15 to April 18.
Video Art Seniors host public exhibit with personal installation projects
Growing up in the Spotlight
Growing up in the Spotlight
The annual Spring Jazz Combo Concert was held in Rugby Auditorium on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25
Jazz ensembles perform in Spring Jazz Combo Concert
Students perform in acting showcase
Cayley Tolbert-Schwartz 24, who plays Mrs. Lovett, sings alongside patrons of her meat pie shop.
Theater department opens “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
The softball team takes a picture following their first scrimmage against of the 2024 season against Norte Dame High School on January 18.
Softball sees rising talent excel
Boys’ volleyball huddles up during their game against Loyola High School on March 12. The team will face Crespi High School for an away game on March 21.
Boys’ volleyball strives to improve after tournament
Swimmers jump off blocks for a relay race between the school and Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FHSA). The Boys’ Swim and Dive team will compete against Loyola on March 21, and the girls’ team will compete against Immaculate Heart on March 21.
Swimming and Diving begins season off strong
Christian Stubbeman 25 prepares to hit a forehand in a match against Peninsula.
Boys’ tennis starts the season undefeated
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso 76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Valentine’s Day: Wolverine on the Street
Campus News for Monday, Jan. 15
Coach’s Corner with David Rebibo (2/9/24)
Coach’s Corner with Richard Simms (2/8/24)
Coach’s Corner with Laura Lopez (2/6/24)
Coach’s Corner with Junior Amazan (2/2/24)
Coach’s Corner with Michael Erush
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Westflix 2018
Westflix 2018
HW All School Walkout
HW All School Walkout
Air + Style 2018
Air + Style 2018
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Musical artist Zedd in Stockholm (Printed with permission of Air and Style Festival)
Air + Style Preview (Photo Album and Articles soon to come)
Video screenshot by Kelly Loeb/Chronicle
WATCH: Football’s Eric Bradley on why ‘they can’t keep up with us’
“Company”: Behind the Scenes
February 2014
December 2013
November 2013
Congrats, it’s a Constitution
Miss Matchmaker Episode 1
The American Government’s Origin Story
Civic Sense Trailer
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Chinese Teacher Bin He stands together with language teachers from around the country at an event on Capitol Hill. The event is hosted annually in Washington D.C. and serves as an opportunity for language teachers to discuss and meet with legislators.

Chinese teacher makes visit to Capitol Hill for annual Language Advocacy Day event

Chloe Park and Grant Park
November 15, 2023
Jonah Anschell 23 poses for his yearbook photo during the 2022-2023 school year. Anschell passed away on April 19 from suicide.

School responds after second student death

Davis Marks and Grant Park
May 28, 2023
Six alumni who graduated within the last decade are featured on the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list features alumni

Chloe Park and Grant Park
December 14, 2022
The Today Show segment features a clip from the schools event celebrating Walch.

Alumnus honors Ted Walch on NBC Today Show

Chloe Park and Grant Park
September 7, 2022
DIALING FOR DONATIONS: A group of parent and alumni volunteers pose with President Rick Commons at the Spring Phonathon event at the Middle School in April. At the event, volunteers made phone calls to other parents and alumni encouraging them to make a gift to the school.

Advancement Office reports record-high fundraising total for 2021-2022 school year

Grant Park
September 2, 2022

Teaching advisor appointed

Grant Park
May 29, 2022
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.

Dance students perform in outdoor showcase

Chloe Park and Grant Park
May 7, 2022
Students wait in line during lunch for the Plant Power Food Truck hosted by Environmental Club.

Environmental Club hosts vegan food truck for Earth Day

Grant Park
April 26, 2022
“The Leap of Motherhood,” an acrylic painting by Julia Im ’23, received a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. Im is one of 35 art award recipients from the school.

Students receive awards in visual arts and writing

Grant Park
February 13, 2022
Alumna and resume expert Evan Keare 18 explains what students should include in the profile section of their resumes.

Alumna presents resume creation workshop to Venture

Grant Park
January 24, 2022
Palm trees line both sides of the street on Ventura Boulevard and Laurel .Canyon intersection, where establishments such as Laurel Tavern and Mazza Modern Kitchen adapt to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Soaring COVID-19 cases impact Studio City businesses

Grant Park and Jackson Mayer
January 20, 2022
Aiden Daneshrad 23 plays the saxophone as his bandmates accompany him during Coffee House. In addition, audience members appreciate the music him and his band create.

Students showcase talents in Holiday Coffee House

Grant Park and Christopher Mo
December 15, 2021
New counselor joins school midyear

New counselor joins school midyear

Grant Park
November 20, 2021
Chronicle Poll shows student opinions and plans for Thanksgiving Break.

Community Council organizes food drive

Grant Park
November 19, 2021
Teen HWJFA members sit around a table and converse with each other at the Fall Teen Shabbat Dinner.

HWJFA hosts Fall Teen Shabbat dinner

Grant Park
November 3, 2021
Gabe Glassman 22 and Gus Mingst 23 stand in front of a vintage red car during their watch party.

Auto and Motorsports Club hosts watch party

Grant Park
October 28, 2021
Olivia Chuba 12 speaks on Zoom to school community members about Edith Heads costuming career.

Alumna addresses costumes at Cinema Sunday

Grant Park
October 21, 2021
On a dummy, an illustrated student practices CPR technique. With the new requirement, all students beginning with the class of 2024 will be trained in CPR.

School institutes new CPR community service requirement

Grant Park
September 20, 2021
President Rick Commons addresses the school community during Convocation.

School community gathers for in-person Convocation

Grant Park
August 27, 2021
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