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Justin Tang

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor

Justin Tang ’25 is an Editor-in-Chief for the Big Red Magazine and is in his third year working for The Chronicle. He was formerly an Assistant Sports Editor and in his free time he enjoys going to the gym, watching sports or reading.

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Head coach Jack Grover regroups with the team during a timeout with a team huddle.

[Photo] Boys Water Polo Season Ends in Quarterfinal Defeat Against Corona Del Mar

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2024

Head coach Jack Grover regroups with the team during a timeout with a team huddle.

Nikolas Khamenia dribbles the ball in the gold medal match against Spain. Khamenia led the team with nine points to win the FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup.

Chasing Gold

Nikolas Khamenia is a two-time state champion. He's also a two-time gold medalist.
Justin Tang and Kasra Maghami
October 1, 2024

For Harvard-Westlake students, the summer after junior year is often known as one of the busiest. Some attend pre-college programs, others apply for internships and everyone works on their college applications....

Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo defeats Long Beach Wilson 18-15 in high scoring affair

Connor Tang, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024

Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.

Kara Horacek '27 attempts a shot on goal. She tallied a hat trick, contributing three goals in the 8-0 victory against Chaminade on Friday.

Field hockey defeats Chaminade 8-0 for third consecutive win

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024

The field hockey team dominated Chaminade in a 8-0 victory at home, winning their third straight game following three consecutive losses. The Wolverines showed out in their defense and passing, disrupting...

The defense lines up in a game against Royal High school Sept. 14. Kurtis Walter '27 and Dylan Fullmer '27 each had key interceptions for the Wolverines.

Football’s run offense surges against Royal High School

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024

In their strongest performance yet, the football team defeated Royal High School 25-14, led by Ellis Robinson ’27 with three rushing touchdowns. The Wolverines improve to 2-2 on the season. With the...

Water polo alumni medal at Olympics

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024

Alumni Ben Hallock ’16 and Johnny Hooper ’15 earned the bronze medal in men’s water polo at the 2024 Summer Olympics after Team USA rallied to defeat Hungary 11-8 in a penalty shootout. The bronze...

Despite power outages in Taper Gym, the football game is still set for 7:30 p.m. If high temperatures persist, the game may be postponed or delayed, Athletic Director Matt Lacour said.

Football game set for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. despite power outages

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 6, 2024

Tonight’s home football game will take place at 7:30 p.m. despite a power outage that occurred on campus, Athletic Director Matt LaCour said. LaCour said if high temperatures persist, the game will be...

Track and Field Program Head Jonas Koolsbergen '83 gives a pregame speech before the team's meet.

Coach K: Wolverine For Life

Track and Field Program Head Jonas Koolsbergen '83 reflects on his ongoing career at the school, now finishing his 39th year of coaching.
Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2024

During a track and field practice at Harvard School in 1982, Cross Country and Track and Field Program Head Jonas Koolsbergen ’83 planted his spikes in the rubber track and got in his four-point stance....

Junior pole-vaulter qualifies for CIF State track and field championships

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 28, 2024

Following the end of the regular track and field season, pole vaulter Sofia Rakfeldt ’25 competed at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Track and Field Championships from May 24-25....

UCLA commit Trent Perry '24 averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game as a senior.

Senior announces commitment to play Division 1 basketball at UCLA following decommitment from USC

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024

Boys’ basketball senior guard Trent Perry ’24 announced via Instagram his official commitment to play Division 1 basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on May 8. Perry was previously...

Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.

Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024

The school’s robotics team, Team 1148, placed second in the Aerospace Valley Regional tournament in Lancaster from April 3-6, marking the end of their season. After placing first in qualification matches,...

Trombone player Andre Touloumian '24 plays his rendition of "Golden Cress" by Duke Ellington. All upper school jazz groups played in the concert, and the lower school's Jazz Band was also invited to play.

Lights Up: Lower and Upper School Jazz groups perform in annual ‘Big Band’ Concert

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
May 5, 2024

The Upper School Jazz program hosted its Spring Jazz Concert in Rugby Auditorium on April 26. In its annual "Big Band" Concert, where the Lower School Jazz Band is also invited to play a set, each band...

The boys' basketball team poses in the tunnel of the Golden1 Center with the CIF State Open Division trophy.

Boys’ Basketball: Leaving a Legacy

Justin Tang and Hana Mehdi Williams
March 20, 2024

As senior guard Trent Perry '24 made his way down the handshake line after winning the championship game, he struggled to maintain his composure. But when he came across Boys' Basketball Program Head David...

The boys' basketball team poses at center court with the Open Division state title after defeating Salesian College Preparatory 50-45 at the Golden1 Center in Sacramento on Mar. 9.

Boys’ basketball wins back-to-back Open Division State championships

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2024

After winning back-to-back state titles, you would expect the boys' basketball players to be ecstatic with joy. For the most part they were, storming the court and forming a mosh pit, but for senior guard...

Members of the boys' basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

Khamenia, Hinton and Perry combine for 57 of team’s 63 points to lead team back to State Championship

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2024

After a thrilling doubleheader in Taper Gym, both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will be taking a road trip to Sacramento to compete for their respective state championships March 9. In a...

Senior guard and McDonald's All-American Trent Perry '24 finishes through contact in a game against Carlsbad High School on March 2.

Perry drops 40 points to complete comeback against Carlsbad in CIF State quarterfinal

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2024

In what almost was a heartbreaking end to a special season for the Wolverines, senior guard and McDonald’s All-American Trent Perry ’24 carried his team to victory with a career-high 40 points. Coming...

The boys' basketball team poses with the Open Division CIF-SS title after defeating Roosevelt 54-47 in the championship game Feb. 23.

Boys’ basketball outlasts Roosevelt to win first CIF-SS Open Division title in school history

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2024

The boys’ basketball team defeated Roosevelt High School 54-47 in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) Open Division Championship game at California Baptist University...

Senior guard Robert Hinton '24 attempts to finish through contact in a playoff game against St. John Bosco on Feb. 16.

Boys’ basketball blows out St. John Bosco to advance to CIF-SS finals

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2024

The Wolverines continue to cruise through the playoffs, as they dominated fourth-seed St. John Bosco in the final game of group play in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS)...

Senior guard Trent Perry '24 celebrates after scoring in a playoff game against Sierra Canyon High School on Feb. 13.

Boys’ basketball routs Sierra Canyon to stay undefeated in CIF-SS group play

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2024

The Fanatics went home satisfied in the Wolverines’ second matchup with the Trailblazers on Tuesday night, after being disappointed on the road in Chatsworth the month before. In the sixth matchup...

Senior midfielder Spencer Casmassima '24 advances the ball up the pitch in a playoff match against Millikan High School.

Boys’ soccer scores game-winning goal in final minutes to escape Millikan in CIF-SS quarterfinal

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
February 13, 2024

The hero on Tuesday night for the boys’ soccer team was not Nathan Casamassima ’24, again, but rather his twin brother Spencer Casamassima ’24 who extended the Wolverines’ playoff run when scored...

Forward Isaiah Carroll '25 shoots a three from the left corner in a playoff game against Corona Centennial. They would defeat the Huskies 61-51 to advance to 1-0 in CIF Open Division pool play.

Four starters score double-digits to outlast Corona Centennial in CIF-SS playoffs

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2024

The boys’ basketball team defended home court against Corona Centennial High School in the opening game of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) playoffs Friday night. The...

Senior guard Josh Engelberg '24 dribbles the ball up the court in the Mission League Championship Game against Crepsi Carmelite High School on Feb. 2.

Tempers flare in Taper Gym as boys’ basketball defeats Crespi in Mission League Championship game

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024

"You know who the f*ck I am. Stop staring at me p*ssy or I'll slap the sh*t out of you." Words that you wouldn't hear at a high school basketball game were said by former NBA player Matt Barnes to Sports...

The Chronicle's Winter Takes

The Chronicle’s Winter Takes

Four Chronicle staffers gave their thoughts on select winter season sports. Here are their opinions on boys’ basketball, and crucial role players on some teams.

Should there be concern about boys' basketball? The boys' basketball team picked up back-to-back defeats in tight games against Mission League contenders Sierra Canyon and Notre Dame, both teams that...

Spencer Casamassima '24 and Josh Barnavon '24 celebrate in a game against Chaminade on Jan. 3.

Standing on Business

Justin Tang and Nathan Wang
February 1, 2024

It was Boys’ Soccer Program Head Michael Erush’s first day at work. In the brisk spring weather, Erush entered practice with the team as its new head coach. After introducing himself, Erush instructed...

Christian Horry '24, Trent Perry '24, Isaiah Carroll '25, and Niccolo Kalischer-Stork '24 celebrate on the sideline in a game against St. Francis on senior night Jan. 26.

Boys’ basketball defeats St. Francis in blowout victory on Senior Night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2024

The boys’ basketball team’s win against St. Francis at home on Friday night meant more than just another blowout win for the Wolverines. The Wolverines defeated the Knights 64-33 on the team’s...

Junior forward Nik Khamenia '25 prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Sierra Canyon High School on Jan. 19.

Boys’ basketball blows late-game lead to Sierra Canyon in second straight loss

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2024

The boys' basketball team fell to Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth on Friday night, losing two straight games for the first time since the 2021 season. After losing to Notre Dame at home Wednesday night,...

Head Coach David Rebibo walks along the baseline in a game against Notre Dame High School on Jan. 17.

Boys’ basketball drops first game in league play to Notre Dame at home

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2024

The boys’ basketball team lost to Notre Dame High School 59-54 at home, snapping their 18-game win streak in league play that dated back to the 2022-2023 season. Senior guard Mercy Miller, a four-star...

Senior guard Robert Hinton '24 attacks the rim for a layup in a game against McEachern High School at the Hoophall East Classic on Jan. 15.

Boys’ basketball survives second-half struggles to defeat McEachern in overtime

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024

The boys’ basketball team began the toughest stretch of their regular season, barely escaping with victory in overtime against McEachern High School in the Hoophall East Classic on Jan. 15. The Wolverines...

Senior guard Christian Horry '24 protects the ball from a defender in a game against Loyola High School on Jan. 12.

Boys’ basketball dominates Loyola to stay undefeated in Mission League

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2024

The boys’ basketball team continued their quest for a third consecutive Mission League title with a dominant win at home against crosstown rival Loyola High School on Jan. 12. The Wolverines defeated...

Guard Trent Perry '24 elevates for a dunk in a game against Campbell Hall High School at home Dec. 13.

Boys’ basketball crushes Campbell Hall in Studio City showdown

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
December 14, 2023

The boys’ basketball team defeated Campbell Hall High School 92-66 at home in a non-league matchup Dec. 13. Senior guard and Harvard commit Robert Hinton ’24 led all scorers with 28 points, followed...

Senior guards Robert Hinton '24 and Trent Perry '24 pose at the 2023 Mission League Media Day.

Realest In The Game: Robert Hinton and Trent Perry

Senior guards Robert Hinton '24 and Trent Perry '24 reflect on their basketball journey at the school together, with a chance to win back-to-back state titles this season.
Justin Tang
December 13, 2023

As guard Trent Perry ’24 got into his defensive stance, he held a fixed gaze in the eyes of the opposing team’s point guard. Even while Perry heard the intense communication of his teammates behind...

George Avakian '20 poses with a trophy after winning the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 10.

Inside the Lair: Avakian’s NCAA Legacy

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
December 13, 2023

Boys’ water polo alumni George Avakian ’20, a senior on the University of California, Berkeley (Cal) men's water polo team, won the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 3. The Bears’ 13-10...

Guard Christian Horry '24 dribbles the ball on offense in a game against Burroughs High School on Nov. 29.

Boys’ basketball stays undefeated with win against Burroughs

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2023

The boys’ basketball team defeated Burroughs High School 88-47 at home in a non-league game Nov. 29. Forward Nik Khamenia led the team in scoring with 17 points, and guard Trent Perry ’24 recorded...

Guard Robert Hinton '24 dribbles the ball in a game against Polytechnic High School on Nov. 21.

Boys’ basketball defeats Polytechnic in big win

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2023

The boys' basketball team defeated Polytechnic High School 85-28 at home in a non-league game Nov. 21. The team improved to an overall record of 4-0. Guard Keeyan Delawalla '24 said the team was able...

Attacker Alex Heenan '24 legs up on a five-meter penalty shot against Newport Harbor in the CIF semifinal Nov. 8.

Boys’ water polo loses to Newport Harbor in semifinal due to missed call in final seconds

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2023

The boys’ water polo team lost to Newport Harbor High School 12-11 in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) Open Division semifinal Nov. 8. In the final seconds of the game,...

Senior Independent Studies

Eleven Seniors were chosen this semester to work on independent study projects. The seniors and their advisors are highlighted here.

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...

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

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2023

As the time on the clock winded down, Goalie Lily Stambouli ’24 struggled to contain her excitement. She could hardly focus on the ball being passed among her teammates as her gaze flickered back and...

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

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2023

The varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Palos Verdes High School 76-31 at home in a non-league game Nov. 14. The team improved to an overall record of 1-0. Guard Robert Hinton ’24 led the team...

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.

Boys’ basketball hopes to build on past success

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2023

The boys’ basketball team looks to defend their title as California state champion this coming winter. In the previous season, the Wolverines won their first California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)...

Connor Kim '25 legs up for a penalty shot in a game against Loyola High School Nov. 2. The Wolverines defeated Loyola 20-15 to advance to the CIF-SS semifinal.

Boys’ water polo defeats Loyola in CIF quarterfinal

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2023

Connor Kim '25 legs up for a penalty shot in a game against Loyola High School Nov. 2. The Wolverines defeated Loyola 20-15 to advance to the CIF-SS semifinal.

Elle Kirman '27 runs in the Mission League Individual Championship on Oct. 31. Kirman placed first out of 35 participants.

Freshman wins Mission League Individual Championship

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2023

Girls’ cross country runner Elle Kirman ’27 won the 2023 Mission League Girls’ Cross Country Individual Championship on Oct. 31. Kirman finished the three mile race with a time of 19:26, placing...

The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.

Field hockey wins Tournament of Champions

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2023

The field hockey team defeated Bonita High School 2-0 in the 2023 Sunset League Tournament of Champions (TOC) final Oct. 28. The victory marks the team’s eighth TOC title in program history, with the...

Attackers Ben Oerlemans '24 and Asher Engelberg '24 cap up before their game against Loyola High School Oct. 25.

Boys’ water polo wins Mission League for third consecutive year

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2023

Attackers Ben Oerlemans '24 and Asher Engelberg '24 cap up before their game against Loyola High School Oct. 25.

The field hockey team discusses strategy in a game against Great Oak High School Oct. 24. The team went on to win 3-1, advancing to the semifinal.

Field hockey advances to Tournament of Champions semifinal

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2023

The field hockey team discusses strategy in a game against Great Oak High School Oct. 24. The team went on to win 3-1, advancing to the semifinal.

History Teacher Dror Yaron presents at an educational assembly for sophomores and juniors Oct. 23. The history teacher spoke on the past of Israel and Palestine and the consequences regarding the current war.

Teacher speaks at school assembly about history of Israel and Palestine

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 23, 2023

The school held a mandatory assembly for sophomores and juniors to learn about the history behind the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Taper Gymnasium on Oct. 23. History teacher Dror Yaron provided a historical...

Attacker Alex Heenan '24 rises up on a five meter penalty shot in a game against Mater Dei Oct. 21.

Boys’ water polo defeats Mater Dei on Senior Day

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023

The boys’ water polo team defeated Mater Dei High School 17-8 at home Oct. 21. The team moves to an overall record of 17-6 with a league record of 3-0. The game was also the team’s senior day, which...

Charles Abemayor '26, Presentation Managing Editor Tate Sheehy '24 and Aaron Escalante '26 race in the Mt. Sac Invitational on Oct. 21.

Cross country teams compete at Mt. Sac Invitational

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams attended the Mt. SAC Invitational Individual Sweepstakes on Oct. 20. The boys’ team finished first out of 28 teams, and the girls’ team finished second...

Victor Lowe '24 prepares to serve in a game from the 2023 spring season.

Senior announces commitment to play volleyball at the University of Hawai’i

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2023

Boys’ volleyball setter Victor Lowe ’24 announced his official commitment to play Division 1 volleyball at the University of Hawai’i. Hawai’i won the NCAA men’s volleyball national championship...

Panelists Dr. Eric Strauss, Emily Parker, Kim Orbe and Dr. Jake Owens speak about their roles in environmental conservation and climate change at the LA Zoo on Oct. 14.

Club attends global affairs event at LA Zoo

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 14, 2023

The Global Affairs Society, co-led by Assistant News Editor Nathan Wang '25 and Assistant Features Editor Alex Dinh '25, participated in a Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall (LAWACTH) event...

Nationally ranked guard Trent Perry '24 committed to USC at the Top Flight Invite Oct. 13.

Senior announces commitment to play Division 1 basketball at USC

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2023

Boys' basketball guard Trent Perry ’24 announced his official commitment to play Division 1 basketball at the University of Southern California (USC). According to the 2024 ESPN 100, Perry is ranked...

Robby Louie '26 runs in the second Mission League Cluster Meet.

Cross country teams attend second Mission league meet

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2023

The boys' and girls' cross country teams attended the second Mission League Cluster meet at Crescenta Park on Oct. 11. The boys' team finished second out of eight teams, and the girls' team finished first...

Felix Brozyna-Vilim '17 and Evan Rosenfeld '17 receive their awards on the field during Homecoming. The two alumni were officially inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame Oct. 7.

[Photo] Water polo alumni inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame Class of ’23

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2023

Felix Brozyna-Vilim '17 and Evan Rosenfeld '17 receive their awards on the field during Homecoming. The two alumni were officially inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame Oct. 7.

The girls' water polo team poses for a photo with the Mexico national team.

Girls’ water polo team scrimmages Mexico national team

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023

The girls' water polo team scrimmaged against the Mexico Women’s Senior National Team at home Oct. 6. The national team trained at the school in preparation for the 2023 Pan American Games, which will...

Charlotte Korchak (front and center) poses with listeners of the event hosted by Jewish Club and MESA on Oct. 6.

Educator speaks at Jewish Club and MESA event

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 6, 2023

Jewish Club and Middle Eastern Student Alliance (MESA) hosted guest speaker Charlotte Korchak in Ahmanson Lecture Hall on Oct. 6 during lunch. Korchak works for StandWithUs, a non-profit organization dedicated...

Girls' volleyball completes comeback win on senior night

Girls’ volleyball completes comeback win on senior night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023

The girls' volleyball team defeated Notre Dame Academy 3-2 at home Oct. 5. After losing the first two sets, the Wolverines won three straight sets to win the match. The team moves to a total record of...

Ben Oerlemans '24 winds up to shoot in a game against Newport Harbor High School Sept. 30.

Senior announces commitment to play water polo at Stanford University

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2023

Boys' water polo attacker Ben Oerlemans '24 officially announced his commitment to play Division 1 water polo at Stanford University on Oct. 5. According to the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA)...

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Senior narrows Division 1 commitment to six schools

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2023

Boys' basketball guard and four-star recruit Trent Perry '24 announced Oct. 2 the remaining six schools that he will choose from to commit to. The six schools include the University of Southern California...

Mason Walline '25 and Alexa Chang '25 carry a banner in memoriam of Trey Brown during the walk.

Members of school community remember Trey Brown III in ‘Alive Together’ walk

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
October 1, 2023

Mason Walline '25 and Alexa Chang '25 carry a banner in memoriam of Trey Brown during the walk.

Collin Caras '25 legs up for a foul shot  in a game against Cathedral Catholic High School Sept. 29.

Boys’ water polo places third in Delfina USA Classic

Justin Tang and Audrey Kim
September 30, 2023

The boys’ water polo team placed third in the Delfina USA Classic tournament, which was hosted by the school Sept. 28-30. The team lost to Newport Harbor High School 11-7 in the semifinals, but defeated...

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Freshmen lead field hockey team in big win on senior night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2023

The field hockey team defeated Glendora High School 6-0 in a home game Sept. 29. Midfielders Valentina Ganocy ’27 and Margaux Schlumberger ’27 scored the entirety of the team’s goals, with Ganocy...

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Football wins at La Salle Homecoming

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2023

The varsity football team defeated La Salle High School 20-14 in an away league game during La Salle High School’s Homecoming on Sept. 29. The team moves to an overall record of 3-3, with a league record...

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School announces participation in ‘Alive Together’ walk

Justin Tang and Connor Tang
September 25, 2023

The school announced Sept. 21 that it would participate in the Didi Hirsch Foundation's "Alive Together" walk, which will take place Sunday, Oct. 1. The school organized a team in memory of Donald (Trey)...

Junior mental health alliance leaders Dennett Stibel '25, Rachel Reiff '25, Sunny Lu '25 and Micah Parr '25 pose together.

Student mental health alliance formed

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2023

The school created the Student Mental Health Alliance, an organization focused on bringing awareness to mental health issues and reducing the stigma around mental illnesses.The organization is a part of...

Illustration by Eva Park

Fantasy Frenzy

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2023

After several weeks of waiting, it was finally draft day for Wilson Federman ’24 and 11 of his friends. Wilson Federman calmly took a seat at the table, already knowing which players he wanted on his...

ON THE OFFENSIVE: Attacker Alex Heenan ’24 works a one-man zone with Center Otto Stothart ’25 in a semifinal game against Newport Harbor High School in the annual South Coast Tournament. Following a 12-9 win against Newport, the team lost 14-7 to JSerra Catholic High School in the finals.

Boys’ water polo places second in tournament

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2023

The varsity boys’ water polo team earned second place in the South Coast Tournament hosted by Newport Harbor High School Sept. 14-17. The team defeated Newport Harbor High School 12-9 in the semifinals...

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Boys’ water polo loses to No. 1 ranked JSerra

Justin Tang
September 8, 2023

The boys’ water polo team lost 9-7 to JSerra Catholic High School in a non-league away game Sept. 7. The team moved to a total record of 3-1 with a league record of 3-0. Water Polo Program Head Jack...

Editors-in-Chief Ella Yadegar ’24 and Averie Perrin ’24 smile for a photo at the first Chronicle layout of the year.

[Photo] Letter from the Editors: Prioritizing truthful reporting

Averie Perrin and Ella Yadegar
September 1, 2023

Editors-in-Chief Ella Yadegar ’24 and Averie Perrin ’24 smile for a photo at the first Chronicle layout of the year.

The school’s emergency alert system informed the community at 6:49 PM on Monday that in-person instruction would be canceled the next school day.

Upper school closed indefinitely due to water leak

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
September 5, 2023

The school announced Sept. 4 in-person classes at the Upper School would be cancelled on Tuesday due to a major water leak on campus. The status of in-person classes on Wednesday is yet to be determined. The...

HIGH ALTITUDE: Members of the boys and girls cross country team 
pose together for a team picture out in the wilderness of Big Bear Lake.

Cross country prepares for fall season with trip to Big Bear Lake

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams went on retreat to Big Bear Lake during their preseason for additional training and team bonding Aug. 8-13. Cross Country and Track Head Jonas Koolsbergen...

AROUND THE BLOCK: Attacker Alex Heenan ’24 throws a no-look pass, looking to break down the defense. After three months in tough training, the team is back against St. Francis High School on Aug. 23.

Water polo looks for new leadership heading into season

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023

AROUND THE BLOCK: Attacker Alex Heenan ’24 throws a no-look pass, looking to break down the defense. After three months in tough training, the team is back against St. Francis High School on Aug. 23.

Junior Fellowship: Leo Craig

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023

The Kutler Center Junior Fellowship Program awarded Leo Craig ’24 a grant of $4,000 to travel to Uintah Basin, Utah to study the effects of green energy conversion on local regions dependent on the oil...

Football's Quest for Destiny

Football’s Quest for Destiny

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2023

Intense heat scorched the face of safety Boaz Maydew ’24 on the floor of Hamilton Gym as he found himself sweating at 7 a.m. in neither the comfort of his bed nor home. The extreme soreness in his legs...

School expands upper school dean program

School expands upper school dean program

Justin Tang and Connor Tang
February 8, 2023

Two new deans will be added at the start of the 2023-2024 school year, according to Head of Upper School Beth Slattery. All current students at the upper school will keep their deans, but future students...

School reports record absences due to illness

School reports record absences due to illness

Justin Tang and Nathan Wang
December 14, 2022

The school reported a record-breaking 344 sick absences in November this year, the most since March 2019, according to Student Discipline and Attendance coordinator Gabriel Preciado. In the most recent...

Getting a Kick Out of It

Getting a Kick Out of It

Dylan Graff and Justin Tang
December 12, 2022

As JT Federman ’24 shifted onto the edge of his seat in Rugby Auditorium, he said he felt a creeping sense of anxiety fill the room. Students and faculty members alike had gathered during their lunch...

Members the HW Parent Association pose at their booth on the quad.

HWPA hosts Halloween Senior Appreciation event

Justin Tang
November 22, 2022

The HW Parent Association (HWPA) gave out Halloween candy and donuts to seniors on the quad Oct. 27. Additionally, the HW Parent Association will hold events for the December holiday season, Valentine's...

New Clubs at the Activities Fair

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...

Izzy Daum '23 and her family met up with relative Arachna Patel, owner of Super 8 Motel, in Tampa, Florida as she researched Indian motel ownership.

Junior Fellowship: Izzy Daum

Justin Tang
September 1, 2022

Izzy Daum ’23 researched motel ownership by Indian Americans with a focus on Indian women. For her project, Daum interviewed family members about their experiences running motels, with a focus on the...

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