If you told me one year ago that I would be throwing parties in my senior year, I wouldn’t have believed you for the slightest second. I would’ve also laughed at myself for calling them “Rizzfest.” But...

In one of the most prominent speaker events the school has ever hosted, stand-up comedian and actor Chris Rock visited the school on Friday in an event hosted by the Art and Business Club.  Sitting...

The boys soccer team defeated Jurupa Hills 1-0 in the CIF-SS Division 2 championship to win the team’s first title in program history. Defender Sam Reiner ’25 scored the lone goal for the Wolverines...

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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)...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...