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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
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
River Park construction set to begin in April, seven years after purchase
Community Council hosts Community Service Week for students
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
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”
PAINTING PURSUITS: Students in Drawing and Painting classes I, II and Honors Senior Seminar present their art using different mediums. The showcase appeared in the Feldman-Horn Gallery during lunch Jan. 25.
Feldman Horn Gallery displays ‘Rainbow Connection’ artwork
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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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ’88 poses for his yearbook photo during his junior year at the Harvard School for Boys.

Mayor Eric Garcetti ’88 explains allegations

Davis Marks and Will Sherwood
November 16, 2022
Antisemitic messages found carved into upper school desk

Antisemitic messages found carved into upper school desk

Will Sherwood, Hannah Shahidi, and Alden Detmer
October 12, 2022
The school broke financial records this past year.

Schools finances surge during pandemic

Will Sherwood
August 29, 2022
Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended

Will Sherwood
August 25, 2022
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.

Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary

Will Sherwood and Natalie Cosgrove
May 29, 2022
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.

All in a day’s work

Will Sherwood
March 28, 2022
Fiene Oerlemans ’22 and Deven Dees ’22 chant alongside other Fanatics at the boys basketball game against Sierra Canyon School on Feb. 18. The school limited the number of attendees at the playoff game, where the school fell to the Trailblazers 72-55.

Students resell CIF basketball tickets

Alex Hahn and Will Sherwood
March 23, 2022
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).

City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Will Sherwood
March 15, 2022
The Admission Offices applicant data for the 2022-2023 school year reflect an increase in both number and diversity.

Admissions receives record applications

Will Sherwood
February 18, 2022
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education Vice President Nick Melvoin ’04 spoke to the Directed Study: Public Education in America.

LAUSD Board of Education VP speaks to directed study

Will Sherwood
February 12, 2022
Illi Kreiz ’24, Isaac Tiu ’24, Hannah Carbunaru ’24, Angelina Sinclair ’24, Keira Haley ’24, Charlotte Newman ’24, Freelance Writer Davis Marks ’24 and Elise Fried ’24 pose in front Galaxy’s Edge.

Prefect Council organizes trip to Disneyland Park

Will Sherwood and Ella Yadegar
February 4, 2022
According to the DEA, more than 25 % of counterfeit pills are laced with fentanyl.

The Fight Against Fentanyl

Harry Tarses and Will Sherwood
January 21, 2022
Harvard-Westlake shows real financial strength against its peer schools in Southern California.

Profitable Nonprofit: Inside Harvard-Westlake’s Tax Records

Will Sherwood
January 19, 2022
While the school has done away with the midyear assessment week it used in previous years, some students still have to study for cumulative assessments before or after break for certain courses.

Midterms week altered

Will Sherwood
December 16, 2021
Lieutenant Earle LeMasters ’04 and Captain Colin Weidmann ’08 answer Reverend Anne Gardner’s question about what an average day looks like for a member of the U.S. military. Both said the day-to-day experience is more mundane than most people think.

Veteran alumni discuss paths to military careers

Will Sherwood
November 18, 2021
Park jumps in the Handy Hunter Class

Equestrian begins its season

Allegra Drago and Will Sherwood
November 18, 2021
Andre Birotte ’23 spikes the ball to his teammate Patrick Yeh ’23 as opponents JT Federman ’24 and Brock Getson ’24 watch in anticipation. Getson and Federman took the set with a score of 2-0 but were later defeated in the final round of the quarterfinals.

Prefect Council organizes tournaments

Alex Hahn and Will Sherwood
November 16, 2021
When Jim De Matté moves to his role overseeing the schools River Park Campus full-time in January, current Upper School Plant Manger Dave Mintz 87 will take over as Chief of Campus Operations and Construction.

Position changes in Maintenance Department announced

Davis Marks and Will Sherwood
October 24, 2021
HW Venture Teacher Anne Wellington displays the face shield she helped manufacture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as part of a HW Venture presentation in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. While at Cedars-Sinai, she also helped produce hand sanitizer.

Venture teacher describes role at Cedars-Sinai

Abigail Hailu and Will Sherwood
October 13, 2021
A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.

Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm

Davis Marks and Will Sherwood
September 22, 2021
President Rick Commons presents in front of parents in the Saperstein Theater, beside a slideshow image of upper school students on the Quad.

Administrators reflect at State of the School Address

Will Sherwood
September 22, 2021
PARKS AND RECREATION: At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, Studio City residents use the driving range to practice golf on a summer’s day. This property was purchased by the school and will be converted into the River Park athletic facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

River Park athletic facility in works

Will Sherwood
August 30, 2021

In-person instruction to resume under new guidelines

Will Sherwood and Melody Tang
April 17, 2021

Latin students take part in S.C.R.A.M.

Will Sherwood
December 15, 2020

Students learn about the universe in Space Exploration Club

Will Sherwood
October 24, 2020

Movie club unites cinema enthusiasts

Will Sherwood
October 24, 2020

Surf Club reunites student surfers

Will Sherwood
October 20, 2020

LA city officials seek to alleviate homelessness

Quincey Dern and Will Sherwood
August 28, 2020

Bladen returns to direct yearbook program

Will Sherwood
August 28, 2020
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