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Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
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
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a Day’s Work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring Too Far
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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Various alumni showcase their work inspired by different endeavors pursued at the school.

Stardom Young

Allegra Drago, Assistant Features Editor • November 18, 2021

Overwhelmed by the chatter of his childhood friend and the cacophony of cicadas, alumnus Nick Lee quietly sat at the breakfast table. Jaw agape, he stared in disbelief at the Instagram notification that...

Affinity group leaders organized meetings to celebrate their cultures and discuss their shared identities with upper school students from May 4 to 8 during Multicultural Week. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event was hosted online through Zoom. Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Multicultural Week celebrated over Zoom

Sarah Mittleman • June 4, 2020

The school’s annual Multicultural Week took place with 10 affinity groups each receiving a 30-minute slot during lunch break to celebrate their cultures May 4, all from the comfort of their own homes. Affinity...

Beanie Feldstein 11 speaks to students about being a woman in the entertainment industry and her time at Harvard-Westlake. Photo credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Actress Beanie Feldstein ’11 speaks to students about her career and her time at the school

Alex Goldstein • March 5, 2018

Actress Beanie Feldstein ’11, who was in the Oscar-nominated movie, “Lady Bird,” and starred alongside Bette Midler in “Hello, Dolly!” on Broadway, spoke to students and faculty about her experiences...

Alumna debuts in “Hello, Dolly!” on Broadway

Alexandra So • April 26, 2017

Beanie Feldstein ’11 made her Broadway debut April 20 in "Hello, Dolly!" as Minnie Fay, a shopgirl working in the hat shop of Irene Molloy, a widow who is searching for romance. "Hello, Dolly!" is a...

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