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The schools Instagram account posted these images to announce the River Parks two new partnerships.
River Park partners with Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and Angel City Sports
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
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
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
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
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
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
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
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
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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Chinese II students and faculty chaperones pose next to food samples they tried during their field trip to 99 Ranch Market.

Chinese II students travel to 99 Ranch Market

Lily Lee • April 28, 2022

Chinese II students Benjamin Ren '24 and Christopher Robertson '24 and World Languages Teacher Bin He designed a field trip to 99 Ranch Market in San Gabriel to explore Chinese culture, collect auspicious...

AP Environmental Science students walk next to the Franklin Canyon reservoir, surveying the land around them.

AP Environmental Science classes visit Franklin Canyon reservoir

James Hess • February 23, 2022

Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science classes visited Franklin Canyon reservoir for their second field study Feb. 15, 16 and 22. The outdoor lab covered water pollution and its effect on organisms. At...

From left to right: Advanced Placement Environmental Science students Manu Markman ’23, Alex Astalos ’23 and Jesse Goldman ’23 explore a sea cave on their Nov. 15 trip.

Environmental Science class participates in field study

James Hess • November 18, 2021

Students in AP Environmental Science visited Leo Carrillo State Beach to participate in a field study Nov. 15 and 16. The trip serves as an outside lab for the course’s ecology unit, which covers the...

Photography students explore Big Rock Beach during field trip

Ava Fattahi • November 26, 2019

Photography students visited Big Rock Beach in Malibu for a field trip Nov. 15. The trip was an opportunity for students to take photos and videos using advanced equipment in an unordinary shooting location....

(From left to right) Franklin Wimbish ’25, Addison Konwiser ’25, Maddie Hliboki ’25 and Chazzy Cho ’25 pose for a photo with the rest of their Latin IA peers in front of the Getty Villa’s long pool. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Latin students visit Getty Villa

Sandra Koretz • November 15, 2019

A group of approximately 30 students and teachers from Latin levels IA to III Honors visited the Getty Villa in Malibu during a field trip Oct. 26. "The Getty Villa is like this ancient treasure trove...

Student members of BLACC helped stuff backpacks to donate to underpriveleged children in the community. During the 30 minute parents and faculty panel, students were able to finish filling 200 bags with school supplies.

BLACC tours art museum

Frank Jiang • August 29, 2019

Black Leadership Awareness and Culture Club hosted its annual retreat Aug. 18. This year, the event took place at the Middle School and included a trip to The Broad museum to help students further develop...

Behind the Scenes: Students in Introduction to Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Journalism I and Broadcast Journalism II learn about the different functions of a control room and speak to professionals during their visit to Fox Sports Studios Feb. 14.

Broadcast journalism class visits Fox Sports Studios

Luke Casola • March 1, 2019

Students in the Introduction to Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Journalism I and Broadcast Journalism II classes, along with Upper School Communications Department Head Jim Burns, communications teacher...

During a class field trip, an AP Environmental Science student measures the pH of the water from a stream in Malibu Creek state park. The excursion allowed students to test different water samples, which they will compare for a lab write-up. Printed with permission of Nadine Eisenkolb.

Beyond the classroom: APES classes visit state park to test pH levels of creek water

Frank Jiang • January 30, 2019

Students in the AP Environmental Science visited the Malibu Creek State Park to conduct several water tests Jan. 22. All AP Environmental Science classes attended the excursion, as well as science...

Directed studies, Sculpture II classes visit LACMA exhibit

Morganne Ramsey • October 10, 2012

Students in Sculpture II and their instructor, art teacher Dylan Palmer, viewed the limited-time exhibition "Ken Price Sculpture: a Retrospective," on Oct. 9. The exhibition includes some of contemporary...

Ocean and Marine Biology Class takes Field Trip to Aquarium of the Pacific

April 15, 2011

By Sanjana Kucheria     On April 13, Dr. Blaise Eitner's Ocean and Marine Biology class took a field trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. There, his students...

Wildlife field trip is cancelled due to lack of sign-ups

Chronicle Staff • October 11, 2006

The Carrizo Plain camping and community service field trip has been canceled due to lack of enrollment. The trip, which was scheduled for this weekend, was planned in order to help the antelope and elk...

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