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Robert Hur ’91 appointed to be special counsel in Biden probe
Scholastic’s Art and Writing Program announces 2022-2023 contest winners
Cinema Sundays take place in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. Participants watch films together and discuss them with invited guests. The tradition was paused due to the passing of Performing Arts Teacher Ted Walch.
Cinema Sundays makes its return
The chess tournament featured 56 students. Colin Kneafsy ’23 advanced through four rounds and ultimately defeated Jake Wiczyk in the tournament’s final match, securing the $50 gift card grand prize.
Prefects host Chess tournament
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
Road work begins on Coldwater
Many members of the Studio City community choose to decorate the fronts of their homes with bright and colorful lights throughout the holiday season.
‘Tis the season: The Chronicle’s holiday activity favorites
New store Van Leeuwen Ice Cream offers vegan desserts. It is one of six new stores opening at The Shops at The Sportsmens Lodge.
Stores open at Sportsmen’s Lodge
Addressing campus antisemitism
Addressing campus antisemitism
Implement oral exams
A student stands in front of a bookshelf that represents courses at the school. There is a lack of humanity opportunities for students to choose from.
Remove all AP classes
We have a chance to recommit to our humanity and the individualized quirks and insights that make our thinking special.
ChatGPT and education, Claire-ified
The English department discusses the curriculum with Pecola from The Bluest Eye in the background.
Dear English department
From New York Magazine’s “Where Should You Send Your Nepo Baby to High School?”
“Nepo-approved nepo-baby academy”
Ryann Castanon-Hills Expectations
Lessons in Representation
An illustration depicts a map of where different students live in Los Angeles.
Going the Extra Mile
Illustration By Eva Park
Winter Blues
An illustration depicts two students who like each other exchanging texts on social media.
Friends with Detriments
Minor sexualization is a rampant trend in the media. This often includes presenting minors engaging in drug and substance abuse.
A Not-So-Minor Issue
And the Award Goes to: “Blonde”
And the Award Goes to: “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once”
And the Award Goes to: “Nope”
And the Award Goes to: “Tár”
Swiftie Flex Day
Swiftie Flex Day
In case you missed the Activities Fair...
In case you missed the Activities Fair…
Homecoming: Whats In and Whats Out
Homecoming: What’s In and What’s Out
Rival Alert: Donda Academy
Separate Harvard and Westlake once again
Separate Harvard and Westlake once again
Girls soccer team wins Mission League title
Baseball prepares for season
Josh Barnavon 24 prepares for a cross to a teammate during the teams 3-0 victory against Alemany High School.
Boys soccer wins historic league title
Calling the Shots: Point Guard Jamie Yue 24 looks to a teammate for a pass as she tries to get past a defender. The girls basketball team is currently 5-5 in league and 18-10 overall as it heads into the playoffs.
Girls basketball prepares for playoffs
On the Mat: Alec Avedissian 25 faces off against an opponent in a wrestling match versus Crespi Carmelite High School on Jan. 31, 2023, the teams fourth match of the season and final one before Mission League Finals.
Wrestling prepares for playoff competitions
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Favorite Holiday Songs
Favorite Holiday Songs
Open Door: Drama Edition (episode 1)
Open Door: Drama Edition (episode 1)
Looks for the Books: Homecoming Profiles
Spirit Week Outfits 2022
Spirit Week Outfits 2022
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    Robert Hur ’91 appointed to be special counsel in Biden probe

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    Scholastic’s Art and Writing Program announces 2022-2023 contest winners

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    Cinema Sundays makes its return

  • The chess tournament featured 56 students. Colin Kneafsy ’23 advanced through four rounds and ultimately defeated Jake Wiczyk in the tournament’s final match, securing the $50 gift card grand prize.

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    Prefects host Chess tournament

  • RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.

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Students attending the virtual gap year fair hosted by the school and USA Gap Year Fairs listen to Accredited Gap Year Consultant and co-founder of J2Guides Jason Sarouhan, who delivered a speech about potential activities for students to participate in during gap years. Credit: Jackson Mayer/Chronicle

School partners with USA Gap Year Fairs to host virtual gap year information session

Jackson Mayer • February 15, 2022

The National USA Gap Year Fair was co-hosted by the school and USA Gap Year Fairs on Feb. 12. The three-hour virtual event started with an opening Gap Year 101 webinar discussing gap years at large, followed...

School hosts gap year fair

Casey Kim • February 26, 2018

Students and parents learned about different gap year programs and summer opportunities at the USA Gap Year Fair Feb. 22. Director of Kutler Center and Summer Programs Jim Patterson oversaw the event...

Patterson discusses Brownstein fellowship

Lauren Nehorai • January 12, 2018

Director of Kutler Center and Summer Programs Jim Patterson presented gap year fellowship opportunities to the senior class Jan 5. Patterson played a video to explain the history of the Brownstein fellowship....

Illustration by Samantha Ko

Mind the Gap: Students Discuss the Stigma Around Taking a Gap Year

Kitty Luo • April 29, 2017

After a summer of interning at Otium, a restaurant in Downtown L.A., Oliver Friedman ‘17 fell in love with cooking and working in the hospitality industry. He realized that he wanted to learn more about...

Students and parents from throughout the Los Angeles area speak to representatives of gap year providers. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

School hosts gap year fair for area students

Sofia Heller • February 23, 2017

Students from different high schools in Los Angeles gathered with their parents at the USA Gap Year Fair in Hamilton Gym on Feb. 22 to explore their options after graduating high school. Vice President...

Sarah Winshel 15 took a gap year to volunteer with Hillary Clintons presidential campaign.

Filling the Gap

Claire Dennis • May 25, 2016

Like a growing number of graduating high school seniors, including the president’s daughter Malia Obama, Conor Belfield ’14 took a year off before starting college in 2015. "I felt like I was on a...

Student to work, teach, volunteer on 4 continents

Morganne Ramsey • June 4, 2014

Instead of traveling to New York this fall to start at Cornell University, Eojin Choi ’14 will travel to Nepal to start her gap year. Choi, who is one of the winners of this year’s Brownstein Fellowship,...

Fellow to explore ancient ruins in South America

Jessica Lee • June 4, 2014

Conor Belfield ’14, who is a recipient of the Brownstein Fellowship, plans to travel to South America through the gap year program Thinking Beyond Borders. Belfield will spend five weeks in Ecuador,...

Something untraditional: take a gap year

Elizabeth Madden • March 13, 2013

As I was doing my homework in my room after school last week, I heard my dad call from downstairs, a grave seriousness marking his usually jovial tone. "Elizabeth! Your mom and I need to talk to you." "Oh...

2 seniors to travel abroad for gap years

May 28, 2010

  By Austin Block At least two students will take gap years next year. The Brownstein Fellowship, a financial award given each year to one senior to support a gap year involving service and...

Photo Gallery: Gap Year Fair

February 26, 2010

The Los Angeles Gap Year Fair featured over 30 different Gap Year programs in Chalmers on Tuesday Feb. 23.

Seniors vote to support financial aid with class gift

March 19, 2008

By Michelle Yousefzadeh Seniors voted to give the senior class gift to the Alumni Scholar Endowment Fund, a fund which assists students with financial aid. “I think the senior class made a very mature...

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