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Head Prefect Bari LeBari 24 poses with Head of School Laura Ross for a picture after receiving his senior class ring during the annual Senior Ceremony.
Seniors gather for 90th annual ring ceremony
Ian Mitchell King (center, partially obscured), registered sex offender, joined the Studio City Neighborhood Council on Aug. 16.
Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign
College representatives visit campus
Sophomore advisory established
Peer Support attends retreat at Camp Ramah
Ian Mitchell King (center, partially obscured), registered sex offender, joined the Studio City Neighborhood Council on Aug. 16.
Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign
Van Nuys residents express concern over potential Van Nuys Airport expansion
Studio City Ice Cream Shops
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
A student and generative A.I. chatbot pose as they formulate an academic idea. Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli.
A.I. is a tool for education, not a threat
Social Media in Politics
Social Media in Politics
Equalizing Activities
Editors-in-Chief Ella Yadegar ’24 and Averie Perrin ’24 smile for a photo at the first Chronicle layout of the year.
Letter from the Editors: Prioritizing truthful reporting
High school graduates from diverse backgrounds stand side by side. Illustration by Ava Hakakha.
A socioeconomic lens to reintroduce equitable admissions
A student pushes a recycling bin onto campus.
Policy Against Pollution
Harvard School cadets pose with rifles during the 1923-1924 school year.
War Games: New Marching Orders
A senior, about to graduate, and his younger girlfriend share a milkshake.
Mind the Gap
Buddy the Wolverine sits atop a vault filled with cash.
Venturing to Ventura
Behind the Badge
Behind the Badge
Printed with permission of Skyler Griswold
Molding Creations: Skyler Griswold
Printed with permission of Edie Cohen
Behind the Lens: Edie Cohen
Printed with permission of Manos Vourgourakis
Basslines and Beyond: Manos Vourgourakis
Lights, Camera, Strike
Lights, Camera, Strike
Printed with permission of Andres Alas
Picture Perfect: Andres Alas
BATTLE-TESTED JOURNALISTS: Print Managing and Satire Editors Jade Harris 24 and Davis Marks 24 pose as Editors-in-Chief Averie Perrin 24 and Ella Yadegar 24 in Yadegars signature Madhappy™ sweatshirt.
Letter from the (Satire) Editors: prioritizing untruthful reporting
Chronicle dinner
Chronicle dinner
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
HW Media retreat recap
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Oreo no longer safe for vegans
DOUBLE TROUBLE: McKenzie Henry ’27 and Mimi Rhee ’25 discuss strategy in between sets against Westlake High School on Sept. 13.
Girls’ tennis gears up for start of league play
Illustration by Eva Park
Fantasy Frenzy
Girls’ golf competes in Arizona
ON THE OFFENSIVE: Attacker Alex Heenan ’24 works a one-man zone with Center Otto Stothart ’25 in a semifinal game against Newport Harbor High School in the annual South Coast Tournament. Following a 12-9 win against Newport, the team lost 14-7 to JSerra Catholic High School in the finals.
Boys’ water polo places second in tournament
SECRET WEAPON: Quarterback Aidan Greenfield ’24 rushes through the South High School defensive line, picking up yards on one of the team’s four scoring drives. Greenfield replaced Aaryan Mehdi Williams ’27 as the starting quarterback in the team’s fourth game of the year.
Football 2-2 after week four
Inside HW: Fencing
Mother’s Day Plans
Inside HW: Wrestling
Fiona’s Five: Spring Break
Teachers’ Spring Break
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CIF CHAMPS: Attacker Alex Button ’21 rises above her opponent, looking to pass in the 13-12 win against San Clemente on Feb. 22. Credit: Woo Sim

Girls water polo makes history with CIF win

Charlie Wang • March 4, 2020

Two years ago, the girls’ water polo team exited the Woollett Aquatic Center empty-handed after losing the CIF-SS Division III Championship 6-5 to Woodrow Wilson High School. The team was forced to...

Matt Kubeck and the girls water polo team celebrate as time expires in the CIF Division II Finals. Credit: Wu Sim

Girls’ Water Polo wins first CIF-SS Division II Title

Charlie Wang • February 23, 2020

In only their second year after moving up from Division III, the girls water polo team won its first CIF-SS Division II championship, defeating San Clemente High School 13-12. The team won on a late goal...

Attacker Meera Burghardt ’20 looks to shoot the ball against Redondo Union High School on Jan. 18. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Girls’ Water Polo advances to CIF-SS Division II Finals

Charlie Wang • February 20, 2020

The Game The Harvard Westlake girls’ water polo team advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division II Championship game after defeating Mira Costa High School 10-8 on Feb. 19. The game, which was played...

Girls look to learn from mistakes

Charlie Wang • January 29, 2020

In its second season competing in the CIF Open Division, the girls’ water polo team looks to improve on last year’s second round exit after going undefeated in Mission League. The team finished the...

Girls’ Water Polo Wins Season Opener

Charlie Wang • December 3, 2019

Under new head coach Matt Kubeck, the girls’ water polo team began the season with a convincing 23-1 victory over Bishop Alemany High School on Monday afternoon. In its first regular-season and league...

MEERA MEERA ON THE WALL: Standout junior Meera Burghardt ’20 prepares to pass in the 12-3 win against Flintridge Sacred Heart High School on Jan. 17. After the win, the squad went on to beat Oaks Christian High School 13-12 Jan. 19 and Notre Dame 21-6 Jan. 22. Credit: Kyle Reims / Chronicle

Squad gears up for CIF Open Division playoffs

Eugene Wyman • January 30, 2019

The girls’ water polo team moved up into the CIF Open Division this year from Division III. The team has faced fiercer competition this season, leading them to a 12-10 record. Last year, they had the...

Emily Hilliard 19 passes the ball from the goal. Credit: Kyle Reims / Chronicle

Girls’ water polo cruises past Notre Dame on Senior Night

Eugene Wyman • January 22, 2019

The girls’ water polo team beat Notre Dame High School 21-6 on their senior night at the Copses Family Pool today. The Wolverines started off strong, outscoring the Knights 11-1 in the first half, and...

Taylor LaCour ’19 passes the ball in a game against Bishop Alemany High School on Feb. 7 last season. Photo Credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo looks for success after move to CIF Open Division

Eugene Wyman • December 12, 2018

The girls' water polo team looks toward a strong inaugural season in Open Division coming off of a fruitful run last season. The team saw its effort in the off season lead to more wins last season, Abby...

Taylor LaCour 19 pressures an opponent Credit: Juliana Berger/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo wins season opener

Eugene Wyman • December 4, 2018

The girls’ water polo team opened its season with an 18-5 win over Louisville on Dec. 4, at the Copses Family Pool. The Wolverines got off to a hot start, by scoring six goals in the first quarter...

Girls’ water polo wins Claremont Tournament

Ryan Albert • December 3, 2017

The girls’ water polo team won the Claremont Tournament this Dec. 2 as the starting games of their seasons. The Wolverines defeated Fountain Valley 18-2, Fullerton 14-3, Palos Verdes 13-8 and La Quinta...

Wolverines exit playoffs in quarterfinals

Ellis Becker • February 19, 2017

The girls’ water polo team fell to Righetti 10-6 in the quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs Feb. 18, knocking the Wolverines out of the playoffs. Coming off of a Mission League title win at the end of...

Head Coach Brian Flacks gives his players tips during a time out. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo defeats Los Altos to move onto CIF quarterfinals

Matthew Yam • February 15, 2017

The Girls’ water polo team defeated Los Altos 13-6 in the first round of the CIF Division III playoffs Feb. 15. The squad was aggressive and dominant, leading for the entirety of the game. Villanova...

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