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Looks for the Books: Homecoming Profiles

Sabrina Hamideh
October 12, 2022

Students dressed up for the galaxy-themed Homecoming formal on Oct. 8. Take a look at some of the looks from the night!

An illustration depicts a torn Homecoming banner with roses, representing the elaborate ways that students ask potential dates to the dance.

Homecoming 2: Judgement Day

Students and faculty talk about pressures surrounding Homecoming formal and their opinions on the Homecoming “ask culture.”
Averie Perrin, Assistant Features Editor
September 28, 2022

As “Under the Sea” from “The Little Mermaid” boomed on the speakers, Jack Austen ’23 stood on the Quad in a red, inflatable lobster costume in front of Head Prefect Yoshimi Kimura ’23. Next...

Tommy Park ’22 poses with best friend Ethan Rose ’22 after a Katy Perry themed ask, complete with a performance of her song "Firework," red body paint and tear-away pants.

Students plan elaborate asks for Homecoming dates

Allegra Drago
October 8, 2021

As the school’s Homecoming Formal approaches, students have been asking ways to ask their peers to be their dates. From mock college commitment, covering a par in post-its and personalized musical performances,...

Head Fanatics pose by the bleachers while they cheer on the football team against Mary Star of the Sea High School.

Homecoming 2021 features various attractions and varsity wins

Chloe Park
October 6, 2021

The school community celebrated Homecoming on Ted Slavin Field on October 2. This year's homecoming involved the traditional festivities organized by the school, Parents Association and various student...

Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.

The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience

Sarah Mittleman, Opinion Editor
September 20, 2021

‘The Mittle-man on Campus’ is a satirical column centered around high school clichés and the teenage experience. None of the articles in this column are representative of the opinions of The Chronicle...

(left to right) Penny Juarez '21, Maya Harbour '21 and Tatiana Washington '21 cheer for athletes during the Homecoming soccer game Friday.

Seniors celebrate during the Homecoming soccer game

Tanisha Gunby
May 3, 2021

Seniors gathered at the upper school campus for music, cheering, food trucks and ice cream during the Homecoming soccer game Friday. Head Prefect Jonathan Cosgrove '21 said the mix of food trucks, music,...

Wide Receiver AJ Holmes '22 catches a pitch against St. Genevieve High School. The Wolverines won 27-21.

Football edges past St. Genevieve High School at homecoming

Kyle Reims
October 14, 2019

The football team defeated St. Genevieve High School 27-21 at homecoming Saturday night, bringing its season record up to 3-5. The team started the game well, with two early touchdowns leading to a 14-0...

Nico Tierney '20 surveys the pool in the match against Newport High School. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Boys’ Water Polo loses first game of season

Jaidev Pant
October 13, 2019

Boys Water Polo lost to Newport Harbor High School on Oct 12, marking its first loss of the season and bringing their overall record to 17-1. Previous Matchups  The match was the third game this season...

Saddleridge Fire Leads to Evacuations, Changes in Homecoming Plans

Tanisha Gunby
October 12, 2019

Following two days of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the Saddleridge fire on the air quality at the school, the administration proceeded with the Homecoming varsity football game and celebrations...

Illustration by Sam Ko '19 and Kyra Hudson '20.

‘Tis the Season: Dating in High School

Zoe Redlich
December 12, 2018

As Noah Aire ’20 scrolled through Amazon to find holiday gifts for his father, he quickly became overwhelmed by the flood of advertisements promoting gifts for significant others. After a few more minutes...

Running back Sultan Daniels '19 dodges Saints defenders during Homecoming victory. Photo credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

Football beats St. Anthony in first league game

Keila McCabe
September 29, 2018

Football beat St. Anthony 28-21 tonight on Homecoming in their first league game of the season making their overall record 4-3 and 1-0 league record. Marshall Howe '21 started the game as quarterback...

Photo Illustration by Kristin Kuwada and Kate Schrage

Farewell to Formalities

Nicole Kim
October 16, 2017

When Marc Novicoff ’18 walked onto the quad after his eighth period class, he was immediately led to a chair in the middle of a crowd on the quad. Awaiting his arrival in the center of all the commotion...

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