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President Rick Commons sent a school-wide email Tuesday detailing the most recent incident of antisemitic vandalism.
Commons reports new incident of antisemitic vandalism
Alumni panels speak to juniors
Sanders is currently Director of Admission and Financial Assistance at Francis Parker School in San Diego.
Sanders appointed Head of Admission and Enrollment
Students play chess against each other during Prefect Council and the Chess Clubs tournament.
Prefect Council and Chess Club host tournament
Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
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
Congresswoman Karen Bass and businessman Rick Caruso 76 campaign to be elected as mayor of Los Angeles.
Mayoral Election: Down to the Wire
Franklin Wimbish ’25 looks across Ted Slavin Field, sipping water from his bottle as he endures the afternoon heat. Wimbish is a member of the school’s cross country team, which postponed its after-school practice to 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 in order to escape the heat. In addition to cross country, field hockey and girls tennis postponed their field practices.
Southern California confronted by global warming induced heat wave
LAUSD experiences enrollment decline
LAUSD experiences enrollment decline
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
Students are lacking spirit, which leads them to forget how enjoyable the school community can be.
Stepping up our Spirit
Guest Editorial: Diving into the Unknown
Guest Editorial: Diving into the Unknown
Illustration By Eva Park
Winter Blues
An illustration depicts two students who like each other exchanging texts on social media.
Friends with Detriments
Students discuss the commercialization of Christmas, impacting other winter holidays and emphasizing materialism.
Selling Our Spirit
Family members argue at their dinner table about politics and differing opinions.
A House Divided
President Rick Commons looks for ways to manage student mental health and academic difficulty.
Under(standing) Pressure
Students and teachers discuss the gender imbalances present in art classes at the school compare to the professional field.
An Imbalanced Composition
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Falling for Christmas”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Gremlins”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Polar Express”
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
Brady Dunlap 23 decommits from Notre Dame
Brady Dunlap ’23 decommits from Notre Dame
Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak
Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak
Asher Rossen 23 fights for the ball in the Loyola match Jan. 13.
Boys soccer ties Loyola in first draw of the season
Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Power Forward Jacob Huggins 23 focuses on the basket before knocking down a free throw in a win against Long Beach Jordan.
Boys basketball remains undefeated
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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  • President Rick Commons sent a school-wide email Tuesday detailing the most recent incident of antisemitic vandalism.

    Homepage News

    Commons reports new incident of antisemitic vandalism

  • Brady Dunlap 23 decommits from Notre Dame

    Basketball (Boys)

    Brady Dunlap ’23 decommits from Notre Dame

  • Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak

    Basketball (Boys)

    Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak

  • Trent Perry ’24, Brady Dunlap ’23 and Jacob Huggins ’23 of Harvard Westlake pose alongside Dusty Stromer, Mercy Miller and Caleb Foster of Notre Dame High School for picture day.

    Basketball (Boys)

    Boys basketball tops national and local high school rankings top 12 in national high school rankings

  • News

    Alumni panels speak to juniors

  • Sanders is currently Director of Admission and Financial Assistance at Francis Parker School in San Diego.

    Homepage News

    Sanders appointed Head of Admission and Enrollment

  • Asher Rossen 23 fights for the ball in the Loyola match Jan. 13.

    Soccer (Boys)

    Boys soccer ties Loyola in first draw of the season

  • Students play chess against each other during Prefect Council and the Chess Clubs tournament.

    News

    Prefect Council and Chess Club host tournament

  • Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft

    Homepage News

    Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft

  • The schools emergency broadcasting system notified the community at 6:20 AM that in-person instruction would be canceled Tuesday.

    Homepage News

    Both campuses closed due to rain storms

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Jazz Band musicians perform side-by-side in the Jazz Combo Concert.

School holds Jazz Combo Concert

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff • March 2, 2022

Student musicians performed selections in small groups at the Jazz Combo Concert in Rugby Theater on Feb. 26 and 27. The combos, drawn from Jazz Band, Studio Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, each played their...

The spotlights focus in on Brandon Liang 21 as he performs onstage with the schools Jazz Band.

Senior Star: Brandon Liang

Vasilia Yordanova • June 3, 2021

When saxophonist Brandon Liang ’21 stepped on stage to perform at the 2018 Worldstrides Heritage Festival in Seattle with his fellow Jazz Band musicians, adrenaline rushed through his veins. As the...

Departing Teacher: Shawn Costantino

Lucas Cohen-d’Arbeloff • May 30, 2021

Upper School Performing Arts Chair Shawn Costantino will depart after 14 years of teaching instrumental music to become the founding Head of Arts at Ransom Everglades School in Miami. Costantino directed...

Winter Jazz Concert

Sophia Musante • December 12, 2019

Jazz band members play their instruments as they perform in a collaborative piece. Members of Jazz Ensemble, Studio Jazz Band and Jazz Band gathered to perform in their winter concert in Rugby Auditorium...

Sketches of Summer- Evan Rappaport ’22

Jordan Murray • August 28, 2019

Students spent their summers attending programs to help further develop their skills in various art forms. Evan Rappaport ’22 took part in a jazz program at Stanford University over the summer to explore...

Deli Hours: Open for Business

Deli Hours: Open for Business

Joanna Im • October 4, 2018

Deli Hours unofficially formed at the beginning of their freshman year in 2016 when the original band members, Otis Gordon ‘20, Lauren Juzang ‘20 and Jasper Richards ‘20, met. “[Richards] and I...

(Left to right) Jack Riley 19, Jordan Yadegar 19, Sam Baron 19, Ryan Wixen 19, Roshan Nayar 19 and Charlie Kogan 19. Photo Credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

Jack of all Stages

April 25, 2018

When Caroline Cook ’19 asked a group of sophomores for the name of their band at Coffeehouse, they did not know what to say, bassist Sam Baron ’19 said. Baron, vocalist Charlie Kogen ’19, saxophonist...

And All that Jazz: Prefect Council hosts jazz-themed Coffeehouse

Valerie Velazquez • March 21, 2018

In light of the Upper School Jazz band’s upcoming trip to Japan, jazz and instrumental acts were featured during the third Coffeehouse of the year on March 20. Other students showcased their talents...

An Evening of Jazz: Upper school jazz musicians perform in winter concert

Alison Oh • January 9, 2018

Upper school jazz musicians performed in the first jazz concert of the year Dec. 10 in Rugby Theater, showcasing their months of hard practice. The concert, which was originally scheduled for Dec. 8, was...

Students perform in spring jazz concert

Isabelle Eshraghi • May 31, 2017

Middle and upper school jazz musicians performed in the annual spring jazz concert on April 29 in the Upper School Rugby Auditorium. Students performed a wide variety of pieces including songs from World...

SOUND THE HORNS: Students show off their musical skills during their spring concert. The annual showcase was held April 20 at the Upper School in Rugby Theater.

Students perform in annual spring jazz concert

Tiffany Kim • April 30, 2016

About 70 students performed in the spring jazz concert April 20 in the Rugby Theater. The students have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year. There were six jazz groups that played in total....

Vincent Le 17 Printed with permission of Nathansons

Student places as semifinalist for award

Connor Reese • March 9, 2016

Vincent Le ’17 was named a semifinalist for the Los Angeles County Spotlight Awards in the jazz instrumental category for his alto saxophone audition. Roughly 1,100 high school students auditioned this...

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