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Upper school parents take self-serve refreshments provided by the school.
Upper school hosts Parents Back-to-School day
Junior mental health alliance leaders Dennett Stibel 25, Rachel Reiff 25, Sunny Lu 25 and Micah Parr 25 pose together.
Student mental health alliance formed
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
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
Recognize social medias role in politics
Recognize social media’s role in politics
Give equal credit to extracurricular 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
Varsity boys’ basketball small forward Nicholas Khamenia ’25 dunks the ball in a game during his sophomore season.
Junior to attend Gonzaga University’s Kraziness in the Kennel event
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
Inside HW: Fencing
Mother’s Day Plans
Inside HW: Wrestling
Fiona’s Five: Spring Break
Teachers’ Spring Break
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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

Everett Lakey, Assistant News Editor • September 23, 2023

Seniors and their families gathered on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 10 for the 90th Senior Ceremony. Each senior was given a personalized ring or class pin, as well as flower crowns or boutonnieres, to represent...

Upper School English Teacher Jeremy Michaelson speaks to the senior class at the annual Senior Ceremony.

Seniors gather to celebrate annual Senior Ceremony

Mason Walline • September 15, 2022

Seniors and their families commemorated their journey through the high school at the Senior Ceremony on Sunday. The Senior Ceremony has been a school tradition since 1933 at the Westlake School for...

Put a Ring On It

Put a Ring On It

Ella Yadegar • August 27, 2022

The sun beamed down on the North Faring campus as Head of School Nathan Reynolds spoke proudly about the achievements of the Westlake School for Girls class of 1992. Pacing excitedly in the dress she had...

Passing Down the Perks Article Title Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Passing Down the Perks

Allegra Drago • February 20, 2022

As Spencer Sherman ’21 sprinted past the Munger science building, he began unbuttoning his Hawaiian-printed shirt. His smile beamed and cheers of laughter could be heard on the Quad from the Copses Family...

At the Senior Ring Ceremony, Senior Prefect Jason Thompson 22 addresses seniors and their families, discussing his high school experiences.

Seniors celebrate annual ring ceremony

Natalie Cosgrove and Davis Marks • September 14, 2021

Seniors and their families gathered on the Ted Slavin field Sunday for the annual Senior Ring Ceremony. Each senior was given a ring or a pin, as well as flower crowns and boutonnieres, to represent school...

Head of Upper School Laura Ross presents seniors with their class rings. Credit: Noah Aire/Chronicle

Class of 2019 attends annual ring ceremony

Luke Schneider • September 16, 2018

Science teacher and Coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Nate Cardin offered the seniors advice other alums and teachers said they wished they had heard when they were seniors at the annual Ring...

Seniors elect faculty speaker for Senior Ceremony for first time

Sofia Heller • August 29, 2018

Science teacher Nate Cardin will speak at Senior Ceremony Sept. 16 as part of a new tradition in which the graduating class selects their closing speaker. President Rick Commons traditionally gave  the...

(Left to Right) Liam Douglas 18 and Mycah Dottin 18 prepare to receive their rings. Credit: Noah Aire/Chronicle

Seniors attend annual Ring Ceremony

Noah Aire • September 27, 2017

Members of the class of 2018 celebrated the start of their final year as high school students by receiving rings and pins at Senior Ceremony on Sunday. Senior Prefects JP Cherry '18, Princie Kim '18,...

Juniors order rings for senior ceremony

Alison Oh • April 30, 2017

Juniors ordered personalized class rings last week on campus from Jostens from April 19 to 20. Students could choose either the traditional ring, which features the school crest, or the achiever ring,...

Emma Kateman 17 shakes President Rick Commonss hand before receiving her senior ring on Sept. 11. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Ring ceremony ushers in seniors’ last year

Sophie Haber • September 12, 2016

The Class of 2017 joined together Sunday evening to begin their last year as high school students at the annual ring ceremony. By quoting the graduation address from Harvard School for Boys salutatorian...

Seniors to begin year with ring ceremony

August 30, 2016

The Class of 2017 will receive rings or pins and listen to speeches and celebrate their graduating year at the annual Ring Ceremony Sept. 11. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students...

Caitlin Neapole 16 shakes the hand of Head of Upper School Audrius Barzdukas after receiving her ring at the annual Ring Ceremony. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Seniors participate in annual ring ceremony

Danielle Spitz • October 7, 2015

The Class of 2016 joined together on Ted Slavin Field Sunday evening to receive rings or pins in the annual Senior Ring Ceremony. “We gather today with purpose for a celebration that takes on symbolic...

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