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Harvard-Westlake stages Addams Family musical

Harvard-Westlake stages Addams Family musical

Phoebe Sun ’28, Reporter | November 20, 2024

The Addams Family musical opened on Nov. 14 at the Saperstein Theatre on Harvard-Westlake's middle school campus. Each fall, the performing arts program stages a major musical production, with the cast...

Bake Sale Madness

Bake Sale Madness

Sloan Butler ’28, journalist | November 14, 2024

Everyone knows the classic bake sale — delicious treats, long lines, and excited crowds. On Nov. 5, the Venture Club took on the task of organizing their first annual Fall Bake Sale.  The weekend...

Wolverine Spirit Shines Bright at Middle School's Spirit Day Celebration

Wolverine Spirit Shines Bright at Middle School’s Spirit Day Celebration

Freddie Mandel ’28, Reporter | November 13, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 30, during ninth period, the middle school celebrated Spirit Day ahead of the big Homecoming game. Spirit Day featured fun activities and surprises for all of the students. The setup took...

Wolverine competitor scores a point by dodging.

Wolverine Fencers Rise to the Challenge in Brentwood

Adrian Fu '29, Reporter | November 7, 2024

Harvard-Westlake fencers competed in the Southern California Scholastic League Individual Epee/Saber fencing tournament at Brentwood School on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. More than 20 Wolverines from the middle...

New Advisory Program Launched for New Ninth Graders

New Advisory Program Launched for New Ninth Graders

Lauren Kvamme ’28, Reporter | November 7, 2024

Harvard-Westlake has introduced a new advisory program tailored to incoming ninth graders as they navigate high school. Jon Caroll, middle school dean, and one of the program’s leaders, described it...

Students hike to Parsons Landing in Catalina

8th Graders Take on the Wild: Adventures in Catalina’s Emerald Bay

Kasra Maghami ’29, Reporter | October 24, 2024

This year, eighth graders were given the option to go to Catalina Island or Cedar Lake for their retreat. During retreat week, those who chose the trip to Catalina Island’s Emerald Bay experienced outdoor...

Benjamin Ellis ’28 Remembered as School Offers Grief Help

Benjamin Ellis ’28 Remembered as School Offers Grief Help

Staff | October 21, 2024

“He loved drones, remote control cars, Legos, party games and any manner of building project,” the parents of Benjamin Ellis ’28 said in a letter to the school. “He loved hosting friends, he always...

Harvard-Westlake Homecoming

Harvard-Westlake Homecoming

Sloan Butler ’28, Reporter | October 17, 2024

Homecoming at Harvard-Westlake is always an event to remember. On Sept. 28, families, current students, and alumni gathered for the annual spectacle. This year’s event featured cultural foods at affinity...

Spotlight on New Faces

Jihan Park ’28, Reporter | October 15, 2024

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