Being Creative at HW
By James ’27 Many people view Harvard-Westlake as a bastion exclusively for highly academic students. However, this is not entirely...
Leading MENASA
By Miro ’28 Leading an affinity group is something that I wouldn’t have thought of when I first came to Harvard-Westlake. In fact,...
Things A Test Could Never Measure
By Sabrina ’26 Harvard-Westlake has incredible academics not just for their challenge, but because that challenge teaches you about...
Coming From a Small School to HW
By Sahana ‘26 Before coming to Harvard-Westlake, I was used to a very different school environment. There were 30 people in my entire...
Student Support At HW
By Gabriel ‘28 When I first applied to Harvard-Westlake, the notion of academic support was unheard of to me. I did not like asking a lot...
Why Joining a School Team is More than Just a Sport
By Sydney ‘29 Sports are a huge part of a lot of students’ lives. I play basketball and I run track. Those sports are huge...
The Best Ways to Get Involved at the Middle School
By Isla ’29 Let’s be real—school can sometimes feel like just something to get through. But what if you could actually enjoy it?...
Being a New 9th Grader is Not That Scary!
By Angel ’27 After receiving my acceptance letter in March, I was overjoyed. Over the summer, as August was creeping closer, I was...
Four Days on the Colorado River: My 9th Grade Retreat Experience
By Kirana ‘28 Hello future Harvard-Westlake student! By now, you may have heard about the 9th grade trip to the Colorado River. You might...
Inside The Offices: What To Know About Meeting Your Teachers
By Halyn ’28 When I first entered Harvard-Westlake, I was a pretty shy and nervous kid. The teachers seemed like unapproachable...