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The New Ninth Grader Experience

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By Natalie ’24 New school + high school + pandemic = a whole lot of fun. Coming into Harvard-Westlake as a new ninth grader, my...

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Stagecraft

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By Davis ’24 I’ve always been interested in stagecraft – even when I didn’t know what the word was for it yet. I’ve...

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Little Families Everywhere

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By Aiko ’23 215 kids. Two years go by and the numbers crawl up to 290. These are the people you spend seven hours (minimum) with five...

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French at Harvard-Westlake

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By Lily ’23 Bonjour! Bienvenue à Harvard-Westlake! As you can probably guess, I always look forward to French class. French is such...

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Teachers: How They Feel About Online Learning

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By Zoe ’26 Though this time is difficult for us as students, I wanted to take some time to appreciate what all teachers are going...

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The Field Hockey Family

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By Lily ’22 Student Ambassador Blog Field Hockey Post: The Field Hockey Family   When I was in 6th grade, I received one of the...

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Harvard-Westlake’s History

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By Skyler ’24 The history of Harvard-Westlake is different from that of any other school. I am not just talking about the buildings,...

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Long Commute? Advice to Succeed

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By James ’23 Coming into 9th grade from a small Catholic school in Pasadena a mere 20 minutes away from my home, the commute to...

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Meeting with Teachers During the Pandemic

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By Grace ’24 Whether it’s in person, or during COVID, meeting with your teachers is crucial to maintaining an understanding of the...

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Making New Friends During Online Learning

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By Julia ’25 Whether you are a new or a returning student to Harvard-Westlake, adjusting to online learning is difficult. While it...

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