Commuting to Harvard-Westlake
by Nathan W. ’25 Riding the bus is common for many students at Harvard-Westlake. Whether it’s traveling on the shuttle that...
Lincoln Douglas Debate
by Luke ’27 I love many Harvard-Westlake extracurriculars, but the debate program is surely my favorite. An avid debater even...
Being the Only Person From Your Sending School
By Julie K I had completed my application process through the worst of the pandemic, and therefore I did not have much experience with...
Class Retreats
by Hannah S. If you’re like me, then getting up in the mornings is not your greatest strength, however you may be surprised to hear that...
Being an LGBTQ+ Student at HW
By Clara ’25 Harvard-Westlake has provided a welcoming space for me to proudly be myself. Over the last two years, I’ve been able...
A Day in the Life of an Eighth Grader
By Tali Gurule Each day at Harvard-Westlake is exciting and unique. The clubs, classes, teachers, and students provide endless...
It All Happens Here: A Poem
It All Happens HerePoem and Drawing by Sabrina Simek ‘26 It shaped me before I even knew what it was. Worlds colliding, past, present,and...
The HW Cafeteria Experience
By Audrey ’26 The Harvard Westlake middle school cafeteria is truly a gem on campus. Starting from the morning when the HW app blasts...
Student/Faculty Relationships at Harvard-Westlake
By Aidan ’24 At HW, you have ample opportunities to spend time with your teachers outside of class, whether in matters related to...
The Beauty of Harvard-Westlake
By Riley I can still remember my first time on the Harvard-Westlake campus, everything seemed to be a little more perfect. The sun...