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Creative Expression through Dance at HW

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By Gabriel ‘28 I recall that the first time I danced was when I was about three years old, and my sister got Just Dance 4 for her...

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All About Debate

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By Max ’25 I’ve been an avid member of the debate team since I started at Harvard-Westlake in seventh grade. It’s one of my...

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Competition & Academic Rigor at HW

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By Ava ’26 When I was first accepted to Harvard-Westlake, in the midst of all the congratulations, I also began to notice that people...

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It All Happens Here: A Poem

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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...

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Why Harvard-Westlake?

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By Natalie ’25, Mia ’25, and Li Yam ’22 The Harvard-Westlake Mission Statement reads: “Harvard-Westlake strives to be a...

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How To Get Involved in Debate

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By Max ’25 Debate is one of Harvard-Westlake’s most successful and popular extracurricular activities. From 7th to 12th grade,...

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Reflecting on My 7th-12th Grade Experience

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By Hannah ’22 Coming into 7th grade, I was terrified. There was only one boy coming with me to Harvard-Westlake from my elementary...

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The Honor Code: How We Act As People 

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By Aiko ’23 Amidst the picturesque campus and crowds of people on the commons, one of the first things I noticed when stepping onto...

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My Computer Programming Journey at HW

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By Charlie ’23 For anyone interested in taking computer programming classes, Harvard-Westlake has a plethora of opportunities at both...

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Why I Love Peer Support

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By Charlie ’23 With over 600 sign ups this year alone, Peer Support is one of the largest clubs at the Upper School, and for good...

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