Creative Expression through Dance at HW
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...
All About Debate
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...
Competition & Academic Rigor at HW
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...
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...
Why Harvard-Westlake?
By Natalie ’25, Mia ’25, and Li Yam ’22 The Harvard-Westlake Mission Statement reads: “Harvard-Westlake strives to be a...
How To Get Involved in Debate
By Max ’25 Debate is one of Harvard-Westlake’s most successful and popular extracurricular activities. From 7th to 12th grade,...
Reflecting on My 7th-12th Grade Experience
By Hannah ’22 Coming into 7th grade, I was terrified. There was only one boy coming with me to Harvard-Westlake from my elementary...
The Honor Code: How We Act As People
By Aiko ’23 Amidst the picturesque campus and crowds of people on the commons, one of the first things I noticed when stepping onto...
My Computer Programming Journey at HW
By Charlie ’23 For anyone interested in taking computer programming classes, Harvard-Westlake has a plethora of opportunities at both...
Why I Love Peer Support
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...