Why Harvard-Westlake?
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March 14, 2022
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
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January 25, 2022
By Max ’25 Debate is one of Harvard-Westlake’s most successful and popular extracurricular activities. From 7th to 12th grade,...
Making Time for the Things You Love
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December 17, 2021
By Aiko ’23 At the Upper School, I’ve found myself stunned by the talent that surrounds me, from our Monday Coffeehouses to the art...
Why I Chose HW
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November 19, 2021
By Izzy W. ’22 As a senior, I find myself looking back upon the application process for Middle School as I now embark upon a similar...
Managing Your Time At The Middle School
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October 20, 2021
By Sophia Z. ’24 Let’s be honest: middle school can be rough, especially at a competitive school like Harvard-Westlake. You might...
Getting Situated (Fast Start and Other Things!)
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October 13, 2021
By Alli ‘27 When going to a new school, it may be tough to get situated. New teachers, new classmates, bigger class size, and in some...
7th Grade Retreat
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September 29, 2021
By Hannah ’25 When I first came to Harvard-Westlake, I was in awe of how big the school community was. Coming from a very small...
From Public to Private: My Experience as a New Ninth Grader
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January 21, 2021
By Joie ’22 From kindergarten through eighth grade, I had been a public-school student and would soon be the only one from my middle...
The Better Bowl
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September 14, 2020
By Mia ’21 I promise that I am only slightly biased when I tell you about this amazing, super fun, fantastic club. Picture this:...
