Student Life

Harvard-Westlake Dos and Don’ts

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By Sarah ’22 Do: Try new things! It’s always good to get out of your comfort zone and be adventurous, especially because of how...

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Peer Support at the Upper School

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By Lily ’22 If you walk onto the upper school campus on a typical Monday night, you will find a large crowd of students gathering on...

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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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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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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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My Experience of Entering HW: Advice for Fellow “Sevies”

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By Zoe ’26 Coming to a new school is difficult. Leaving your friends, not knowing anybody, and overall just being in a new...

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The Middle School Dean System

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By Davis ’24 When I first arrived at Harvard-Westlake, I really had no clue what a dean was.  Not blaming my 7th grade self though...

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