Being Creative at HW
By James ’27 Many people view Harvard-Westlake as a bastion exclusively for highly academic students. However, this is not entirely...
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...
The Playwrights Festival
By Hannah ’25 The Playwrights Festival at Harvard-Westlake is an annual tradition at the Upper School Performing Arts Department...
Ya Like Jazz?
By Daryn ’22 As someone who has been in the jazz program since 8th grade, I can tell you from experience that it is one of the most...
Friends & Peers at HW: Feeling Supported
By Tess ’25 One thing that I didn’t anticipate when I started attending Harvard-Westlake this year was how supportive friends and...
Want to Try Acting?
By Arely ’24 The theatre department here at Harvard-Westlake is quite extensive. They offer support and opportunities from every...
Behind the Scenes: My Love for Technical Theater
By Maya ‘22 It was the first day of school in my sophomore year. I was exhausted after a long day of trudging up and down what felt like...
Stage Management at HW
By Sophia ’23 Hi! My name is Sophia , and I’m a student stage manager. Today, I want to tell you about our AMAZING theater program,...
Middle School Symphony at Harvard Westlake Through the Years
By Ellie K. ’24 Super Saturday–a day full of bright, incoming students checking in, buying items at the bookstore, and milling...
Playing A New Instrument at HW
By Taylor ’25 One of my favorite things about Harvard-Westlake is that there are endless opportunities to try new things, develop...