| Mon, Sep 06, 2010

Sentimental journey

Friends of Brendan Kutler ’10 leave keepsakes around Japan in his memory.

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Campus Life

Remembering a forgotten town

September 1, 2010

Junior Summer Fellowship winner Jordan Freisleben ’11 found no signs of recovery in a central Italian village more than a year after a catastrophic earthquake.

Behind the scenes

May 26, 2010

The upper school debate team specializes in the Lincoln-Douglas style of debating.

Culture

Cultures commune in China

September 1, 2010

As a visitor to the Shanghai World Expo, Tiffany Liao ’12 was able to experience a global expedition over the course of few short days, and without leaving a site two square miles in size. During her visit, she sampled Peruvian purple corn juice, got a henna tattoo from Qatar, watched Tibetan monks dance, and even encountered a giant robot baby from Spain.

The Hijra balancing act

August 31, 2010

Muslim students who observe Ramadan have to fast while playing varsity sports.

Light up my life

May 26, 2010

Recent studies show that teenagers who are not exposed to enough sunlight during the day are more susceptible to sleep deficiency.

High Stakes

Clue eight

May 26, 2010

The Chronicle followed three seniors through the college process. Finally, they reveal their identities, reflect on their final year and offer advice.

Clue six

April 30, 2010

While acceptance and rejection letters flow in, a huge weight is taken off students’ shoulders, and seniors can now enjoy the rest of the year with the anticipation of graduation.

Clue seven

April 30, 2010

With all acceptance and rejection letters sent out, students evaluate their choices.

Clue five

February 10, 2010

While some seniors already know where they are going, the majority of the class of 2010 is still playing the waiting game.

Clue four

December 16, 2009

Early decision results are in for some while other seniors finish their applications.

Clue three

November 11, 2009

The seniors forge ahead as the University of California application deadline approaches.

Clue two

October 19, 2009

Three seniors fill out early admission contracts.

Clue one

September 8, 2009

Three seniors embark on an unpredictable journey through the treacherous land of college admissions.

Rides of our lives

It was sometimes scary, sometimes stressful, always exciting. The six years the Class of 2010 spent together at Harvard-Westlake made for a wild ride. Illustrations by Emma Weinman.

7th grade: Haunted house

May 26, 2010

The admissions ticket had come in the mail five months before in the form of a big red folder with confetti.

8th grade: Carousel

May 26, 2010

We had proven ourselves in the scary seventh grade and were now confident Wolverines.

9th grade: Ferris wheel

May 26, 2010

The view from the top was beautiful. No longer did we have to deal with older kids because, well, we were the oldest kids.

10th grade: Bumper cars

May 26, 2010

On a new campus with newfound freedom and responsibility, it was a bit of a bumpy ride.

11th grade: Tilt-a-whirl

May 26, 2010

It was all a blur. We came out of it feeling more than a bit nauseous. But for some reason, junior year will always hold a special place in our hearts.

12 grade: Roller coaster

May 26, 2010

This was it. Senior year was what we had been waiting for, when everything was supposed to come together.

Senior Seminars

Senior Transition Day last Thursday helped prepare seniors for life in college. It began with speeches from guest alumni, which were followed by two periods of senior seminars. Seminars not featured here were: Sex in College for Girls; Managing Money in College; Travel on a Budget; Dr. Moon’s Six-pack of Great Books; What to See on Your Next Trip to Europe; Dorm Room First Aid; Quick, Easy Meals to Make in Your Dorm Room; Healthy, Simple Meals to Make with a Hotplate or a Blender; and Fortune Telling for Fun and Profit.

Classmates honor Kutler by studying Japanese director

May 28, 2010

To honor their former classmate Brendan Kutler, six Directed Studies in the Cinema students presented "The Films of Akira Kurosawa" as a seminar on Senior Transition Day.

Seniors learn to sew

May 28, 2010

After walking out of the senior seminar on "Mending and Sewing, students had the tools and materials to mend a seam and sew on a button.

Language teacher explains existentialism

May 28, 2010

"Explaining it in 40 minutes is preposterous," French teacher Simona Ghirlanda told the seniors signed up for the seminar, "Hell is Other People: An Introduction to Existentialism."

Boys learn about sex

May 28, 2010

"Check your underwear, change the socks and take a good look in the mirror."