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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Articles from Middle School

Memorial services held for 8th grader killed in accident

February 26, 2010

A funeral service was held March 1 for Julia Siegler, 13, who died Friday, Feb. 26 after being hit by two cars while she was crossing Sunset Blvd. to board bus for school. A memorial assembly was held at the Middle School on March 5.

Participation in Jacobson Cup diminishes

February 10, 2010

Three years ago, all middle school students, faculty, staff and administrators were divided into four houses—Badgers, Ferrets, Otters and Polecats—beginning the annual Jacobson Cup competition.

GM showcases electric car at Middle School

December 16, 2009

General Motors new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, made a pit stop at a middle school assembly Nov. 30, en route to the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Middle School drama teacher resigns mid-year

December 16, 2009

Performing Arts teacher Foster Solomon is leaving Harvard-Westlake mid-year, after teaching at the school since 2007.

Two freshmen form singing group based on TV show ‘Glee’

November 11, 2009

Inspired in part by "Glee," the new Fox television show, Bronty O’Leary ’13 and Megan Ward ’13 started a middle school Glee Club.

Middle school faculty revives holiday crafts fair

November 11, 2009

Crafts made by faculty ranging from scarves and pillowcases to photographs and hand-blown glass ornaments will be sold at the middle schools’ faculty craft fair on Dec. 9.

Parent volunteers train for Annual Giving calls

October 21, 2009

Approximately 40 parents attended an Annual Giving volunteer training dinner in the lobby of the Bing Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Student radio station to begin broadcasting

October 19, 2009

KIIS FM, Star 98.7, KROQ and Jack FM are familiar names to music loving students who listen to the radio. If a group of middle school students continue in the direction they are moving, the name In-House Radio could join that group.

7th graders design computer games

October 16, 2009

Marko Fezjo ’15 and Ethan Gruman ’15 are designing personalized computer games.

Middle school offers year long 7th grade visual arts class

October 16, 2009

A new visual arts class for seventh graders was added to the curriculum this year.

Veteran staff member wins annual Marion Hays award

September 8, 2009

Gerson Roche was rewarded for his loyalty with the Marion Hays Award in front of faculty and staff last Tuesday.

Middle School takes part in aerial photo

May 27, 2009

Students gathered on the middle school field for an aerial photo of the new campus on May 21. Students and faculty stood in the formation of the letters "H-W."

KABC recognizes freshman ‘Cool Kid’

May 27, 2009

KABC named Marissa Lepor ’12 a "Cool Kid" for co-founding "Kids Stand on Tiptoes" and co-organizing The Bash of All Bashes for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Department chairs step down from positions

April 29, 2009

Although a couple of faculty members are leaving both campus’ this year, Chief of Finance Rob Levin says that the turnover has significantly decreased this year.

8th grader's film wins awards at local and international festivals

April 29, 2009

Zelda Wengrod ’13 won an award at the Global Kids for Kids festival in Canada. 

Teachers broaden cultural horizons with trip to China

April 29, 2009

Twelve faculty members toured China during spring break, learning about Chinese history, air pollution, art and authoritarian rule, among other topics which they hope to incorporate into the Harvard-Westlake curriculum.

Middle school staff plays student softball teams

April 29, 2009

Middle school faculty members are challenging the seventh and eighth graders on the middle school softball white and black teams to a game on May 8.

Knitting club makes snuggles for donation

November 12, 2008

Middle school members of the knitting club are making snuggles to donate to Pet Orphans, a local pet rescue. Snuggles are knit blankets that will provide dogs with security and comfort in the Pet Orphans’ kennel.

Students walk to fight AIDS, juvenile diabetes

November 12, 2008

Middle school students walked to fight AIDS and diabetes in two fundraisers in the past month.

Dancers work with pros

November 12, 2008

Middle school dance students learned from professional dancers throughout October.

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