Windward's 7th Graders spent their final English unit of the year studying Twelfth Night.
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Student-athletes, families, and coaches recently gathered to celebrate this year's athletic achievements.
In April, Windward's Middle School Speech and Debate Team participated in the State Championship Tournament – a five round competition that involved researching and preparing a total of eight debate cases on four distinct topics.
Earlier this month, after an intensive competitive season, 14 members of the Windward Upper School Speech and Debate Team qualified to the State Tournament in Clovis, CA where they had the opportunity to represent our local league.
Windward would like to recognize our amazing National Scholastic Art Awards winners, who were recently recognized for their 2023-2024 contributions!
On March 18, Windward took to the Bridge for a special lunchtime student celebration - Taste of Windward.
The Omnicats recently competed in the Los Angeles Regionals just 11 days after returning from the Pacific Canada Regional. By the end of three days, the team finished in 7th place, a new best finish in the history of the Omnicats.
On Wednesday, March 20 Windward 7th Graders engaged with parents, guardians, faculty, and staff at the 7th Grade Challenge-Based Learning Community Forum where they presented their solutions to common problems.
You might know him as Ben the math teacher at Windward, but in the online world of social media, you may recognize him as @BenjaminTheBaker. From helping his mom make her famous Cookies on a Stick to becoming TikTok famous himself, Ben Delwiche has combined his three lifelong passions into a recipe for success.
At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, the many years of proactive planning culminated in the launch of a new 8th Grade program for Principles of Science II. A joint collaboration between Gage Loveless and Rhazes Spell, Principles of Science II now introduces the principles of coding and programming in a way that connects with the Earth and physical science lessons that are also taught in the 8th Grade.
Animation and Media Arts Teacher Colleen Hargarden recently opened a gallery in LA called Timeshare.
The results are in from January’s Middle School American Mathematics Contest 8!
Ani Rosen '19 share her story from starting Windward's Dance Crew to becoming senior captain of the UCLA Dance Team and now a Laker Girl.
Ron Drabkin ‘83 recently published his first non fiction book - “Beverly Hills Spy: The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor.”
As Black History Month continues, this week the Black Student Union (BSU) engaged in a Service Learning project through the organization
Middle School sports teams played in the Pacific Basin League (PBL) playoffs January 29 - February 2.
Black History Month kicked off this week at Windward with the members of the Black Student Union (BSU) hanging up posters of historical black figures around campus.
On January 19, Middle School Athletics shined brightly on the field and on the court as part of the Middle School Sports Extravaganza!
For the first time since 2019, Windward welcomed 21 students and 5 faculty chaperones from Colegio San Gabriel, Cuzco, Perú to campus.
On December 15, a number of past Windwardian’s flocked to campus as the School welcomed back alumni who have graduated in the last five years for the School’s Annual Young Alumni Lunch!
They're committed! Windward would like to congratulate the Senior scholar-athletes, who recently took part in our Fall Athletics College Commitment Ceremony.
Seventh Grader Kyler Sziraki has been cast as the lead role of Clara in Westside Ballet’s 50th production of The Nutcracker this year
Seventh Grader Juliet R. recently represented Windward in the Interscholastic Equestrian League's fall Hunter Jumper Show.
Last weekend, the Middle School Debate Team competed at their first tournament of the season where they challenged 30 other teams and over 90 individual competitors.
Día de los Muertos, or the "Day of the Dead", is a traditional Mexican holiday that has been embraced worldwide.
Members of Windward's admin, parent, and student community attended the Pollyanna Conference to learn more about how the School can advance its ongoing DEIB initiatives.
Students in fifth year French learned about Patutiki, or traditional Maquesan tattooing, in a special Zoom lesson.
As part of Filipino American Heritage Month, the CulinArt team offered a series of special Filipino-inspired menu items throughout the month!
For the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year our student and parent volunteers came together for a special costume drive to help PATH families.
After a strong Round 2 win against Arcadia High, Girls Volleyball is now set to face off against Sunny Hills in Round 3 of the CIF Southern Section playoffs (Division 4).
On October 9, and in celebration of the closing days of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Windward was honored to host Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Germaine Franco for a special guest speaker event.
Seniors from Maja Starcevic's AP English Literature and Composition elective "Love and Death" recently visited the LA Opera.
On September 28 or 29 of each year, Windward's Mandarin classes celebrate the Moon Festival.
In September, Senior Lola Lugash earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
In February of 2023, Dahlia, Windward’s Associate Director of the Collegiate Division and Director of the Senior Capstone Program, had her work published in the book Asian Military Evolutions: Civil-Military Relations in Asia. Her chapter—”Business as Usual despite Reform: The Indonesian Military under Jokowi”—represented not only the culmination of years of work as a political historian of modern Southeast Asia, but also a full-circle moment that first began right at Windward.
Daniel Newman ‘01 and Jenna Gestetner ‘21 met at Alumni Festival in 2022, bonding over mutual connections at USC, where Jenna was heading into her sophomore year. Dan, who owns AI Next Now, LLC, a holding and consulting company for artificial intelligence products and data mining, quickly realized that Jenna, who developed a love for logo design and UI UX design at Windward, might be the perfect person to help him build out a new product, Fanlytcs.
While a Volleyball player and Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook at Windward, Susan Wood Watson ‘90 would have never imagined she’d become a teacher. Now, as the California Language Teachers Association (CLTA) Teacher of the Year, Windward experiences inspire how she leads in the classroom.
For Service and Leadership Orientation, 10th Graders recently volunteered at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve.
Forty-eight members of the Windward community enjoyed a beautiful day of golf at Penmar Golf Course on June 8 for the 28th Annual Windward Community Golf Classic.
On May 21, Windward School celebrated its 4th Annual Media Arts & Film Labs Showcase!
On May 20, nearly two dozen Juniors in Honors History: The United States and the World visited Westminster's Little Saigon to explore the different facets of the Vietnam War and how it is memorialized.
As part of their final project of the year, Windward's 7th Grade English students were tasked to consider and memorize scenes from William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
To kickoff Pride Month, Windward hosted a series of student-driven events on campus.
On May 24, Windward students, faculty, and staff were treated to a special community event featuring an assortment of student speakers.
"Spring Awakening" cast and crew nominated for 2023 Jerry Herman Awards!
As part of a join lesson regarding the history of theatrical masks, student in Theatre and VMA teamed up for a mask making workshop.
Windward's soon-to-be 9th Graders reflected on their Middle School experiences during the 8th Grade Capstone Presentations on Wednesday, May 23.
Windward student-athletes, families, and coaches recently gathered to celebrate this year's athletic achievements.
Abby Ribakoff '25 again takes the stage at Carnegie Hall!
As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month the School held an on campus celebration.
As part of their study of the lawmaking process, students in 7th Grade Introduction to United States Government participated in a Mock Congress throughout the week of May 8.
Students in AP Art History turned their favorite works of art into custom drink ware.
Windward Film and Video students were treated to a series of guest speakers covering many aspects of the film and television industry.
Windward Science students harvested their own vegetables thanks to the newly installed greenhouse!
The results are in from the American Mathematics Contest 8!
Windward Speech & Debate continued their strong season with a number of qualifying finishes!
The Windward Chromatics were treated to a special a capella workshop courtesy of Oxford University's "Out of the Blue."
Windward Middle Schoolers teamed up with The Painted Turtle for a special Service Learning event.
Alexa Eskovitz '24 took first place in the 9th-12th Grade category for her interview essay!
For Barry Turbow ’89, going to Windward always felt like a when, not if. Growing up a breezy five minutes from campus, Barry knew the neighborhood, the community, and the close-knit nature that has defined Windward so readily since its inception.
Members of the Windward community teamed up with our friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a Service Learning project in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Windward teamed up with the “I Have a Dream” Foundation for a special Service Learning event.
A number of Windward alumni returned to campus to share their college multimedia and film experiences with current Windward students!
The Windward Robotics had an incredible showing at the 23rd annual Los Angeles FIRST Robotics Competition!
On March 13, students in Windward’s Honors Advanced Theatre Ensemble put on an important, student-directed performance of The Laramie Project.
Windward Performing Arts students had the wonderful opportunity to attend a concert by Philippine Madrigal Singers on March 12.
On March 7, Windward improv students were treated to a special interview and performance with producer Todd Garner and actors Lauren Lapkus and Brandon Scott Jones.
MAFL Students were led through a series of hand-on workshops led by cinematographer Nick Ramsey.
Check out this rare interview with acclaimed avant-garde Jazz expressionist and trombonist, Phil Ranelin.
Black History Month came to a close with a special Monday Morning Meeting presentation.
Windward's Middle School Entrepreneurship students hosted an on-campus arcade as part of their design-thinking lesson.
For the first time in a long time, Middle School Debate tournaments returned to Windward!
9th Grade History students teamed up with the CREATE Studio for a special hands-on lesson.
Windward Music students took part in the CAIS Honors Music Festival at Viewpoint School!
Windward faculty member Zach Neufeld led our Honors Advanced Theatre Ensemble through a special performing arts discussion.
Students and faculty were invited to attend a special museum exhibit put on by 8th Grade Earth Science!
Our Middle School families worked with Hope in a Suitcase for our first off-site Service Learning event of 2023.
A panel of esteemed speakers discussed service learning opportunities and beyond with Windward Prep students.
Windward Sophomore Abby Ribakoff is ready for her next spotlight—Carnegie Hall!
Windward's Debate team competed in their first major tournament of the year!
The Windward community continued its excellent partnership with PATH, donating holiday baskets to families in need.
Windward parent and stylist Mary Alice Haney shared her expertise with Windward's Fashion Club at this special event.
Windward Cheer provided care packages and personalized notes to homeless youth in need.
Cheer on our Boys Cross Country team as they compete in the CIF Finals on November 19!
Students put history in action as part of interactive Capstone lesson.
Windward Senior Skye Belker has a record all her own, finishing the Fall Girls Tennis season with a perfect 29-0 record.
Windward's Debate team had another sharp outing with a first and second place finish at their recent tournament.
Middle School students jump into the Shark Tank with special project.
On October 28, 7th Grade students in Introduction to United States Government teamed up with Seniors in Honors Global Economics for a special joint lesson.
Over 30 families came together to kick off the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year!
MAFL hosts its first ever Halloween Movie Night!
DEIB kicks off the news year with the first discussion in their community conversation series.
Students in Mandarin 1A came together for a special Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.
11 of Windward's Visual & Media Arts student films were selected to be part of the All American Film Festival in New York this Fall!
Windward's own JP deGuzman recently had his work published in a special issue of the Journal of Asian American Studies.
Windward Chromatics start the new school year off working along the Brown University Jabberwocks in a joint workshop!
Juniors Meiyi Wang and Luke Gialanella will be heading to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament!
Student filmmakers showed off their talents at the 3rd Annual Media Arts & Film Lab Showcase.
On April 28, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff enjoyed the School's first ever Women's Leadership Forum.
Windward's Chamber Music Ensemble competed at the Forum Music Festival on April 23.
Middle School Math students were honored for their great showing in the Middle School American Mathematics Contest 8!
Middle School students and parents partnered with the Minority Humanitarian Foundation for a special service learning event!
Windward Girls Basketball left it all on the court in a State Championship battle versus Salesian High School.
Middle and Upper School students were treated to two unique panels in honor of Women's History Month.
Three students will be moving on to the State tournament in April following their fantastic showing!
Congratulations to our National Scholastic Art Awards winners!
Students and faculty alike kicked off the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger with a special lunchtime celebration on the Bridge.
To commemorate Black History Month, Windward’s Black Student Union (BSU) collaborated with the Art Department, Film Department, Facilities, and the CTL to create an interactive display outside of the CTL.
The Windward community joined with PATH for their annual holiday partnership, bringing gift baskets to families in need.
Windward Students and Parents joined GO Campaign for the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year!
Click to hear how Windward alums are helping to shape UCLA's basketball program!
Click to view "Wade in the Water" by the Windward Chromatics!
Middle School math students had a great showing at this year's American Mathematics Contest 8!
Middle School students and parents provided holiday cheer for over 50+ PATH families!
Windward families donated in droves as part of this year's Giving Tuesday book drive!
Sophomore Andreas Rothbart and alum Corinne Leong were recently named as 2021 YoungArts winners!
Click to hear "You Will Be Found" from The Windward Choral Department!
People Assisting the Homeless and Windward Service Learning volunteers teamed up to make special Veteran's Day treat bags.
The Windward Community displayed tremendous generosity in partnering with Allies For Every Child to provide gift baskets and gifts cards for families in need.
Congratulations to Juju Watkins, the 2020 SportsKid of the Year!
In November the Theater Area held the second of their Artists in Conversation series'.
7th Grade students study injustice in Introduction to United States Government class.
41 new members were inducted into the French, Mandarin, and Spanish honor societies.
This year students have received to-go kits for their Science, Robotics, and Art classes, allowing hands-on learning to continue at home!
Middle School debate began their new season with a strong debut performance at the New Roads Debate Tournament!
In October, the Windward Theater Area hosted an all community panel as part of its Artists In Conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series.
Windward Sophomores Isis Ginyard and Justine Ludden created and ran their own Virtual Coding Crash Course for Middle School Students!
Middle School Service Learning kicked off their year by making blankets for families in need with Stepping Forward LA.
Read on to see which teams were recognized!
W!T's Senior members took part in a fully improvised mockumentary short!
Windward's Chromatics came together to perform a virtual performance of “Esto Les Digo.”
Puppeteer Brian Jones joined our 7th Grade Acting Core for a fun virtual exercise.
Check out this great musical rendition courtesy of Beginning Band!
Students in AP Comparative Government had the opportunity to speak with Wes Streeting, British Member of Parliament.
Check out this great collection of works from our Honors Advanced Theater Ensemble.
A host of talented performers delighted audiences at Windward's first ever Virtual Arts Night.
Our Middle School Service Learning Program hosted its final event of the school year, participating in a remote presentation and discussion with our community partner PATH (People Assisting the Homeless).
Windward Media Arts & Film Lab students were treated to a fireside digital chat with Creative Executive Neale Hemrajani of Annapurna Interactive.
Theater students brought to life their own puppet characters in a fun creative exercise.
Windward parent Shawn Levy spoke to Windward's Honors Advanced Theater Ensemble on his background, process, and career as a director and producer.
Congratulations to our Spring scholar-athletes for signing their commitment letters!
Windward Speech and Debate had another stellar showing at the West LA National Qualifying Tournament on April 26.
Students in AP English Language took part in a wide-ranging virtual panel with The Guibord Center of Los Angeles.
Recording their own parts solo, Honors Advanced Jazz Ensemble "A" virtually came together to record a fun sample track!
Windward students were surprised with a virtual visit from former classmate and Windward alum Naomi Rubin '19.
The CREATE Studio has made and distributed 40 3D-printed face shields, with additional face masks on the way!
Windward Freshman Jaden A. started a food drive dedicated to helping students from low income families.
Congratulations to Juju Watkins '23 for her remarkable achievement!
Even with our recent move to a remote model, learning didn't skip a beat thanks to the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Windward Sohphomore named Gold Medal National Winner for SoCal shot.
Windward 7th Grader Taryn O. shares her safe hand washing instructional video and site, Join Amani.
The Power to the People! festival will feature Windward Senior Rylan Pozniak Daniels' original composition, "The Wobble".
Windward Freshman appears on CBS Los Angeles to discuss GovLearn.org and youth in politics.
Boys Varsity Basketball wins the CIF Southern Section Division I Championship!
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Windward’s Global Scholars and Global Studies students had the opportunity to participate in a unique conversation between Holocaust survivor Erika Jacoby and Ursula Martens, a former child member of the Hitler Youth.
Our Middle School Debate team took home top honors at the Westside Neighborhood School Debate Tournament.
8th Grade Science students present their Coding in Earth Science Projects at Exhibit Showcase.
Windward alum Elyse Forman '19 was named the District Winner for The Cum Laude Society Paper—2019 for her research paper written in her Honors History Capstone.
Honors Physics studies kinematics in research activity on The Bridge.
Windward Global Scholars and Spanish Honors Society students spent a fun-filled day hosting a visiting Peruvian delegation.
In November, 174 of Windward’s Middle School students challenged themselves by taking part in the American Mathematics Contest 8! And now, the results are in!
Congrats Wildcats! Varsity 8-Man Football Wins Division 1 CIF-SS Championship
Students pitched their 3D-printed innovations as part of their Making and Engineering design class.
Our Middle School scholar-athletes excelled in multiple sports as their strong Fall season comes to a close.
Windward Debate continued their way with words at the Claremont Invitational.
Guest speakers and a museum visit help Windward 8th Graders to find their LA roots.
Windward Debate kicked off its season at the Western Bay Forensics League Tournament.
Students and parents came together for the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year.
The Omnicats are prepared for league play following a strong showing at the High Desert League VEX Scrimmage.
Our expanded Middle School Service Learning Program kicks off with its first event September 19.
Windward would like to congratulate Leila Williams ‘20, who recently took the top prize at the New Century Dance Project choreographic showcase in Salt Lake City, Utah!
In 2018-19, Windward History Teachers JP deGuzman and Dahlia Setiyawan introduced a new pilot class to the curriculum titled The U.S. in the World. To highlight this example of Windward's ever-expanding curriculum and advanced pedagogy, we sat down with JP and Dahlia to get their thoughts on the program's first year.
Windward Summer Camps enjoyed their best year yet with offerings in art, academics, and athletics.
Our 2019-20 Global Program took students to Vietnam for a trip filled with history, culture, and service.