HW - Spotlight on the Transformational Impact of Financial Aid 2023

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CELEBRATING THE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT OF FINANCIAL AID AT HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL

Dear Friends of Harvard-Westlake,

On April 30, 2023, Harvard-Westlake celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Spotlight Dinner—an event that shares the stories of remarkably talented and accomplished Harvard-Westlake seniors and alumni whose experience could not have been possible without needbased financial aid. As we did last year, we are producing this communication as an addendum to the dinner—not only to reinforce the power of financial aid for those who attended, but also to broaden the reach of the stories shared that evening with those who did not attend.

There are three primary purposes of the Spotlight Dinner and this follow-up communication. First, they shine a continuing spotlight on the power of financial aid through the tributes to our students and the remarks of our graduates. Second, they express profound thanks to those who have invested in these students through scholarship endowments, student assistance funds, and Annual Giving. And third, they aim to inspire new contributions and further investment in financial aid, which is critical to both the diversity and the excellence of the Harvard-Westlake student body.

As you’ll see in these pages, thanks to the investment of friends like you, young people with exceptional talent and character are receiving the opportunity to magnify their gifts without financial barriers. In addition to adding immeasurably to our school, as these students go forth from HarvardWestlake, they will make a meaningful difference to all the communities they inhabit and to the world they will inherit.

Thank you for partnering with us—and with them—in this transformational journey.

Sincerely,

Richard B. Commons

The Charles B. Thornton President

Peyton West ’23

At one time or another, most of us watching a field hockey game have marveled at the courage of the athlete standing in the goal, dressed like a gladiator, and charged with using any means necessary to stop a hurtling, rock-hard, plastic ball. When the protective mask comes off after the game, even though I know who’s behind it, I’m always a little surprised to see the smiling face of Peyton West ’23.

Peyton helped the team win a CIF championship last year and was named the league’s MVP goalkeeper this year, so one might think she’s all about field hockey, yet she is a difference-maker in so many other contexts: leading our student ambassadors program that gives tours for prospective families and answers their questions as part of our student panel; up in the rafters of Rugby theater, where she has earned the responsibility of lead lighting designer; playing her cello with the Camerata Strings; or making a presentation with unusual poise and confidence in Unconventional Leadership, a class I help to teach.

My co-teacher, Jordan Church, says, “Peyton is an absolute joy to have in class; her upbeat attitude envelops our classroom with positive energy. Some students shy away from the difficult questions in group discussions, but Peyton is always willing to explore an idea or state her opinion. In a room full of emerging leaders who love to talk about big ideas, Peyton is the rare student who follows through, setting aside time outside of class to bring a plan to fruition.”

This willingness to take risks and follow through led Peyton to spend half of her junior year in the Maine Coast Semester Program. This intense, ecologically immersive academic program has students camping in the snow and helping to birth baby lambs in the spring. She returned to HW with new confidence, a broader view, and a clear sense of who she is and why she’s here.

Peyton herself says, “In my four years at HW, I’ve pursued every opportunity that’s caught my eye. I have never let a fear of new things hold me back from jumping head-first into activities I had never tried before.”

As she heads off to Boston College in the fall, we can’t wait to see what new adventures she pursues, knowing she will be a differencemaker in all of them.

- Rick Commons

This is a picture of the field hockey team when we won the CIF championship in 2021. The field hockey program was a welcoming community to me from my first day of ninth grade and has brought me lifelong friends and experiences. I hope to continue playing in college!

- Peyton West ’23

WHAT DO YOU FEEL HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AT HW?

My greatest accomplishments were winning the league’s Most Valuable Goalkeeper award for field hockey and winning the Coach’s Award for being committed to the sport and working hard. I’m really proud of these awards because I put a lot of time and effort into field hockey over the past four years, and I’m happy it paid off.

HOW HAS HW PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE

ENDEAVORS?

HW has taught me the importance of reaching out. During stressful moments, I’ve learned that the best way to work through any challenge is to ask for help from teachers, counselors, the Learning Center, my dean, etc. Now that I’ve learned how beneficial and important it is, I feel strongly that I’m more prepared to succeed in my classes in college and beyond.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF FROM YOUR TIME AT HW?

I’m proudest of my efforts to fully engage in the HW community. I joined the field hockey and softball teams, played cello in the Middle School Symphony and Camerata Strings, worked on the crew for multiple productions, served as a co-chair for the student ambassador program, joined numerous clubs over the years, and more.

Peyton will be attending Boston College in the fall of 2023.

Daniel Mnatsakanian ’23

Iasked Head Water Polo coach Jack Grover about Daniel Mnatsakanian ’23 the other day, and he said, “Daniel is about doing the right thing always, the hard thing always. His mentality does not change, whether he is facing a challenge in the classroom, the music studio, or the pool. When we give the team a rare day off from practice, Daniel shows up to work out anyway. He exemplifies commitment to being and doing his very best.”

That commitment has paid off for Daniel. This year he was named League MVP and 1st team All-CIF. Last year he was selected to the US Youth National Team that competed in the World Championships in Serbia. Daniel says he will never forget the atmosphere of playing a night game against Serbia in front of hundreds of Serbian fans and picking out the one American flag in the stands that his family was waving proudly.

Daniel’s academic life is every bit as rigorous as his athletic life, as he is challenging himself this year with AP Calculus C, AP Physics C, AP Economics, and AP English, on top of continuing with Spanish and Jazz. His favorite subject has always been math, which has led him to volunteer as a tutor because, in his words, “helping others to see the beauty in math gives me great pleasure and always helps me learn more about the topic myself.”

In addition, Daniel and several Armenian American classmates have recently formed HW’s first-ever Armenian Club, which aims to raise awareness of the recent war in Armenia and to give the small number of Armenian Americans at the school a way to celebrate and share with other students the rich culture, delicious food, and proud history of the country.

As part of my preparation for honoring the students here tonight, I have the privilege of reading some of their reflections on their time at HW. I was particularly taken by what Daniel, who has experienced so much success in his young life, said about what he had learned about failure from his former coach, Brian Flacks ’06, “Every time we had a bad game or an especially bad practice, he would make us put our phones away, not because he didn’t understand our generation, but because he wanted us to appraise failure. He wanted us to sit with the feeling of failure and to experience it for what it was. He wanted us to look straight at it, with no distractions, without any of the instant pleasure that our phones might bring, which could take away from the complexity of this feeling, the nuances of this moment. He always urged us to sit with it, to fully grasp what it was like to feel this way. Once we could do that, the fear of failing evaporated.”

Fascinating. And revealing. And fitting that Daniel has decided to go to Stanford, where he will play water polo under the guidance of Coach Flacks once again while directing his love of mathematics toward a major in engineering.

- Rick Commons

My letterman jacket serves as a reminder of my water polo and academic career at Harvard-Westlake. I’ve been blessed to have had such an incredible time here, and every time I wear this jacket, I look at each patch and think of all the amazing memories.

- Daniel Mnatsakanian ’23

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN INCOMING STUDENT ABOUT HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR HW EXPERIENCE?

The journey through Harvard-Westlake is a limitless endeavor, and hence, it brings to fruition the idea that you get out of it what you put into it. So my advice would be to give it your all. The resources here, the people here, the faculty here don’t exist anywhere else. If you genuinely commit to your very best, you will have nothing to regret.

HOW HAS HW PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS?

I think the most unique thing about Harvard-Westlake that is unmatched at other schools is how competitive, yet supportive, the students and faculty are. The challenges and hardships that I have faced at HW are authentic and have given me the confidence to pursue anything.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

In 10 years, I hope to be working alongside brilliant people in an effort to bring meaningful change. I want to be in a position to give back to all the people and the community that gave so much to me, and give forward, so other people can be as fortunate as I was.

Daniel will be attending Stanford University in the fall of 2023.

Fernanda Herrera ’23 always writes her first name with a lowercase “F.” When her dean, Chris Jones, asked her about this after repeatedly seeing it on her Zoom screen, she told him that she’d continue to use the lowercase “F” until she’d accomplished something worthy of a capital letter. “Like what?” asked CJ. Like graduating from high school, she said, which Fernanda sees as the beginning of a journey not only for her, but also for the generations in her family to follow.

The rest of Harvard-Westlake isn’t waiting to recognize Fernanda’s remarkable accomplishments. Last year she received the prestigious Brendan Kutler “Two Hats” Award, which recognizes a student who takes academic risks, engages in intellectual pursuits beyond the classroom, has interdisciplinary academic interests and accomplishments, and carries herself with humility and kindness. When her name was announced last spring, students and faculty alike roared with approval.

Fernanda came to HW from KIPP Scholar Academy in South LA, and her commute to and from school has her leaving home most days at 5 a.m. and returning after 8 p.m. She might be able to get home a bit earlier if she weren’t so thoroughly involved in so many extracurricular endeavors. She leads the Latin American and Hispanic Student Organization, tutors with Bored of Boredom, volunteers with the LA Service Academy, and co-chairs our student diversity leadership council, SLIDE. In this capacity, Fernanda may have made her most lasting impact on the school, as she has been an especially powerful teacher to the faculty. You heard that right—Fernanda and several other students have made a number of compelling presentations to the faculty and the administration about ways we can better support students coming to HW from underrepresented or marginalized communities.

Fernanda is also a deeply creative visual artist with stunning ability, especially in drawing, and a gifted poet. She leads the poetry club, works for a poetry non-profit, and has become a key member of HW’s talented and dynamic slam poetry team. She says that participating in slam poetry is making her a better public speaker, but I will say, having heard Fernanda speak both from prepared notes and impromptu, it’s hard for me to imagine how she could be any better.

Fernanda is thriving in all her academic endeavors, with equal ability in STEM subjects and humanities. She invited her Latin American Studies teacher, Ingrid Sierakowski, to join her family at the Spotlight Dinner, saying, “During our classes, we often get sidetracked asking questions about her extensive academic background. In this aspect, among many others, I aspire to be like Dr. Sierakowski. She came up with the course curriculum herself, and she mentioned at the beginning of the year that she made the class year-long because it would be a disservice to our history to limit it to one semester. This was the first time I felt like my culture and history were taking up the academic space they are due.”

Fernanda will go to Barnard College in the fall, where she intends to major in chemistry. She is still deciding whether to minor in math, French, or philosophy. Whatever you decide, Fernanda, you deserve to capitalize every letter of your name.

- Rick Commons

Fernanda Herrera ’23

CELEBRATING THE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT OF FINANCIAL AID AT HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL

My parents (and brothers, not pictured) have been my support system throughout the entirety of this endeavor. Whether that is driving me to events, bringing me food throughout late-night study sessions, or listening to me rant about whatever exam I’ve got coming up, my family has supported me in every way they can. This has been difficult for my parents, especially as I am the first of their children to attend a private school. Sometimes it is hard to navigate legal documents, emails, etc., but they try to learn and be there with me through the hard moments. I would not have been able to get this far without my family.

- Fernanda Herrera ’23

WHAT MARK DO YOU HOPE TO LEAVE ON HW?

I hope I was able to make my community—including incoming/new students—feel safe and cared for. Through all of the info sessions I’ve been lucky to be a part of, as well as clubs and classes, I hope the students around me felt that they had someone on their team—someone they could always count on for help, encouragement, and kind words. I hope my efforts in DEI have also been impactful and have helped HW become a more inclusive and conscious community.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AT HW?

I believe my greatest accomplishment at HW has been cultivating a community around me that I am proud to call a family. From LAHSO (Latinx and Hispanic Student Organization), to SLIDE (Student Leaders for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity), to slam poetry, to the friends I’ve made along the way, I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to surround myself with incredible people. It can be hard sometimes to balance school work and social life, but I think I’ve managed to successfully create meaningful and long-lasting relationships.

Fernanda will be attending Barnard College in the fall of 2023.

Quentin Johnson ’23

Quentin Johnson ’23 is unabashedly dedicated to his Christian faith and serving in his church community, which is a rarity in this age when many teenagers, even those raised in a religious tradition, drift away from it. Not Quentin. He considers his church like a second family, working with the Sunday school and volunteering at church events.

In addition to his devotion to his church, Quentin has volunteered with the Department of Children and Family Services since he was 10 years old. He began his involvement with collecting and sorting toys for foster children and has continued his volunteer work with various events for children, such as the Magic Mountain Christmas Event and Prom Prep, which provides girls in foster care a day devoted to dressing, hairstyling, and makeup in preparation for a full photo session on a red carpet.

Last summer, Quentin went on a mission to Mexico and brought new shoes for orphans in need. The highlight for Quentin was the connection he made with one little boy at the orphanage, whose life he blessed not only with a new pair of shoes but with care and interest from an older boy from another country. Quentin and the little boy played games together for several hours each day, forming a friendship that had a profound influence on them both.

At HW, Quentin’s favorite course has been The Science of Psychology, which has formed in him a strong academic ambition and a deep admiration for his teacher, Dr. Tina McGraw ’01. Quentin wrote: “Dr. McGraw opened my eyes to the fascinating world of psychology and has been a key source of guidance for me this year. Studying psychology has changed the way I see people and think about their lives, and it has made me want to pursue a doctorate in psychology myself.”

Another favorite of Quentin’s is English teacher Jenna Gasparino, who said of Quentin’s work in her class, “Your voice is the one that I rely on most to point out the nuances in the literature that are most difficult to see. You have a natural talent when it comes to literary analysis and articulating your ideas. You are a brilliant thinker; you are inquisitive, you are insightful, and, most importantly, you are kind and thoughtful.”

Quentin is heading to Colgate University to study developmental and social psychology with a focus on children. I think it’s clear from what he’s doing already that Quentin is one who will make a difference.

- Rick Commons

This is a photo of the pieces my friend Josh Dixon ’23 and I created over the course of the past year in ceramics. Although the pandemic kept us from taking the class in-person during our sophomore year, we decided to make a return to it and were able to learn and improve very quickly. Now we have a collection of beautiful pieces that we get to keep forever.

- Quentin Johnson ’23

DID YOU HAVE A “WELCOME TO HW” MOMENT - THE TIME YOU REALIZED THAT HARVARD-WESTLAKE WAS A GOOD PLACE FOR YOU?

My “welcome to HW” moment was on the freshman year retreat when our grade got to bond with the new students and build relationships with people we didn’t know. I remember coming back from that trip with many new friends, many of whom I am still close with to this day.

HOW HAS HW PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS?

I think Harvard-Westlake has taught me an unwavering sense of confidence. After years of getting to experience unfamiliar and challenging situations, I’ve learned that without confidence it’s nearly impossible to succeed. Every situation starts with yourself and how you’re going to decide to approach it. If everything you do, you do with doubts and worries in the back of your mind, how can you ever say that you gave your all?

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

In 10 years I see myself hopefully as a student on his way to or with his doctorate, or in medical school helping to conduct research or consult with kids struggling with mental health issues. Wherever I am at that point, all I know is that I want my passion for psychology and helping kids to be even more bright and motivating than it is now.

Quentin will be attending Colgate University in the fall of 2023.

Nate Berg ’23

Have you heard of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami? I just ordered it because Nate Berg ’23 says it’s the best book he’s read in the last few years. And Nate reads a hundred books a year. Except during the pandemic, when it might have been three hundred. But he doesn’t need a quarantine to lead a reading life; reading is just what he does every night after he’s finished with his homework. You can imagine how unusual this is for students at HW who have more than enough reading to do for their classes.

It won’t surprise you that English is Nate’s favorite subject. In his words, “I appreciate when multiple people work together to uncover the truth of a novel, a play, or a poem.” His teacher for AP Literature describes him this way: “I just love how real Nate is; there isn’t a disingenuous bone in his body. This is really important because Nate is wicked smart and voraciously interested in the world, but all in a way that is autotelic,” by which the teacher means that Nate reads and thinks and pursues ideas for no other reason than the ideas themselves. He is a true intellectual.

The three words Nate uses to describe himself are “chasing good conversations.” When he heard that such conversations were taking place in Dror Yaron’s Middle East Studies course, he asked his dean if he could add it to his schedule. Unfortunately, the course was full, and Mr. Yaron doesn’t make exceptions. Nate showed up to class anyway, after which Mr. Yaron wrote to the dean and said that Nate was so enthusiastic and polite…that he thought he should make an exception.

In addition to voracious reading and negotiating his way into classes where good conversations happen, Nate is a Peer Support leader, which he enjoys as a way of helping his peers through difficult times, and a trumpeter with the Jazz Explorers. Speaking of music, Nate describes himself as the kind of guy “who can honestly have a pretty good time sitting alone in my room and listening to a great album.”

There’s plenty more to say about Nate, but I’ll wrap up with something he said about the teacher he invited to join him at the Spotlight Dinner: “Dr. Sara Cohen is not only the most engaging teacher I’ve ever had but also one of the kindest and most empathetic people I’ve encountered in any context. More than anything, Dr. Cohen cares deeply about her students, something expressed in both class discussions on literature and informal talks ranging from Jewish theology to NoHo pizza spots.”

Engaging class discussions, kindness, theological inquiry, and NoHo pizza. Add a hundred books and a jazz album to the picture, and you’re just starting to get to know a young man who will add enormously to the character and culture of Bowdoin College next year.

- Rick Commons

This is a picture from a jazz concert junior year. I play jazz trumpet for the Jazz Explorers, and involvement with the jazz program has been one of my favorite parts of HW.

- Nate Berg ’23

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST MEANINGFUL NON-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AT HARVARD-WESTLAKE?

I play trumpet for the Jazz Explorers and am a Peer Support leader. Peer Support, known colloquially as PSupp (insert peace sign here), is a group of upper school students who meet on Monday nights to share whatever challenges, successes, or stories may be on their minds. It’s a microcosm of the larger HW community, and it’s brought me close to students from all walks of our school and our city.

HOW HAS HARVARD-WESTLAKE PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS?

Havard-Westlake has been incredible both academically and socially. I’m heading off knowing I can succeed in a college classroom, with many lifelong connections with friends and faculty.

Nate will be attending Bowdoin College in the fall of 2023.

Idalis McZeal ’23

Idalis, my queen — what would we do without you in Block 6?” asks AP Literature teacher Darcy Buck. “We might be a little more focused some days, but would we have as much fun as we worked? Would we engage in such rousing discussions, buoyed by such enthusiastic and emphatic opinions? Would we have so many opportunities to laugh at the absurdities of the world or at ourselves? We would not! So thank you: for your boundless energy and enthusiasm; for your never-ending array of funny accents; for your songs and the poses you strike; for your sharp intelligence and quick wit; for the unique and compelling perspectives which you share with courage and generosity; for the bold and gorgeous way that you take up space – as you should, as you deserve to, thereby making more space for all of us.”

By the way, are you as impressed as I am with a teacher who writes such comments? And by a student who earns them? Idalis McZeal ’23, with a name that could not be more apt, is known to all her teachers and classmates as having insatiable curiosity and boundless energy that spark and lead discussions in the quad as well as the classroom, weaving pockets of friends together with her genuine interest in ideas and people—all different kinds of people—from different activities, passions, backgrounds, and friend groups.

She is a computer scientist, a rower, a debater, a leader of BLACC and the Latinx and Hispanic Student Organization, a volunteer for Teen Line and Best Buddies, and a storyteller in the Righteous Conversations Project, which uses creative media to tell the story of the Holocaust and its survivors.

Her curriculum this year included AP Calculus, AP Literature, AP Government, AP Environmental Science, Honors Topics in Computer Science, Psychology, and Community Council, and her performance demonstrates that her penchant for witty conversation is balanced by a keen academic mind and a powerful work ethic.

Harvard University took notice of all the energy and dynamism Idalis will bring to her college community, and she will head to Cambridge, Massachusetts, having left her mark on HarvardWestlake in colorful and indelible ways.

- Rick Commons

This photo was captured when my schoolmates and I completed the El Camino de Santiago during our school trip to Spain last summer, walking towards the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. This experience held significance to me as it marked the culmination of a transformative journey we had embarked on together.

- Idalis McZeal ’23

WHAT MARK DO YOU HOPE TO LEAVE ON HW?

The mark I hope to leave on Harvard-Westlake is one of inclusivity and positivity. By sharing my own experiences and encouraging others to take risks and pursue their passions, I hope to have empowered my peers to reach their full potential.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

In 10 years, I plan to work in a job that challenges me and enables me to use my skills to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s important to me that my work has a positive impact on society and contributes to making the world a better place.

IS THERE A FACULTY MEMBER WHO MADE AN IMPACT ON YOUR TIME AT HW?

Mr. Stout has had a significant impact on my life during my time at school, and I am so grateful for his guidance and mentorship. He was always willing to spend countless hours helping me on projects, and he would take the time to counsel me on issues outside of academics. We had great conversations about my future and what I wanted to do. Mr. Stout listened attentively and gave me some valuable insights that helped me make some important decisions about my career path. In class, he would often crack jokes and use humor to make even the most challenging concepts easier to understand.

Idalis will be attending Harvard University in the fall of 2023.

Maxwell Cretaro ’23

Afew months ago, the entire upper school was gathered in the gymnasium for an all-school assembly with Jewish author and educator Ben Freeman. Mr. Freeman gave a compelling talk, but the moment that many of us will remember most from that assembly belongs to Maxwell Cretaro ’23. During the Q&A portion, Maxwell came forward to the microphone and asked what the speaker thought about individuals who have more than one ethnic or racial identity. Maxwell shared that he is half Jewish and half Black, which can be complicated. The speaker gave a terrific answer about how we need not be half anything—that we can wholly inhabit whatever identities matter to us. As I watched Maxwell listen to his answer, it dawned on me that he already understood it, had already lived it, and probably knew what the speaker would say in answer to his question. But he also knew that Mr. Freeman was speaking at a critical moment for our community, and this was an opportunity for all of us to understand. The applause that followed was every bit as much for Maxwell as it was for the speaker.

Outside of school, Maxwell is the LA Chapter President of the Kappa League, which helps young Black men learn leadership skills in bi-weekly Sunday meetings. As part of the Kappa League, he has helped to organize the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, contributed to various other celebrations and charity events, and provided younger kids in the program academic tutoring and mentoring in all aspects of their lives.

At school, Maxwell is a talented and committed member of both the Symphony and the Studio Jazz Band, playing both bass clarinet and tenor saxophone. He took part in the summer Jazz Band trips to Eastern Europe two years ago and Italy last year, bringing along not only his fine skills as a musician but also his inclusive and friendly personality, which brings everyone together, no matter where they come from.

Maxwell earns special praise from his teachers for his engagement and his ability to draw others into meaningful class discussions. In his directed study class, Public Education in America, his teacher, Head of School Laura Ross, writes: “It’s such a joy to have Maxwell in this class! He shows up every day with a bright smile and a warm greeting, ready to get to work at whatever we are tackling that day. In this class, we are talking about difficult and important topics on a daily basis, and he brings an open, curious, and engaged attitude with him that has really helped the class form a strong bond.”

Maxwell asked his AP Statistics teacher Josh Helston to join his family this evening, citing his teacher’s “vibrant and original personality and commitment to helping anyone and everyone who shows up to the after-school math lab.” Mr. Helston has kind words for his student too: “Maxwell, you are one of the most empathetic and caring individuals I have ever met in my teaching career. I sincerely appreciate how engaged you are not only with our material but also with your peers and with me. You are able to learn from everyone around you, which will make you a future leader in whatever field you choose because others trust and follow you.”

Maxwell is off to Skidmore College in the fall, where he is considering a pre-med curriculum. Whatever he pursues, he will bring others together.

- Rick Commons

This was when my friends from the Jazz and Art trips to Italy met up in Rome. Thanks to HW, I was able to go to Italy and have a lot of fun!

- Maxwell Cretaro ’23

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT STANDS OUT TO YOU ABOUT YOUR HW EXPERIENCE?

What stands out most is how much a supportive community can do for someone, and the support I have received from my teachers and the staff has been amazing. I have formed friendships with individuals across various academic departments and including with those who work in the cafeteria. Everyone at HW is truly remarkable.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AT HW?

My greatest accomplishment at Harvard-Westlake has been getting to know myself as a student and challenging myself to do my personal best. Being able to make academic progress and develop discipline in terms of schoolwork has been instrumental in my success. I worked hard, and I feel like it has all paid off. I believe my entire school experience has been an accomplishment in itself, and the reward is the connections I have made with friends and wonderful people.

HOW HAS HW PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS?

I have acquired excellent time management skills during my time at HW. I have learned how to ask for help when needed and developed strategies to effectively manage my stress. I feel that I have found my rhythm here, which gives me confidence that I am ready to apply these skills in college and beyond.

Maxwell will be attending Skidmore College in the fall of 2023.

Yoshimi Kimura ’23

As many of you know, we began a tradition ten years ago of bringing the entire school—middle school, upper school, full faculty, full staff—together on the first day of school for a convocation ceremony that features speeches by the newly elected leaders of the student body, the two head prefects. That’s a lot of pressure. What can you say that isn’t a cliché? What can you say that will speak to the new 7th graders, your fellow seniors, your 8th grade human development teacher, as well as the math teacher you’ll meet later in the day in Multivariable Calculus? Yoshimi Kimura ’23 gave a speech we won’t forget. Here’s how classics teacher Brad Holmes describes it, “Yoshi told the entire assembled HW community to think of ourselves as ‘beautifully unfinished’— beautifully unfinished beings on a lifelong journey of discovery. After her speech, I thought the phrase should be emblazoned on the school letterhead, or on the front gate, or in the school’s mission statement. I was so moved by it.”

It was not just a great speech; it was a captivatingly honest, deeply memorable, kind, and humble summation of the great challenge for high achievers, for ambitious and talented students who come to HW with the aim of succeeding. To pursue our dreams without the expectation of completion, without the urge for perfection, and to find beauty in the ongoing discovery. And what made it really work, really resonate with all of us, is that Yoshi is walking that talk.

As her dean Sharon Cuseo writes: “There are some students who just ‘get’ high school, and I mean ALL of it—academics, friendships, fun, stress, extracurriculars, parents, teachers, administrators, even dating. And part of really knowing how to navigate this hormonally heightened and college-pressured space is to truly believe you don’t have a clue about how it all works. Yoshi scratches her head every year when she again gets re-elected by her class to lead them. But they trust Yoshi because she’s smart (really smart), funny, self-deprecating, authentic, self-aware, curious, talented, honest, and doesn’t take herself too seriously. What she does take seriously is being a real leader, the kind who listens to everyone, the kind who thinks about the consequences of all her actions, and the kind who lives the old adage about character being who you are when no one is watching.”

Yoshi has taken the most challenging course load possible at HW, and while she has taught us that grades are not the point, she has earned A’s. She is a classical pianist who has won multiple awards at the Interlochen Concerto Competition and the Junior Bach Festival, and she has used her talents to compose and perform for all HW performing arts productions this year. She is a member of the Los Angeles Service Academy, a coordinator for Leaders United for Change, a writer/director for the Chinese New Year celebration, and someone I have asked for two years in a row to join me in presenting to HW parents on the topic of leadership. What in the world will I do for that presentation next year when Yoshi will be at Yale? Regarding her plans there, she writes, “Though I do not know what course of study I will pursue, I do hope to one day become an educator that can make as much of an impact on students’ lives as my teachers and mentors have on me.” Yoshi, you have certainly made an impact on us.

- Rick Commons

This is a prototype for a musical instrument I made during my firstsemester Senior Independent Study. And though it failed spectacularly at making noise after I had put months of tireless effort into building it, it taught me a lot about taking pride in my failures just as much as my successes. I think it’s an apt symbol for the benefits of being in a place like Harvard-Westlake, somewhere you are encouraged to grow and learn not because of a specific outcome (like college), but because of a genuine passion for developing skill sets and trying new things.

- Yoshimi Kimura ’23

WHAT MARK DO YOU HOPE TO LEAVE ON HW?

I hope to leave behind a legacy of compassion. Getting swept up in the stress and excitement of HW life can make compassion feel like a secondary priority—but though it’s hard, and I have failed on occasion, I think that’s the best thing we students can contribute to the HW community. We have the resources, academics, and sports– but all we need to have is each other.

HOW HAS HW PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS?

HW teaches a very valuable lesson in never being the best in the room—it sounds cynical, but every person you come across on campus indeed excels in their own niche. But instead of making HW a competitive environment, it’s taught me to respect my classmates and look for the strengths in the people I meet, even when they don’t come to the eye at first. It’s that same eagerness to see the excellence in people that allows me to see excellence in myself and find pride in my skills that aren’t yet recognized by others.

Yoshimi will be attending Yale University in the fall of 2023.

Josh Dixon ’23

It may be a cliché to say that someone leads by example, but all you have to do is watch Josh Dixon ’23 go about his business on the football field, and it is abundantly clear that his way is the way everyone should go about playing football, playing sports, and doing whatever it is we want to do well.” That’s what Head of Athletics Terry Barnum said when I asked him how he felt about Josh. Indeed, Josh’s performance on the football field was remarkable. As our team’s captain, he was named Defensive Player of the Year for the Del Rey League, 1st Team All-CIF in our division, and 2nd Team All-Area by the Daily News.

In addition, Josh was named one of the top scholar-athletes in the area by the San Fernando Valley chapter of the National Football Foundation, which highlighted, alongside his football accomplishments, his contributions to HW’s instrumental program as a stand-up bass player in our audition-only Concert Band, his after-school work at his family’s car wash business, and his 3.9 grade point average with a curriculum that includes AP Calculus, AP Literature, and AP Spanish.

When Josh came to HW in 7th grade, he was the first ever to arrive from Woodland Hills Academy, and from the start, he worked to ensure that he would make the most of the opportunity. He describes his 7th grade math teacher, Mr. Ross, as 100% ready to help whenever he had a question, adding that when seconds after Mr. Ross had answered his first question, Josh almost always had another. But that pleased, rather than bothered, Mr. Ross, who would just smile and take the time to explain the concept in a new way, with a kindness that ensured he would understand. “When I realized the amount of care and passion HW teachers had for their students, I knew HW was a good place for me.” Those are Josh’s words, and they reveal a young man who understood from the beginning what the HW experience is meant to be all about. Now Josh is the go-to math tutor for his siblings and cousins—that is, after he gets home from school, football practice, and the car wash.

One more thing from Terry Barnum—a memory of Josh sitting on the field after a game last season, having given truth to another sports cliché, “leaving it all on the field.” Josh had touched the ball on almost every offensive play, he had made nearly every tackle on defense, and he sat there on the field, not injured but motionless because he had given, quite literally, everything he could give.

Those who know Terry’s personal history at USC will appreciate that rooting for anyone playing for UCLA is anathema to him, but for the next four years, he will suspend that principle, joining the rest of us in cheering proudly for Josh, who will wear a Bruins uniform and continue his remarkable athletic, academic, and personal journey.

- Rick Commons

This is a picture of me celebrating with my teammate, who also happens to be one of my best friends, after scoring my first high school touchdown. This photo is important to me because it captures the genuine excitement, joy, and love I feel when I play football. It also captures how the friends I’ve made through football have and will always have my back through my ups and downs.

- Josh Dixon ’23

WHAT DO YOU FEEL HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AT HW?

I feel that my greatest accomplishment at Harvard-Westlake has been my ability to come from a public school environment and prove to myself that I can achieve high grades at a more difficult and advanced level of education. Outside of academics, I feel that my greatest accomplishment has been my recent commitment to play college football at a high D1 level despite challenges and injuries.

DID YOU HAVE A “WELCOME TO HW” MOMENT—THE TIME YOU REALIZED HW WAS A GOOD PLACE FOR YOU?

It was actually one of my first days in 7th grade. Usually, when I was struggling in class prior to coming to HW, it was a lot harder for me to get actual help from my teachers. And even if I did receive help, it was very minimal at the most. But once I got to HW, that changed completely. When I realized the amount of dedication and enthusiasm teachers at HW had for their students, I knew HW was the right environment for me.

Josh will be attending University of California, Los Angeles in the fall of 2023.

Greg Gonzalez P’12 ’15 DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID

HOW DOES FINANCIAL AID CONTRIBUTE TO CREATING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE CAMPUS COMMUNITY?

Financial aid enables us to increase the reach of our applicant pool. By the most conservative estimates, 90% of residents in Los Angeles County cannot afford full private school tuition. This means we recruit 20% of our students from 90% of the population and 80% from 10% of the population. Financial aid allows us to tap our great city’s talent pool.

CAN YOU HIGHLIGHT ANY UNIQUE OR INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS OR INITIATIVES HW OFFERS TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT STUDENTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR HIGHEST ACADEMIC POTENTIAL?

I am very proud of our special grant program, where students can choose from a variety of academic study travel, leadership programs, and other opportunities. For example, last summer, we sent students to places like Jordan to learn Arabic, to Cambridge, England to study Criminology, and locally to USC for the prestigious SHINE Viterbi Engineering practicum—to name a few.

I am also proud of our supplemental program here at school, where students on aid receive 100% of the materials needed for class, a computer stipend, and help with standardized testing prep. In these ways, we are confident our students receiving financial aid are poised to succeed at Harvard-Westlake and in their future classrooms.

HOW DOES HW SUPPORT FAMILIES FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THEY ARE AWARE OF AND HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES?

We try hard in admissions to introduce our school to the most diverse applicants possible. To that end, we intentionally recruit all over Los Angeles, and we take the message of our robust financial aid program everywhere we go.

Also, as part of the application process, we host online information sessions specifically pertaining to financial aid where current students and families who receive aid speak about their experiences and the financial aid application process. I am lucky to have served as Interim Director of Admission for a year, so now I am even more attuned to the process for all applicants, particularly financial aid applicants.

AVERAGE

TUITION GRANT

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid at Harvard-Westlake exists to attract and enroll the most talented students in Los Angeles, regardless of their family’s capacity to pay full tuition. Every grant is need-based and customized to each family’s circumstances and financial profile.

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330 STUDENTS

WHY

IS FINANCIAL AID A PRIORITY AT HARVARD-WESTLAKE?

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Financial aid dollars enable a greater number of the most talented applicants in Los Angeles, regardless of family resources, to access HarvardWestlake. Harvard-Westlake owes it to the greater population of Los Angeles and the future leaders of our city, country, and world to provide access to an institution with a purpose beyond itself.

A Harvard-Westlake education is unquestionably enhanced when we bring together a socioeconomically, racially, geographically, and ideologically diverse student body to experience this magical place together.

Harvard-Westlake, by tradition and by mission, is a place of excellence. All aspects of the school benefit from financial aid. Especially from the students receiving financial aid, who make us more excellent in every conceivable way.

Class of 2023 Matriculation for Financial Aid Recipients

American University

Amherst College

Barnard College of Columbia University

Boston College

Boston University

Bowdoin College

Brown University (3)

California Lutheran University

California State University, Northridge

Case Western Reserve University (4)

Colgate University

Columbia University (3)

Cornell University

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Denison University

Grinnell College

Hampton University

Harvard University

Howard University

Loyola Marymount University (3)

New York University (4)

Northwestern University

Oberlin College

Occidental College

Oxford College of Emory University

Pasadena City College

Pitzer College

Princeton University

Purdue University

Scripps College (2)

Skidmore College

Southern Methodist University (2)

St. John’s University

Stanford University (3)

Syracuse University

The New School (3)

Tufts University

Tulane University

University of California, Berkeley (3)

University of California, Davis

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of Michigan

University of Pennsylvania (2)

University of Texas at Austin

University of Wisconsin — Madison

Vassar College

Washington University in St. Louis (2)

Wesleyan University (2)

Yale University (2)

ALUMNI FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENT

Taylor Vaughn Lasley ’08

After graduating from HW, Taylor went to Yale, where she majored in American Studies. She then began her production career by working with Jason Bateman on multiple features before becoming a fulltime television and screenwriter. Most recently, she has written for two series for Netflix and one for Disney while developing her own future projects for the big screen. Her favorite resume credit to date, however, is becoming a mom to twin boys, Wilder and Wolff, in 2020.

IF YOU WERE SPEAKING TO SOMEONE BEING ASKED TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL AID AT HW, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE IMPACT THEIR GIFT COULD HAVE ON A STUDENT’S LIFE IN THE PRESENT DAY AND FUTURE?

Being able to attend Harvard-Westlake doesn’t just impact someone’s middle and high school experience; it also has the potential to shape their entire future. The lessons one learns at this school extend far beyond the classroom— from discovering how to balance academic and extracurricular interests to mastering how to write essays longer than they’ll have to be in college— Harvard-Westlake students are given the skills starting at age 12 that they’ll need to succeed for the rest of their lives. As a financial aid supporter, you have the power to open doors for students that they’d have to kick down otherwise.

AS A SUPPORTER OF FINANCIAL AID AT HW, WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO INVEST IN THE SCHOOL’S EFFORTS TO ATTRACT AND EDUCATE THE MOST TALENTED STUDENTS ACROSS LOS ANGELES?

My experience at the school exceeded my expectations—during my time here, I sang in Chamber Singers and Jazz Singers with whom I traveled internationally, I performed Shakespeare in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland twice,

I co-chaired the Admissions Committee, I became fluent in Spanish, I made life-long friends. Giving back to Harvard-Westlake is important because I want to contribute to someone else’s ability to access the same resources I did.

MR. COMMONS DESCRIBES ACCESS, DIVERSITY, AND EXCELLENCE AS THREE REASONS WHY FINANCIAL AID IS A PRIORITY AT HW. WHICH ONE RESONATES WITH YOU THE MOST AND WHY?

Diversity is the cornerstone of Harvard-Westlake’s financial aid philosophy that resonates with me most. When I attended the school over fifteen years ago, I rode the “Westchester Bus” every day, which started in Manhattan Beach and went north through Ladera, Culver, and Cheviot. If I had to guess, it was the most diverse of HW’s school buses, ethnically, socioeconomically, and in terms of the students’ interests. Now, over 15 years later, every bus is a Westchester Bus—which is only possible because of donors’ contributions. Our community is at its best when we celebrate the array of experiences that students and their families bring and when we listen to the perspectives of the students who haven’t always had a seat at the table.

ALUMNI FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENT

David Cotterman ’95

David is the co-founder of Drake Real Estate Partners, a real estate investment firm based in New York. Prior to founding Drake, David was a principal of MSD Capital in Santa Monica. David earned a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He lives in New York with his wife, Dana, and their two young children, Crosby and Piper.

IF YOU WERE SPEAKING TO SOMEONE BEING ASKED TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL AID AT HW, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE IMPACT THEIR GIFT COULD HAVE ON A STUDENT’S LIFE IN THE PRESENT DAY AND FUTURE?

I would simply share my personal story. My sisters and I were beneficiaries of HW’s need-based financial aid. The “world-class” HW education helped us excel in college and throughout our medical, business, and science careers. We formed life-long friendships and a network of support through the HW community that will continue to benefit us throughout our lives. I personally feel compelled to give back to HW so that other deserving students can benefit from the same opportunities.

AS A SUPPORTER OF FINANCIAL AID AT HW, WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO INVEST IN THE SCHOOL’S EFFORTS TO ATTRACT AND EDUCATE THE MOST TALENTED STUDENTS ACROSS LOS ANGELES?

The HW administration can only create a class with the most talented students if they have the financial resources to admit students regardless of that student’s family’s financial situation. The financial aid recipients benefit from having access to Harvard-Westlake’s opportunities, and the entire HW community benefits from having the most talented students as part of its student body.

MR. COMMONS DESCRIBES ACCESS, DIVERSITY, AND EXCELLENCE AS THREE REASONS WHY FINANCIAL AID IS A PRIORITY AT HW. WHICH ONE RESONATES WITH YOU THE MOST AND WHY?

Diversity resonates the most. Diverse communities such as HW foster tolerance and understanding; the individuals in them can more easily put themselves in other people’s shoes. These communities create worldly “global citizens” who are well-positioned to do their part in making the world a better place.

WAS THERE A PARTICULAR EDUCATOR AT HARVARD-WESTLAKE WHO HAD THE MOST PROFOUND IMPACT ON YOU AND YOUR FUTURE? WHO WERE THEY, AND WHY?

Bob Archer, for relentlessly critiquing my essays. He helped me say more using fewer words, which I’ve found to be an effective communication tool. When I am preparing to speak in a business setting, I still have Dr. Archer’s voice in my head–“Get those filler words out of there, David!”

STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS

Harvard-Westlake is extremely grateful to those who have established and contributed to Student Assistance Funds, which provide additional support beyond tuition for students receiving financial aid. These funds cover student expenses aside from tuition, such as books, required materials, school trips, musical instruments, and athletic equipment—ensuring that every student can benefit from the full Harvard-Westlake experience regardless of financial need.

Javier Fernando Arango Student Assistance Travel Fund

Arnall Family Student Assistance Fund

Attanasio Family Student Assistance Fund

Marsha & Karl Austen Student Assistance Fund

Bailey Family Student Assistance Fund

Baril Student Assistance Fund

Barnum Family Student Assistance Fund

Bilger Family Student Assistance Fund

Jim Brink Memorial Student Assistance Fund

Reverend Canon José D. Carlo Student Assistance Fund

Choi Family Student Assistance Fund

Clancy Family Student Assistance Fund

Cohen Family Student Assistance Fund

Sergio D. Coury Student Assistance Fund

Dean Family Student Assistance Fund

Demoff Family Student Assistance Fund

Dern Family Student Assistance Fund

Doyle Family Student Assistance Fund

East West Bank Summer Opportunity Fund

Ebrahemi Family Student Assistance Fund

Fisher Family Student Assistance Fund

Beth & Josh Friedman Family Student Assistance Fund

Guan and Wu Family Student Assistance Fund

Marianne Hall Student Assistance Fund

Harvard-Westlake African American Alumni Network Student Assistance Fund

Harvard-Westlake Parents Student Assistance Fund

Headley Family Student Assistance Fund

Joslin-Kaleel Family Student Assistance Fund

Kanoff Family Student Assistance Fund

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Karney-Goldstein Family Student Assistance Fund

Khalil Family Student Assistance Fund

Steve Kim & Gerianne Sarte Family Student Assistance Fund

Klein/Marcus Family Student Assistance Fund

Jaime Lee ’03 Family Student Assistance Fund

Stafford Lee ’91 Family Student Assistance Fund

Li Family Student Assistance Fund

Jenny & Luis Li Family Student Assistance Fund

James V. Maloney Jr. Student Assistance Fund

Milakin Family Student Assistance Fund

Min Family Student Assistance Fund

Myerson Family Student Assistance Fund

Orenstein-Lu Family Student Assistance Fund

Carol & William Ouchi Student Assistance Fund

George C. Page Student Assistance Fund

Nancy & Stephen Paul Student Assistance Fund

Reese Family Student Assistance Fund

Reese-Chu Family Student Assistance Fund

Ressler Family Student Assistance Fund

Rosson-Frandzel Family Student Assistance Fund

Roth Family Student Assistance Fund

Chan U. Ryu Student Assistance Fund

Sachs Family Student Assistance Fund

Schwartz Family Student Assistance Fund

Seo Family Student Assistance Fund

Shapiro Family Student Assistance Fund

Shell Family Student Assistance Fund

Song Family Student Assistance Fund

Spotlight Student Assistance Fund

Norman F. Sprague III ’65 Student Assistance Fund

Lori & David Sunkin ’85 and Kathleen & Ted Buchalter Student Assistance Fund

Theodore R. Sunshine Memorial Student Assistance Fund

Tananbaum Family Student Assistance Fund

Thibiant Family Student Assistance Fund

Walske Family Student Assistance Fund

Wen Family Student Assistance Fund

Wixen Family Student Assistance Fund

Xie Family Student Assistance Fund

Yuan Family Student Assistance Fund

SCHOLAR ENDOWMENTS

Harvard-Westlake is extremely grateful to those who have established and contributed to Scholar Endowments, which provide need-based financial aid and tuition assistance to Harvard-Westlake families. Scholar Endowments enable the school to draw and retain the most talented applicants in Los Angeles, regardless of family resources.

Ahrens Scholar Endowment

The Alumni Scholar Endowment

John Amato Scholar Endowment

Anderson Family Scholar Endowment

Attanasio Family Scholar Endowment

Gabriella Axelrad ’04 Scholar Endowment

Bagnard Family Scholar Endowment

Milo W. Bekins ’44 Scholar Endowment

Philip H. Berk Memorial Scholar Endowment

Brittenham Family Scholar Endowment

Burnap Foundation Scholar Endowment

John A. Butler Memorial Scholar Endowment

J. Chen Family Scholar Endowment

Children of Faculty and Staff Scholar Endowment

Cisneros-Ferreira Family Scholar Endowment

Jarron ’97 & Jason ’97 Collins Scholar Endowment

Richard B. Commons Scholar Endowment

Davis Family Scholar Endowment

Dees Family Scholar Endowment

du Manoir-Camacho Family Scholar Endowment

J. Howard Edgerton 1924 Scholar Endowment

Jane B. Eisner Scholar Endowment

Everard Family Scholar Endowment

Fischer Family Scholar Endowment

Fischmann Family Scholar Endowment

Flesh Family Scholar Endowment

Garen Family Scholar Endowment

General Scholar Endowment

Father John S. Gill Scholar Endowment

Goldsmith Maltz Family Scholar Endowment

Hartford Family Scholar Endowment

Harvard Class of ’85 Scholar Endowment

Harvard-Westlake Parents Scholar Endowment

Thomas C. Hudnut Scholar Endowment

Reese Hummer ’88 Memorial Scholar Endowment

Independence Foundation Scholar Endowment

Les Josephson ’79 Memorial Scholar Endowment

Kaplan Family Scholar Endowment

The William M. Keck, Jr. Scholar Endowment

The William M. Keck, II Scholar Endowment

Larkin Family Scholar Endowment

Latino Parents Association Scholar Endowment

Christopher Lizzio ’82 Memorial Scholar Endowment

Lu Family Scholar Endowment

Lucas Family Scholar Endowment

Walter & Carol Matthau Scholar Endowment

Stanley Meyer Scholar Endowment

George E. Moss ’48 Scholar Endowment

Owens Scholar Endowment

The Promise Fund

Resnik Family Scholar Endowment

Richards Family Scholar Endowment

Max Joseph Ritvo ’09 Scholar Endowment

The Right Reverend Robert Rusack Memorial Endowment

Frank R. Seaver Family Scholar Endowment

The Segal Family Scholar Endowment

Steven Shafran ’77 Scholar Endowment

Kiran Sidhu ’82 Scholar Endowment

Henry E. Singleton Scholar Endowment

Harold V. Spencler 1917 Scholar Endowment

Peter Stark ’62 Memorial Scholar Endowment

The Stellar Family Scholar Endowment

Ted Walch Scholar Endowment

Wallis Foundation Scholar Endowment

Barbara Welsh Scholar Endowment

Robert W. Wienpahl ’35 Scholar Endowment

Ina Coleman & Alan Wilson Scholar Endowment

Whitney Woods ’00 Memorial Scholar Endowment

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