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Class of 2025 gets stuck on the top lot trying to leave campus on Friday, Sept. 6.
Senior class boycotts new parking rule, sparking controversy
September 9, 2024
Israeli innovation created the Iron Dome ‘from a place of desperation’
June 10, 2024
Lila Kessler ('25) won second place in the annual Jewish Scholastic Journalism Awards for her opinion article "Uniting in the face of hate." This is de Toledo's second time winning a JSPA award and Kessler's first award for journalism.
Kessler wins 2024 Jewish Scholastic Journalism Award
April 19, 2024
Sophomores Ethan N., Yotam G., and Shira L. read books quietly in The Den. de Toledo's new library is a space where students can go to study quietly, check out books and relax.
The Den: de Toledo’s new library excites students, promotes quiet study time
February 23, 2024
A map marks The United States, Hungary and Uruguay. This winter, 31 exchange students from Hungary and Uruguay are to join the de Toledo community for three weeks.
de Toledo to host exchange students from Uruguay and Budapest
January 18, 2024
Hubert Paz, de Toledo's athletic trainer, helps student athletes with injuries in his office off the gym Sept. 26, 2024.
Inside the life of de Toledo’s athletic trainer ‘Hubie’
October 2, 2024
Barbara Edberg, the school's administrative assistant, coordinates a large variety of tasks to help keep the school functioning properly, including taking care of medical issues, managing forms, and responding to student problems.
We don’t need a school nurse–we have Mrs. Edberg
October 2, 2024
Maya, age 15, from Israel, near Gaza, talked with Prowler editor Max Bromberg during her time in Los Angeles Feb. 15, 2024: "Maya is a fun and bubbly person," Max writes. "We had a lot of fun making paper airplanes together. I did not know how, so she had to teach me. Hers was very good, while mine was not as good. Maya is funny, friendly, and talkative. There was never a silent moment when I was interviewing her; we were talking the whole time. I had a lot of fun talking with Maya, but we avoided the topic of war."
Israeli teens visit de Toledo
February 25, 2024
Ayanna D., an Israeli teen who lives in a kibbutz near the Gaza strip, is visiting dTHS for two weeks (Feb. 15, 2024).
Israeli teen: ‘The pressure they are putting on Israel to end the war is not justified’
February 24, 2024
Seventeen-year-old Benny Weiss visits de Toledo through an exchange program (Feb. 15, 2024).
Benny Weiss: Pastry chef, aspiring IDF soldier
February 23, 2024
Max Bromberg (left) and Daniel Geft team up to talk sports.
Talkin’ Sports: NFL Week Four
September 30, 2024
Fans enjoy the fireworks show after a 7-3 Dodger win vs. the Reds at Dodger stadium (May 17, 2024).
Take me out to the ballgame
June 5, 2024
Max Bromberg (left) and Daniel Geft team up to talk sports.
Talkin’ Sports: NBA Playoffs
May 10, 2024
Max Bromberg (left) and Daniel Geft have a new mic and a new name. Follow the NFL and fantasy football on their Talkin' Sports podcast.
Talkin’ Sports: 2024 NFL Mock Draft with Special Guest
March 14, 2024
Sports Editor Shaun Shpall covers college and professional sports in "Sports Update."
Sports Update
February 21, 2024
Spirit rally promo video
October 9, 2024
Robotics team members won their first playoff match in team history in competition March 17-18, 2024, placing third out of 44 teams. (From left) Julian L. ('25), Levi G-C ('27), Micah S. ('27), Oren Z. ('27), Zach T. ('27), Harrison B. ('25), Seth G. ('24), Lauren S. ('24), Gabe N. ('25), Zeve Z. ('24), Uri C. ('25), Rowan G. ('26), Jake T. ('27), Alex B. ('26), and (center) Ben R. ('25) - Photo courtesy of Jaguar Robotics
Female members of Jag’s winning robotics team feel marginalized
June 11, 2024
Shabbaton 2024
May 10, 2024
Eleventh grade students cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge where Bloody Sunday took place. Many Black American's were attacked here in 1965 when they protested for their right to vote and other fundamental freedoms while crossing from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.
Opinion: The South trip is a lesson in courage
March 25, 2024
During three days in Prague, students toured the Jewish quarter. Here, Prowler editor Leah Berger stands in front of the Prague Castle (March 16, 2024).
Budapest trip unites Jewish teens
March 18, 2024
2024 Presidential Service Award Recipients
June 4, 2024
Sammy G. and Charlotte S., both juniors, volunteered 100 hours last year, earning the Presidential Service Award for 2021-2022. Hear how they got there below!
Presidential Service Award Volunteers: How’d They Do It?
October 6, 2022
How do you plan to get 100 hours?
How do you plan to get 100 hours?
October 6, 2022
Eden R., a junior, earned 100 community service hours in 2021-2022, winning the Presidential Service Award.
What did you do to get 100 hours?
October 6, 2022
National Service Award Winners: Operation Gratitude, Children’s Hospital, Wise Readers to Leaders
October 6, 2022
Noah F. ('28) and Max M. ('28) bond over a mobile game together during lunch.
Opinion: Should dTHS strengthen its no-cell-phone policy?
September 20, 2024
Schwartz poses next to Ava B. ('25) at Senior Sunrise.
Opinion: Transfer student describes ‘surprisingly smooth’ transition
June 17, 2024
Opinion: Graduating seniors worry about reproductive care
May 17, 2024
Opinion: Making it out of O block
May 8, 2024
Opinion: Gen Z voters can ‘shape American democracy’
April 1, 2024
Names ‘In the Wilderness’
May 30, 2023
God Listens
March 14, 2023
Freshman Feeling Left Out
March 22, 2022
Don’t Be Devious
November 4, 2021
Time Management Tips from Annie
November 4, 2021
A collaborative tie-dye tapestry, created by freshmen at the 9th grade retreat, currently hangs in the lobby art gallery, but will find a new home in the garden for Sukkot.
Hanging tapestry emerges from 2024 Freshman Retreat
September 30, 2024
Haiku for Robots
June 11, 2024
What Liam is watching
June 10, 2024
Opinion: Making it out of O block
May 8, 2024
What Liam is watching
April 3, 2024
My Eyes of America
My Eyes of America
December 6, 2021
The Masks We Wear
The Masks We Wear
June 9, 2021
The Art of Protest
The Art of Protest
October 27, 2020
Art by Shani C. '21
Art by Shani C. ’21
May 14, 2020
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
May 13, 2020
Haiku for Robots
June 11, 2024
Chatter
May 30, 2023
Yosemite
May 30, 2023
Little Green Cabin at Tripp 
May 30, 2023
Poems
May 30, 2023
"Exploring the space between painting and sculpture," this collaborative work, made by de Toledo artists Sophia B. ‘27, Eytan F. ‘25, Claire G. ‘27, Ryan G. ‘27, Kayla K. ‘26, Olivia S. ‘27, Alec W. ‘26, Taylor B. ‘27, Chloe F.‘27, Zander F. ‘27, Lilly L. ‘27, Daniel L. ‘26, Sasha S. ‘27, Miles S. ‘27, Lexie W. ‘25, and Cate W. ‘27, can be found downstairs in the lobby art gallery (May 15, 2024).
Artists explore boundaries
May 15, 2024
Happy Purim everyone!!! Welcome Mr. Keer, Dean of Students, to The Prowler! He's showing off the dTHS SPIRIT (March 22, 2024).
Dean of Students shows off the Purim spirit!
March 22, 2024
dTHS hosts welcome their Israeli guests in a dance of happiness and friendship on campus March 21, 2024. (Front row, left-right) Lily S., Kadyn M., Owen K., Lila K., Ilana L., Shayne M., Evan K., and Gabe K.
Visiting Israelis dance with their dT buddies
March 21, 2024
Welcome to Generations Day when our special guests can get a tour of the campus and see what their grandkids are doing (March 13, 2024).
Special guests visit campus for Generations Day
March 13, 2024
Clear skies and the sun is shining bright which means that the rainy weather is gone (March 11, 2024).
Spring has sprung!
March 11, 2024
  • October 20Oct. 24: Sh'mini Atzeret-school closed
  • October 19Oct. 23: Erev Sh'mini Atzeret-early dismissal
  • October 13Oct. 20: SIEP Izzies arrive in LA
  • October 11Oct. 14: Audition Clinic for Musical
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The Prowler
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The Prowler
Alana Whiteman

Alana Whiteman, Contributing Writer

Alana Whiteman was a junior at de Toledo. When not at school, you can find her shopping or spending time with friends. She has a passion for writing about news, celebrities and food.

All content by Alana Whiteman

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Alana Whiteman, News Editor
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Jane H. ('24) left, and Emma S. ('24) enjoy the patio at Cafe 27 in Topanga, CA.

The City of Patio Heaven–Los Angeles

Alana Whiteman, News Editor
May 26, 2023
Rising Anti-Semitism and What We Can Do About It

Rising Anti-Semitism and What We Can Do About It

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March 24, 2023
The Idaho 4: A True Crime 'Double-A' Podcast

The Idaho 4: A True Crime ‘Double-A’ Podcast

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Max W. ('25) created this piece based on the idea that "smaller, more intricate steps start forming the big picture."

Alexis. G '(24) enjoys watching the streets of Koreatown from Slurpin Ramen Dec. 3, 2022.

An Homage to LA’s Koreatown

Alana Whiteman, News Editor
January 5, 2023
The Cloud at the End of the Rainbow

The Cloud at the End of the Rainbow

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November 28, 2022

[Video] Amanda K. ’24 : What makes a good person?

October 21, 2022
New school year, new beginnings: Noam F. '24 spends a joyful moment playing frisbee during his bonus period Sept. 22, 2022.

[Photo] Planting New Beginnings

September 29, 2022

Finding a Level Playing Field: Transgender Athletes Compete

Alana Whiteman, News Editor
September 30, 2022
From left to right: Alexis G. ('24) and Alana W. ('24) celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Independence Day, for the first time in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 4, 2022.

SIEP and March of the Living Meet in Holy Land

Alana Whiteman, Fashion Editor
June 8, 2022
Bio Gel Is the New Healthy Nail Trend

Bio Gel Is the New Healthy Nail Trend

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March 21, 2022
Security guard Don DeArmon greets students as they enter the school.

From Serving in the Marines to Protecting Students’ Lives:

Madelyn Siegel and Alana Whiteman
March 16, 2022
According to the CDC, this is a perfect mask and a perfect fit. Thanks, Maddy L. ('22).

All Masks Are Not Equal

Alexa Goldwasser and Alana Whiteman
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Best Hotel in Waikiki!

Alana Whiteman, Fashion Editor
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pickles

[Photo] JagShack Hits (and Misses)

Prowler Editors
December 4, 2021

Travis Scott’s AstroFest Turns to Disaster

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December 8, 2021

Where Can I Get My Nails Done After School?

Alana Whiteman, Fashion Editor
December 5, 2021

[Video] Sports Beat

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November 29, 2021

Fashion Finds de Toledo

Carly Plotkin and Alana Whiteman
October 7, 2021
Visiting the JagShack for the first time in three months, Prowler writer Jared Akka (‘24) picks up his favorite snack Nutella to go. Check out the JagShack to try all their new snacks! "I recommend pineapple flavored Menchies in the freezer section!" says photographer and Prowler editor Alana Whiteman ('24).

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