If you’re looking for Juliet Halvorsen, your best bet is the Media Arts room, where she is diligently planning the next Wick TV episode.
Ever since Halvorsen was little, she has been exposed to a world of creativity. Inspired by her father’s passion for photography, Halvorsen spent much of her childhood behind a camera, observing how memories could be captured and shared.
“I’ve been helping my dad out and playing around with cameras since I was basically born,” Halvorsen says. That early exposure shaped her decision during her freshman year to join Wick Media, where she expanded her love for photography into video production and media arts.
Through Wick Media, Halvorsen found a space where creativity and community intersect. One of her favorite memories came while producing a holiday episode for the program, when she organized a gingerbread house-building competition for students. “Getting to see everyone come together for a friendly competition was really fun,” she recalls. “And then being able to record that and turn it into a memory the whole school could appreciate, that was really meaningful.” Afterward, she received positive feedback from participants who shared how much fun they had, reinforcing her belief in what Wick Media can be.
Her peer Kayla Grohman’26, who works alongside Halvorsen in Wick Media, describes her as one of the hardest working people she knows, and compliments her incredible leadership and dedication to everything she puts her mind to.
Beyond the Media Arts room, Halvorsen has been equally committed to environmental stewardship through Eco Community. She first joined during her freshman year after a canyon hike during orientation sparked her appreciation for Chadwick’s natural surroundings. Coming from Manhattan Beach, where access to trails was limited, the experience felt new and refreshing. “Just being able to spend time in nature like that was really special,” she says.
What began as curiosity quickly turned into commitment, as she found purpose in helping preserve the campus environment for students and faculty alike.
Halvorsen’s interests also led her behind the scenes. She joined the costume crew during her junior year, stepping into a role she had never tried before and quickly discovering a new creative outlet. Like many of her activities at Chadwick, it wasn’t something she had planned on from the start, but once she tried it, she found herself fully invested. “Chadwick really allows you to explore new things and expand on what you already love,” she says.
Athletics have also played a defining role in Halvorsen’s Chadwick experience. A four-year volleyball player and a lacrosse athlete, she credits sports with teaching her the importance of teamwork and support. “The team environment is my favorite part,” she says. “Everyone is so supportive of each other, across all levels.” That sense of encouragement is what motivated her to stay involved in sports throughout high school.
Whether she’s behind a camera, on the costume crew, or serving on the court, Halvorsen hopes to leave Chadwick having made others feel supported. As she puts it, she believes that “you are a mosaic of everyone you’ve ever loved,” a reflection of the people and experiences that shape who we become.
