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Webb Canyon Chronicle
The Student News Site of The Webb Schools

Webb Canyon Chronicle
The fall sports teams are kicking off their season with strong performances. For instance, the football team showcases resilience in a tough match, the girls' cross-country team poses after a tiring race, and the boys' cross country and water polo teams practice for their next league game. “It was wonderful seeing huge improvements from everyone on the team,” said Dorothy Ma (‘25), a girls’ cross country runner. As these teams advance in their season, they are looking forward to hopefully seizing a spot in league and in CIF playoffs.
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Better together: Fall sports 2024 updates
Kathy Duan, Freya Fu, Andy Liu, Miranda Li, and Lily Youngstrom | October 7, 2024

Boys’ Cross Country  While most are still wrapped under the warmth of their blankets, Larry Zhou...

A slice of the new blondie gets taken from the desert table. With a layer of sweet frosting on top and nuts instead of caramel, the new blondie reflects the dining hall’s shift to catering more local foods. “We used to buy it from a large supplier,” said Armando Amezcua, Director of Food Services. “We now import the new blondies from a local bakery from Orange County.” Blondies being one of them, Webb is changing a lot of its old traditions.
Opinion
Webbies should speak up about blondies and mixed advisories
Eric Luo, Phillip Park, Dessie Koehn, Catherine Shen, and Anna Meng | October 4, 2024

Last week, Webb students were tremulous as they entered the dining hall to a startling sight: the blondies...

The Charles Huang Innovation Wing is sealed away by a “coming soon" sign. The Wing, with new technologies in the areas of robotics and AI, is expected to be open soon after winter break. “I was under the impression that this was going to be a makers space,” Andrew Barrantes (’25) said. Students have high hopes in the Wing to open new learning opportunities.
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Charles Huang Innovation Wing opens new horizons
Elena Petrova, Zona Zhou, Sandy Li, and Bella Schnurer | October 1, 2024

The Charles Huang Innovation Wing is on the verge of transforming the way students at Webb learn and...

From showcasing black excellence to Asian fashion to traditional Mexican dances, affinities not only provide a space to explore identity but also build community through school-wide events. The space that these groups provide allows for an exploration of identity as well as fostering student-led passions centering culture and joy. “Through the affinity groups, I have been able to meet and get to know people I barely knew before,” said Jarra Jallow (‘25). “I think that sharing our personal experiences and enjoying the food we eat there allows us to grow closer as a safe space.”
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A Spotlight on Webb’s Current Affinity Spaces
Leia Albornoz, Berklee Antecol, Lauren Gutierrez, Sohum Uppal, and Chijioke Mgbeke | October 1, 2024

Affinities are a home away from home – they are safe places for students to meet and discuss their...

Hot Take Tuesday, Vol 3
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Hot Take Tuesday, Vol 3
Stephanie Ma and Freya Fu | October 1, 2024

Aurora Deng (’26) is doing Saturday check-in at Stockdale Community Center with the new application REACH and its embedded NFC tag. “I like it more [now that] we don’t have to do the sign-in books because there used to be a long line,” said Jacky Qi. ”NFC tags are a lot faster.” Before NFC tags were implemented, students had to sign the physical check-in books every Saturday.
Culture and Lifestyle
Reach affects Webb student’s daily life
Stephanie Ma, Sydney Morales, Sydney Mildon, Emma Liu, and Ava Crane | September 27, 2024

For the 2024–25 school year, Webb has implemented a new sign-out system called REACH. With the switch...

Gianna Rabida (‘27) captures the Bridge Fire raging through Glendora’s Mountains while returning to Webb from an away volleyball game. Since September 8 – the day the fire started – it grew to 10,000+ acres in around two days, leaving Webb students anxious. “I’m afraid that I will have to evacuate my dorm in the middle of the night,” Gianna Rabida said. Boarders at Webb remain alert, anxious about possible evacuations as the fire rages through the Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties.
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Threat of evacuation frightens Webb students
Yuki Layman, Gianna Darden, Payton Delgado, Alexandra Wang, and Ethan Undello | September 27, 2024

Every now and then, you may find Webb students scrambling down to Chandler field for another evacuation...

Theme Week 2024
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Theme Week 2024
September 17, 2024

Theme Week is finally here! Check out the score updates everyday here at the WCC. This year, the points...

From left to right: Jenny Wang (‘24), Emily Li (‘24), Eleanor Hong (‘24), and Stratton Rebish (‘24) show W-C-C with their hands during the 2024 prom reception. Our 2023-2024 Head Editors have been the driving force and inspiring leaders behind the Webb Canyon Chronicle.
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Which WCC Head Editor are you? Vol. 2
Elena Petrova and Leia Albornoz | June 10, 2024

Discover fun facts about them in our quiz and find out your hidden journalistic personality!

Surrounded by many of her favorite friends and vinyl, Neria Spence (’24) enjoys her last day on deck in Fawcett Library. ”Neria always lights up Friday lunches when she DJs. The positive space around her set will be missed,” Pristine Thomas (‘25) said. Neria sorted through her favorite vinyl and got picture-ready to commemorate her last day.
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Neria's last day on deck
Berklee Antecol and Leia Albornoz | June 3, 2024

Walking past the library on a day DJ Spence is on deck is sure to make you want to go inside and join...

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A slice of the new blondie gets taken from the desert table. With a layer of sweet frosting on top and nuts instead of caramel, the new blondie reflects the dining hall’s shift to catering more local foods. “We used to buy it from a large supplier,” said Armando Amezcua, Director of Food Services. “We now import the new blondies from a local bakery from Orange County.” Blondies being one of them, Webb is changing a lot of its old traditions.
Webbies should speak up about blondies and mixed advisories
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Jialu Chen (‘24) listens to “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”, her favorite vault track written by Taylor Swift.
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Dior’s skirt compared with the traditional Chinese MaMianQun with gold embroidery.
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The Charles Huang Innovation Wing is sealed away by a “coming soon" sign. The Wing, with new technologies in the areas of robotics and AI, is expected to be open soon after winter break. “I was under the impression that this was going to be a makers space,” Andrew Barrantes (’25) said. Students have high hopes in the Wing to open new learning opportunities.
Charles Huang Innovation Wing opens new horizons
Columns and Series
Standing in front of the Jackson Library, Stephanie Ma (‘25), Co-Editor of Opinion and honor council member, ponders over Neria Spence’s “Disband the Honor Council” Hot Take Tuesday. Disagreeing with the hot take, she decides to respond.
HC Corner part 2: response to Hot Take Tuesday “Disband the Honor Council”
Arts Adventure
Arts Adventure
Sophie Lin (‘26) sits in the common area of Jones dormitory with a guitar on her lap, writing a song. Music is a shared interest and hobby among many Webb students because it can easily resonate and connect with different people. “I really appreciate the beauty of melodies. I can express myself freely through music.” said Sophie.
How to write a song
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News
Pictured above, Jonathan Li (‘25), Aaron Yang (‘25), and Tyler Liu (‘25) all travel to Texas to attend the VEX Robotics World Competition. Out of 13,000 registered teams, these three Webbies were able to come out on top, qualifying for the world competition. “It was very exciting, competing in our local competitions and qualifying for the world competition,” said Aaron.
Junior robotics team dominate at VEX Robotics World Competition
Ben Madanski | May 29, 2024
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Long tables are placed in the library to accomodate for AP tests this year. Every year near the end of the school year, the library is closed off for hours at a time for students to take their AP tests.
What happened to AP classes?
Stephanie Ma | May 27, 2024
Caution tape was placed near the library to make students aware of the bees near the library. The Fawcett library was swarmed with bees during long lunch on Monday, March 18th, which triggered an evacuation of students. “I was sitting in the library as this was happening and probably within 10 minutes I was evacuated,” Mirabel Raphael (‘24) said. “They told me that I had to leave through the back door. I felt like I was escaping from some kind of emergency.”
Bees return to Fawcett Library
Elena Petrova and Stephanie Ma | April 16, 2024
Student researcher Elaine Tang (‘24) created a comic for the Fossil Fest to explain the two ways fossils are formed in a tarpit. “I chose to explain my research by comic because there are a lot of kids coming to the [Fossil] Fest,” Elaine said. “They are all very interested and even painted on my comic with their favorite colors.” Fossil Fest is one of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology Discovery Day events during which scientists and museum visitors are invited to celebrate paleontology.
Fossil Fest celebrates science across communities
Chloe Wang, Social Media Manager | March 30, 2024
The infamous flag that sits in the middle of the quad blows viciously in the wind. After the January 2022 windstorm, waking up to high winds had many Webbies stressed. As many Webbies trudged down to class they were met with the sight of the flag blowing everywhere and leaves hurtling at their eyes. “It was very distracting because I had to carry a lot of papers for IPC,” said Michael Albornoz (‘26). “It was bothering me it kept blowing my papers and bending them all over.”
Windstorm harkens to 2022 incident
Berklee Antecol, Editor of Opinion | March 27, 2024
Opinion
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Neria Spence | April 29, 2024
From left to right: Hezbollah and Hamas fighters; Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme leader of Iran; the Iranian “Woman. Life. Freedom” protesters. Hezbollah and Hamas are two of the many proxy forces of Iran dedicated to resisting Western influence in the Middle East. While Khamenei fortified his influence in the region through proxy forces, a protest movement surged within Iran, revealing deep domestic discontent and shaking the power of his regime.
Ali Khamenei fuels Middle Eastern wars
Elena Petrova, Copy Editor | March 30, 2024
In Beverly Hills about a hundred people came to honor the memory of Alexei Navalny on March 1st. On the day of his funeral ceremony, Russian emigres gathered in cities around the globe to hold vigils with Navalny’s portraits, flowers, white-blue-white flags, and many loving messages from his supporters. “I have never met a person who had such a profound belief in the freedom of Russians as Alexei,” said Vasya Oblomov, Russian musician and political activist, sharing his story of friendship with the politician at the gathering.
The death of Navalny through the eyes of a Russian political activist
Elena Petrova, Copy Editor | March 21, 2024
Student loan borrowers rally near the White House for Joe Biden to cancel all student loans. Biden, pictured left, is troubled with diminishing popularity with youth as he fails to forgive all students loans as he had promised. “[Biden] kind of fumbled things even though he tried with student loan forgiveness,” said Cory Warren, humanities department faculty. “That was [the] number one campaign promise to get the youth vote.” Whether it is student loans, age, or foreign policy, what, ultimately, drives away the youth vote for Biden?
The presidential popularity paradox: why is Biden unpopular among the Democratic youth?
Kathy Duan, Copy Editor | March 7, 2024
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Stratton Rebish, Editor-in-Chief | February 27, 2024
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Culture and Lifestyle
“Imagine a scene of sheer jubilation: a bustling gathering of friends and strangers alike, armed with buckets of vibrant powders, poised for an epic clash of hues, said Mala Taylor, Albert Taylor’s (‘26) mother, in an email. Holi embodies a certain, intrinsic closeness, reflected at Webb’s own celebration. "With infectious laughter and playful banter, they dive headlong into a riotous whirlwind of color, painting the air with joy and camaraderie.”
Webb students revel in a buoyant Holi celebration
Evan Li, Staff Writer | April 30, 2024
Getting ready to catch an unforgettable moment, Leia Albornoz (‘25) has her Kodak digital camera ready at hand. After toggling through many settings, she holds it up to her to ensure a precise and sharp flick!
Four reasons why you should invest in a digital camera
March 25, 2024
The dining hall offers a myriad of different snack and meal options throughout the day, but many students still regularly gravitate to the same foods. Our food choices may be able to give an inside look into our other preferences — like where we spend our time outside of the academic day.
Quiz: What Webb dorm matches your personality?
February 10, 2024
Webb students go in depth about fall fashion trends and personal style!
Webb students go in depth about fall fashion trends and personal style!
January 22, 2024
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Features
Theme Night Highlights
Berklee Antecol and Ava Crane | September 27, 2024
WCC Staff Playlist 2024-2025
September 19, 2024
Andrew Barrantes (‘25) the founder of Bluebird watches a rocket test. Smoke whizzes through the nozzle as the pressure builds up, though a small thump echoes across Chandler field as the nozzle explodes. “Our current rocket design has about three kilonewtons (300 kilograms) of thrust (upward force), and we're hoping to get it built, hopefully, by the end of the school year,” said Andrew. This is why Manas Brahmbhatt (‘27), Charley Zhang (‘27), and Andrew have banded together: to build, test, and fire the first high school liquid fuel rocket.
Bluebird Rocket Program thrusts into action
May 30, 2024
With less than a week left until move-out day, Grace Zhu (‘25) begins to pack items in her room. To create an efficient packing process. Grace begins by re-organizing her room to see what items will not be needed in the following week. After collecting her things, Grace begins to pack away these items. “I’m trying to organize my items based on categories to help me move out,” Grace said.
How boarders are preparing for the end of the year move out in the dorms
May 29, 2024
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Sports
Starting pitcher and fourth in the batting lineup Ayan Kaushal (‘24) receives wise words from catcher Mikey Pino (‘26) to help kick off the game with a quick inning. Kaushal, this year's baseball team captain, communicates with his catcher with confidence and calmness to ensure that all throw calls are understood and the inning goes by smoothly. The WSC Gauls played a strong first playoff game against Calvary Chapel, winning in the last inning 4-3.
Webb Baseball Erupts with a Comeback Season
Nicolaas Grobler and Ethan Normann | May 22, 2024
Sophomore catcher Mikey Pino (‘26), who has already logged 17 hits and 16 runs with a season batting average of .436, extends his arms as he drives the outside pitch to right field for a double, putting the team in a great position to score. “I have felt really good in the box while hitting,” said Mikey Pino (‘26), “Recently I feel like I cannot get out, I feel amazing”
Webb baseball charges ahead in playoff run
Troy Seanoa, Ethan Normann, and Brandon Arteaga | March 29, 2024
Senior wrestler, Ken Lin (24’), goes up against one of the many wrestlers who attended this year’s wrestling CIF championship. Out of 30 members on the wrestling team, only four upperclassmen and 4 other members qualified to participate in the CIF wrestling tournament. “This year was a pivotal year for Webb wrestling,” said Eric Hansen, VWS and WSC wrestling coach and humanities department faculty. “This year, our team has had the most members [it’s ever had], and suddenly, the possibilities felt bigger.”
Wrestling team smashes the season
Ben Madanski, Staff Writer | March 10, 2024
Nicole Sampson (‘26), shoots against an opposing team, while an eager audience awaits the outcome of her shot. As Webbies reminisce on the team’s remarkable progression through CIF, the question of how this team made it this far begins to appear. “Everyone on the team gets along, and with new people coming in and stepping up in leadership, we have really good shot at CIF next year,” Geniya Parker (‘26) said.
Core principles drive VWS basketball team
Gianna Darden, Staff Writer | March 9, 2024
WSC varsity basketball head coach Micheal Dunford coaches his team on the sideline, directing each player exactly what he wants to see out on the court. He sends in substitutes to have a fresh lineup on the court, replacing all the starters.
WSC Varsity Basketball keeps fighting through the season
Nicolaas Grobler | January 25, 2024
In preparation for the incoming volleyball season, Jacob Zhang (‘26) practices serving the ball during the WSC Clinics. Despite the ascent to Les Perry Gym, prospective students interested in playing Volleyball this Spring will have to make the climb. “Volleyball clinic was a great way to get to know the players on the teams and coaches and to work on my skill,” Samantha Crawford (‘26) said. Whether it is the VWS or WSC volleyball clinic, the experience serves as an important building block for all players.
WSC volleyball clinic prepares players for domination
Gianna Darden and Ben Madanski | January 23, 2024
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Science & Technology
Behind the door of the science office, the Mission Statement for the Webb Schools Science Department reminds students and teachers of the purpose and priorities of Webb’s science department. The statement emphasizes empowering students to be global citizens with the intention of serving their community. Looking at the mission statement, increasing diversity in the workplace aligns with this message, encouraging female students to take advanced courses.
Why do no girls take physics? An in-depth study of STEM at Webb
Stephanie Ma and Kristine Bisgaard | March 16, 2024
Students gather in the Fawcett Library to discuss the next steps of WebbGPT. Members of the WebbGPT team will begin meeting during office hours and flex time. “I would love for students to help me out, and you know, we've got some pretty cool things planned,” said Mr. Mantha.
Students aid in the introduction of WebbGPT
Lauren Gutierrez and Yuki Layman | March 8, 2024
The Honor Cabinet members placed posters all over the dining hall and the tables. The posters read, “Don’t use tech! Try to connect!” to promote conversation. “So many posters were published around campus as a way to launch the initiative in a noticeable way,” said Frannie Hinch (‘25), an Honor Cabinet member. “the main goal of the posters was to remind people that by not using their tech they would form better communities.” This campaign serves to help remind Webbies to have genuine, face-to-face conversations with each other instead of connecting through technology.
Initiative to connect without tech!
Berklee Antecol and Sydney Mildon | February 21, 2024
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