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Webb (Spotify) Wrapped 2022

Emily Li, Leo Levitin-Shilman, and Yuki Layman
December 15, 2022
Emily Li (’24)
As we transition from 2022 to 2023, we reflect on the music that Webb students have listened to in the past year. We gathered 50 samples of students’ annual Spotify Wrapped features, which summarize users’ favorite genres, artists, and songs in quantitative and qualitative statistics. We then compiled these data sets to create Webb Wrapped. Let’s dive in!
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This year, Webb ventured into the genre-verse, exploring 37 different genres! Our top genres were rap, pop, indie pop, hip-hop and K-pop.
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Martin Beseth (‘27) angrily educates Ethan Xi (‘27) about over-relying on paper cups as they produce unnecessary waste. Webb started to advocate for the community to decrease the number of paper cups used. “I think [Webb is] taking a huge step towards stopping the deforestation of trees ...and helping the environment,” Martin Beseth (‘27) said. The attention brought to the community prompts new opinions among students on using fewer paper cups.
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Isamar Theobald (‘25), Jarra Jallow (‘25), and Frannie Hinch (‘25) exit Target, one of the stops on the Webb Loop, and make their way back to the van to return to Webb. On the Webb Loop they made stops at both Claremont Village and Target. “It was super convenient and fun that we got the chance to pick up some Philz Coffee then get picked up by the Webb Loop to head over to Target,” Isamar said. Overall, students have been relaying positive feedback to this new form of weekend transportation.
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On December 12, 2024, at the Webb Schools' Jones dormitory, Sandy Li ('27) brought spooky vibes to campus. Sandy channeled her love for scary movies with a playful, eerie pose, evoking classic horror-inspired energy. "I really like scary movies because I love that rush of adrenaline when something jumps out at me," she said.
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As the holiday season approaches, the Dance Club is hosting a festive K-pop random dance event during lunch at the Stockdale Community Center. “Random dance is when you hear a song that you know the dance to, you come out to the floor and dance. You can jump in and just enjoy the vibe,” said Anna Zeng (‘25), co-president of the Dance Club. The Dance Club sends out song requests and reveals the final list a while before the actual event, so people can practice beforehand if they wish to learn new choreography.
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Left to right, clockwise: Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam; Angel Falls, a waterfall in southeastern Venezuela; Pokrom village in Eastern Region of Ghana; Villagers make jollof rice in Pokrom; Labadi beach, one of Accra's beaches, Ghana; Ms. Suarez and tourists during a boat tour in Canaima National Park, Venezuela; Nha Trang, a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam; Da Nang, Vietnam.
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Jonathan Lee ('27) points at Sarah Lantz, Dean of Students, and Yeslea Tadeo, Dean of Residential life, standing in front of the Deans' Building in fear as, highlighting the persistent stigma surrounding the space. "It doesn’t matter who she’s (Ms. Lopez) there for —when Ms. Lopez walks in, the whole room goes silent, and everyone gets tense," Jonathan Lee ('27) said. This reaction reflects how the Deans' Building's intimidating reputation often impacts students, even in situations where no disciplinary action is involved.
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On December 18, 2024, at the Webb Schools’ gym, Dr. Theresa Smith, Head of Schools, struck a thoughtful pose, embodying curiosity and reflection. She pondered the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. "How is AI going to transform education and transform society at large?" Dr. Smith asked. She wishes to make Webb a safe place for students to innovate and prepare for the technological advancements of society.
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Tracy Ren (‘28) stands on the outdoor courts, ready to practice for the girls’ JV team. Her excitement to improve is infectious, filling the court with a buzz of eagerness. Although the team warms up outside, in the chilly winter air, the excitement warms the team up. "Having energy on the court makes me play better” says Mandana Mojaverian (‘26). With the readiness for improvement coursing through the girl's veins, there's no secret this season will be a great one.
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The sunlight gleams on the edges of the front steps of the Webb campus steps, defining the students' goals to think, act, lead, and serve. Although the front steps remind us of our principles to be trendsetters, another step needs to be taken for a Webb student to become a true leader. “For me, leadership is really a very basic principle of how one leads their own life” said Sarah Lantz, Dean of Students. But how can students lead their life confidently and serve the community as student leaders?
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(Clockwise from top-left) Andrew Huang (‘26), Jonas Sun (‘25), Charlie Zhang (‘27), and Claire Yu (‘27) work on their projects in Science Fair Research Lab, examining everything from biology and chemistry to machine learning and satellites. The activity provides students with the time and resources to investigate their own scientific leads. “I worked on my machine learning app for a whole year during the Webb Science Fair afternoon activity,” Jonas said. “Dr. Martin and Ms. Asanas were a great help and provided a lot of suggestions.”
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Kenny Clay (‘25) and Leia Albornoz (‘25) blast the speakers in the library, bringing good vibes to lunch on Friday the 13th of last week. Anyone walking by could hear the best tunes coming from the library that drew in a crowd of people. Kenny and Leia do not have record players yet, so for now, they are DJing using a laptop set up. “I just want to push my music agenda,” Kenny said. “Steph [Ma (‘25)] said this is just a lame excuse to be on AUX, but I’m gonna capitalize off that.”
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About the Contributors
Emily Li
Emily Li, Chief of Media
Emily Li ('24) is not your usual iPad kid. You might see her using her tablet, but trust me: she isn't playing Roblox. She is a passionate artist who loves to create artwork on her iPad. Emily's favorite thing to draw is the people around her, focusing on experimenting with colors. She also enjoys dancing to popular K-pop stars IU and Mamamoo. Just like her top-notch dancing skills, she has a crazy tolerance for spice – do not be surprised when you see her empty bottle of sriracha. However, Emily's dynamic personality is not confined to her personal endeavors. As head peer advisor, she steps into a leadership role that suits her naturally empathetic and social nature. She finds joy in building bridges, fostering connections, and offering a sympathetic ear to those around her. One of Emily’s main goals this year is to give as much love as she can to the world. At the Webb canyon chronicle is to improve the diversity of articles and further refine the website after designing it. In a world where each stroke of her digital pen, every dance step, and all her interactions paint a picture of her vibrant self, Emily Li stands not only as a multitalented artist, leader, athlete and beacon of positivity, illuminating everything she touches with her unique and colorful perspective. 
Leo Levitin-Shilman
Leo Levitin-Shilman, Staff Writer
This year, Leo Levitin-Shilman (‘23) is a new face on the Webb Canyon Chronicle team as a staff writer. As a writing enthusiast, it’s no surprise his favorite class was Fundamentals of Composition with Mr. Hansen, which enhanced his writing style. When Leo is not preparing to write a 20-page essay or bragging about being able to name every country in under five minutes, he is most likely hanging out with his friends or getting victory royales in Fortnite. He also loves to watch sitcoms like Seinfeld and play video games with his friends, as they bring out the best of his inner child. Leo is an avid helper in his community, taking on leadership roles as a camp counselor, peer advisor, and admission ambassador all within the last year. As his new role as a staff writer kicks off, Leo would like to contribute to the depth of the Webb Canyon Chronicle by either voicing students’ opinions or creating media content. Leo hopes his work expands people’s outlook on a variety of subjects, bringing the community closer in any way he can.    Favorite song: "Preoccupied (Demo)" by Mac DeMarco   
Yuki Layman
Yuki Layman, Public Editor
As she begins her senior year at Webb, Yuki Layman (‘25) starts a new episode of her life in exploring her passion for making an impact by helping others. Along with volunteering at the Smithsonian Museum Summer Festival to give back to her home community of Washington D.C. this past summer, Yuki also aspires to make prominent changes that impact modern-day society and bring opportunities to the less fortunate. A true protagonist at heart, she strives to learn more about the status quo, allowing herself to delve into the world’s current news while also focusing on the people around her. For example, Yuki enjoys spending time with her family and friends, including attending concerts, binge-watching Gravity Falls, baking, visiting the beach, or just studying at a local café. On top of her warm hospitality and attention for others, she is always able to find time for herself by journaling, dancing, or listening to a variety of songs including “Bad Religion” by Frank Ocean, “10%” by KAYTRANADA, and “When You Sleep” by My Bloody Valentine. Returning as the Public Editor of the WCC this year, Yuki adds a new highlight to the newsroom with her drive towards producing impactful articles to inspire more audiences.    Favorite Song: Women by Little Simz ft. Cleo Sol