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Student Volunteers exhibit core Webb Values at Discover Webb Day

Leia Albornoz and Yuki Layman
January 10, 2023
Marina Saeger (‘23) and Sydney Morales (‘25) pass by the Administration Office, emphasizing the strong student-faculty relationship developed due to faculty residences on campus, an aspect unique to boarding schools. “I’m really close with the on-duty faculty at South Hutch, part of that is because they act like our family on campus,” said Marina.
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Izzy Kim (‘24), an admissions fellow who regularly volunteers during her free blocks to lead tours, gives prospective students and parents insights into Webb’s campus and its newly renovated Hooper Community Center.
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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.”
A Spotlight on Webb’s Current Affinity Spaces
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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.
Neria's last day on deck
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
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
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Hanbo Xu ('25), in his formal attire, enjoys a glass of apple cider, one of the many refreshments available during the pre-prom reception in front of the Alf Museum. “The cider was extremely extravagant, lavish, and rich, while the food looked very appetizing,” Hanbo said. “Holding these delicate cups made me feel like Gatsby. The toppings on the cupcakes glistened in the sun, as mouthwatering flavors invited a tsunami of joy in my brain.”
Webbies dance above the city of stars at prom
With a powerful skip shot, Drew Holland stretches for the ball as it bounced into the net. Scored! The team was practicing 6 on 5 drills, a scenario in which the defense team is down a player from an ejection, after talking to the head coach, Dejan Udovicic, and assistant coach Gavin Arroyo.
USA men’s water polo team makes a splash at Webb
As Webb students depart from campus to enjoy the rest of the holiday season, it provides the perfect time to look back and see how Webb decorated their spaces to celebrate this festive season. This year, the Price Dining Hall is displaying a gorgeous, 20-foot Christmas tree, beautifully lit and decorated. Lighting up the Christmas trees with various colorful ornaments, Webb’s community service afternoon activity contributed greatly to the setup and assembling of the artificial tree. “It was very fun to set up the tree and bring holiday cheer!” Frannie Hinch (‘25) said. For many others, decorating the campus for community service has been rewarding to see the joy they bring to students, faculty, and staff.
Holiday Decorations Enliven Webb
Students sit around the fireplace, roasting marshmallows and apples on sticks before the party begins. The party was at the Upper Dorms this year, decorated with Christmas lights. “I hope the party brings the community together, as well as dorm spirit and everything because it's towards the end of the year," said Arthur Lu (‘24), a dorm prefect. “Many people are getting tired. We want to raise the holiday spirit for the last week of school finals.”
Webbies have a blast at the Holiday Party
In the evening sun, students gathered at the museum steps in a chaotic mass. Some students took photos. Others waited for friends. And yet more continuously readjusted their clothing. But most attendees were wondering where the buses were. “It’s already 5:15,” said Ryan Ho (25’). “I thought the bus would be here by now.”
Fish, Push-ups, and Buses: Webb brings life to Homecoming this year
The DSPs Kevin Wang (‘24), Hannah Hao (‘24), and Kate Alvarez ('25) smile at the camera as they prepare for the DSP Fall Social. Students can come to the front table and line up to get tickets for pie and free boba. From 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., students were coming up the gym hill to grab the free desserts. The boba truck, though, was the biggest hit of the night.
Chills of fear flow at the Prefects’ Fall Social: Halloween edition
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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.
Better together: Fall sports 2024 updates
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
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
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Hot Take Tuesday, Vol 3
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.
Reach affects Webb student’s daily life
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.
Threat of evacuation frightens Webb students
About the Contributors
Leia Albornoz
Leia Albornoz, Public Editor
Senior and WCC Public Editor Leia Albornoz (‘25) is a born leader in and out of Webb. While on campus, Leia is captain of the varsity golf team, heavily involved in Asian affinity, a head editor of the WCC, and a peer advisor. Leia enjoys being a PA because she loved growing up as a big sister and wants to give that closeness and trust to new students. It makes her happy when someone feels comfortable confiding in her. Outside of Webb, you can find her listening to “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” an album she listens to everyday. Aside from music, you can catch her eating Sinigang, her favorite Filipino soup, or taking the people she loves to a local museum, as a way of sharing her interests. As she goes into her senior year and prepares to leave Webb, her main goal is to make a difference as a leader. She wants to increase representation for girls who share her ethnicity and give back to the communities and people who have cared for her. With these goals in mind, Leia intends to make her senior year the best it can be!  Favorite Song: I’m So Into You by SWV 
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