Webb students of all different grades cheer as students Tony Gao (‘26) and Julia Fenner (‘23) battle it out in the middle of Stockdale center as Eric Hansen, Humanities Department faculty, refereed the event. Webb night was packed with different games and events, and as students began to disperse from arm wrestling, they headed over to the activity they had signed up for or just to cheer on fellow classmates.
WEBB NIGHT: Webb night kicked off on Friday the 17th at 6:15 p.m. with Jeopardy led by Brian Kays and Nika Haleftiras, both members of the Science Department faculty, who ran the event along with Webb student government. The game was close between the classes, as all grades teamed their WSC and VWS students doing their best to answer each question quickly and carefully. In the end, the senior class of ‘23 won the first event of Webb Night, putting them in the lead early on.
Relishingall the small moments, Nicolaas Grobler (‘24) captures them all by engaging withdifferent forms of media, from video editing to photography. Aside from this, Nick enjoys skateboarding with friends, listening to artists like PlayboiCarti and Tay-K or watching some of his favorite shows like The Office or BoJack Horseman. This past summer, Nick returned to Long Island,New York, where he often returns each year to spend with his family.From working as a busboy to volunteering as a nurse, Nick was staying busy.Whetherin front of or behind the camera, he finds a way to capture his passions in the spotlight.His interests in both business from trading stocks and the medical field have inspiredhimto pursue a future in the biotech business industry. As Nick enters his final year at Webb and in journalism as the Editor of Photography, he hopes to expand the media contenthe puts out while enjoying his last memories here,one click at a time.
Favorite Song: "Out On Bond" by BabyTron
If Troy Seanoa (‘24)gotthe chance to go on vacation at this moment, he would escapeto Hawaii to soak up the sun. His laid-back attitude,mixed with awillingness to try something new, are what distinguish him as a friend and a journalist. When Troy is not on vacation, he shines on Faculty Fieldas a senior football team captain with years of rugby football experience under his belt. After the games are over, he can be found eating At Chili’swith friends, hanging out at his grandparents’ house, orrelaxing on Sundays. Like an oceanbreeze, Troy goes with the flow in any situation. Whether it isdaily activities with his friends, exploring a vacation spot or catching up with his grandparents, Troy will always find enjoyment in whatever hedecides to do. As a journalist, Troy channels his easygoing vibe in his articles, spanning a variety of sections ranging from sports to features. For the future, Troy wants to maximize productivityduring the publication cycletomaximizerelaxation on vacation.
Favorite Song: "I'm Geekin" by DDG
If you spot a football cutting through the Webb sky, chances are that Ethan Normann (‘25) is nearby. As a quarterback for Webb’s football team, Ethan throws and catches his beloved football almost every day, whether with his friends during lunch time, at practices with teammates, or when playing high-stake games on Faculty Field. Just as Ethan hurls a football to his teammates, he launches himself at experiences and opportunities,embracingthem like one might catch a swift, spiraling pass. Ethan creditsMs. Fisher’s American Society class as a “life-changing Webb experience,” citing the games and materials as having fueledhis growing passion for history.Hehas also developed a fine taste for all corners ofthe entertainment world: country and rap music, timeless movies like Forrest Gump, and TV shows like Brooklyn 99. His love for movies and TV shows has sparked an interest in the writers’ strike, as he hopes toadvocate for the writers behind his favorite movies to get compensated. Junior year will be an exciting one for Ethan Normannas he aims forbig goals: to make this the best year it can be write more meaningful content for the WCC,and to winevenmore football games.
Favorite Song: "Power Trip" by J. Cole