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Chills of fear flow at the Prefects’ Fall Social: Halloween edition

Lisa Peng
November 17, 2023
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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.
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Webb students use water every minute of everyday. Whether it is filling our water bottles or timing of our showers more thoughtfully during droughts, we all play a role in California’s ongoing water insecurity. “It seems like an intimidating and complicated issue, but at the end of the day, the more we learn about it, the easier it will be to take action.” Caitlin Delgado (‘25) said. Students at Webb need to think about their water usage more, as they have real effects in the state of our world.
How Webb impacts the environment: water usage and sustainability
Escorted out by the tournament staff and trainer, Aoi Ito smiles as her fans surround her, hoping to get her autograph. Her victory at BNP Paribas Open was difficult but sweet. Her injured leg, now wrapped in compression tape, still throbs, but the applause from the crowd gave her a surge of determination. She will fight another day.
Aoi Ito triumphs through injury at Banque Nationale de Paris Paribas Open Qualifiers
About an hour after the Palisades fire had broken out, residents hiking the Santa Monica mountains could see the smoke increase by the minute. “It was terrifying seeing the fire,” said Silvestre Morales, a Los Angeles resident. “At first I thought it was just going to be a small fire that the fire fighters would quickly put out; I would’ve never imagined that it would become such a horrific event.” Following the fire outbreak, all trails in the Santa Monica mountains were closed.
Pacific Palisades Fire: Los Angeles’s path to emotional and physical recovery
High stakes, big laughs, and unforgettable memories. Relive the thrill of Casino Night at The Webb Schools!
Webb Casino Night 2025
Maya Chin (‘26) plays Block Blast on her phone during her free block in Stockdale Community Center. Block Blast is a mobile game similar to Tetris and has two game modes. "I think a lot of people play [Block Blast], but I don't know how many people are willing to admit it,” Maya said. “Since I’ve downloaded it and brought it up to other people, I’ve seen them also download and play it. I’ve seen some crazy high scores which are not healthy; they probably spent at least 3 hours trying to get it.”
Block Blast: are our attention spans “cooked”?
Six students display their freshly done nails, placing their hands in a circle and showcasing Qier Wang's ('27) various designs. Each nail design, unique in color and style, reflects Qier's creativity and precision on her tiny canvas, demonstrating the skill that has made her nail services a popular choice among students. Her prices range between $20-35. “Her services are super affordable and definitely worth the price,” Frannie Hinch (‘25) said. “It’s been super beneficial for me and all my friends.”
Nailed it: Qier Wang brings affordable art to Webb's campus
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The cool winter air chills; as you walk to Stockdale Community Center, you can feel how excitement buzzed through the air. Walking through the doors, you're quickly greeted by winter fun. “The vibes defiantly gave winter wonderland,” Evelyn Fu (‘27) said. “The outfits were sparkly, and fun.” The only thing cooler than the feel in Stockdale was the outfits showcased by students.
Winter Formal Fit Checks
The photo shows key figures from Advancement and Business who starred in this video. Top Left to Right: Leanne Schweitzer, Rona Panginna, Rico Sanders, Michelle Vega. Bottom “Business is super helpful when it comes to processing my checks after I get paid from being a waiter at community dinner. They make sure everything runs smoothly, and I always get paid on time!” said Jayden Aleman ('26).
Meet the advancement and business teams
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Few promposals occurred this year, however, they drew a lot of attention. “I want to see what goes on around campus,” Jia Ni (‘26). Friends were excited to see each other's asks, so if you missed out on this experience, this gallery will update you on the latest Webb asks.
Promposals of Webb 2024
Ryan Ho (‘25), Neria Spence (‘24), Sydney Morales (‘25), Jarra Jallow (‘25), Hambo Xu (‘25), and Leia Albornoz (‘25) pose for a picture at the heights of the St. Louis, Missouri. At SDLC, they had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of like-minded students as well as receive lectures from famous speakers such as Omékongo Dibinga, an established author and promoter of diversity and equity.
Reflecting on SDLC 2023
In winter, most of Eastern Europe transforms into a silvery wonderland, where every tree is a sculpture, and each breath is a frosty whisper on the magnificent white canvas. “I love the beginning of winter in Russia when the snow is really bright and sparkling and it’s on all the birch trees,” Taya Sibichenkova (‘24) said. However, in the gentle Southern Californian climate, winter does not require the fortitude needed in Eastern Europe, but it does call for a different kind of resilience—the perseverance to keep our traditions thriving in a vastly different environment.
Embracing Slavic heritage: traditions that warm up cold winters
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Webb campus buzzed with rounds and rounds of Homecoming proposals in the days preceding the dance. Friends were around and helped with posters all in preparation for these special moments before the dance. “I think it's a great way to bond and a fabulous way to develop relationships,” Jessica Lu (‘27) said. She believes that the mood and vibe of Homecoming asks help connect people throughout campus and make memories for those involved.
Recap of 2024 Homecoming asks at Webb
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
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Lisa Peng
Lisa Peng, Co-Editor of Photography
Zodiac signs might not mean much to you, but once you meet Lisa Peng (’24), you will see that she embodies her astrological sign, a Capricorn. Lisa, like a Capricorn, is known for being persistent, hardworking, loyal, ambitious, and often making her achievements seem like they take no effort at all. Over the summer, Lisa exemplified these traits by immersing herself in rigorous programs that exposed her to different creative writing styles. She attended the New York Times program where she learned new techniques and practiced her writing skills. As a Photography Editor at the WCC, Lisa will make full use of the techniques she learned and continue her love for highlighting individual people. In other words, you had better keep an eye out: you may be featured in her next story.  Besides being a part of the WCC, she is also bringing her Capricorn energy to as a day student prefect and plans to be involved in organizing more Webb events. This year, Lisa plans to keep up her hard work taking on her new editing position while also incorporating many new creative pieces to the WCC using her greatest talent: an effortless ability to bring things from her imagination to reality. Favorite Song: “Fallin’ Flower” by Seventeen