Like many hiking trails, life offers multiple paths: the short, easy one to the left and the long, steep climb to the right. While most would opt for the easier route, Sydney Morales (‘25) consistently chooses the right path of greater effort and reward. As Co-Head Chair for the Dorm Council, lead admission fellow, member of the Head Student Leader Council, and social media manager of the Webb Canyon Chronicle, Sydney embodies dedication and leadership throughout her Webb career. With a clear destination in mind, she plans to become a psychiatrist and actively dedicate her time to nonprofits like the Farrukh Foundation and Mind4Youth, where she works as a social media manager and assists with fundraising. Just as Sydney tackles the rugged trails of the Santa Monica Mountains or finds peace camping at Lake Tahoe with her family, she navigates life’s challenges with the same determination and resilience. Her love for tackling tough trails mirrors her approach as an editor. She wishes to use her platform on the WCC to make a change and contribute to the world. Sydney ensures that every story reaches its summit, just as she tirelessly climbs to elevate the communities she serves.  Favorite Song: Upside Down by Jack Johnson

For Gianna Darden (’26), life is rooted in connections. Whether she is rallying with her best friends on the pickleball courts, shopping for her little brother, or working at her local boba shop, she thrives at building relationships that reflect her values: family, kindness, and inclusion. Known by friends as social and bubbly, she radiates optimism throughout all of her leadership roles. As an admission ambassador, peer advisor, and co-public editor for the Webb Canyon Chronicle, Gianna extends that same warmth to her community, ensuring everyone feels seen and supported. In her free time, she experiments with quirky snack combinations (like pickles and chili oil), long hikes, and weekend cartoon marathons. She draws inspiration from characters like Katara from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” who embodies her devotion to family and her role as an older sister. Gianna embodies joy and fun in her daily life. She demonstrates her passion for advocacy in advancing women’s rights and gender equality as a co-founder of the non-profit organization Vending4Change. She strives to challenge systemic barriers and spark conversations about inclusion. For her final year at Webb, she aims to continue promoting student voices and diversity throughout campus. She firmly believes that staying true to her values means strengthening the bonds that matter the most because, for Gianna, every path forward begins with connection. Favorite Song: “Bleed” by Malcom Todd

With a kind smile and calming voice, Kristine Bisgaard (‘25) is the embodiment of the Danish concept of “hygge”: a word that cannot be directly translated into English but roughly means an atmosphere of comfort, coziness, and connection between people. Hailing from Denmark – although she has moved around the world since she was seven years old, going from Northern Europe to the Bay Area, and now Claremont – Kristine is no stranger to frequent change. Even her introduction to Webb was more sudden than most, as she simultaneously entered boarding school and the Webb Canyon Chronicle as a new junior. Despite the inevitable obstacles, Kristine has welcomed every opportunity to explore her new community with an open mind and easygoing personality. This year, Kristine looks forward to continuing to watch her favorite Danish TV shows, making new friends in her “home away from home,” and learning how to utilize journalism to make her own unique contribution to the Webb community by serving as a bridge between academic and social life. From embracing the creative freedom that Honors Studio Art offers to playing her best as a varsity tennis athlete, Kristine will no doubt delicately balance the rigor that Webb encourages with her love of “hygge” and spending time with the people she cares about.  Favorite Song: “Ticking” by Zach Bryan