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

Gianna Darden (‘26) is true to her Sagittarius sign, driven by an adventurous spirit, always eager to embrace new experiences, and takes on various leadership positions. As a peer advisor, admission ambassador, and Editor of News on the Webb Canyon Chronicle. Despite her busy schedule, Gianna is committed to living life to the fullest by exploring new places with friends, such as trails and long drives in new areas. Over the summer, she tried different cuisines like Chinese, Indian, and Thai, drove a jet ski, and traveled to Los Angeles. Not only is she passionate about having fun, but she also advocates for women’s rights and more accessible menstrual products. In her spare time, Gianna enjoys experimenting with strange recipes, watching movies, and playing wordscapes. Her favorite movie genres are fantasy and science fiction. She loves watching sitcoms and can predict movie plots since Sagittarians are known for their intelligence. As a history enthusiast, her favorite class is Honors Stories of Middle Eastern Conflict, where she will learn about different religions, cultures, and the history of The Middle East. Like a true Sagittarian, Gianna’s adventures continue as she aims to improve student body engagement and add humor to the WCC. Favorite song: 20191009 I Like Her by Mac DeMarco

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