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Neria’s last day on deck

Berklee Antecol and Leia Albornoz
June 3, 2024
Berklee Antecol
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.

Walking past the library on a day DJ Spence is on deck is sure to make you want to go inside and join the dance party.  

Reminiscing about her time at Webb as DJ Spence, Neria Spence (‘24) takes over the front desk of Fawcett Library one last time. Starting this tradition in 2023 at Webb, Neria brings together the community through different music and cultures.
 

“I have been able to make so many connections with both students and faculty members over interest in what I am playing. Whether is has been someone asking me what album I was playing, or sharing their love for a song, it has been so fulfilling to interact with such a diverse audience over a shared love of music,” Neria Spence (‘24) said. “I am really just inspired by the art people have created and given to the world, and it has been so interesting to further that by sharing this art with our community.”  

Many Webb students are stressed out with work but having a dance break during lunch has made many Webbies feel a little more joy throughout their time here. From spotlighting different groups for cultural months to playing whatever music she wants, Neria has made Friday lunches something to look forward to.  

“[Neria’s DJing] just a vibe,” Laura Caribé (’25) said. “It helped me de-stress, I loved listening to her play music.” 

Neria did not want her tradition to disappear, so, next year, DJ Kenny will be in the house, recreating Neria’s mini raves in the library.  

“I guess it just makes sense because we share this one record that we got together so it sort of bound me to this position next year,” Kenny Clay (‘25) said. 

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Berklee Antecol
Berklee Antecol, Chief of Social Media
Berklee Antecol (‘25) radiates like the sun, and loves to embrace the thrilling waves of the sea. As a surfer of the sea, she is always up for a new adventure. Just like her recent upgrade of her favorite meal from chicken nuggets to steak and fries. Her love for numbers and market analysis leads her to be a top student in math and economic courses at Webb. Berklee strives to work in the analytical side of the fashion industry, but she spent her summer exploring other fields of expertise, including an internship at an AI company. Her optimistic energy shines through her work as a peer advisor and admission ambassador. She is driven by her desire to spread kindness and her love to engage with everyone in the community. This year, Berklee aims to become more flexible with her content planning in newsroom as Chief of Social Media of the Webb Canyon Chronicle.    Favorite Song: Waste My Time by Essosa
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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