Which WCC Head Editor are you? Vol. 2

Elena Petrova and Leia Albornoz

June 10, 2024

From left to right: Jenny Wang (‘24), Emily Li (‘24), Eleanor Hong (‘24), and Stratton Rebish (‘24) show W-C-C with their hands during the 2024 prom reception. Our 2023-2024 Head Editors have been the driving force and inspiring leaders behind the Webb Canyon Chronicle.

Discover fun facts about them in our quiz and find out your hidden journalistic personality!

About the Contributors

Elena Petrova, Editor-in-Chief

Elena Petrova (‘25) is a passionate and dedicated journalist with the hopes and dreams of making a positive impact on her home country of Russia. Born and raised in Moscow, Elena came to Webb to seek a broader perspective and to escape the dictatorship of her country. She currently works as an English tutor for Russian students and hopes to one day return to her homeland to pursue investigative journalism, focusing on political murders, war crimes and corruption. In her personal time, Elena enjoys crocheting and watching true crime documentaries, especially Russian cases from the 80s and 90s. Elena’s goal for this year’s publication is to reach a wider audience. Inspired by the work of journalist Elena Milashina, whom she shares a name with, Elena seeks to follow in her footsteps. Elena is motivated by the impact Milashina’s investigations have had, as they have helped hundreds of families find out what is happening to their country and to their loved ones. Elena wishes to use her passion and journalistic skills to contribute to the better making of Russia. Favorite song: я танцую вас by maslo chernogo tmina

Leia Albornoz, Public Editor

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

Eric Luo, Chief of Media

Eric Luo (‘25), a senior looking forward to graduating at the end of this year, brings a unique blend of passions to campus. As the leader of the Mycology club, Eric’s enthusiasm for nature shines through his hobby of growing mushrooms; a practice he enjoys for its sustainable benefits and culinary rewards, this passion for environmental preservation mirrors his dedication to upholding strong journalistic integrity. Eric spent this summer abroad reconnecting with old friends in China and Hong Kong; traveling to Japan, he enriched his palette and broadened his perspective. Adding on to his talents, Eric is also musically inclined, composing jazz and playing three instruments: saxophone, bassoon, and piano. Continuing his journalistic pursuit in his final year, Eric remains determined to produce impactful work for the Webb Canyon Chronicle. He also hopes to bring thought-provoking content surrounding politics, such as foreign policies, social issues, and other controversies that people may feel judged in talking about. This year, Eric looks forward to bringing forward a variety of opinions and voices in and out of the Webb community, giving everybody a platform to be heard. Favorite song: Twilight by Bôa