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Holiday decorations relieve stress around Webb campus

Andy Liu, Staff Writer
December 20, 2024
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Andy Liu
Bringing holiday spirit to campus not only takes money, time, and care but also large amounts of human effort. With homework assignments and summatives stacking up before winter break, Webb students are not only worried about completing them, but also about maintaining decent grades for the semester. Prefects and dorm heads have worked diligently to embellish the campus with Christmas decorations, easing the experience of the student body in these last few challenging weeks. “I liked all the decorations at the winter party – the Christmas tree was a nice addition to Ruddick room, and the lights were amazing as well,” Larry said. “They lightened up the mood.”
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Martin Beseth (‘27) angrily educates Ethan Xi (‘27) about over-relying on paper cups as they produce unnecessary waste. Webb started to advocate for the community to decrease the number of paper cups used. “I think [Webb is] taking a huge step towards stopping the deforestation of trees ...and helping the environment,” Martin Beseth (‘27) said. The attention brought to the community prompts new opinions among students on using fewer paper cups.
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Isamar Theobald (‘25), Jarra Jallow (‘25), and Frannie Hinch (‘25) exit Target, one of the stops on the Webb Loop, and make their way back to the van to return to Webb. On the Webb Loop they made stops at both Claremont Village and Target. “It was super convenient and fun that we got the chance to pick up some Philz Coffee then get picked up by the Webb Loop to head over to Target,” Isamar said. Overall, students have been relaying positive feedback to this new form of weekend transportation.
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On December 12, 2024, at the Webb Schools' Jones dormitory, Sandy Li ('27) brought spooky vibes to campus. Sandy channeled her love for scary movies with a playful, eerie pose, evoking classic horror-inspired energy. "I really like scary movies because I love that rush of adrenaline when something jumps out at me," she said.
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As the holiday season approaches, the Dance Club is hosting a festive K-pop random dance event during lunch at the Stockdale Community Center. “Random dance is when you hear a song that you know the dance to, you come out to the floor and dance. You can jump in and just enjoy the vibe,” said Anna Zeng (‘25), co-president of the Dance Club. The Dance Club sends out song requests and reveals the final list a while before the actual event, so people can practice beforehand if they wish to learn new choreography.
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Left to right, clockwise: Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam; Angel Falls, a waterfall in southeastern Venezuela; Pokrom village in Eastern Region of Ghana; Villagers make jollof rice in Pokrom; Labadi beach, one of Accra's beaches, Ghana; Ms. Suarez and tourists during a boat tour in Canaima National Park, Venezuela; Nha Trang, a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam; Da Nang, Vietnam.
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Jaeho Lee (‘28) receives a notification. He goes to a secluded place, opens his phone, and starts deciphering the fourth clue. Having successfully made it to the first three checkpoints, he is now tasked with figuring out the rest of the riddles leading him to the remaining checkpoints. But the clues will only get harder and harder to crack. “Decode the clues or tag as many as possible!” said Kenny (‘25). Soon, the zombies will swarm the checkpoints––Jaeho must think of something quick.
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Standing tall, ready to strike is Kaitlyn Metz (‘25), a 4-year starting center back for the girls’ varsity soccer team. Focused, she prepares to take a free kick with the hopes of scoring or assisting a goal to help her team excel past their opponent. “My job isn't always defending,” Kaitlyn said. “A lot of times I find myself having to be an attacker, tapping into my other strengths as a player.” This moment captures Kaitlyn's motivation and effort as a two-way player: having the ability to be strong not only on the back line of defense but also as a key figure in the team's attacking system.
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Jonathan Lee ('27) points at Sarah Lantz, Dean of Students, and Yeslea Tadeo, Dean of Residential life, standing in front of the Deans' Building in fear as, highlighting the persistent stigma surrounding the space. "It doesn’t matter who she’s (Ms. Lopez) there for —when Ms. Lopez walks in, the whole room goes silent, and everyone gets tense," Jonathan Lee ('27) said. This reaction reflects how the Deans' Building's intimidating reputation often impacts students, even in situations where no disciplinary action is involved.
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On December 18, 2024, at the Webb Schools’ gym, Dr. Theresa Smith, Head of Schools, struck a thoughtful pose, embodying curiosity and reflection. She pondered the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. "How is AI going to transform education and transform society at large?" Dr. Smith asked. She wishes to make Webb a safe place for students to innovate and prepare for the technological advancements of society.
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Tracy Ren (‘28) stands on the outdoor courts, ready to practice for the girls’ JV team. Her excitement to improve is infectious, filling the court with a buzz of eagerness. Although the team warms up outside, in the chilly winter air, the excitement warms the team up. "Having energy on the court makes me play better” says Mandana Mojaverian (‘26). With the readiness for improvement coursing through the girl's veins, there's no secret this season will be a great one.
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The sunlight gleams on the edges of the front steps of the Webb campus steps, defining the students' goals to think, act, lead, and serve. Although the front steps remind us of our principles to be trendsetters, another step needs to be taken for a Webb student to become a true leader. “For me, leadership is really a very basic principle of how one leads their own life” said Sarah Lantz, Dean of Students. But how can students lead their life confidently and serve the community as student leaders?
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Andy Liu
Andy Liu, Editor of Features
Whether exploring different forms of writing or hitting the tennis courts in the early morning, Andy Liu (‘26) is dedicated to his passions. Heading into his junior year, Andy has come back eager to take on his new role as Editor of Features. Surfing down in Dana Point, he spent his summer break not only at his home in Irvine, California, but traveling to China and the East Coast, while also catching up on some of his favorite poems. As president of the poetry club, Andy spends his spare time enjoying the liberty of a free verse composition while condensing and packing underlying messages surrounding identity and racial issues in America within the lines. On the weekends, he can be found calling up friends, playing a friendly match of tennis, or heading out to 99 Ranch Market or Irvine Spectrum. Edgar Allen Poe and Langston Hughes may be his top poets, but Andy also enjoys hearing verses, rhymes, and beats from his favorite music artists: The Weeknd and Post Malone. As for music genre’s, Andy loves listening to pop or Chinese music. Moving from Shen Zhen, China at a young age, he values the current relationship between China and America, staying updated on current events to see how the two countries affect the world. New to the Webb Canyon Chronicle this year, Andy looks forward to acing his coverage on games and sports news, both within the Webb Community and on a national level. Favorite Song: Dusk Till Dawn by Zayn
Zona Zhou
Zona Zhou, Copy Editor
Zona Zhou (‘26) is a studious junior with a keen interest in social justice. To find evidence of this dedication to her passions, look no further than her actions this past year: she competed in the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Iowa, and she interned with a non-profit organization, UISCE, where she interviewed the former Prime Minister of Ireland. Zona hopes to continue her passion for debate throughout school while balancing her interests. In school, Zona thrives in the humanities, relishing her course on Advanced Studies Fascism with Dr. Lauer and showcasing leadership as a member of the chapel council. Outside of the classroom, her creative side shines through as she sings for Webb’s very own indie rock band, “Purple People", alongside Lucy Troendle (‘26), Sophy Sun (‘26), Danielle Salako (‘26), and Natalie Au (‘26). Independently, she expresses her personal experience through creating and posting her own original singles on Spotify; she has just released her newest song, "Water". Weekends for Zona are reserved for socializing with friends and watching Netflix shows like Suits. Zona is very goal-oriented and does not hesitate to take matters into her own hands when she sees an issue. She hopes to bring these skills to WCC this year.  Favorite song: Numb by Men I Trust