The team decorated their hair with pink ribbons to represent their support for cancer fighters. Chijioke Mgbeke (‘27) and Mikayla Kays (‘28) play defense against their opponents from the Newport Christian School. Despite the score remaining competitively close, the girls were able to be supportive of the cause and have a competitive spirit. “It is such a meaningful event because we are fighting cancer together tonight and supporting the Webb community by showing passion for the Webb basketball team,” said Qier Wang (‘27), an animated fan.
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Girls’ basketball takes on a bigger cause
February 7, 2025
The girls’ basketball team rallied in pink ribbons, ready to gather their support for cancer survivors while playing a nail-biting game. Bolstered by their competitive spirit, the team joined with the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches in an event called Coaches vs. Cancer. “By being here, you are showing that your community stands united,” said Coach Kays, science department faculty and Webb’s girls’ basketball head coach “You’re demonstrating that in the face of cancer, we refuse to be silent.” The game included packed stands with fans supporting the team, and the cause!
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![On one of the Webb robotics team’s new Skytech Nebula computers is Jake Hui (‘25), engineer of Webb’s 358 Robotics team who is currently improving his team’s robot virtually in a Computer Aided Design application, or CAD. Before the building, the driving, and the victories, comes the prototyping of the robot.
“Right here [on his computer] is where the robot is designed, and I have access to all the parts that I need to try things out,” Jake said.
Technical computer skills as well as an intimate knowledge of how robots work is required to efficiently work in the CAD design space. The skills are well worth the time spent, as it can save hours or even days' worth of time spent on assembly in the real world.
"If there is a piece that we don’t have, 3D print it to see if it's really necessary before making an expensive purchase, as the parts can cost hundreds of dollars,” Jake said.](https://webbcanyonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2381-1200x900.png)
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Lily Youngstrom, Editor of Features
“I’m always here till nine, always around people,” said Lily Youngstrom (‘27) with a grin. For Lily, chaos isn’t something to avoid—it’s the space where she feels most alive. Whether in the boisterous chaos of the Stockdale Community Center at lunch, the chaotic energy of water polo games, the grueling intensity of swim races, the bustling streets of Florence, Italy, or the charged atmosphere of political protests, Lily finds energy, purpose, and joy where others may feel overwhelmed. Still, the chaos can sometimes weigh on her. But as swim and water polo captain, she channels that pressure into responsibility, focusing less on her own nerves and more on looking after her teammates, like making sure the new swimmers know how to dive. Her deep sense of responsibility and love for chaos doesn’t end at the pool, though; speaking up for her community has become the spark driving her passion for politics. This past summer, she joined demonstrations, marching alongside others and experiencing the thrill of collective action. She feels empowered, sharing her voice amid all the commotion. Her passion for politics drives her towards a future in political science and journalism, where she hopes to both shape and narrate the currents of society.
Favorite song: “Rushes” by Frank Ocean