Kathy Duan doesn’t raise her voice to be heard — when she speaks, people listen. At Webb, Kathy has been a steady presence and deeply engaged, whether sparring in a debate round or holding her ground at the center of the pool in water polo. With her radiant smile and calm confidence, Kathy carries a quiet brilliance that never asks for attention but always earns it. She’s a Webb genius — sharp, deeply analytical, a student who will always understand current world news and be prepared to have a thoughtful conversation with anybody. Kathy is the kind of friend who will make you laugh with a silly joke then turn around and say something that makes you rethink everything. Her depth shows up in the details: in showing her deep empathy in late-night HC meetings, writing well-researched and intentional articles, and asking hard questions about justice and power. Kathy’s dedication makes her one of a kind — she is the student every teacher wishes to have in their class. This fall, Kathy brings that same thoughtfulness, intellect, and warmth to Stanford University, where she will study Public Policy, ready to take on the world with the same grace and purpose she brought to Webb.