If you ever get into a tennis rally with Anna Park (‘26), you’d have to watch the lines on both sides of the court. Her forehand whips across the court with speed and precision, while her serves—when she’s “in the mood,” as she puts it—can catch even the most seasoned players off guard.
“I really like my forehand now,” Anna said. “It used to be my backhand down the line, but I’ve been enjoying the control and rhythm of my forehand and my serve. When they’re on, it feels effortless.”
Anna’s tennis journey began the summer before fifth grade, when her mom enrolled her in a local camp.
“It was my first racket sport,” she said. “I remember feeling excited to play because it was something new, and a lot more social than swimming, which I used to do when I was younger.”
That summer, the game clicked. What started as a camp hobby soon became a passion that carried her through middle school and, eventually, to Webb’s varsity team. On the team, she found herself not only competing at a higher level but also refining how she approached the game . Since joining as a freshman, her play style has changed drastically, and in many ways, has matured.
“I used to have the ‘go for it, all or nothing’ mindset all the time, but that also meant a lot of unforced errors” Anna said. “Now, I try to be a lot more consistent, knowing when to attack and when to play it safe.”
As her game evolved, so did Anna’s understanding of team dynamics.
“Before, the only person I played with was my brother,” she said. “Joining the team was a big change. I had to learn how to communicate, build team spirit, and speak up, even though I’m pretty introverted.”
Now, as a senior and the captain of the team, Anna sees the sport from a more comprehensive perspective.
“I think of myself as a bridge between the players and the coaches,” she said. “It’s not just about winning matches but also making sure everyone’s enjoying tennis and supporting each other.”
When she’s not competing, Anna keeps her rhythm going by playing with friends on weekends or hitting with her brother during breaks. And while she still aims to reduce unforced errors this season, her goals go beyond technique.
“This is my last year,” she said. “I want to leave knowing I gave everything to my team, and that everyone feels part of it.”
![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)
