Class of 2018 Senior Issue

Although Abby Yang hopes to be remembered as an “aloof senior who doesn’t talk to anyone,” her friend Doris Wang (‘18) attests to the fact that she is, “a genuine and determined person and a true friend.” You are lucky if you get to know Abby because while she may seemed reserved, she is a loyal friend and always makes people laugh. “Abby is very detail oriented, and her meticulous and consistent ...

Albert Zhang describes himself as quirky and spontaneous, which is obvious to anyone who has seen him around campus. “Albert is a very committed man, to his relationship and to the boys. He is very self-determined and motivated, but always has a hidden agenda,” said Andrew Tarakji (‘18). He has served as a two-year class president, a WSC all-school vice president, and a head peer advisor. He als...

While Ale Butcher played an active role in both the varsity water polo and the admissions ambassador teams, she truly found her home in the Webb theatre tech department. In the words of Mr. Valdez, “Ale is always bringing a great sense of humor and fun to tech every afternoon. I am going to miss her!” Her greatest memories from the past four years include times spent driving with her friends in the...

You may think of Alex Oei as the quiet senior guy who can be found in functional fitness, badminton, or in front of the Hutches, but there is also so much more to him. Alex is a day student prefect, the group who is responsible for events like the drive-in-movie. As a DSP, he learned how easy it was to talk to people, which helped him become less shy. If he could give advice to his freshman self, it...

While most people know Alice her by the friendly smile she flashes as she passes by, her friend Abby Yang (‘18) jokes, “Lucy Fur (Alice) is a mysterious person. She might thinking about 100 ways to kill you but she still smiles at you with that typical Alice grin.” Between badminton, advanced classes, hanging out with her friends in the dorms, and binge watching Gossip Girl or Spongebob Square...

Allegra McDermott graced the Webb campus four short years ago, following in her father’s footsteps. To the average student, you would not have recognized the young girl with blonde highlights, braided hair, and floral attire. Allegra describes herself as the, “all black wearing, business school attending, and Tesla crashing” girl everyone has grown accustomed to. But, there is more to Allegra t...

From Saudi Arabia to Claremont and all of the exotic destinations in-between, Anam Zahidi is one of the the most thoughtful, hilarious, outgoing, and tone-deaf people you will ever meet. Anam has grown up admiring her two older sisters, Yumna Zahidi (‘14) and Hiba Zahidi (‘16), who are the reasons she ended up at Webb. She values her family and friends and will miss staying up late in the dorms, w...

If you find someone tinkering away in the robotics lab with her friends, it is likely Andi Delgado.  Andi, a self-proclaimed “disorganized, fun, and hungry” person will be studying Biology or Linguistics on the pre-med track at Carleton College next year. Andi has wanted to be a doctor from a young age, because she knew that she wanted to change people’s perceptions of doctors, who often give thei...

There are two sides to Andrew Tarakji that not everyone has the privilege of getting to know. There is the side that most students see and refer to as “Classic Andrew.” The one who will do anything for the snap, the one shows up to soccer practice in jeans, and the one who spends his days bouncing around campus to make people laugh. But, there is another side to Andrew as well. One that is car...

On weekends, Andy Zhou is likely to be found following his usual weekend routine, “eat, sleep, and repeat.”  Next year, he will be studying abroad at the American University of Paris, and he will be coming back to Southern California in his sophomore year, transferring to the University of Southern California. In college, Andy will study Global Relations; his reason for this is because it relates ...

Imagine this: You’re driving down Baseline when, out of nowhere, a 2015 white Fiat 500 Sport quickly zooms in front of you. You stop at Indian Hill and take notice of the car’s license plate frame. You squint, making out the writing on the frame – “Dog Mom”. Intrigued, you pull up next to the miniature car at the next light to get a better look at the driver. You imagine a 40-year-old socce...

Spunjali bunjali anjali. A Seattle native, Anjali Reddy has single-handedly brought the game of squash to Southern California with her insane grip strength and junior year excuses to not go out on the weekends. Even though she may look like she is in a constant state of despair, Anjali has truly blossomed into her purest self: an outgoing, magnetic, friendly, and fun gal who sends snapchats of afte...

A fierce debater, a “Francophile”, and an adventurer who spent a semester away in Washington, D.C. - these three distinct qualities all belong to Anne Jiang. Anne is extremely passionate about international relations and public policy. Throughout the summer, Anne will be spending time in Kigali, Rwanda with SEGL (The School for Ethics and Global Leadership) to study the Rwandan genocide. After, sh...

Anthony Villalobos vibed to “The Bird” by Anderson.Paak throughout his time at Webb. Fittingly, Villalobos flew away from home his senior year transitioning from a day student to a boarder simply for the experience. Anthony has been a peer advisor for two years, helping other smaller birds find their home here at Webb. Christina Dong (‘18) said, “Anthony is the weirdest, sniffling, pizza shir...

When Anya Vincent is not running for cross country or running the senior class in student government, she can be found chilling at the “senior spot” on a sunny day. Besides being vice president of her class and co-captain of the cross country team, Anya has also been heavily involved with the theatre tech program for the past four years. Anya is not one to back away from a challenge: she joined ...

April Bi is closely connected to her cats. At home, she likes taking naps on sunny afternoons with her cats. Additionally, she once read The Three Body Problem, a science-fiction novel, with her cats and wrote her college essays while having her cats mess around with her. April extends her love of animals to her passion in paleontology as she immersed herself in the study of snails. She is most grate...

Isabella Kong is a whale shark. Whale sharks are rare. There is only one in captivity. They look intimidating, but they are extremely friendly. Catch Bella in Taylor Lab studying marine biology by day and at the tennis court smashing tennis balls by night. She has lead the VWS tennis team to three league championships; Bella is truly a woman of many talents. She is an intense listener and the most l...

Blake Pederson’s route to Webb wasn’t a simple one; he had to grind his way to the top and strive for a better life he never had. Although Blake believes his experiences at Webb were valuable to his ideals, Blake views Webb as a “stepping stone to get where [he] actually wants to be.” “I literally just want to make a lot of money. My career plan is to make a lot of money, take care of my mom, an...

Brandon Yip likes to think he lives his life following the motto, “eat, sleep, repeat.”  Through his four years at Webb, however, it’s obvious that behind Brandon’s funny and chill exterior, he’s a natural leader who has already gotten a head start on his goal of one day being incredibly successful and powerful. A self-proclaimed “feminist,” Brandon is notorious for his strong opinio...

If you ever see Britany Marticorena walking around campus, you won’t find her without a smile. Even when she was covered in peanut butter during the Theme Night skit sophomore year, her humor filled the gym. Although Theme Week was one of her favorite school events, she will miss Jubilee just as much. Her joyous personality can be described as irresistible, almost as much as her willingness to help...

Besides his position as head of the International Support Program, Bryan Wei also played an instrumental role on the cross country, triathlon, and baseball teams. Bryan’s all-time favorite Webb memory was performing the K-pop dance routine with last year’s graduates at LA Times. He also will never forget jogging around Claremont with his cross country pals, Kevin Wang (‘18) and Mike Liu (‘1...

If you ever need someone to talk to, Camille Ylagan will be there with her signature smile and caring words to make you feel better. As a head peer advisor, she was connected to the community and constantly came up with ways to help Webb's morale. This year, she created the healthy relationships campaign to allow students to feel comfortable at Webb and to help make sure everyone finds their “pe...

Chelsea Chen is known as the “punniest” chick at Webb, regardless of who won the actual senior superlative. Apart from her quick-witted humor, Chelsea has been noted for her kind heart and fun-loving spirit. Matthew Brailsford ('18) said, “Chelsea is super funny. Especially when you say a joke and then she just repeats it louder, so everyone can hear.” If you see her in the dorms, she’s p...

Whether it be in the physics classroom or the dance studio, Christina Dong’s smile shines as she overcomes the challenges that Webb presents. As Dr. Seuss instructs, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Dance is one of the only things that keeps her sane, so, no matter what time of year, you can find her in the dance studio choreographing and connecting with her artisti...

Dan Kumok may have entered the Webb Schools as a new junior, but he wasted no time leaving his mark on the Webb community. Artem Borisov (‘20) describes Dan as someone who “pursues his goals” and “takes leadership” especially when others have lost their motivation. Dan was the captain of the CyberPatriot team at Webb, a club which competes in cyber security competitions, and helped lead h...

David Qian is passionate about math and computer science. His favorite teachers, Mr. Caldwell and Mr.Dahler, influenced him in ways of thinking and approaching different mathematical theories. One of his most memorable memories at Webb were all the late-night conversations about physics, astronomy, and the existence of the universe with Jim Wan (‘18) and Steven Dai (‘18). His interests are not ...

As co-captain of the varsity golf team and co-chair of the dorm council, Doris Wang is living proof that you can really do it all. Doris the explorer loves her exclusive 18+ Uber permissions, having driven miles east to skydive in the desert of Perris and miles west to shop in Beverly Hills. Her favorite memories include meeting the high-spirited freshmen of North Hutch. Abby Yang (‘18) commented, �...

Derreck Chu can be found sitting in front of the library, playing video games in his friends’ dorm rooms, or exploring all the different food options in Claremont. Derreck balances his life as a day student in a boarding environment by staying on campus late and taking his friends out to eat on the weekends. He interacts with different people in the Webb community by serving as the senior class ...

As the ultimate Star Wars Rebels fan, four-year junior varsity tennis star, and all-school WSC vice president, Drake Gardner’s out-of-this-world persona will be missed as he travels west to the University of California, Los Angeles next year. As part of student government for the past three years, Drake’s favorite moments were spent behind the scenes watching events like homecoming, LA Times, and Th...

If you hear someone yelling, “Mr. Quick!” across campus, you know you’re about to cross paths with Elena Monroe. She is known for being very outgoing and extremely energetic. Her contagious laughter, at herself and others, can be found not only in classrooms but in the dorms, where she served as a chair of the VWS dorm council. She is also the editor-in-chief of yearbook and a student ambassador, a...

Elena Suherman, aka “L”, is humble about her many talents. “[She] has been one of the hardest working and most dedicated technicians on the crew. You can always depend on her, even if she does sleep through rehearsal,” said Mr. Valdez. It is no surprise that the highlights of Elena’s Webb career all involve the theatre program. When Elena isn’t reading or watching anime, she is a theatr...

You may recognize Elizabeth Lee by all the different pictures of food she posts on her Snapchat story. This self-proclaimed “foodie” can be found in the dining hall on the daily, or in the Hutches, where she is a dorm councilor. She loves the positive energy from the community of her dorm so much that she has lived in North Hutch for three out of her four years at Webb; she also loved setting up...

Ellie Canty’s considerate personality will be missed when she leaves for Haverford College next fall. She thinks of herself as “positive and understanding.” This description is backed up by her friend, Ariel Benjamin (‘20), “Ellie brightens my day every time I see her. I have never met someone more caring and compassionate.” Ellie plans to major in Chemistry since she’s always been inter...

When anybody talks about swim, you know Euson Hui’s name will be part of the conversation. This is because he has been splashing through daily practices since he was four years old. As a result, his name frequents the record board as well as tops the psych sheets. Though he is a swim captain, Euson always continues to work hard, push himself, and take the chance to improve. When Euson is not in t...

If you sit in the classroom for Advanced Studies Creative Non-Fiction, you will definitely remember Georgia Newman’s passionate and firm voice during class discussions. Georgia enjoys immersing herself in debates and discussions on physics in the universe, epistemology of words, philosophy, existentialism, politics, and social rights. Georgia is a social justice activist and a proud feminist. During he...

If you don’t know who Grace Kirkland is, you can find her walking around campus wearing a giant fur coat, regardless of the weather. A familiar face now, Grace came to Webb during her sophomore year not knowing very many people. Despite switching schools half way through high school, her future goals of working in the medical field never faltered. Becoming a nurse has been her goal from a young ...

Hannah McClure is a self-proclaimed “genuine person,” which she explains means, “very generous and kind but also easily provoked.” Her friends describe her as “a good listener,” someone who is trustworthy, and who follows through with her promises. Since Hannah’s freshman year, she has come out of her shell by participating in and attending more school events. Throughout her time at ...

Although Isabell appears reserved at the surface, there is more to her personality than meets the eye. “Isabell is the definition of ‘extroverted introvert.’ This might sound like a contradiction, but they exist and Isabell is their queen,” shared Sonia Malik (‘18). She acknowledges that she has grown since her freshman year when her catchphrase was, “focus on your education!” Isabell h...

“When you first see Jackson, you assume that since he’s the responsible friend, he’s got a serious way about him,” said Anjali Reddy (‘18), “but whenever anything goes unexpectedly wrong, this big smile breaks across his face and he joins in on the chaos. He has an unexpected goofy side.” Jackson Bibbens enjoys hanging out with his friends and his dog, going on spontaneous expedition...

  If you know Jacob Miller, you know that there’s not one bad bone in his body. Perceived as a “gentle giant”, Jacob has the innate ability to brighten up any room he enters. Although Jacob is one of the most kind-hearted, caring, and understanding people at Webb, he’s not afraid to argue for what he deems important. At Webb, Jacob found his voice. Before Webb, Jacob was reserved, but h...

Jeffrey Ran has a charming personality with a mischievous side and a knack for finding happiness in the small things in life similar to his spirit animal, a monkey. He channels his high spirits through many sports, but football has made the most substantial impact on his life. As a defensive end, Jeffrey is always there to protect his teammates on and off the field. Jeffrey and his friends have fo...

Jessica Yoder’s vibrant and outgoing personality has led her to participate in a myriad of activities, including robotics, cross country, theatre, and English country dancing. Jessica founded the English Country Dancing Club at Webb and has been taking lessons since she was eight years old. Musicals helped Jessica get through her time at Webb, and her current favorite is Finding Neverland. You might...

Jim is passionate about environmental studies, cross country, math, and Mr. Dahler. He is a proud member of the WSC honor committee, as he regards his role with profound fondness to promote transparency and student advocacy. He extends his passion outside of the classroom in evening tutoring and robotics. He has also represented Webb at the Caltech Harvey Mudd Math Competition. One of his best memories at Web...

From being a star badminton player all four years to being the head of prefects and chapel council, Jeremy Pandji has left an unforgettable mark on the Webb community. Considered a renaissance man of sorts, Jeremy, better known as “JJ” around Webb, can be found slamming it on the basketball court, impressing Ms. Blomberg as a biotech whiz, or simply making people smile. You’ll catch him at ev...

“Jordan is the best person to have as a friend; he is always caring and I know I can count on him to put a smile on my face,” said Ellie Canty (‘18). If you hear laughter coming from one of the tall stacks of books in the library, Jordan Noelte is probably the source of that laughter, watching fail video compilations on YouTube. His laughter is as compelling as his sweet personality. His magn...

“Passionate, overly so sometimes,” is how Kate Bowman describes herself. She is protective of her friends, family, and her swim team and is not afraid to be loud during class discussions. She has participated in internships with government officials and will be taking her passion for vocalizing her beliefs to Wellesley College in Massachusetts to study Political Science. Kate is a very literar...

Kelli Henry, a Frank Lloyd Wright fan and architecture aficionado, is a busy Webb student who serves as a day student prefect and track captain. Kelli plans to study Architecture and Business at Cal Poly Pomona.  Kelli wants to study architecture because it allows her to pursue her passion for art, something that she has loved for the majority of her life. Even when she was a child, Kelli designed...

Throughout his time at Webb, Kevin Wang has distinguished himself as an excellent athlete as team captain of cross country, a badminton player, and triathlon competitor. Kevin loves to bike  every single day; he sometimes bikes to Seal Beach, which is 110 miles roundtrip. He believes that in five years, he could potentially become a farmer, since his parents live on a farm. He likes Game of Throne...

Kia’s quiet presence on Webb’s campus throughout the day is no comparison to the loud noise he makes on the basketball court. Kia Nalbandi is known for his quiet, yet impactful leadership whether it be as captain of the varsity basketball team, or as an integral honor committee member. His determination to do well has shown through many of his accomplishments whether it be athletic or academic. Des...

For Kit Caldwell, the first day of the Webb experience began years before the first day of her freshman year. Mr. Caldwell, or ‘dad’ as Kit knows him, said,”Kit represents the very best of me and my family - she is kind, considerate, and humble. I love my child with all my heart and am so proud of who Kit has become.” While she will miss the friends and memories she made here, like freshman orientat...

A theatre aficionado, language-lover, and Grey’s Anatomy fan, Leah West will be studying at Trinity University in Texas next year. Though she doesn’t know for sure what she wants to study, Leah is inspired by her older sister’s track: pre-med, Spanish, and travelling the world along with it.  At Webb, she enjoyed going through all the ups and downs of the school with her closest friends: Sa...

Leo Li lives by the Gucci Mane quote, “If a man does not have the sauce, then he is lost. But the same man can be lost in the sauce.” He spends time with friends and gets as much out of it as he can, going as far as trying out skiing for the first time in Big Bear and proceeding to land on his face during his second attempt. On the weekends, Leo likes to “push” places with his friends, travel...

An elusive man of few words, Logan Cignoli slinks around Webb, getting to where he needs to go and not wasting much time in between. A passionate film lover, Logan spends his free time watching and researching horror movies, his favorite genre, and even dabbling in the creation of his own. Matthew Hu (‘18) says, “The stuff he makes is pretty cool. It’s a shame he never gets around to making ...

Born in London, currently residing in Mexico, studying in Claremont, and frequently travelling to Italy to visit his family, Lorenzo Vela, a self-proclaimed “happy, lazy (in a good way), and Italian,” is quite the globetrotter. Lorenzo plans on adding to his jet-setting nature by studying Business at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada this coming fall. Mo Zahidi (‘18), one of...

As an artist, softball and badminton player, community service guru, admissions fellow, Netflix-binger, and aspiring reporter, Mabel Zou was definitely not afraid to experiment with new things during her four years at Webb. Macy Huang (‘18) said, “Mabel is a caring friend, a comical person, and very straightforward in giving advice.” Ms. Duron commented, “When I first met Mabel, I didn’t h...

Macy is known for her approachability and her smiles. Passionate in the areas of education empowerment and poverty eradication, she joined Givology, an education nonprofit connecting donors with grassroots organizations. At school, she is the captain of badminton and tennis, and an active member in the realms of community service and computer science. Macy aims to pursue a career in the fields of internat...

Maddie Stoddard has grown up being familiar with Webb’s campus with her older brother attending Webb, but that doesn’t affect the name she made for herself. Maddie’s sarcasm is duly noted by everyone that knows her, as it is one of her most hilarious yet genuine personality traits. Although Maddie is quiet at times, when she has something to say she will. Despite the sarcastic exterior, her kin...

MuUOOOoOoHH. You hear this sound from outside of the library, shaking every object in its path. You look quickly to find a bright smile, a glowing personality, and awkward hand movements. Of course, the whale-like sound is coming from Madison Steinorth. A shining star on the Webb campus, Madison has a magnetic energy that makes everyone want to be her friend. Even though she physically parted ways from...

Many of you probably know Matthew Brailsford as the quirky senior who spends all of his free time goofing around. From partaking in an anime photo-shopping competition to dressing up in a bikini for cross country practice - Matt Brailsford has done it all. However, there is more to him than what meets the eye. Awarded the coaches award for cross-country this past season, Mr. Caldwell describes Matt as ...

While he may seem reserved, “Matthew Hu is a hardworking, courageous, young man who goes out of his way to ensure that others bring out the best in themselves,” said Drake Gardner (‘18). As a four year member of the robotics team, Matthew has enjoyed spending the afternoons and competition weekends with his closest friends as well as getting the opportunity to experiment with one of his pass...

Mike Liu is a jack of all trades. Not only is Mike wickedly intelligent and courteous, but he wears several hats as a leader of the Webb community. As a dorm prefect and international student liaison, Mike learned valuable lessons by acclimating new students to the Webb culture. “Being both a prefect and an international student liaison was a really good experience because I got to know a lot of ...

Mohammad Zahidi, volleyball player and avid gamer, describes himself with three words: funny, athletic, and motivated. This fall, Mo plans to stay in Southern California, as he plans to study Biology at Cal Poly Pomona.  In five years, he hopes to be studying medicine, as his dream is to be a doctor. Mo enjoys watching Modern Family and How I Met Your Mother.  In addition to his TV show addiction, Mo en...

“Natalya”, “Natulez”, “Nata”... Whatever you call our favorite “mom friend” , one thing’s for sure - she has made her way into the hearts of the Webb community. “Natalya is easygoing, energetic, and incredibly thoughtful all at once,” says Miss Mani.  A natural leader, Natalya Bachoura has completed the toughest range of feats, from controlling a mob of hungry Webb students l...

Nathan Ehrlich hails from Los Angeles, California. A theatre tech aficionado, he describes himself as, “obscenely talented, comedic, and self-indulgent.” This fall, Nate plans to study journalism, writing, and biochemistry at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York.  He hopes to be “saving the world” in five years. One of his closest friends, Anthony Villalobos (‘18), said, “Nathan is extrem...

Blue-tinted sunglasses, a black hoop earring, and extremely luscious hair only begin to describe Nick Battistelli, but there is much more to be uncovered. Although he is a boarder, Nick often returns home to Rancho Cucamonga on the weekends. There, he trains horses for a program that assists disabled children in fostering their love for equestrianism. At Webb, Nick is an admissions fellow and Rogers...

Nick Martinez is Webb’s very own “Wolf of Webb Street.” It makes perfect sense that he’s always been interested in business administration and finance. In just three years, Nick has managed to make ‘doing it all’ seem easy - running varsity track and cross country, debating his way to a handful of trophies, and winning march madness brackets against his beloved squad, SGS.  Although Nick may...

Oren Wei, also known as Dr. Wei, will attend Johns Hopkins University next year. After college, he plans to attend medical school to finally fulfill his nickname. Oren is a leader on campus, serving as a head prefect and an associate of the debate team. His interest in debate can be reflected through his favorite shows: “Suits” and “House of Cards.” In the dorms, his role as a head prefect allo...

Payton Williams brightens up any room with her friendly and upbeat demeanor. Since her freshman year, she has come out of her shell and demonstrated her outgoing personality as a student government commissioner. She lives by the Ferris Bueller quote: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” Payton reflects on her years on the varsity soccer...

Peter Raus is a self-proclaimed “kid” of mystery. Catch him roaming around campus sporting Philadelphia sports gear, khakis, and a pair of Sperry topsiders. Although Peter isn’t from the “city of brotherly love”, he is an avid Phillies and Eagles fan thanks to his dad, who hails from Philly. Peter is also known for his long luscious hair. His friend Kia Nalbandi (‘18) said, “One time at br...

Rebecca Whithorn is a self-proclaimed “go with the flow” kind of girl. She values doing what makes her happy; she believes that if you are not happy, then you are doing something wrong. Rebecca has been playing with a passion on the softball field for the past twelve years and has participated on the Vivian Webb softball team for three seasons. Rebecca also loves spending time with her family a...

It’s a typical day at Webb when you round the corner and you hear a voice loudly exclaiming, “Oh god I’m late again,” as a girl rushes up from the day student parking lot. She pauses to say hi, and tell you a funny story about her morning, all while continuing to run to class, leaving you with a smile. You’ve just run into the lovable VWS student body president, Riya Mehta. Riya is a social bu...

A former crew sock wearer, superstar athlete, and infamous “elbow boi”, Ryan Place has taken full advantage of the opportunities available to him at Webb, while also creating new resources for future Webbies. As club president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ryan holds weekly meetings where he discusses the intersection of sports and God with his fellow club members, often hosting insp...

What do you get when you combine a red beard, an obsession with sports, an extroverted personality, and a love for #edgy music? Ryan Vidales, aka ropefather, holds quite a few positions at the Webb Schools like student government president, co-captain of the football team, lead singer of Lucid Daze, and the editor of sports for the Webb Canyon Chronicle. He received his most important title his so...

If you see a person in Jones incessantly solving advanced calculus problems at maximum speed, you have probably settled your eyes on Sally Guo. Sally will travel all the way from Claremont to Boston to study Applied Mathematics at Boston University. Her interest in math explains why she likes Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Dahler so much, as they both influenced her on how to think about math. Some of her f...

A wild Sam Scudder can be seen wandering around the mountain bike trails behind Webb, dressed head to toe in camouflage with reflective sunglasses and a flat brimmed cap. Many of you know Sam for rocking a similar attire on a day-to-day basis taking Scudderesque snapchats, which are characterized by frequent zooming, excessive, and an averagely eccentric appeal. Known for his skater boy ways, Sam is...

From being a captain on the VWS cross country team to leading the school as an executive, Sarah Hebb exemplifies everything that makes up a driven VWS student. Her cross country coach, Mr. Owers, shares, “On our trip to Catalina, she showed a true sense of wonder over the things that are fascinating about time, space, reality, morality, and eternity.  But most importantly, she also talked about embracing...

Her name is Savannah Thomas but her friends call her Savannah Smiles. The reasoning is obvious, anywhere you go on campus, even if you’re 50 feet away, you can spot her radiant smile. She’s a baller on the court and in the classroom, executing exemplary plays as a four-year varsity basketball player and upholding the honor code as a member of the honor cabinet. Shooting hoops isn't the only sport that...

“Serena has a magnetic personality; everyone is drawn to her,” said Serena’s BFF Britany Marticorena (‘18). Serena Fangary is the friend we all need but don’t deserve. She is always there if you need a shoulder to cry on or if you want to drive 52 miles to to get Takis covered elotes on a Saturday night. When Serena isn’t vibing to Tyler the Creator on a long drive to find authentic Me...

Ever the art museum, concert, and Black Mirror fanatic, Shyam Arya has made a permanent mark on Webb as co-chair of the Service Council, vice president of the Young Feminist Club, and vice president of the LGBTQ+ and Allies Club. Although he was on the fence about joining theatre and dance as a freshman, he now cannot imagine his life without having embraced these forms of artistic expression. Mrs. Mingarelli said, “Shyam is both a really deep thinker and a really passionate scientist who has pushed me to become a ...

Baseball & coffee. Skyler Rivera is one of the most energetic people to ever exist, but the jury is still out on whether it is organic or caffeine-induced. Although the block schedule took some adjusting to, Skyler has taken full advantage of the opportunities available at Webb. As an admissions fellow, she has shared her appreciation and excitement to prospective students, spreading her catchin...

Sonia Malik is a lifechanger. From her constant radiance of honesty, ability to speak her mind, and kind-hearted spirit, she is everything that epitomizes not only an amazing friend, but an amazing person. From the waterpolo team to the swim team, not only has Sonia excelled in academia and life, but also athletics. Her senior season was cut short due to an unforeseen injury, but Sonia did not let t...

Sonny Wang is always keeping busy. She is either competing on the courts as a varsity tennis player, leading tours as a student ambassador, helping peers in the dorms as a dorm counselor, or taking the metro to Los Angeles with her friends. “She sings, cooks, and eats good food. She’s constantly making fun of herself but always knows what to say in serious conversations,” said Georgia Newman (‘18). So...

If a kinkajou was an avocado enthusiast that could dance, it would be as if Sophia Jahadhmy was standing in a mirror.  Despite having arrived at Webb as a junior and only spending two years here, there is no question that Sophia has made Webb a brighter place. Sophia, affectionately deemed a “small, hawaiian boy” by her friends, is a fun, quirky addition to campus who you can always find laughin...

Whether it be on the field, the mat, or the track, you can find Spencer Easley working hard at any sport he comes across. His versatility and determination are only a couple of reasons why people are so drawn to him, not to mention his constant humor and positive presence. Even though Spencer spent a majority of his Webb career playing varsity football, he found a love for wrestling as he created fri...

On a hot spring day, if you ever find yourself by the baseball field, you will most likely hear the sound, “AUUNGHEAUX,” as Stephan Park slams a baseball across the field. Stephan, famous for his ludicrously funny but accurate comments in class, has created unforgettable memories through his sense of humor and fierce loyalty to those he loves. Stephan has made his way through his four years at W...

Super Smash Bros was released in 1999. Steven Abouchedid was born in 1999. Coincidence? I think not. Steven is Webb’s wickedly talented Super Smash Bros expert. Not only has he won many Webb competitions, but he also competes in “professional” leagues around the area. You can spot Steven around campus challenging his friends to games in the library, playing chess, or floating around talking to n...

Advanced multivariable calculus, complex computer calculations, and interesting math dilemmas are all subjects that will frequently appear on Steven Dai’s signature interactive computer screen. He is extremely passionate about advanced mathematics and robotics, and has represented Webb at the Robotics World Championships Tournament in Houston, Texas. He developed his interest in astrophysics after ...

No one sums Takim Myhre up better than Jeffrey Ran (‘18) who said, “Takim is like a dressed up mannequin in a fancy designer shop, except he wears underwear.” Throughout his three years at Webb, Takim Myhre has grown into the outgoing and amicable person that friends and teachers love having around. Mr. Farrell said, “Don’t tell him that I said this, because it’ll go straight to his head...

Thea Kirkpatrick is optimistic, hardworking, and humble even though “everyone knows she is the smartest anyway”, according to her friends. She served as a day student prefect during her junior year and a member of the honor cabinet as a senior. Thea also demonstrated her leadership on the varsity tennis team since freshman year. Additionally, she has held the team together as team captain for th...

The idea of being nice to people out of the kindness of one’s heart goes a long way. This is exemplified by one of the Webb community’s favorite young scholars, Tom Liu. Tom is a relatively quiet fellow, which makes his personality more mysterious and enigmatic than the average Webb student. However, behind every quiet man, lies an array of ideas that will one day be marveled by the masses. Tom ...

Tony Jun’s four years at Webb are described as some of the best years of his life. Tony has maintained meaningful friendships he created since his freshman year. He credits the safekeeping of those friendships to music, as he recalls spending a lot of time in the instrument storage room jamming out to all kinds of different music. His versatility with many different instruments made him a fan favo...

Vic Castro’s impressive designing skills are rivaled only by her academic prowess. She is also an active participant in the Webb community, having formed multiple student-led organizations,like Chinese Club, Art Club, and Student Weekend Activities Group (SWAG). However, Vic’s talents truly shine in design as she created the new line of school uniforms, produced many posters for performances a...

Hailing from Beijing, China, Victoria Liu is a busy Webb student, serving as a debate team capitan, honor cabinet member, and Editor of News and Opinion for the Webb Canyon Chronicle. Next year, Victoria plans to study at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. When she goes to Georgetown, Victoria will miss her best friends, Macy Huang (‘18) and Anne Jiang (‘18), as well as her f...

Vijay Xu describes himself as someone with “an easygoing personality who is a lot more fun to hang out with once you get to know [him].” He is a dedicated basketball player: for the past three years he has played for the Webb basketball team and joined the fall season basketball clinic. Vijay demonstrated his leadership as a dorm prefect and a member of Chapel Council. His favorite activity to do on ...

William Donahue is both a beast in the pool and in Skyrim Overwatch. As co-captain of the varsity water polo team and a valuable distance swimmer, Will has contributed tremendously to Webb’s aquatic athletic teams. Mr. Duque said, “My most memorable moment of Will is when he addressed his classmates at a WSC assembly by sitting down on the stage saying ‘we can do better.’ Will has a big heart ...

Judging by how lowkey William Peng is, you’d never guess how unique the Hong Kong native really is. William is as humble as he is intelligent. William’s unconventional interests in extreme sports like snowboarding, skydiving, and base jumping are overshadowed by his modest personality. In terms of intelligence, William is as sharp as they come. William’s passion for art and graphic design led ...

One fateful freshman evening, Zach Hamman’s love for a few of his favorite things gained him the nickname “Bobi”. Four years later, the nickname remains. On a daily basis, Bobi likes to exude the essence of a sloth, by going through his day combating laziness, moving at a very slow rate, and acting with an easygoing attitude. You can find him on Chandler Field, with the boys, or playing fortn...