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Meet some of our newest faculty members: Mr. Malik Mbengue

Serena Fangary, Staff Mentor & Copy Editor
September 18, 2017

What classes are you teaching this year? 

I am teaching all grades actually. I am teaching French 2 honors, 3 honors, 3, 4, and AP.

Do you coach any sports? Which sports?

I coach soccer, I will be coaching girl’s soccer at Webb. I am very excited and  I’ve heard a lot of good things about the team.

What is your favorite TV show? 

Narcos, it is a very good TV show.

What kind of music do you listen to? 

All kinds of music but if I had to pick one it would probably be reggae. Bob Marley is my favorite artists and my favorite band would have to be The Dave Matthews Band.

Fun fact? 

I have enough brothers and sisters to fill an entire soccer team and have subs. And I had a donkey growing up.

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About the Contributor
Serena Fangary
Serena Fangary, Staff Mentor & Co-Copy Editor
Serena Fangary (‘18) has been a part of the Webb Canyon Chronicle since her sophomore year when she joined the team as a staff writer. As Co-Copy editor and Staff Mentor, Serena enjoys writing for different sections, while also being an active contributor to dialogue all over campus. When she isn’t busy writing or editing for the paper, Serena is usually binge-watching Netflix or hanging out with friends. Her other pastimes include hanging with her leopard gecko and reading horoscopes. Around campus, she is an active member in the dorms as a Dorm Counselor and is also part of Chapel Council. As Staff Mentor and Co-Copy editor, Serena is excited for what’s to come from the Webb Canyon Chronicle this year.