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Webb Canyon Chronicle
The Student News Site of The Webb Schools

Webb Canyon Chronicle
The Student News Site of The Webb Schools

Webb Canyon Chronicle
Ethan Undello

Ethan Undello, Editor of Sports

Ethan Undello (‘25) loves investigating a good mystery. Ever since he was six, he has loved Gravity Falls and the goofy riddles and plotlines contained within. He loves investigating the causes of violence and war, fascinated with the fight against crime. As such, Ethan has set his sights on becoming an FBI criminal profiler because he understandably hates serial killers and bullies. Yet, he is more than a future FBI investigator. He was raised in Upstate New York, where he developed a love for hiking, fishing, shooting, and, most importantly, sports. Having watched football with his grandparents since he was young, Ethan plays football at Webb and reports on sports at the WCC. In fact, his favorite article he has written tells the story of Webb’s football team and its successes. This year, Ethan hopes to continue investigatory journalism at the WCC. 

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After an impressive 64 to zero defeat against Workman High School, Stratton Rebish (‘24), Troy Seanoa (‘24), and Ale Fountain (‘24) pose for a picture with Michael Dunford. “It was a nice win coming off back-to-back losing seasons, and it had a lot to do with Dunford and his coaching, inspiring us to believe which helped us keep winning,” Troy said. Under the leadership of Coach Dunford, the Gauls defense continued to have a stellar season, helping propel the team to a 12-1 record and playoffs for the first time in 4 years.

Coach Michael Dunford, shaping leaders through sports

Ethan Undello, Editor of Sports
March 18, 2025
Standing tall, ready to strike is Kaitlyn Metz (‘25), a 4-year starting center back for the girls’ varsity soccer team. Focused, she prepares to take a free kick with the hopes of scoring or assisting a goal to help her team excel past their opponent. “My job isn't always defending,” Kaitlyn said. “A lot of times I find myself having to be an attacker, tapping into my other strengths as a player.” This moment captures Kaitlyn's motivation and effort as a two-way player: having the ability to be strong not only on the back line of defense but also as a key figure in the team's attacking system.

Kaitlyn Metz: a legacy of dedication on and off the field

Ethan Normann, Editor of Sports
January 15, 2025
It is 4:55 PM. Webb’s two upper tennis courts nestled in between the Jameson, Kirkhill, and Appleby dorms, glowing beneath an October sky washed in crimson. Soon, darkness will settle, and with daylight savings pushing sunset an hour earlier, dwindling light will make it tough for the players to carry on. “A few small lights would a nice addition,” said Larry (‘26).

From classrooms to courts: Webb’s vision for enhancing sports infrastructures

Andy Liu and Ethan Undello
October 29, 2024
Gianna Rabida (‘27) captures the Bridge Fire raging through Glendora’s Mountains while returning to Webb from an away volleyball game. Since September 8 – the day the fire started – it grew to 10,000+ acres in around two days, leaving Webb students anxious. “I’m afraid that I will have to evacuate my dorm in the middle of the night,” Gianna Rabida said. Boarders at Webb remain alert, anxious about possible evacuations as the fire rages through the Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties.

Threat of evacuation frightens Webb students

Yuki Layman, Gianna Darden, Payton Delgado, Alexandra Wang, and Ethan Undello
September 27, 2024
Starting pitcher and fourth in the batting lineup Ayan Kaushal (‘24) receives wise words from catcher Mikey Pino (‘26) to help kick off the game with a quick inning. Kaushal, this year's baseball team captain, communicates with his catcher with confidence and calmness to ensure that all throw calls are understood and the inning goes by smoothly. The WSC Gauls played a strong first playoff game against Calvary Chapel, winning in the last inning 4-3.

Webb Baseball Erupts with a Comeback Season

Nicolaas Grobler and Ethan Normann
May 22, 2024
Ethan Norman (‘25) and Baylee Canning (‘25) from Claremont High School brightened each other's night at Prom. “I had some help from a close friend, and we sat down for a little bit and came up with multiple sayings and ideas until I found the one,” Ethan said. “I chose which really fit the scheme of my proposal and ideals.” Once he developed the perfect idea, he surprised her on her way home from soccer hoping to light up her night.

Promposals of Webb 2024

Sydney Mildon and Berklee Antecol
May 16, 2024
Sophomore catcher Mikey Pino (‘26), who has already logged 17 hits and 16 runs with a season batting average of .436, extends his arms as he drives the outside pitch to right field for a double, putting the team in a great position to score. “I have felt really good in the box while hitting,” said Mikey Pino (‘26), “Recently I feel like I cannot get out, I feel amazing”

Webb baseball charges ahead in playoff run

Troy Seanoa, Ethan Normann, and Brandon Arteaga
March 29, 2024
Participants of the Art of Comedy and Improvisation Unbounded Trip pose for a photo after the Live Comedy Show at the Groundlings Theater in Hollywood. Students attended the show during the first night of their unbounded trip to garner inspiration for their upcoming projects.

Comedy Art and Improvisation

Stephanie Ma and Ethan Normann
March 19, 2024
As she sits and prepares to work on her homework, Emily Thornton (‘25) looks through her playlists deciding which would be best to listen to. Looking for the perfect mix of songs to help set a mindset that will lead to success, Emily chooses her gym playlist. “Not having music in when doing something is pointless. Especially with homework, my music is what keeps me going,” Emily said. Having hopes that it will increase her energy and encourage her to keep going, like it does when she is working out.

How to make a playlist

Ethan Normann and Troy Seanoa
February 22, 2024

Santa Claus visits Webb

Jovana Luna, Olivia Cooke, Ethan Normann, and Troy Seanoa
December 16, 2023
Captain and star running back and linebacker Troy Seanoa (‘24) gets ready to face a Difficult Temecula Prep Defense, at home, under the lights, on Thursday night. Leading 14-10 going into the half the Gauls knew that to stay in the game and keep maintain their dominance they would need to step up their game throughout the second half.

Small team, big dream

Troy Seanoa, Brandon Arteaga, and Ethan Normann
November 1, 2023

Fall Sports Intro

Stratton Rebish, Jenny Tran, Ethan Normann, Kristine Bisgaard, and Brandon Arteaga
September 28, 2023
Webb students of all different grades cheer as students Tony Gao (‘26) and Julia Fenner (‘23) battle it out in the middle of Stockdale center as Eric Hansen, Humanities Department faculty, refereed the event. Webb night was packed with different games and events, and as students began to disperse from arm wrestling, they headed over to the activity they had signed up for or just to cheer on fellow classmates.

Seniors grand slam Webb Night and Webb Day

Nicolaas Grobler, Troy Seanoa, and Ethan Undello
March 31, 2023
The Hooper Community Center is one of the first buildings you see when walking onto the Webb campus. The old building stands as a symbol of welcoming as it greets you with its newly refurbished interior and beautiful fountain. The building will soon undergo a name change in the honor of retiring Head of Schools, Taylor B. Stockdale.

Hooper Community Center renamed in honor of Taylor Stockdale

Ethan Undello
March 31, 2023
Cheers to a perfect season.

VWS Golf season recap

Ethan Undello
December 16, 2022
VWS varsity volleyball huddles up for a heartfelt discussion after their tough loss on senior night. Pictured here: From Right to left, Camile Casper (’22), Bella Choi (’24), Ella Chin (’25), Ella Garcia (’25), Jolina Zhao (’23), Noe Chock (’23), Oma Sukul (’23), Alyssa Xu (’24), Jasmine Wan (’23)

Webb honors VWS seniors at volleyball’s Senior Night

Ethan Undello and Connor Plunkett
October 28, 2022
The fall season includes a large variety of fall sports, such as Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, golf, water polo, and tennis. Webb football prepares to run a trick play against the Silver Valley Defense. Eric Gu (‘26) takes a sip out of his water bottle after finishing a mile-long warmup run for WSC cross country practice. VWS Volleyball poses for a picture before playing a crucial game that will send the team to the playoffs.

Fall sports return with athletes optimistic about winning a championship

Bryan Oglesby, Taylor Crawford, Ethan Undello, Troy Seanoa, and Chloe Wang
September 30, 2022
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