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Terrence Wu

Terrence Wu, Editor of Science and Technology

Tony Hawk? More like Terrence Wu (‘23)! Famously known for whizzing around campus on his electric skateboard, Terrence is impressively multifaceted. This senior Editor of Science and Technology is the definition of a leader. As a WSC dorm prefect, he sets a great example by taking risks and pushing himself to try new things. As a prefect, he is constantly reaching out to his community and trying to help boarders adjust. The thought of befriending so many kids, at first, was intimidating, but Terrence never backs down from a challenge. Terrence was born in Shanghai but has also lived in Hong Kong. His love for education and traveling brought him to the United States. Currently, he lives in New Zealand when away from Webb. His main hobbies include scuba diving, sailing, and bouldering— all extreme sports. Terrence loves challenges, problem-solving, and pushing himself to overcome problems. His goal this year in journalism is to develop content that is fun and engaging to read. Terrence wants to learn to write for the viewers' entertainment, mainly because he believes in catching the readers' attention with captivating content rather than the boring, old, daily news – and he won't settle for less.  

Favorite Song: "End Credits" by EDEN 

 

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During Monday lunch, the usually lively upper rooms in the Taylor B. Stockdale Community Center, formerly the Hooper Community Center, are instead filled up with students serving 7-10s. Delivered as a result of either three unexcused tardies or one unexcused absence, the large number of students is also an indicator of general community sentiment regarding attendance. “My job is to make sure students show up to class,” said Steven Galarsa, Attendance Coordinator. “The punishments are meant to help the students. They can take advantage of the 7-10 to make up the work they missed during class.”

Better late than never: how Webb’s attendance policy works

Terrence Wu
March 7, 2023
The hallway of the Health Center remains quiet as students wait to check in with nurses and counselors. The crevice of the door on the left gives a sneak peek into the freshman seminar health class.

Back to the Past: Previous Health Center Policies Return

Yuki Layman, Berklee Antecol, Terrence Wu, and Sydney Morales
March 2, 2023
A slab of engraved granite proudly displays the names of the many contributors who have donated to The Webb Schools in the past decades. With an endowment of $50 million as of 2023 and the recent recipient of a $100 million “historic estate gift,” donations have shaped the school into what it is today. “As a non-profit organization, we often have to rely on the generosity of others,” said Janet Peddy, Chief Financial Officer.

What Makes Webb Go Round: Understanding Webb’s Tuition and Budget

Terrence Wu
February 8, 2023
Mr. Michael Hoe, Webb’s director of studies, works in his office in the admin building. “As the director of studies, it is my job to oversee these changes,” says Mr. Hoe, referring to the recent removal of A+’s from report cards. As an evolutionary biology teacher and a past Webb student himself, he has had a lot of experience dealing with grades from both ends of the stick.

Minus the plus: why Webb’s removal of the A+ was a mistake

Terrence Wu and Lisa Peng
December 14, 2022
Terrence Wu (‘23) cruises down Alamo hill on his Backfire G2 electric skateboard, making the otherwise tedious journey in seconds with style. An early adopter of electric transport, Terrence finds the skateboard a risky yet rewarding mode of getting around campus. “It’s always fun going down that hill, but the speed, steepness of the hill, and other vehicles and students mean you always have to be careful,” said Terrence.

Webb on wheels: Electric vehicles for commuting on campus

Terrence Wu and Kaylynn Chang
October 25, 2022
Artemis 1 remains on standby on Pad 39B in the Kennedy Space Center. Towering at 98.1 meters and weighing 95 metric tons. “The total liftoff thrust is 8.1 million pounds...It’s a little more than what the Saturn V was capable of”, Andrew Barrantes (‘23) said. Upon takeoff, the Space Launch System will be the most powerful rocket to ever be launched in history. But to achieve that feat, it first must take off.

A Grounded Goddess: The Shortcomings of Artemis 1

Terrence Wu, Connor Plunkett, Taya Sibichenkova, and Jenny Tran
September 30, 2022
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