Elena Petrova, Copy Editor
Elena Petrova (‘25) calls Moscow home, knowing every street and every pigeon, and yet she has been chased through the city for holding a piece of paper questioning the authority of her country's president. Always wanting her voice heard, she fights for her future and her community, hoping for a day when Russia can be free. As such, Elena looks forward to indulging her fascination with Russian and Soviet history and culture in Advanced Studies Cold War class. She also gives others a voice: as a passionate learner of many languages, she helps six students, including a Webb alum, embark on their linguistic journeys by teaching them English and Russian. As a Webbie, Elena serves this community as a prefect in Appleby, and a stage manager for this year’s fall play. Though she is very busy, you can also find her cooking new recipes, including her favorite dish: ratatouille. This year, Elena hopes to balance her urge to serve others with protecting her mental health and well-being. At the Webb Canyon Chronicle, she hopes to continue making the student community’s voice heard through more opinion articles, understanding that authority shall be questioned.
Favorite song: ОГНЕЙ by SALUKI
![During office hours, Sydney Becker (‘24) checks in with Sarah Trobaugh, Mathematics Department faculty, about her total grade percentage for Precalculus. “I understand that it [having total grades hidden] is frustrating for students because they like to know where they are,” Ms. Trobaugh said. “My policy is that students can always come to me and ask about their grades and I’m happy to share with them all the time.”](https://webbcanyonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/grades-article-cover-900x675.jpg)
