Stephanie Ma, Editor-in-Chief
Stephanie Ma (‘25) is no stranger to the spotlight and the gaze of an attentive audience. Taking on roles such as Editor-in-Chief of the WCC, president of Webb Thespians, and co-head of the honor council, Steph is passionate about serving the community. As a head HC, she hopes to direct other students through the disciplinary process and foster community values. A dedicated member of Webb’s theatre department, she designs lights in the fall, works as a stage manager in the winter, and performs onstage in the spring. Although ’s limelight is usually directed at helping her fellow students, he illuminates her own talents through . Since learning guitar the summer before her freshman year, she instantly fell for the instrument’s rich melodies and its ability to channel her vibrant energy. Playing the guitar allows Steph to express her emotions freely without pressure, inspiring her to write original songs. She has debuted her golden melodies at the Claremont Village, serenaded the crowd at open mic events, and performed at Jubilee. Steph is ready to shine vividly during her senior year as she encourages her fellow writers to step into the spotlight.
Favorite Song: You’re On Your Own Kid by Taylor Swift
![The Faro laser scanner is set up in the locker room of the gym as Webb students received a demonstration of how the scanner works. This scanning marks the first phase of the gym’s renovation. "I think there should be student voices involved [in the renovation] because although faculty see the gym, they don’t play on the gym floor as much as an athlete might,” Makayla Kays (‘28) said.](https://webbcanyonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ma-gym-scanning-1200x900.jpeg)
![Aurora Deng (’26) is doing Saturday check-in at Stockdale Community Center with the new application REACH and its embedded NFC tag. “I like it more [now that] we don’t have to do the sign-in books because there used to be a long line,” said Jacky Qi. ”NFC tags are a lot faster.” Before NFC tags were implemented, students had to sign the physical check-in books every Saturday.](https://webbcanyonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Liu-Reach-NFC-_1_-1200x900.jpeg)
![Blue, white, and gold colored balloons surround the doorway to the new Bonnie Johnson Hall. Dr. Theresa Smith and Blake Johnson pose with large scissors, prepared to cut the ribbon as many faculty, alumni, and others watch and applaud. “I look at [the science lab] as a space where students are pursuing their own scientific questions, where they can collaborate with their other peers, and where discovery is happening,” said Lisa Nacionales, Science Department Chair.](https://webbcanyonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_and_Johnson.HEIC.jpg)
