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Lillian Young 18

Lillian Young ’18

Faith Song, Extras Editor October 13, 2016

"Most of the bassists who made All Region last year graduated or switched regions, so I have no idea about my competition. I’m used to knowing the majority of the bassists who make it, and this year...

Jack Mattson 18

Jack Mattson ’18

Julia Kurtz, Photographer October 6, 2016

“I was so happy when I saw my name next to the role of Dauntless on the cast list. It took a lot of hard work to prepare for my audition. I had to prepare a monologue and a song called “Agony”...

Kathleen Zhang 18

Kathleen Zhang ’18

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor September 29, 2016

“There’s something special about standing under the stadium lights, looking up towards the cheering crowd, knowing that you’re about to put one of your best performances onto the field. Marching...

Tanuj Mahendru 18

Tanuj Mahendru ’18

Faith Song, Extras Editor September 26, 2016

(Tanuj Mahendru, along with his partner, had traveled to Nashville, TN over the summer to participate in the HOSA Internal Competition) "The best part (of HOSA Internationals) was being able to meet...

Jeehoo Kim 20

Jeehoo Kim ’20

Faith Song, Extras Editor September 26, 2016

"When you smile, it’s easier for people to approach you. If you have your head down, even if you’re alone, people hesitate to approach you. Now, I think I’m kind of fitting in socially. Coming...

Rachel Rusch 20

Rachel Rusch ’20

Anna Chuo, Morale Officer September 22, 2016

“I'm in choir at school and at my church. I also dance with a studio and act with a production. It does complicate things a little bit, like I can’t do outside of school practices and that. But I do...

Abbey Truong 19

Abbey Truong ’19

Faith Song, Extras Editor September 22, 2016

"A lot of people have told me that in order to be successful, I need to focus on just one thing I’m passionate about. The problem is, I can’t focus on just one hobby because I love everything I do!...

Boyan Zhu 17

Boyan Zhu ’17

Faith Song, Extras Editor September 16, 2016

"There are certain stereotypes associated with Asians that I used to be forced into. I would be told to study hard, get good grades in school and on my standardized tests, and get into a good college...

Zoe Morris 18

Zoe Morris ’18

Faith Song, Extras Editor September 8, 2016

             "I started taking ballet seriously when I was about 14, so I’m behind. People always tell me if I want to improve, I just have to work hard. It’s obvious, but it’s some of the...

Alisha Rawal 19

Alisha Rawal ’19

September 6, 2016

“I am passionate about art because it gives me the freedom to create, and I think that that’s really special about artists: you rarely ever destroy and you’re almost always creating, and even...

Caitlin Smith 16 Wins Big at International DECA Conference

Caitlin Smith ’16 Wins Big at International DECA Conference

Faith Song, Extras Editor May 11, 2016

Caitlin Smith ‘16 anticipated a text from her friend, hoping to hear some good news sooner or later. A notification came in, and she opened up her phone to find a message that sent adrenaline shooting...

Scrapbooks Tell the Story of Incoming Student Maggie Findells Life

Scrapbooks Tell the Story of Incoming Student Maggie Findell’s Life

Jasmine Milliger, Let's Talk About Editor April 29, 2016

Normally, owning 14 two and a half inch books with your face on each page would be unsettling, but Maggie Findell ‘20, who will be attending Westwood next year, has had every prominent moment in her...

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