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The student-run newspaper of Westridge School for Girls, Spyglass strives to build community and evoke empathy through the medium of journalism. Comprised of passionate student writers, editors, designers, managers, and leaders, Spyglass is dedicated to ethical reporting that amplifies our unique voices to inform, entertain, and forge connection in the Westridge community and beyond.

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The student-run newspaper of Westridge School for Girls, Spyglass strives to build community and evoke empathy through the medium of journalism. Comprised of passionate student writers, editors, designers, managers, and leaders, Spyglass is dedicated to ethical reporting that amplifies our unique voices to inform, entertain, and forge connection in the Westridge community and beyond.

Spyglass

The student-run newspaper of Westridge School for Girls, Spyglass strives to build community and evoke empathy through the medium of journalism. Comprised of passionate student writers, editors, designers, managers, and leaders, Spyglass is dedicated to ethical reporting that amplifies our unique voices to inform, entertain, and forge connection in the Westridge community and beyond.

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Dr. Shinshill Park conducts the fourth grade class in ‘A Marshmallow World.’

Westridge’s 2019 Holiday Concert 

Sophia H. and Caroline L. December 16, 2019

On December 13th, parents, alumni, students, and faculty gathered in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) for Westridge’s annual Holiday Concert, featuring performances from lower and middle school choruses,...

Vivian L. ’20 and Max E. ’21 observe Elisa D. ’20’s series of paintings.

Reflection and Revolution: Minority Artists Highlighted at Westridge

Sophia H. December 16, 2019

“Underrepresented communities—you gotta represent them!” Katie Sivers, Upper School art teacher, exclaimed, observing the many paintings, poems, and other pieces that made up the annual, student-led...

Barbara Chabot stirs her Chili pot as the competition heightens.

Middle School Teachers Turn Up the Heat with Fourth Annual Chili Cook-Off

Sophia H. November 18, 2019

  Anticipation buzzed throughout MUDD as the Middle School faculty milled around the tables covered in chili pots and salad bowls. Amid some collegial trash-talking and old fashioned pot-stirring,...

Guest Speaker Ella Baker answers questions from the students. 

Student Voices Tackles First Gender Assembly

Mckenna D. November 18, 2019

  On October 7, Student Voices tackled gender for the first time during an assembly in the PAC. The goal was to start a conversation about gender and what that means at an all-girls school. The assembly...

Love Your Mind Week Brings Attention to Mental Health

Love Your Mind Week Brings Attention to Mental Health

Hannah W. November 18, 2019

  The week of November 11, Westridge Peer to Peer organized Love Your Mind Week, an annual event designed to raise mental health awareness on campus. ​ People aren’t always comfortable talking...

Student Action Council: A New Level of Student Leadership at Westridge

Student Action Council: A New Level of Student Leadership at Westridge

Sophia H. November 18, 2019

October 15 marked the first meeting of the Student Action Council. The Student Action Council (SAC) presents a new opportunity for student leaders across the Westridge campus to collaborate and share ideas....

Victoria Garrett (front left), Margaret Shoemaker (front middle), Courtney Seiberling (front right), Madeleine Eaton (back left), Lisa Vandergriff (back middle), and Julia Davis (back right) all lean into a warrior two pose.

Employee Yoga Classes: Self Care, Relaxation, and Community

Katie S. November 18, 2019

Pausing for a much-needed break and adding some routine self-care isn’t just good advice teachers are doling out to students. Some faculty members are practicing what they recommend and taking advantage...

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