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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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Campus Culture

Westridge Rocketry Strived to Rise for Years—And Finally a Rocket Rises

Ella B., Editor-In-Chief

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition!” booms through the Kern County desert. Almost 20 Westridge students cheer, watching four years of hard work launch into the atmosphere.  As the sun set on Saturday, December...

Via and Katherine with their tea pot and sticker.

Brewing Tea and Warming Hearts: Freshmen Katherine D. and Via K. start “The Mystertea Monopoly”

Valentina V., Editor-in-Chief

It is not rare to see spunky freshmen Katherine D. and Via K. stealthily running around campus with a blue-grey pouch and the occasional steaming teapot. I would often wonder what the pair was up to, but...

Kashmir courtesy of her Instagram

“I’m gonna miss the girls so much.” Beloved Westridge Dance Teacher Kashmir Blake is Retiring After 30 Years

Vera M., Staff Writer

On December 6, Head of School Andrea Kassar announced Dance Teacher Ms. Kashmir Blake will retire at the end of the 2024–25 school year. Many of her students, and the rest of the Westridge community,...

Students Catherine P. '28, Poppy H. '28, and Clara T. '27 pose in cozy clothes for Comfy Clothes December.

Comfy Clothes December Here to Stay: Here’s what Students Have to Say

Mila D., Staff Writer

The time has come for Christmas carols, hot cocoa, and with that, comfy clothes. The end of Thanksgiving break marks the start of Comfy Clothes December commonly known as “Cozy December” for Westridge...

Dr. Lacoss shows off “Team CoCo’s Emotional Support Chicken” while sporting her Christmas tree hat.

Yarn Whisperer Dr. Jann Lacoss Crochets Her Way Through Life

Joss C., Staff Writer

W  hich one did you get? My friends and I compare our emotional support pocket pals. There were different variants of the emotional support pocket pals, including crazy chickens, Mike Wazowski’s cousin,...

Left to Right: Miranda F. ’25, Fiona Z. ’25, Mr. Steve Gibson, and Ms. Michelle del Rosario Martinez sit onstage to engage in civil discourse.

Westridge History Department Hosts Election Panel with Local Republican Michelle del Rosario Martinez and Democrat Steve Gibson

Joss C., Staff Writer

On Friday, October 18, the Westridge History department held an “Election Assembly” with Michelle del Rosario Martinez, who was at the time running for California State Assembly in District 41, and...

Lindsay C. and the other Rose Court members at their retreat and bonding night.

The Secret Life of the 106th Rose Queen: Westridge Senior Lindsay C.

Lilah R., Staff Writer

“On Tuesday, October 29, Lindsay C. ’25 was crowned the 106th Rose Queen, selected from a pool of six other members of the Rose Court. She is the first Westridge student to hold the title in nearly...

All eyes turned toward Orange Grove, where a car skidded out of control, flipped, and crashed.

“That Car Was Flying Through the Air.”

Karalim C., Editor, Copy Editor

On Thursday, November 7 at 2:51 p.m., during the first-ever Tiger-Cub Program meeting, a woman crashed a car on Orange Grove, directly across the street from Ranney Court. Coach Allison Clark ’07, Physical...

Upper School Office Announces Discovery Week Trips Exclusively for Seniors, Other Grades Expected Soon

Upper School Office Announces Discovery Week Trips Exclusively for Seniors, Other Grades Expected Soon

Mirella C., Editor, Social Media Manager

On Monday, November 11, the Upper School Office introduced the senior Discovery Week options: Guatemala, Chile, Namibia, and Japan. The international trips are meant to “offer valuable lessons, unique...

Together, the cast and crew of The Skin of Our Teeth consists of 51 students. Credit: Karianne Flaathen

Westridge’s Fall Play the Skin of Our Teeth: “There’s Such Passion by Everybody in It”

Aceley P., Staff Writer

As audience members walked into the Performing Arts Center (PAC), they were greeted by a giant projection of assorted facts about the alphabet, biblical figures like Cain and Abel, and mythological...

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