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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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Roman middle school students sporting yellow and cheering for their team. Click the link below to read the photo essay.

Greek and Roman Initiation: Mario Kart Edition

Ella B. and Emily L. October 2, 2023

To read this article in its intended format, as a photo essay, click here.  On Wednesday, September 20, Westridge students and faculty packed the Hoffman Gymnasium in yellow, blue, and white attire....

(Katie L. '27) 9th Grade Students together by the Big Bear Lake

Bonds Beyond the Classroom: 9th Grade Big Bear Retreat

Rebecca L. October 2, 2023

As the bus rolls out of State Street, some yell with frustration as Keenan W. ’27 attempts to get the correct answer in Heads Up, others nap while listening to music with headphones in, and Josie...

Director of Dining Services Brandon Worrell (Kristin C.)

Custom Salads and Sandwiches At the Commons Are Back, But Are the Lines Worth the Bite?

Kristin C. and Sarah L. October 2, 2023

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commons has had to regularly adapt their food service structure to keep up with student needs and health precautions. Prior to the pandemic, students were...

Westridge Summer Global Art Program Takes on Ireland

Westridge Summer Global Art Program Takes on Ireland

Ella B. and Reed D. October 2, 2023

In its inaugural year, Westridge’s Summer Global Art Program took ten Upper School students to explore cities, make memories, and create art in the impossibly lush Irish countryside. The program is described...

Ms. Summerfield chilling in Purgolatory for her interview

Zoela Summerfield: Author, Mime, and Westridge’s Newest Addition to the English Department as a Long-Term Substitute

Belle Z. October 2, 2023

It’s hard to miss within seconds of meeting Ms. Zoela Summerfield that she is a writer. Even in the short 23 minutes I spent with her for our interview, I could sense this quality, especially in her...

 A photo of Mrs. Choi right outside the language department (Photo credit: Emily L)

Annie Choi, New Chinese Teacher, Loves to Recharge in Nature and at Dodger Games

Emily L. October 2, 2023

Born and raised in Harbin, a city in northern China, Annie Choi grew up dreaming of becoming a teacher.  This year, Mrs. Choi continues to follow her dream as she joins Westridge as an Upper School Mandarin...

Ms. Raizel Osorio visiting family in Spain in Tenerife 
Photo credit: Caleb Osorio

Raizel Osorio Begins Teaching Career as Westridge’s New Upper School Spanish Teacher

Grace F. October 2, 2023

As I walked up to the tables in front of the Westridge Commons, I found Ms. Raizel Osorio on a small white chair patiently waiting. At first I questioned if she was an upperclassman, and I almost hesitated...

(A Spanish II student asking Dr. Guzman questions about her homework, Taken by Aceley P. ’27)

Dr. Nalei Guzman Approaches Her Students with Honesty and an Open Mindset

Aceley P. October 2, 2023

Dr. Nalei Guzman joins Westridge as an Upper School Spanish teacher, previously having taught virtually for Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. After teaching online school, she is delighted to...

“I just want to inspire creative risk taking” Said Shannon Keller, New Upper School Arts Teacher

“I just want to inspire creative risk taking” Said Shannon Keller, New Upper School Arts Teacher

Jessica S. October 2, 2023

As I walked into RHB 42 for my interview, I was greeted with pieces of orange paper scattered all over the table. Ms. Keller was gluing orange colored silhouettes into a notebook while listening to a true...

Radium Girls painting dials (PC Wikipedia)

Westridge Theatre Tackles the Tragically True Radium Girls

Valentina V. October 2, 2023

In the 1920s, hundreds of female factory workers were poisoned and killed by working with radium—a seemingly harmless metal that coated thousands of World War I-era watches. These women were known...

Campers having fun with their friends before Tiger Camp starts.

Teachers and Faculty help new students feel at home during Tiger Camp

Karalim C., Dillan R. October 1, 2023

As the sun rises and the birds chirp in the morning, another day starts at Tiger Camp, Westridge’s summer camp program for Lower and Middle School, as students slowly trickle in from carline, filling...

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2023-2024 School Year

Westridge Welcomes New Faculty Members for the 2023-2024 School Year

October 1, 2023

As the year begins, Spyglass would like to welcome all those new to the Westridge Community. We hope you will join us in welcoming them to our community and get to know them better through these brief...

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