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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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Pictured: Anna Bondoc

Farewell to Ms. Bondoc

Lucia P. May 31, 2022

After two years of teaching English in Westridge’s Upper and Lower Schools, Anna Bondoc is leaving Westridge to further pursue her art and investigate ways to help students prioritize and manage...

Coach Ginny Garofalo

Coach Ginny Garofalo Retires, Leaving a 20 Year Legacy in Tennis and Softball

Hannah W. May 31, 2022

Last set. We were two games down from the opponent. My racket dropped with a thunk, and I leaned on my knees, taking a breather before the next point. I checked on my partner with a nod; she shook...

Ms. Simon on the Braun Patio.

Westridge Says Goodbye to Sarah Simon

Gia S. May 31, 2022

This year, Westridge says goodbye to Human Development Coordinator Ms. Sarah Simon. Ms. Simon joined Westridge two years ago at the beginning of the 2020–2021 school year and has helped to further...

Ms. Kiphart and me at my 6th Grade Wax Museum in 2019.

Christine Kiphart retires after 11 years of teaching at Westridge

Florence J. May 31, 2022

To this day, I can still distinctly remember details about Ms. Kiphart’s 6th-grade Humanities classroom. I remember the Hoberman spheres that sat piled in the empty fish tank upon colorful gravel...

Let’s Give a Standing Ovation to Katie McDermott

Let’s Give a Standing Ovation to Katie McDermott

Sarah L. May 31, 2022

After nine years as Westridge’s Scenic and Properties Designer, Katie McDermott will be leaving to pursue other career opportunities as well as art department work for TV and film. In her time here,...

Soon-to-be-retired Head of School Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor sports her 'Cricket Captain' shirt this year's annual WPA Night Market.

Head of School Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor Is Set To Retire After 13 Years. Westridge Celebrates Her Career and Legacy.

Ella B. May 31, 2022

  From seven yards away, Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor, Westridge’s Head of School, yelled, “Oh come on, Ella, put your back into it!” It was the Night Market, and she was confidently encouraging...

“All about the students”: Lynn O’Grady Retires After 12 Years at Westridge

“All about the students”: Lynn O’Grady Retires After 12 Years at Westridge

Daria H. May 31, 2022

After 12 years as Westridge’s Director of College Counseling, Lynn O’Grady is retiring. Mrs. O’Grady plans to spend more time with her family and hopes to continue working in the educational...

Westridge’s new HD Teacher and Strength and Conditioning Coach Katie Dockter finds that her two roles at Westridge work well together.

Westridge Welcomes Powerlifter HD Teacher Katie Dockter!

Katie S. October 3, 2021

Most people might not know that Westridge’s new Human Development teacher and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Katie Dockter, is also a passionate powerlifter. She strength trains five times a week,...

Autumn Rogers

Autumn Rogers Paves Her Own Path to Programming

Florence J. October 3, 2021

Last January, Autumn Rogers joined Westridge as a part-time robotics teacher, but this year she began teaching both Upper School robotics and computer science full time. “I never wrote a line...

Ms. Dague with her dog, Holly.

Mom-of-Three and Dog Lover: Westridge Welcomes Jennifer Dague

Sarah L. October 3, 2021

Jennifer Dague, Westridge’s new Administrative Assistant for Enrollment Management and Student Outcomes and a mother to three is no stranger to juggling a busy schedule.   “I have three kids...

Max Duncan

Max Duncan: Finding Your Way on the Scenic Route

Lilah R. October 3, 2021

Max Duncan sits at the table, anticipation on his face. He takes a breath and focuses, blocking out the shouts from students during lunchtime. He then begins to tell me about his childhood growing...

James Evans

What’s That British Guy Doing On Campus?

Ilena M. October 3, 2021

Mr. James Evans is perfectly happy to be known as “That British Guy” on campus. Just don’t call him “That English Guy”—despite his partially American ancestry and upper-crust accent, he...

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