As the school year comes to a close, Spyglass bids farewell to roster spectacular Spyglass seniors on staff—13 seniors whose bold opinions, sharp ideas, and deep dedication to journalism have shaped...
As the 2025 school year comes to a close, seniors are ready to anonymously confess everything from their time at Westridge. Take a look at these entertaining confessions:
While sitting in a meeting with Director of Upper School Dr. Melanie Arias, giggles crept into the room from just outside the door. Dr. Arias walked over and opened the door to reveal two students hoping...
Since 2015, the Westridge Los Feliz/Silverlake bus routes have picked up students every day and created a small community on the road. While 40 to 50 students are enrolled to take the Los Feliz/Silverlake...
When Kashmir Blake, affectionately known as Kashmir, the beloved Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher, retires at the end of this school year, she won’t just be leaving behind a dance studio, she’ll...
As Piper* reviewed her Spanish notes for an upcoming group presentation in March, she stumbled on a piece of her partner’s writing. To Piper, it felt like it “was written with ChatGPT.” She said...
Almost every week of their freshman year, current seniors Willow N. and Jordan B. have trekked to Michaels, the craft store, and browsed through a selection of glistening beads and eclectic charms. Willow...
During the past two years of Discovery Weeks, students have voiced their dissatisfaction surrounding price, equity, and choice—and this year is no different. One of the biggest points of contention continues...
Growing up, my parents have empowered me to be financially savvy. My mom, having started her own financial literacy blog, ensures that my sister and I know as much as we can about the topic before college....
Amidst the chaos and devastation of the Los Angeles fires, support at Westridge has been met head-on with compassion and care. The LA fires, especially the Eaton Fire, have affected many members of the...
![Dr. Zanita Kelly, Director of Lower and Middle School, pictured above, and the rest of Westridge Administration were instrumental to providing Westridge faculty and staff the support they needed after the Eaton fire. "[Teachers] are part of the community," said Dr. Kelly. "Just like our families and students."](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dr.-kellyyy-1-e1748143600809.png)
