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

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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.

Spyglass

2023-2024 Staff

Masami Hansen
Faculty Advisor

Masami Hansen

Eliza W.
Editor in Chief

Eliza W.

Eliza is a senior and the Editor in Chief of Spyglass this year. This is her fifth year on staff and ...

Sophene A.
Managing Editor

Sophene A.

Sophene is a junior and in her fifth year writing for Spyglass. She serves as the Managing Editor of Spygl...

Reed D.
Editor, Website Manager/Designer

Reed D.

Reed is a junior, and this is her fourth year on Spyglass and her second year juggling her roles as Editor,...

Ella B.
Editor, Social Media Manager

Ella B.

Ella is in her fifth year writing for Spyglass, her second year as an editor, and her third year mana...

Song
Design Team Manager

Song

Song is a senior and is the current head of Spyglass Design. They joined the design team back in 8th gra...

Daria H.
Editor

Daria H.

Daria is a senior in her fourth year on Spyglass and third year as an editor. Outside of Spyglass, yo...

Kristin C.
Editor

Kristin C.

Kristin is a sophomore in her fourth year of writing for Spyglass, and this is her first year as an ed...

Valentina V.
Editor

Valentina V.

Valentina is a Sophomore in her second year writing for Spyglass and her first year as an editor. Wh...

Tanvi C.
Editor

Tanvi C.

Tanvi is a junior, in her third year as a writer, and her second year as an editor for Spyglass. Outs...

Gia S.
Staff Writer and Copy Editor

Gia S.

 Gia is a junior in her third year as a Spyglass staff writer and her second year as a Copy Editor. S...

Staff Writer

Emily L.

Aceley P.
Staff Writer

Aceley P.

Aceley is a freshman and this is her first year in Spyglass. When she isn’t doing schoolwork she li...

Kelly C.
Staff Writer

Kelly C.

Kelly is a freshman and in her first year writing for Spyglass. Outside of Spyglass, she enjoys hanging...

Grace F.
Staff Writer

Grace F.

Grace is a freshman and is in her first year of writing for Spyglass. She spends her free time making...

Jessica S.
Staff Writer

Jessica S.

Jessica is a freshman in her first year at Spyglass. She spends most of her time doing sports, like ...

Tekle S-J
Staff Writer

Tekle S-J

Tekle is a freshman in her first year writing for Spyglass. Outside of classes, she enjoys baking, explorin...

Arden R.
Staff Writer

Arden R.

Arden is a junior in her very first year of writing for Spyglass. When she’s not working (or procras...

Lily C.
Staff Writer

Lily C.

Lily is a freshman in her second year writing for Spyglass. Outside of school, she loves to paint, pla...

Rebecca L.
Staff Writer

Rebecca L.

Rebecca is a freshman in her third year of writing for Spyglass. Other than school work and volleyball...

Sylvie S.-J.
Staff Writer

Sylvie S.-J.

Sylvie is a senior in her second year on staff. When she isn’t violently defending her love for U2, spin...

Genevieve W.
Staff Writer

Genevieve W.

Genevieve is a senior in her second year writing for Spyglass. Last year, she created Westridge’s first...

Mirella C.
Staff Writer

Mirella C.

Mirella is a junior and in her second year as a Spyglass staff writer. When she isn’t blazing throug...

Belle Z.
Staff Writer

Belle Z.

Belle is a junior and joined Spyglass and Spyglass live this year. She spends most of her time with fr...

Lilah R.
Staff Writer

Lilah R.

Lilah is a junior and in her third year as a Spyglass staff writer. Outside of Spyglass, she enjoys going t...

Sarah L.
Staff Writer

Sarah L.

Sarah is a junior and in her third year as a Spyglass staff writer. When not writing for Spyglass, she e...

Ariana E.
Staff Writer

Ariana E.

Ari is a junior in her third year as a Spyglass staff writer. When not playing a sport or spending tim...

Alex S.
Design Team

Alex S.

This is Alex’s third year in Spyglass Design. When not napping in the Costume Shop, you can find Alex...

Tessa J.
Design Team

Tessa J.

Tessa is a senior, and this is her second year being a part of the spyglass design team. She loves sewing, ...

Design Team

Cyana L.

Cyana is a senior and is a year into Spyglass Design. She is super excited to work with everyone and hopes...

Design Team

Mena J.

Mena is a sophomore. If she isn't bothering her dog, you can find her working on a crochet project, o...

Bellamy S.
Design Team

Bellamy S.

Bellamy is a senior and has been in Spyglass Design for two years now. They enjoy Outshine popsicles, ...

Addie K.
Design Team

Addie K.

Addie is a senior, and has been illustrating for Spyglass Design since 8th grade. In their free time t...

Abby H.
Design Team

Abby H.

Abby is a junior Spyglass Design artist. They joined the team two years ago and wishes to continue her ...

Miranda F.
Copy Editor

Miranda F.

Miranda is a junior in her third year of copy editing for Spyglass. When she isn’t switching apostroph...

Ilena M.
Editor, Former Editor in Chief, Columnist

Ilena M.

Ilena is passionate about stories— especially histories— good snacks, and bad puns. She has been...

Carolina H.
Contributer

Carolina H.

Carolina is a junior and joins the staff as a first-year contributor. Music is always in her ears: wh...

Design Team Member

Ash G.

Ash is a junior, in their first year of spyglass design.  Outside of drawing, they enjoy D&D, li...

Karalim C.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Karalim C.

Karalim C.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Karalim C.

Maya K.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Maya K.

Noelle D.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Noelle D.

Ella K.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Ella K.

Carys H.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Carys H.

Alexis E.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Alexis E.

Avery S.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Avery S.

Ruby S.
Lower/Middle School Staff

Ruby S.

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