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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Guests settle down as the event dedicated to Anna Bondoc starts. (Credit: Aceley P.)

“This is really about the two years she spent here and her time as a teacher.” Anna Bondoc’s Celebration of Life

Aceley P. February 12, 2024

During the Upper School morning band on January 13, parents, students, teachers, and alumni crowded the library, straining to get a glimpse of the podium. The interior of the library had been rearranged...

Lower School students perform an annual Westridge traditional dragon dance.

Lunar New Year – Westridge Celebrates The Year of the Dragon

Ella B. and Mirella C. February 12, 2024

On Wednesday, February 7, Westridge students decked out in red from head-to-toe celebrated the Lunar New Year through performances, food, and music. During the morning band, students and faculty from both...

Lower Schoolers enjoying their magical All School Day (Credits: Katie L. 27)

Westridge Hosts Annual All School Day with ‘Once Upon a Westridge’ Theme

Tanvi C. and Rebecca L. February 12, 2024

On Friday, January 19th, Westridge held its annual All School Day (ASD), embracing the theme of “Once Upon a Westridge,” a fairytale and theme-park-inspired event. This year’s All School Day, held...

Grace F. Tom Allard (seated), Fiala P. ‘27 (right of Mr. Tom Allard), Sarineh G. ‘28 (right of Fiala), and Kara Ramirez (right-most) inside the Hoffman Gymnasium.

All School Read Features Guest Speaker Tom Allard, Poet and Storyteller

Grace F. February 12, 2024

When asked what the All School Read means to him, 7th grade English teacher John Cross paused briefly before he replied, “It’s a way to build community through a shared text. I think that’s the heart...

”They looped and meandered, like long conversations with close friends.” -Ms. Anna Bondoc.
Ms. Bondoc loved to draw art that traced bird wing movements.

She Painted Birds In Flight And Helped Me Fly: An 8th grader Remembers 6th grade with Anna Bondoc

Lorelei C.-E. February 12, 2024

On a hectic Wednesday morning, I made my way across Herrick Quad and towards the crowded library where the celebration of life for Anna Bondoc, my sixth-grade English teacher, would be taking place. I...

BFFs SpongeBob (Sydney S. 25) and Patrick (Ada N. 24) during rehearsal

Westridge Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical: A Silly But Strong Story For Everyone

Gia S. February 12, 2024

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! On March 8, 9, and 10, Westridge Theatre will present The SpongeBob Musical, a wild and fun production featuring SpongeBob SquarePants—played...

Director of Upper School Mr. Baldwin sits in his office. (PC: Sophene A. ’25)

Director of Upper School Mr. Gary Baldwin to Step Down at the End of the 2023–2024 School Year

Sophene A. February 12, 2024

On January 8, Head of School Ms. Andrea Kassar announced over email that Director of Upper School Mr. Gary Baldwin will be leaving Westridge at the end of the current school year. Having been a part of...

Micah M. 25, a head of Jewish Affinity, shares data indicating the recent rise of antisemitic sentiments. Other heads of the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) and Jewish Affinity gather behind her as the rest of their members listen attentively.

 “We wanted to create a space where people would feel safe to share.” MENA and Jewish Affinities Host Community Gathering About War in Gaza

Kristin C. December 11, 2023

On November 13, 2023, students poured into the Hoffman Gymnasium, forming a discussion circle facing members of the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) and Jewish Affinities. An atmosphere of palpable...

The six students who attended SDLC from left to right Saba K. 25, Emmabella B. M. 25, Micaela R. 26, Isabel d. L. 26, Kanon I. 26, Shania W. 27. (Ian Tatum)

“It was probably the best experience of my sophomore year:” Six Westridge Students Attend the 2023 Student Diversity Leadership Conference

Rebecca L. December 11, 2023

From November 29 to December 2, six Westridge students traveled to St. Louis, Missouri to attend the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC). SDLC is a nationwide conference where hundreds of high...

Yam Festival 2023

Yam Festival 2023

Lilah R. December 11, 2023

Comfy Clothes and PJ December - Westridge Enjoys Free Dress As a Part of Love Your Mind Week

Comfy Clothes and PJ December – Westridge Enjoys Free Dress As a Part of Love Your Mind Week

Ella B. and Belle Z. December 11, 2023

On the morning of Friday, December 1, a sea of Taylor Swift crewnecks, plaid sweatpants, Uggs, fuzzy socks, colorful tees, leggings, blanket hoodies, flannels, waffle knit, cable knit, and Birk clogs flooded...

Spyglass staffers and faculty chaperones pose on Westridge stairs before departing for Boston.

Spy Us in Boston!: Spyglass Visits Boston for Journalism Convention

Kristin C. and Tekle S-J November 13, 2023

From November 1 to November 4, eight Spyglass staffers visited Boston for the annual JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention. After arriving in Boston just before midnight on November...

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