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2012: A Year for the Record Books!
In 2012 the competition for admission to top-tier colleges and universities was once again fierce. Ivy League colleges admitted in the single digits. Harvard accepted just 5.9 % of applicants and Yale just 7.3%. Other top private universities like Stanford admitted just 6.6%, and top-tier national liberal arts colleges like Amherst admitted just 11.9 %. Closer to home, Pitzer College was noted as among the top twenty most selective colleges in the U.S. with an admit rate of just 15.7%. Yet, even with this vexing math, Webb’s Class of 2012 did astonishingly well.
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The Week @ Webb May 7-13, 2012
by Scott Nichols
The Week @ Webb is a photojournal of the previous week's events both on and off campus. It was another wonderful week at Webb. Students jumped feet first into their AP exams, teachers were celebrated during "Teacher Appreciation Week," and a touching conclusion to the boys' volleyball season were all highlights.
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WSC Volleyball’s CIF RUN 2012
You could call it a Cinderella story in combat boots—Webb School of California’s Volleyball team stomped their way to a 17-7 record in 2012 and a third place finish in Prep League...
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2012 Baseball Prep League Champions
Defeating Flintridge Prep 17-5 on Thursday, May 10, Webb baseball bettered its season record to 20-4 and its final league record to 10-2—garnering for the first time since 1985 a Prep League Championship...
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Commencement 2012
“We are pleased beyond measure to celebrate the graduation of one of Webb’s most energetic and accomplished (and largest) graduating classes in our history on June 2. It is especially rewarding to me that they will be addressed by two of our most remarkable young alumni.” –Taylor Stockdale, Head of Schools
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CIF Finalists: Bravo Badminton!!
Over the past 90 years, just seven Webb teams (in any sport) have ever competed in a championship CIF game or match. This May Webb’s badminton team challenged two-time defending CIF champions Cerritos High School for the crown...
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Not Your Standard Summer!
Join us at The Webb Schools for a summer that’s far from ordinary! From creative writing and theater arts to hands-on science and adventures in history, our Summer Programs have something to interest every student. This year’s program offerings include amazing opportunities for enrichment and academic growth in mathematics, science, humanities, the arts and technology. Our summer athletics program includes both single and multi-sport afternoon camps as well as morning skills clinics. Between our academic and athletic offerings, there are over 80 different opportunities, all designed to light a fire of excitement in your child.
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Staff Appreciation
On Thursday evening, for the first time in 49 years, the Price Dining Hall was closed while school was in session. That’s an impressive run, so there must have been something important to cause the streak to end.
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The End is A Beginning
The school year is quickly coming to a close and as we prepare for the many end-of-year celebrations it is my great pleasure to share with you our annual College Guidance Summary Report for the Class of 2012. In it you will see an impressive list of facts and figures showing the amazing job this year's seniors did with their college admissions.
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More California Budget Cuts Foreseen
Los Angeles Times
May 11, 2012
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The Flight From Conversation
The New York Times
April 25, 2012
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Infographic: Anatomy of an All-Nighter
Admissions Quest
April 23, 2012
Thursday
- May 17
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Announcements
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Breakfast
7:00am - 8:30am
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E Block
8:30am - 9:50am
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WSC Chapel / VWS Advisory
Chapel speaker: Theresa Smith
9:50am - 10:30am
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F Block
10:30am - 11:50am
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Lunch
pigs in a blanket, baked beans
11:50am - 12:40pm
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Office Hours
12:40pm - 1:20pm
Looking Ahead
See More EventsSunday
- May 20
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Al Alvarez Retirement Celebration
On the Plaza at The Webb Schools
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Spring Concert
6:45pm - 8:15pm
Saturday
- May 26
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VWS End-of Year Party
Pool
5:30pm
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WSC Candlelight & Baccalaureate
Price Dining Hall
5:30pm - 7:30pm