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Sep 18, 2023
Ten Students are National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
We proudly announce that from a pool of over 1.3 million juniors in 21,000+ high schools nationwide, 10 Webb students scored in the 99th percentile in the state and are […]
Jul 06, 2023
Eric Gu ’26 Chosen to Play Violin Solo at Carnegie Hall
Eric Gu ‘26 was chosen to play the violin solo in “The Butterfly Lovers” at a Carnegie Hall concert.
Jul 03, 2023
Webb Honors Faculty and Staff Members at Commencement Ceremonies
At the 2023 commencement ceremonies, Webb honored faculty and staff for their contributions to our community.
Jun 30, 2023
Webb Students Present Alf Museum Research at 4th Palaeontological Virtual Congress
Webb students presented their studies of fossils from Wyoming’s Mesaverde and Lance Formations at the 4th Palaeontological Virtual Congress, an online gathering of international paleontologists.
Jun 22, 2023
An Amazing Year in College Admissions: The Class of 2023
Members of the Class of 2023 were admitted to the lion’s share of the top colleges and universities in the country, including Stanford, Columbia, Penn, Dartmouth, Cornell, Chicago, Northwestern, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Rice, Georgetown, Washington University St. Louis, Tufts, and Carnegie Mellon.
Jun 19, 2023
Webb Canyon Chronicle Completes Redesign
Webb Canyon Chronicle recently launched itself as a beautifully redesigned, user-friendly online publication. Its debut edition is a fun, memories-packed tribute to the Class of 2023. In addition to blurbs […]
Jun 16, 2023
Webb Magazine Summer 2023 Now Available Online
The summer 2023 edition of Webb Magazine honors and celebrates Taylor Stockdale and his extraordinary legacy of building community over 35 years at Webb. Stockdale, in his final opening letter […]
Jun 13, 2023
Webb Commencement Traditions Honor Community
Webb School of California and Vivian Webb School traditional end-of-year ceremonies celebrate the senior classes as honorable leaders of the Webb community. Ahead of commencement, seniors pass on the duty […]
Jun 01, 2023
Webb Literary Magazine Celebrates Campus Creativity
When Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell, working with Webb students, founded the literary magazine afternoon activity in 2019, she wanted to bring together voices and perspectives not always shared in the classroom. […]
May 19, 2023
Vivian Webb School Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker
Taylor Stockdale, Head of The Webb Schools, has proudly announced the graduation speaker for Vivian Webb School’s 40th graduation. Rita Forte, Webb Class of 1999, will deliver the Commencement Address to […]
May 19, 2023
Webb School of California Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker
Taylor Stockdale, Head of The Webb Schools, has proudly announced the graduation speaker for Webb’s 101st graduation. Mr. James E. Drasdo, Webb Class of 1963 and former Webb Trustee, will deliver […]
May 18, 2023
VWS runner Nicole Samson ‘23 wins CIF-SS 800m Championship
This past weekend VWS runner Nicole Samson ‘23 won the CIF-SS 800m Championship at the Division IV track and field finals! Her championship title completes a spectacular first year at […]
May 18, 2023
Spring musical spells F-U-N
This weekend The Webb Schools Theater Department presents the spring musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! At the Bee, we follow a group of eccentric but literate children […]
May 10, 2023
Gauls Bring Home Six League Titles in Spring 2023
Webb athletes played a stunning Spring 2023 season! The Gauls brought home six league titles for swim & dive, track & field, tennis, and golf. Additionally, four Gauls were named […]
May 05, 2023
Senegalese Activists Discuss “Change” at Sunday Chapel
“Change” was the theme of the final Sunday Chapel of the school year on April 30, 2023. Webb welcomed guest speaker Makhtar Fall, aka Gunman Xuman, an acclaimed Senegalese artist […]
May 02, 2023
Webb Students Place at California State Science Fair
Webb students competed at the 72nd annual California Science & Engineering Fair on Tuesday, April 11, joining 896 students from 351 schools around the state. During their spring break travels, […]
Apr 18, 2023
Affiliates Benefit 2023
Webb families and friends celebrated the annual Affiliates Benefit on March 31, 2023 on Faculty Field at the top of campus while the sun set over the mountains on a […]
Apr 17, 2023
Webb’s Sinfonia, Chamber Singers to Present Spring Concert
The Webb Schools Sinfonia and Chamber Singers will present their annual Spring Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23 in the Liu/Cheung Theater. The show will feature Webb’s full orchestra, […]
Mar 27, 2023
Webb Robotics Wins Design Award
Webb robotics teams posted another strong season in 2022-23, with one team – 359 Webb.exe – competing at the Southern California Regions, held at Monrovia High School. A series of […]
Mar 24, 2023
Webb Students Shine at County Science Fair; 2 Advance to Regeneron International
Webb students Sehoon Kang ’24 and Garry Zhang ’24 will compete this May in the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition with a project that seeks ways to extract an environmentally […]
Mar 23, 2023
Journal Publishes Webb Student’s Study of Silicon Valley’s Evolution
Webb student Sehoon Kang ’24 explores the role of government in the explosion of tech companies that forged California’s Silicon Valley in a new research paper published in the spring […]
Mar 09, 2023
Webb Students Compete in L.A. County Science Fair
Bill Sun ’24 is fascinated by the power of algae – so much so that he spent half a year researching and building a photobioreactor that grows algae to generate […]
Mar 08, 2023
2023 Young Alumni Cookie Mailing Brings Treats to Mailboxes
Almost 300 boxes of the famous Webb Dining Hall cookies were shipped out to Webb’s young alumni in college in February. The treats hit the mailboxes of many students as […]
Mar 07, 2023
Students Gather Career Advice from Alumni During Junior Career Evening
The Webb Alumni Council, in conjunction with the Advancement Office, hosted Junior Career Evening on Sunday, February 26. This was the second time this event was offered to Webb juniors, […]
Mar 02, 2023
Webb Club Creates Debate Program for Middle Schoolers
Vivian Webb School sophomore Kathy Duan ’25 wants to bring the thrill of team debate to middle school students across the state. Duan and her friends have created the Roundtable […]
Feb 28, 2023
Webb Honored for Boosting Diversity in AP Computer Science
The College Board has recognized Vivian Webb School with an AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science Principles in 2021-22. VWS is […]
Feb 24, 2023
Webb to Participate in Southern California Diversity Recruiting Fair 2023
Research shows that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment is critical to student success and a marker of educational excellence. One crucial component in creating such an environment is […]
Feb 22, 2023
Webb Community Honors Head of Schools Taylor B. Stockdale
Webb leaders honored retiring Head of Schools Taylor B. Stockdale for 35 years of service to the organization during an emotional program on Feb. 17, thanking him for leading efforts […]
Feb 20, 2023
Six Webb Students Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. (NMSC ) has recognized six students in The Webb Schools’ Class of 2023 as National Merit Scholarship Finalists for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary […]
Feb 17, 2023
Webb Students Explore Fears, Serve Fearlessly
Webb students explored their innermost fears during a day of discussion and served the community fearlessly during a day of service as part of the school’s 2023 Dies Mulieres/Men in […]
Feb 16, 2023
Students Connect, Express Themselves via Webb Dance Program
A new video showcases how The Webb Schools’ dance program empowers students, helping them to connect with each other and express themselves. The video spotlights student Gabby Diaz ’23 and […]
Feb 09, 2023
Video Celebrates Webb’s Alf Method, Unbounded Thinking
A new video celebrates The Webb Schools’ unique approach to education, known as the Alf Method. The video presents a view of Webb’s unbounded philosophy for academics, from classrooms at […]
Feb 01, 2023
Winter Dance Show Enthralls Audiences
Webb’s dance program presented in a space, an intriguing exploration of movement and thought, on Feb. 3 and 4 to rave reviews from packed houses. The hourlong show featured 18 […]
Jan 19, 2023
Clarinetist Selected for Statewide Bands
Webb School of California 10th-grader Hanbo Xu ’25, a gifted clarinetist, has been chosen to perform this winter with both statewide and Southern California honor bands. It is Xu’s second […]
Jan 17, 2023
5 Students to Perform with CAIS Honor Band
Two students from Webb’s wind ensemble and three from the string ensemble have been selected to perform as part of 2023 the California Association of Independent Schools honor band. Annie […]
Jan 12, 2023
VWS Soccer Team Receives CIF Championship Rings
Members of Vivian Webb School’s undefeated 2021-22 varsity soccer team celebrated their historic season with a ring ceremony held Jan. 4 in Hooper Community Center. Webb students gathered as Stephen […]
Jan 06, 2023
Webb to Host DEI Admission Program on Jan. 7
The Webb Schools of California are hosting their largest-ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion event for prospective families from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 7. Titled Building Community: Centering Belonging, […]
Dec 19, 2022
Webb Hosts 2022 Holiday Gatherings
This December the Webb Advancement Team hosted a total of five different holiday parties spreading from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. Varied in size, location, and formality, these holiday gatherings […]
Dec 16, 2022
Publications Spotlight Webb Art Teacher
Webb art teacher and professional artist Jackie Leishman is in the spotlight, with two publications highlighting her work in collage. Feel Free magazine, newly produced by Leanne Ford, provides an […]
Dec 07, 2022
Alf Museum Shares Science at L.A. Comic Con
The Alf Museum brought a taste of The Webb Schools to L.A. Comic Con this past weekend through the Cosplay for Science Initiative, sharing the “Galactic Archive” pop-up museum and […]
Dec 06, 2022
Webb Connects with Peers at Diversity Conferences
Six students and 14 members of Webb’s faculty and staff gathered with 7,800 peers from independent schools across the globe from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 in San Antonio, Texas […]
Nov 30, 2022
New Park Honors Beloved Educator
A new park at the heart of The Webb Schools provides a creative space for classes and other campus gatherings while paying tribute to a beloved educator and an iconic […]
Nov 17, 2022
Former Head of Schools Susan A. Nelson Receives National Honor
Webb life trustee Susan A. Nelson, who led The Webb Schools as head of schools for more than two decades, has been awarded the 2022 Ruzicka Compass Premier Leadership Award […]
Nov 16, 2022
Winter Athletics Season Underway
Webb’s winter athletics season began Tuesday, November 15 with a home WSC varsity basketball game at 6 p.m. and WSC varsity soccer competing at Wilson High School at 5 p.m. […]
Nov 14, 2022
Webb hosts Alumni Weekend 2022, Centennial Celebration
The Webb campus welcomed over 700 guests for Alumni Weekend 2022, which included a special event in recognition of Webb’s 100th anniversary during The Centennial Celebration on Saturday evening. The […]
Nov 13, 2022
Webb Debate Places Third in Claremont Contest
Webb debaters placed third overall on Nov. 12 in the Claremont College Invitational Debate Tournament, a competition that matched 15 speakers from Webb against 75 speakers from eight other high […]
Nov 07, 2022
Project Will Reimagine Fawcett Library
The Webb Schools are embarking on a $1 million reimagination of the 11,000-square-foot W. Russell Fawcett Library to create flexible learning spaces, a digital media innovation lab and a digital […]
Oct 26, 2022
Webb Schools Name Assistant Head
Michael Hoe, a Webb alum with degrees from Brown and Harvard, has been named assistant head of schools of The Webb Schools effective July 2023. Hoe, who is now Webb’s […]
Oct 12, 2022
Alf Museum’s Director of Visitor Engagement Receives National Honor
Gabriel-Philip Santos, the Alf Museum’s director of visitor engagement and education, has been honored for his exceptional service to the field of paleontology with the 2022 John and Mary Lou Pojeta […]
Oct 01, 2022
Webb Honors Janet Heald with Robinson Award
Janet Heald, a 25-year employee of The Webb Schools, has received the 2022-23 Joan Robinson Staff Distinguished Service Award for her years of dedicated support for the school’s mission. Chief […]
Oct 01, 2022
Webb Honors 2021-22 Coaches of the Year
The Webb Schools have named Webb School of California wrestling coach Eric Hansen and Vivian Webb School soccer coach Malick Mbengue as the 2021-22 Coaches of the Year. Director of […]
Sep 30, 2022
Former Chairman of the Board, Murray Hutchison, Passed Away
Murray H. Hutchison, a former chair of the Webb Board of Trustees who was instrumental in the founding of Vivian Webb School and whose generosity created the Mary S. Hutchison […]
Sep 30, 2022
Webb Schools Honor Trio of Academic Leaders with 2022 Perry Awards
The Webb Schools have recognized Fine Arts Department Chair Stefanie K. Plumley, Director of Teaching and Learning Resources Dr. Mark Dzula and Director of Experiential Education Dr. Susanna Linsley as […]
Sep 21, 2022
2022 Alumni Award Recipients Announced
There is no greater testament to The Webb Schools’ mission, culture of service and honorable leadership than our extraordinary alumni. Through our annual Alumni Awards program, the Alumni Council and […]
Sep 20, 2022
Webb Seniors Named Nat’l Merit Semifinalists, Commended Students
Seven seniors from the Webb School of California and Vivian Webb School have been named National Merit Semifinalists after scoring in the top 1% on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying […]
Sep 09, 2022
Students Leap into 2022-23 Academic Year
The Webb Schools welcomed students for the 2022-23 academic year in late August for what promises to be another extraordinary year. Webb School of California and Vivian Webb School enrolled […]
Aug 12, 2022
Webb Schools Prepare for 2022-23 Academic Year
The Webb Schools are abuzz this week as the campus community prepares for the start of the 2022-23 academic year. New faculty and staff members are attending briefing sessions on […]
Aug 11, 2022
Summer Peccary Trip Collects Hundreds of Fossils
The Webb Schools’ Summer Peccary Trip expedition returned Saturday, August 6, after a two-week journey through Utah and Wyoming to explore our planet’s past. The 22 students and Webb/Alf Museum […]
Jul 29, 2022
Alf Museum Curator Contributes to Predator-Prey Study
A new study from the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology and collaborator institutions shows that cougars in the deserts of southern California and Arizona are hunting feral donkeys, filling […]
Jul 19, 2022
Webb Junior Scholars 2022 Brings Alumni Back to Campus
The Webb Junior Scholars returned to campus this summer, and with it brought several alumni from all over California, Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, and even as far away as New Jersey! […]
Jul 13, 2022
Alf Museum Promotes Staff Members
The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology has promoted two staff members to new, expanded roles: Gabriel Santos takes on the role of director of visitor engagement and education while […]
Jul 08, 2022
Alf Museum Announces Free Admission for Low-income Families
The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, located on the campus of The Webb Schools in Claremont, announced today that it has joined Museums for All, which provides free admission to low-income […]
Jul 06, 2022
Alf Museum Welcomes New Curator
Paleontologist Mairin Balisi, an expert in fossil mammal carnivorans – such as dogs and cats – has joined the Alf Museum as the new Augustyn Family Curator of Paleontology. Balisi […]
Jun 23, 2022
Alf Museum Launches Community College Internship program
The Alf Museum will welcome four interns and two mentors from area colleges and universities on June 27 for its first-ever ACCESS Paleo SoCal internship program, which introduces students to […]
Jun 16, 2022
Ariel Fan ’10 Receives 2021 Young Alumni Rising Star Award
If you knew Ariel Fan ’10 at Webb, you wouldn’t be surprised to hear that she is now dedicated to sustainability and making the world eco-friendlier. “Anyone who went to […]
Jun 08, 2022
Class of 2022 to Attend Nation’s Top Colleges
Webb’s Class of 2022 will matriculate to the top colleges and universities around the nation, including Stanford, Yale, Duke, USC, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Michigan, University of Chicago, […]
Jun 07, 2022
Nika Haleftiras Earns Thompson and Vivian Webb Teaching Honor
Nika Haleftiras, who teaches core and elective science classes at Webb, is the 2021-22 recipient of the Thompson and Vivian Webb Excellence Award. The Thompson and Vivian Webb Award was […]
Jun 07, 2022
Dr. Lauer Receives 2021-22 McMillin Teaching Award
Dr. Mark Lauer, who teaches core humanities classes and electives, is the 2021-22 recipient of the Laurence McMillin Excellence in Teaching Award. The McMillin Award was established by David Loo […]
Jun 06, 2022
Webb Honors Stephen Caddy for Teaching Excellence
Stephen Caddy, who teaches Integrated Math 1 and Precalculus, is this year’s recipient of the Jean E. Miller Excellence in Teaching Award. The Miller Award was established and endowed by […]
Jun 06, 2022
Webb Recognizes Dr. Hartle with Unbounded Thinking Prize
Dr. Lauren Hartle, who teaches The American Idea, one of Webb’s core humanities courses, as well as a range of elective courses, is the 2021-22 recipient of the James T. […]
Jun 04, 2022
Webb School of California Celebrates 2022 Commencement
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Blake Johnson told the Webb School of California’s Class of 2022 to work hard and persist during his keynote address at the school’s 100th Commencement Exercises. About […]
Jun 04, 2022
Vivian Webb School Celebrates 2022 Commencement
Vivian Webb’s Class of 2022 – which excelled despite incredible challenges – will be strengthened by the values the students learned at the high school, internet star Dr. Sandra Lee […]
Jun 03, 2022
William Ripley ’60 receives 2021 Colborn Distinguished Service Award
On any given day on the Webb campus, you may see Bill Ripley ’60 working the Archives, attending an event or working on an Alumni Weekend Chapel Service. He even […]
Jun 03, 2022
Webb Schools Celebrate Commencement Weekend
Excitement is building across the Webb campus as Commencement 2022 approaches. Our seniors have returned from exciting trips to the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, schoolwide recognition ceremonies are scheduled today, […]
Jun 01, 2022
Junior Wins NPR Podcasting Honor
Webb’s Shuci Zhang ’23 has been recognized with an honorable mention in the 2022 NPR Student Podcast Challenge, a competition that drew more than 2,400 entries from 45 states and […]
May 27, 2022
Jenn Louis ’89 receives 2021 Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
If you take a moment and talk to Jenn Louis ’89 about her life path, there is a theme you will probably hear: it’s OK to feel uncomfortable if you […]
May 20, 2022
Sameer Dholakia ’91 receives 2021 Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
Sameer Dholakia ’91 – who credits Webb for teaching him servant leadership – has received the 2021 Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of his business accomplishments, the corporate culture […]
May 19, 2022
Webb Offers Live Stream of Spring Musical, ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’
Webb’s spring musical, “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” offers a fun, comedic romp through the Isle of Greece, full of song and dance that’ll put a smile on your […]
May 19, 2022
Webb’s Cafe 1175 Opens to Fanfare
Webb’s Hooper Community Center was abuzz this week with the opening of Café 1175 – the final element of the renovated gathering place at the heart of the campus. The […]
May 09, 2022
Webb Seniors Head to NYC for ‘Hamilton’ Prize Celebration
Webb seniors Jonathan Yu ’22 and Roy Zhang ’22 will travel to New York City on Tuesday, May 10 to see the smash musical “Hamilton” after winning one of 10 […]
May 02, 2022
Claremont Council Honors Undefeated VWS Soccer Team
The undefeated Vivian Webb varsity soccer team received a special recognition from the Claremont City Council on April 26. Head coach Malick Mbengue and the entire team were on […]
Apr 28, 2022
Entrepreneur to Deliver WSC 2021-22 Commencement Address
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Blake Johnson ’95 will deliver the 2021-22 commencement keynote addresses to the Webb School of California. Johnson is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur who has founded and sold […]
Apr 28, 2022
Social Media Star to Deliver VWS 2021-22 Commencement Address
Internet star Dr. Sandra Lee Rebish ’88 – better known as “Dr. Pimple Popper” – will deliver the 2021-22 commencement keynote address to Vivian Webb School. Rebish is a board-certified […]
Apr 27, 2022
Sophomore Qualifies for Math Olympiad
Webb School of California sophomore Justin Pan qualified for the Mathematical Association of America’s U.S. American Math Junior Olympiad, one of the final stages of the American Mathematics Competition. The […]
Apr 26, 2022
Webb Announces 2021 Alumni Award Recipients
There is no greater testament to The Webb Schools’ mission, culture of service and honorable leadership than our extraordinary alumni. Through our annual Alumni Awards program, the Alumni Council and […]
Apr 06, 2022
Junior Scholars Program seeking Summer Fellows
Are you hoping to spend your summer in a way that is meaningful, immersive, connected, fun, and will also help prepare you for success in a variety of different fields? […]
Mar 29, 2022
Webb Ninth-grader Chosen for SoCal Honor Band
Webb School of California ninth-grader Hanbo Xu will perform with the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association High School Honor Band, which draws from more than 1,000 schools across […]
Mar 25, 2022
A New Model for the Next 100
Thompson Webb opened Webb School in 1922 to provide boys with an education focused on honor, moral courage and leadership. His boys’ school stood alone and thrived for nearly 60 […]
Mar 21, 2022
Webb Hosts Revisit Day 2022
The Webb Schools on Tuesday, March 22 will welcome admitted students and their families to our campus for Revisit Day 2022, a showcase of programs, student life and campus tours. […]
Mar 08, 2022
2022 Young Alumni Cookie Mailing Brings Treats to Mailboxes
Over 290 boxes of the famous Webb Dining Hall cookies were shipped out to Webb’s young alumni in college this past February. The treats hit the mailboxes of many students […]
Mar 07, 2022
Gaulbots to Compete in Regional Championships
Webb’s senior robotics team – the 358 Gaulbots – will compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Championship on Saturday, March 12 at Monrovia High School. The team advanced to […]
Mar 06, 2022
VWS Finds Glory in First State Soccer Championship
Beneath chilly, rain-drenched skies and on a field slickened by downpour, Vivian Webb’s varsity soccer team battled its way into the record books on Saturday, March 5, winning the school’s […]
Mar 04, 2022
VWS Soccer Seeks First State Title
Vivian Webb’s varsity soccer team will vie for its first-ever SoCal Regional Championship title at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 in a rematch against Arrowhead Christian Academy of Redlands at […]
Mar 04, 2022
Students Gain Career Advice From Alumni During Junior Career Evening
The Webb Alumni Council, in conjunction with the Advancement Office, hosted Junior Career Evening on Sunday, February 20. This was the first time this event was offered to Webb juniors, […]
Feb 27, 2022
Vivian Webb Soccer Wins First-ever CIF Title
Faculty Field thundered with shouts and cheers from scores of raucous fans on Saturday, Feb. 26 as Vivian Webb’s varsity soccer team battled to its first CIF Southern Section Division […]
Feb 11, 2022
VWS Soccer to Play in CIF Championship Match
Vivian Webb School’s varsity soccer team posted an undefeated regular season in 2021-22, taking the San Joaquin League crown and earning a No. 2 seed in the CIF Southern Section […]
Feb 10, 2022
Student-athletes Commit to Top Colleges
The Webb Schools is pleased to announce that three student-athletes from the Class of 2022 committed to play intercollegiate athletics next year during the winter National Signing Day. Seniors Savanna […]
Feb 09, 2022
New Baseball Coach Pitched in Majors
Brian Cooper – who pitched in the major leagues for the Angels, Blue Jays and Giants and served as a pitching coach for the Giants organization – will coach Webb […]
Feb 07, 2022
Senior Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Vivian Webb School senior Fiona Jiang has been named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar, among just 300 students from 185 high schools the nation recognized for their brilliant entries […]
Feb 01, 2022
Webb Schools Receive $100K Grant to Augment Diversity
The Webb Schools have received a $100,000 grant from the E.E. Ford Foundation to drive efforts to strengthen student, staff and faculty diversity. The foundation is dedicated to improving secondary […]
Feb 01, 2022
Winter Dance Performance Celebrates Webb’s Centennial and Alumni Composers
Webb presents its Winter Dance Show 2022 at 7 p.m. February 4 and 5 on the steps of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology. The show is entitled “Centum,” […]
Jan 25, 2022
Webb Campus Cleans Up After Windstorm
As many of you may have heard, Webb’s campus experienced a sustained windstorm last weekend. The heaviest of winds came late Friday night, after our residential students had done their […]
Jan 25, 2022
Students Selected for CAIS Honor Band
Webb students Annie Huang ’24, Garry Zhang ’24 and Izzy Kim ’24 have been chosen for the 2022 California Association of Independent Schools honor band, orchestra and choir ensembles. Huang […]
Jan 18, 2022
Dance Show to Highlight Centennial
Webb will present its Winter Dance Show 2022 at 7 p.m. February 4 and 5 on the steps of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology. Titled “Centum” in honor […]
Jan 17, 2022
Partnership Aims to Boost Student Diversity
The Webb Schools have formed a new partnership aimed at boosting opportunities for admission and academic success for under-served students of color. The schools have signed an agreement with Private […]
Jan 11, 2022
Webb Canyon Chronicle Receives Prestigious Crown Award
Webb’s student publication, the Webb Canyon Chronicle, has been named a recipient of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s prestigious Crown Award in recognition of its overall excellence. The award is […]
Jan 04, 2022
Webb Students Return After Winter Break
Students at The Webb Schools returned to campus on January 3 and 4 amid intensified health and safety protocols implemented to minimize the impact of a regional rise in COVID-19 […]
Dec 23, 2021
Webb Hosts 2021 Holiday Party
The tradition of the Los Angeles Webb Holiday Party continued this year as over 140 members of the Webb community gathered at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena on December 15. The 2021 holiday party welcomed alumni, […]
Dec 20, 2021
Class of 2022 Receives Early College Acceptances
Webb is pleased to announce that, so far, nearly half the members of the Class of 2022 have received early acceptance to some of the nation’s top colleges – including […]
Dec 14, 2021
Webb Goes to Space?
By Steven S. Sittig As NASA prepares to launch the James Webb Space Telescope, no doubt legions are wondering what this means for The Webb Schools. Sadly, the telescopes at […]
Dec 10, 2021
Listen to Webb: The Podcast
The Webb Admission Team is proud to announce the debut of Webb: The Podcast, featuring interviews with community members about the Webb experience both inside and outside of the classroom. […]
Dec 08, 2021
Students Explore Issues of Identity at DEI Conference
Six students and 11 faculty/administrators attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference and the People of Color Conference, two separate conferences conducted concurrently by the National Association of Independent Schools during […]
Dec 08, 2021
Webb Teams Compete in Post-season Play
It was a great fall season for Webb athletics with four of our seven teams (VWS golf, VWS tennis, VWS cross country and WSC cross country) reaching the post season […]
Dec 07, 2021
Candlelight Concert Set for Dec. 12
Get set for a selection of holiday musical classics during Webb’s annual Candlelight Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12. Set at The Webb Schools’ Centennial Field, the hourlong performance […]
Dec 06, 2021
$8.4 Million Gift Bolsters Webb Schools Scholarships
The Webb Schools have just received our largest-ever cash gift – $8.4 million bequest from the late Wayne “Skip” Hanson, a member of the Class of 1959. The gift boosts […]
Dec 05, 2021
Webb’s Annual Toy Drive Is On!
Webb’s 2021 holiday toy drive, which benefits several local nonprofit organizations, is underway. From Monday, December 6 through Friday, December 10, students will collect unopened, unwrapped toys appropriate for children […]
Nov 16, 2021
Webb Senior Designs, Builds and Tests Go-Kart
Taking a prototype of a go-kart from the drawing board to an actual vehicle zooming around The Webb Schools’ track wasn’t easy, but that’s the kind of challenge that drives […]
Nov 05, 2021
Watch Our Fall Play Live or Livestream
Webb is staging a fast and witty adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility,” following Kate Hamill’s highly praised take on Jane Austin’s novel. In this version, Austin’s well-loved characters move through the […]
Nov 05, 2021
29th Peccary Dinner Benefits Alf Museum
Over 160 guests attended the virtual 29th annual Peccary Society Dinner. Guests were treated to a dynamic program produced by the museum staff and assembled by Alf Museum Collections Manager […]
Oct 29, 2021
Peccary Dinner Recognizes Dr. Don Lofgren for 31 Years of Leadership
Members of the Alf Museum’s Peccary Society thanked former director Dr. Don Lofgren for his extraordinary contributions over 31 years of leadership during the 29th annual Peccary Society Dinner. Lofgren, […]
Oct 28, 2021
Webb’s Peccary Scholars Announce 2021-22 Projects
Some 30 Webb students announced their 2021-22 paleontological research topics during the 2021 Peccary Society Dinner on Oct. 23, describing projects that range from turtles and birds to sharks, carnivores […]
Oct 23, 2021
Webb Announces Historic $100 Million Gift
The Webb Schools on Oct. 23 announced an historic estate gift of at least $100 million – the largest ever made to an independent high school west of the Mississippi. […]
Oct 23, 2021
Webb Celebrates Alumni Weekend 2021
More than 300 alumni, faculty, parents, and friends tuned in for Alumni Weekend 2021 on Oct. 22 and 23. The virtual celebration offered a mix of traditional Alumni Weekend events […]
Oct 23, 2021
Researcher Probing Climate Impacts on Ice Age Mammals Wins 2021 Alf Award
Webb’s Alf Museum has honored Dr. Julie Meachen, a vertebrate paleontologist who meshes K-12 outreach with groundbreaking research into Natural Trap Cave in northern Wyoming, with the Raymond M. Alf […]
Oct 17, 2021
Craftsman Recognized for 33 Years of Dedicated Service
Craftsman Mario Rodriguez was named the 2021 recipient of the Joann Robinson Staff Distinguished Service Award on Oct. 8 in recognition of his dedicated service to The Webb Schools. Rodriguez […]
Oct 17, 2021
Artist, World Languages Expert, Librarian Receive 2021 Perry Awards
The Webb Schools honored art teacher Jackie Leishman, world languages teacher Joseph Vincent and assistant librarian Melissa Mani with Perry Awards on Oct. 8 for their dedicated service to students. […]
Oct 17, 2021
Webb Honors 2021 Coaches of the Year
In a break from tradition, The Webb Schools have named every coach who served during the 2020-21 year as the 2021 Coaches of the Year. The announcement, made during annual […]
Oct 17, 2021
Students Reinvent KWEB as Podcast Platform
Webb’s historic radio station – KWEB – returned this fall with a new, narrative podcasting style. Each episode follows a single theme. Students report on stories that all relate to […]
Oct 14, 2021
Webb Hosts Family Day 2021
Webb welcomed parents from across the globe for Family Day 2021 on Oct. 8, a program that celebrated the return to in-person instruction and Webb’s residential program in 2021-22 after […]
Oct 04, 2021
Webb’s Fall Fossil-hunting Trips Resume
Students in Vivian Webb School’s freshman class trekked to the hills outside of Barstow on Oct. 1, 2, and 3 to excavate fossils and camp beneath a magnificent night sky […]
Sep 27, 2021
Webb Valedictorian Nominated for Federal Bench
The Hon. Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong ’93 has been nominated to the federal bench by President Joe Biden. Frimpong – valedictorian of her Vivian Webb class – has served as a […]
Sep 24, 2021
Webb Alumnus Signs with LAFC Major League Soccer Team
Daniel Crisostomo ‘15 just signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), a move that will bring him back to Southern California after playing professionally in Las […]
Sep 23, 2021
Visiting Scholar Offers Unique Perspectives on Media, Culture
Dr. Tamar Salibian brings a diverse set of skills in film, video and photography, as well as her experience as a teacher and tutor to her role as Webb’s visiting […]
Sep 20, 2021
Theme Week Returns to Webb
Theme Week, one of Webb’s most enjoyable spirit competitions, revs up this week with daily dress-up contests between the classes. We will post an updated gallery each day and include […]
Sep 13, 2021
Alumni Council Welcomes New Members
The Alumni Office is pleased to announce the 2021-22 Alumni Council. This year we welcome both a new President and Vice President, along with three new members, to make up […]
Sep 10, 2021
VIDEO: Daughters Strong, the Founding of the Vivian Webb School
On May 30, 2019, members of the Vivian Webb School (VWS) community gathered together to remember and discuss the early days of the school. VWS founding head Dr. Ann Longley […]
Sep 02, 2021
New Members Join Webb Board of Trustees
The Webb Schools are proud to announce the selection of two new members of our Board of Trustees: Jennifer Y. Ishiguro ’91 and Jordan Taylor ’02. “Jennifer and Jordan are […]
Sep 01, 2021
Webb Students Celebrate the Start of School Year
Students laughed and cheered as they joined faculty and staff at The Webb Schools on Sunday, Aug. 29 to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 academic year and the return […]
Sep 01, 2021
Alumni Profile: Asim Rizvi M.D. ’00
Asim Rizvi, MD ’00 is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Orbit Health Telepsychiatry. His practice combines supportive therapy, diagnosis, and medication management. From his home office in Pennsylvania, he works with patients all […]
Aug 28, 2021
The Webb Schools Welcome Students for 2021-22 Academic Year
After more than a year of online instruction, The Webb Schools are welcoming 400 students to campus for the 2021-22 academic year with a weekend orientation on Saturday, Aug. 28 […]
Aug 26, 2021
Alumni Spotlight: Savaria Harris ’99
Vivian Webb alumna Savaria (Brandy) Harris believes in elevating women. In fact, she’s made it her personal and professional mission. In addition to her role as Johnson & Johnson’s Senior Regulatory Counsel, Harris is […]
Aug 25, 2021
VIDEO: Alumni Outstanding Award Recipient Blake Johnson ’95
Entrepreneur Blake Johnson ’95 is the 2020 recipient of the Alumni Outstanding Achievement award. He spoke to the Alumni Office about his Webb days and path to success.
Aug 19, 2021
Q&A with Rod Miranda ’98 | Commanding Officer of the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic
By Jessica Rice ’12 Rod Miranda ’98 embodies the Webb School of California motto: Principes, non Homines – Leaders, not Common Men. During nearly two decades of service, Miranda has […]
Aug 12, 2021
Peccary Trip Nets ‘Incredible Haul’ of Fossils
Students from The Webb Schools and scientists from the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology unearthed more than 1,000 rare Mesozoic fossil finds this summer while studying previously unexplored regions […]
Aug 10, 2021
Alumnae Share Memories during VWS 40th Anniversary Celebration
Vivian Webb School alumnae shared stories of inspiration, friendship and personal discovery that ranged from playing new sports to defining career paths during an Aug. 5 virtual celebration of the […]
Aug 10, 2021
VIDEO: Colborn Distinguished Service Recipient Larry Ashton ’70
In Webb’s archives, there is a small, yellowed newspaper clipping from the Vernal Express dated June 11, 1970 that begins, “Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ashton returned from Claremont, CA this […]
Aug 04, 2021
Vivian Webb School Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Vivian Webb School will mark the 40th anniversary of the school’s founding at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 with a virtual celebration featuring a panel of alumnae speakers from each […]
Jul 26, 2021
Meet Scott Cooper, New Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Scott Cooper is the new Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at The Webb Schools, effective July 1. Cooper was previously the Alumni Engagement Manager at his alma mater, Augsburg University, […]
Jul 23, 2021
Summer Program ’21 Brings Alumni Back to Campus
The Webb Junior Scholars returned to campus this summer, and with it brought several alumni from all over California, Maryland, Texas, and even internationally. The Webb Junior Scholars hosts rising […]
Jul 21, 2021
Yosh Han ’89 on Netflix Series
“Fragrance allows you to armchair travel. Giving someone that ability to travel momentarily to that place is so powerful.” Yosh Han ‘89 appears in the Netflix series, HUMAN: The World […]
Jul 09, 2021
VIDEO: Rising Star Award Recipient Noreen Lysette Barcena ’05
Every student, teacher, administrator, parent, staff member, and alumnus/a will tell you that the power of community is a centerpiece of their Webb story. This is clearly a guiding principle […]
Jul 03, 2021
Banfield Names Dr. Lisette Farve ’04 Chief of Staff of the Year, Southwest Region
Banfield Pet Hospital recognized Dr. Lisette Farve ’04 at its national conference in March as Chief of Staff of the Year in the Southwest Region. Farve joined Banfield in 2012 […]
Jul 02, 2021
Alumni Student-Athletes Make News
NCAA athletes Elyse Morris ’17, Nick Jung ’17 and Skyler Rivera ’18 distinguished themselves in the classroom and on the field during the 2020-21 academic year. This was the final […]
Jun 25, 2021
Webb Students Accepted to Top Colleges
Every student in The Webb School’s Class of 2021 has earned acceptance to a selective, four-year college or university despite an historic leap in college applications and an equally historic […]
Jun 24, 2021
Jenn Louis ’89 Lends a Helping Hand to the Homeless Community in Portland
By Jessica Rice ’12 When Jenn Louis ’89 saw the amount of tent camps growing in Portland during the pandemic, she wanted to do something to help. For the past […]
Jun 18, 2021
Alum Urges WSC Class of 2021 to Be ‘Authentic Leaders’
Logistics expert Dakota Santana-Grace ’11 urged members of the Webb School of California Class of 2021 on June 12 to admit when they need a helping hand and to work […]
Jun 18, 2021
Judge Praises Vivian Webb Class of 2021’s Commitment to Community
Vivian Webb School’s Class of 2021 should be proud of not only completing their high school education during unprecedented times, but of preserving their sense of community and tackling social […]
Jun 15, 2021
Webb School Duo Wins National Honor for American Revolution Rap Song
Webb students Jonathan Yu ’22 and Roy Zhang ’22 have won an Outstanding Performance Award in the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Hamilton Education Program Online contest for a […]
Jun 10, 2021
2021 Recognition and Awards
We are pleased to recognize Vivian Webb School and Webb School of California’s leadership groups and announce our commended scholars, athletes, recipients of our college book awards, academic distinction awards […]
Jun 07, 2021
Webb Schools Keep Senior Trip Tradition Alive
Webb’s seniors are celebrating the end of their high school journeys with a “senior trip experience” that keeps alive the traditions of senior class hiking trips while ensuring safety during […]
Jun 05, 2021
Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration
Graduates of the Class of 2020 – reunited for a long-awaited in-person graduation ceremony on June 5 – celebrated the strengths that carried them through a year disrupted by pandemic […]
Jun 01, 2021
Alf Museum to Reopen on June 16
The Webb Schools’ Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, closed to in-person visits since March 2020, will reopen to the public with new safety precautions starting Wednesday, June 16. “We […]
May 31, 2021
Watch Webb’s Spring Play: ‘The Revolutionists’
Webb students performed “The Revolutionists,” a comedy set surprisingly during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, on Saturday, May 29 in the Liu/Cheung Theater. The play, written by Lauren Gunderson, […]
May 25, 2021
Webb Seniors Honored by National Merit Scholarship Corp
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. (NMSC) has recognized 28 students in The Webb Schools’ Class of 2021 for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test taken […]
May 19, 2021
Judge, Logistics Expert to Deliver 2021 Commencement Speeches
Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong ’93 and logistics expert Dakota Santana-Grace ’11 – both Webb valedictorians – will deliver commencement addresses on June 12 as The Webb Schools celebrate the Class […]
May 17, 2021
New Head of Schools to Start July 2023
Webb’s Board of Trustees has named Associate Head of Schools Dr. Theresa Smith to succeed Taylor B. Stockdale in July 2023, becoming the seventh Head of Schools in just over […]
May 14, 2021
“How are you holding up?” with Kit Stephenson ’85 & Ingrid Ulrey ’85
Kit Stephenson ’85, Assistant Director at the Bozeman Public Library invited Ingrid (Smith) Ulrey ’85 to speak at a May 13th library event titled, “How are you holding up? The […]
May 14, 2021
Webb Students Celebrate 2020-21 School Year
The Webb Schools hold annual celebrations as a capstone to a year of intensive academics, honoring students for extraordinary contributions and achievements and celebrating graduates as they begin the next […]
May 10, 2021
Dr. Sandra Lee Rebish ’88 Nominates Stacy Chen ’12 for GMA Inspiration List
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Good Morning America and ABC News asked influential AAPI leaders to nominate fellow members of the community for the GMA Inspiration List. […]
Apr 30, 2021
2020 Alumni Awards
There is no greater testament to The Webb Schools’ mission, culture of service and honorable leadership than our extraordinary alumni. Through our annual Alumni Awards program, the Alumni Council and the Board of Trustees honor […]
Apr 27, 2021
The Week at Webb – April 27, 2021
This week’s gallery is an exciting look at our return to campus since spring break. The community is coming together and smiles abound. All photos by Scott Nichols. Full gallery […]
Apr 26, 2021
Scientific Journal Publishes Research Paper by Webb Students
“PaleoBios,” a peer-reviewed scientific journal, has published a research paper coauthored by Webb students Yaoran Shi ’21 and Vicky Gu ’21 that explores the significance of ancient horse fossils. The […]
Apr 21, 2021
Webb Schools Launch Appleby Dorm Renovation
The Webb Schools have launched a renovation of the Appleby dormitory to boost comfort, safety and energy efficiency. The project will convert 17 double rooms to 34 single rooms, restoring […]
Apr 19, 2021
Webb Schools Expand Campus Instruction
The Webb Schools welcomed 198 students to campus on April 19 for an expanded program of activities, athletics and online classes that runs weekdays through the end of the 2021-22 […]
Apr 12, 2021
Webb Participates in NCGS Event
The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) in partnership with 11 Los Angeles-area girls’ schools, including The Webb Schools, is hosting a free virtual event for prospective families and community […]
Apr 01, 2021
The Week at Webb – March 31, 2021
The Week at Webb presents a gallery from around campus showing our in-person learning, home-hosted games, as well as the virtual play from Fine Arts and more! All photos by […]
Mar 21, 2021
Supporting AAPI Community – Letter from Mr. Stockdale and Dr. Smith
March 18, 2021 To The Webb Community, In the midst of so much promising news that the global pandemic continues to slow and vaccination rates improve here and across the […]
Mar 20, 2021
The Webb Schools of Delicious Cookies
Over 290 boxes of delicious chocolate chip cookies were shipped to Webb’s young alumni in college this past February, just in time for their midterm exams. Since the Dining Hall […]
Mar 18, 2021
Junior Scholars Summer Program Returns in July 2021
The Webb Schools will offer its Junior Scholars Summer Program for middle school students July 9-18 and July 20-29, held as two, 10-day residential programs featuring four signature pathways in […]
Mar 17, 2021
John Choi Named Director of Equity
The Webb Schools are strengthening our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion with the elevation of Coordinator of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion John Choi to the Senior Administration Team. As […]
Mar 16, 2021
Leslie Epstein ’56 Releases Latest Book, ‘Hill of Beans’
Leslie Epstein ’56 has published his 10th book, which he is calling the culmination of all his energies and interests. The work of fiction, which was released on March 1, […]
Mar 12, 2021
Webb Schools Announce Head of School Transition Plan
The Webb Schools on March 11 announced Head of Schools Taylor Stockdale’s plans to retire in June 2023, transitioning to a role as Head Emeritus until 2027. Stockdale will have […]
Mar 12, 2021
Welcome to New Students!
The Webb Schools sent out admission letters to new students this week, and we’re excited to announce the news. We’ve pulled together a video that captures a bit of what […]
Mar 10, 2021
The Week at Webb – March 10, 2021
The Week at Webb presents a gallery from around campus showing our in-person learning and athletic conditioning. Please visit our Flickr page for the full gallery with captions. Thank you […]
Mar 09, 2021
Webb Students Return to Campus for Study Groups
The Webb Schools are bustling with educational activities with 150 students back on campus to participate in study groups and athletics as part of a phased return-to-school plan. “It feels […]
Mar 05, 2021
Alumni Discuss Inclusion & Equity During Dies Mulieres/Men in the Arena Symposium
Many thanks to the alumni panel who spoke at the 2021 Dies Mulieres/Men in the Arena symposium on March 3rd: Diana Escalante ’12, Daniel Hernandez ’13, Akua McLeod ’16 and […]
Feb 27, 2021
The Week at Webb – Feb. 28, 2021
After a long hiatus, The Week at Webb returns with a look at the Webb community as photographed and captioned by Scott Nichols. Please view the gallery by visiting Webb’s […]
Feb 27, 2021
VIDEO: Unwind with Webb featuring Drew Hersch ’19
Drew Hersch is a 19-year-old alternative artist based in Boulder, Colorado. His musical influences include Billie Eilish, Rex Orange County and Lana Del Rey. As part of our Unwind with […]
Feb 24, 2021
Webb Takes Part in Diversity Recruiting Fair
Nearly 250 job candidates registered for the third annual Southern California Diversity Recruiting Fair held Feb. 20, a virtual event hosted by a partnership of area institutions that includes The […]
Feb 12, 2021
Alf Museum Paleontologist Named to National Geographic Fellowship
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology Outreach Coordinator Gabriel-Philip Santos was named a 2021 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow by National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions on Feb. 9 for his work as […]
Feb 11, 2021
The Webb Schools Announce Coaches of the Year
During Webb’s virtual Parents Day this past week, Head of Schools Taylor Stockdale, Assistant Head of Schools Theresa Smith, and Athletic Director Steve Wishek announced the 2019-2020 Webb School of […]
Feb 11, 2021
2021 Perry Award Winners
For over 95 years, The Webb Schools have remained steadfast to the standards of distinguished academic and athletic achievement complemented by a dedication to principles of unwavering ethical behavior and […]
Feb 10, 2021
Black Alumni Support BSU and ESVI Students
We wish to thank and recognize the six alumni who participated in an informal conversation with black students and faculty on February 3rd. This gathering was organized by the Black […]
Feb 03, 2021
The Webb Schools Huddle Up Network
Webb’s Football Coach Amahl Thomas invites alumni who participated in the football program to join The Webb Schools’ Huddle Up Network. “This is an exciting new program to bring together current Webb football […]
Feb 01, 2021
WEBB Magazine Fall/Winter 2020-21 Online
The latest edition of WEBB Magazine explores our shared resiliency in the face of enormous challenges this year has presented us. The care and flexibility demonstrated by the Webb community is evidenced in […]
Jan 29, 2021
Add Webb to Your Zoom Background
After dozens of requests from Webb students, alumni, and other community members, we’re excited to offer a series of custom sized photographs for use as a virtual background on Zoom […]
Jan 25, 2021
22 & a Half Minutes with Nadia Del Grande ’02
When you fly, have you ever considered how much time and preparation goes into your airplane seat? Nadia (Gomez) Del Grande ’02 leads a team of engineers that integrates and […]
Jan 24, 2021
Mark Torres, PhD ’06 Named 2021 F.W. Clarke Medalist
Dr. Mark Torres ’06, an assistant professor at Rice University, will receive the prestigious 2021 F.W. Clarke Award in July. The Clarke Award recognizes an early-career scientist for a single […]
Jan 24, 2021
Meet Dr. Connie Cheng ’05
Dr. Connie Cheng ’05 is one of two founding physicians at UCLA’s new Pasadena branch, where her daily activities range from delivering babies to providing abortion care to operating in […]
Jan 24, 2021
Ariel Fan ’10, Founder of GreenWealth Energy Partners
In a recent issue of Capitol Weekly, a publication covering California government and politics, Ariel Fan ’10 wrote about the passage of AB 841, a bill that directs state energy […]
Jan 24, 2021
On The Move with Kevin Groh ’09
Right now, Kevin Groh ’09 isn’t quite sure what his next move will be. He just finished working on the successful Biden for President campaign and is looking at possible […]
Jan 24, 2021
Valerie Cook ’09, Law Student & Filmmaker
Valerie Cook ’09 graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in critical studies and is currently earning a law degree at American University, Washington College of Law, […]
Jan 21, 2021
Life at Webb with Will Allan ’94
Life at Webb revolves around its students and the faculty and staff that make the schools feel like home. As an alumnus and beloved history teacher, Will Allan ’94 is […]
Jan 14, 2021
Alumni Serve on Medical Advisory Board
Thank you to the volunteers on the Medical Advisory Board who have been working for many months to help the Webb community during this challenging time. The Medical Advisory Board is a […]
Jan 08, 2021
Alf Museum Director Transitions to Emeritus & New Director Appointed
After nearly 30 years with Webb, Don Lofgren, Ph.D., director of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology will leave his position and transition to director emeritus on July 1, […]
Dec 18, 2020
Class of 2021 Early College Admission
Members of the Class of 2021 are to be congratulated for their amazing early admission results, which have earned them spots at some of the best colleges and universities across […]
Dec 15, 2020
Q&A with John Choi ’97: Challenges for 2020
Small business owners like John Choi ’97, owner of Seoul Garden Restaurant in Los Angeles, are getting creative and doing what they can to meet the continuing challenges that the […]
Nov 30, 2020
Q&A with Cameron Lutz ’11, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Music, Facebook & Instagram
There is no doubt that the music industry has been transforming rapidly over the last few years. Long before the extra complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic (cancellation of concerts, […]
Nov 23, 2020
Amelie Cook ’20 Lends Helping Hand with the National Civilian Community Corps
Amelie Cook ’20 has deferred a year from Carleton College to serve with AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and help people in need around the country. “Due to the […]
Nov 12, 2020
VIDEO: Moments of Time: Snails, Whales, and Rodents with Jared Heuck
What do fossil snails, whales, and rodents all have in common? Toothed baleen whales went extinct 23 million years ago; was the coast of Southern California a refuge for these […]
Nov 05, 2020
VIDEO: VWS Alumnae Panel on Health & Wellness
Hear from Vivian Webb School alumnae as they share advice on personal wellness, women’s health issues and good habits during quarantine. The panel, led by Director of Parent Relations & […]
Oct 12, 2020
VIDEO: Moments of Time with Gabe Santos
A fossil is worth a 1,000 stories! Some paleontologists, they dedicate their careers to finding those stories, while others, they choose to tell them. That’s what Gabriel Santos has chosen […]
Sep 30, 2020
Two New Members to Board of Trustees
We are proud to announce and celebrate the addition of two new members to the Board of Trustees. First, Webb welcomes alumnus Lance Williams ’97 to the board. Lance has […]
Sep 30, 2020
Webb’s Commitment to Anti-Racism
This summer, in a series of letters and social media posts, Webb’s leadership responded to the call for support of and solidarity with its Black students, parents, faculty and alumni—and […]
Sep 29, 2020
New Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator Named
Science faculty and Webb parent ‘22, ‘24 John Choi has been appointed to the new position of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator at The Webb Schools. Mr. Choi will continue to teach his science courses, as well […]
Sep 24, 2020
Meet Artist Michael Moore ’60
Michael Moore is a nomadic artist, writer, and photographer who finds inspiration in the rugged, often desolate landscapes of the west. “When I was growing up in La Canada, I roamed the dusty […]
Sep 14, 2020
VIDEO: Moments of Time with Dr. Don Lofgren
Sixty million years ago, the northern Mojave Desert was a tropical coastal environment populated by turtles, crocodiles and archaic mammals resembling squirrel-like primates. This evidence was entombed in the fossil-poor […]
Sep 08, 2020
Three Elected to Alf Museum Board of Trustees
We are proud to announce and celebrate the addition of three new members to the Alf Museum Board of Trustees: Jeff Cripe ’08, Elizabeth Smith ’92, and Jenny Kong P […]
Sep 04, 2020
VIDEO: Unwind with Webb featuring Ben Davis ’11
Guitarist and songwriter Ben Davis ’11 kicked off our new virtual concert series Unwind with Webb on August 28 with hosts Kathy Fredrich ’02 from the Alumni Council and Laura […]
Aug 19, 2020
VIDEO: Moments of Time with Dr. Andy Farke
Dr. Andy Farke, a horned dinosaur expert and the Augustyn Family Curator and Director of Research & Collections at the Alf Museum, was the featured speaker for the Moments of […]
Jul 30, 2020
PODCAST: Medieval Scholar Mary Flannery ’98 on the BBC
Medievalist and writer Mary Flannery ’98, PhD was recently on the BBC podcast The Forum discussing 14th century poet Geoffrey Chaucer: “One of the reasons Chaucer’s been called the father […]
Jul 23, 2020
Kane Willis ’11 Named New Upper School Dean at Poly Prep
Kane Willis ’11 is the new Upper School Dean at Poly Prep Country Day, an independent school in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1854, Poly Prep has over 1,100 students, […]
Jul 22, 2020
Meet Ragni Agarwal ’99
“Art has always been a big part of my life.” Ragni Agarwal ’99 is a graphic designer and illustrator who shares her passion for mental health and body positivity through […]
Jul 17, 2020
Ratan ’77 Inducted into Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars
Dr. Raj Ratan ’77 has been inducted into the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars, which honors individuals who have achieved professional or scholarly distinction in their chosen field. It is […]
Jul 07, 2020
Class of 2020 — College Choices
We are pleased to remember the members of the Class of 2020, that even during these very difficult circumstances, were offered admission into some of the finest colleges and universities across the country and around the world!
Jul 02, 2020
2020-21 Alumni Council Members
The Alumni Council is pleased to welcome four new members for the 2020-21 year. Ariel Fan ’10, Jennifer Ishiguro ’91 and Nihar Shah ’04 are new Members-at-Large and Henry Xu […]
Jun 26, 2020
Rob Tsuyuki ’85 of INKnBURN
Robot. Peace. Dragon. Sakura. These are just some of the unique mask designs by Rob Tsuyuki ’85s company, INKnBURN! Since March, INKnBURN has been producing 3-layer masks with new styles available each […]
May 11, 2020
VIDEO: Webb Together Online with Zamia Cohen ’95
Zamia Cohen ’95 of Good Human Fitness shared some healthy living tips on our Instagram Live event. She is the founder and CEO of Good Human Fitness. Since sheltering in […]
Apr 30, 2020
VIDEO: Webb Together Online with John Scalzi ’87
John Scalzi ’87s new release The Last Emperox appeared on the New York Times bestselling list in April 2020. He was a guest speaker on our online series Webb Together Online to […]
Apr 23, 2020
VIDEO: Webb Together Online with Yosh Han ’89
Meditation and mindfulness are easy and useful ways to create space for yourself and bring attention and awareness to the present moment. Yosh Han is a Reiker healer and a […]
Jun 24, 2019
22-1/2 Minutes with Blake Johnson ’95
Talking to entrepreneur Blake Johnson about The Webb Schools makes for an easy interview because his answer to almost any question about Webb’s impact on his personal life, his business […]