Thanks to the team at @DisneyStudios for hosting students in our Upper School "Journeys in Film" class for a tour of their Burbank campus recently! What a special field trip โจ
This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we're honored to highlight alumna Grace Pai '10, executive director of @AAAJ_Chicago! We spoke with Grace about her career, her path after Westridge, and her work to build political power within Asian American communities. https://t.co/h0mp5RTdCx
TEIA L. โ26 | LEAGUE CHAMPION ๐ฅ
Congrats to Teia L. for breaking the school record in pole vault and being crowned Prep League champion! Teia broke her own record again at Prep League finals by clearing 8โ 9โโ. Teia has advanced to CIF Prelims on Saturday, May 6.
The Westridge Science Club hosted our first-ever STEM Fair on campus this week! Organized by sophomore Sandhya R. โ25, the STEM Fair featured an interview with Dr. Melany Hunt, a professor of mechanical engineering @Caltech. #girlsinSTEM https://t.co/NawgkNE7U9
Our 11th annual Voices in Literature Conference, themed "Disruption," took place yesterday and featured a keynote address by author of "Fiona and Jane" @jeanho, followed by a student-led panel discussion and presentations. https://t.co/RmLLIPjZXu
At Alumnae Weekend, acclaimed multi-hyphenate creative executive, author, and voice actor Thembisa Mshaka '88 (@officiallipgame) received the 2023 Mary Lowther Ranney Distinguished Alumna Award. Read her inspiring remarks! https://t.co/8MzxZd49eW
Join us on campus for the Westridge Parent Association (WPA) Night Market, this Saturday, April 15 from 5-8 pm! โจ Come enjoy delicious food, music, displays, and other activities celebrating the cultural diversity within our community.
This #InternationalWomensDay, Head of School Andrea Kassar shares her thoughts on how girls' schools are catalysts for gender equity and women's leadership. https://t.co/zZOqPkhmFS
Recently, new research from the CDC revealed significant increases in #mentalhealth issues among teenage girls. Westridge Director of Counseling & Student Support Dr. Lisa LaFave responds, pointing to expert advice from @LDamour. https://t.co/hW9iTXyB7C
Our student journalists heard from Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Mark Schoofs (@SchoofsFeed) last week on #StudentPressFreedomDay. https://t.co/h7Nd5TuDFc
๐ Thank you to Nikki High (@gofetchgretch), founder of @OctaviasBkshelf (a new independent bookstore focusing on BIPOC authors) for speaking to our 8th graders! #OctaviasBookshelf opens in Pasadena this Saturday. https://t.co/8kONuqHvgt
Last night, @PasadenaGov City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring a climate emergency and adopting a goal of 100% carbon-free power by 2030. Students Kayla A. '25 and Anna K. '24 gave public comment in support of the goal! ๐ https://t.co/iYHQOVMIdY
๐ TOMORROW, November 15, is the
last day you can get a reduced application fee of $30
(normally $100) when you apply to Westridge for Fall
2023! Start the application process at: https://t.co/nG1tR1SpUF
Our Admission #OpenHouse is THIS SATURDAY! ๐ Don't miss this opportunity to explore our campus, and talk to faculty, administrators, and current students and parents about our program. Register: https://t.co/Lm7Y1nPetp
Interested in exploring our school or applying for Fall 2023? Join us at our Admission Open House on Saturday, October 22 from 1-4 pm! Register online and get more info: https://t.co/Lm7Y1nybrp
Westridge Volleyball | VICTORY!
Tigers take down Rio Hondo Prep in three straight sets! Westridge Volleyball is now 1-1 in Prep League play!
#WeAreWestridge | #GoTigers
@seb_moore9 @James_Escarcega
Westridge Tennis | FINAL ๐พ
Varsity Tennis opens the season with a 14-4 road victory over Temple City. Tigers will be back in action on Wednesday, 9/7 vs La Salle HS.
#WeAreWestridge | #GoTigers
"We are part of Westridgeโs larger collective storyโa story of gender equity, a story of forward-thinking education, a story of striving to rise." Read Head of School Andrea Kassar's Convocation remarks in full here: https://t.co/XzD4GL5GgX
Welcome back, Tigers! ๐ฏ๐ Check out these highlights from our opening Convocation ceremony yesterday, where we officially installed Andrea Kassar as our 12th head of school. #backtoschool