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Our upper school Student Voices group set up a table for National Voter Registration Day to encourage voter registration, share information about voter suppression, and emphasize the power of young voters.

Upper Schoolers were out and about learning salsa and merengue during Baila Conmigo ("dance with me") in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month hosted by the Latine Affinity.

The Lower School created Friendship Circles—an art installation celebrating making new connections. The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students worked together to create concentric circles with a variety of 2D and 3D materials including paint, buttons, and beads.

Earlier this week, 6th graders explored nomadic life in a thought-provoking simulation. The activity was part of 6th Grade Teacher Linda Peacore's history class, which focuses on ancient civilizations.

A big congratulations to seniors Anna K., Lauren C., Ray K., and Sofie W., who were named 2024 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, and seniors Chloe Q., Clarissa P., Eva L., Jade I., and Kaya I. who were awarded National Recognition from College Board.

Wahoo! A sea of blue and yellow overtook Hoffman Gym for Wednesday's much-anticipated Greek and Roman Initiation! The ceremony, a long-celebrated Westridge tradition, was led by Roman ASB Head Cyana L. '24 and Greek ASB Head Kaya I. '24. New students, faculty, and staff learned their Greek or Roman designation and were "initiated" by running under a Mario Kart banner to the roar of their new teammates.  

Last week, the 7th graders had a chance to bond with each other and try new activities in the Verdugo Mountains.

On Wednesday morning, Middle School students gathered in the PAC to learn about affinities! With guidance from Dean of Lower and Middle School Student Voices Tamara Jaffe ’08, students learned about what affinities are (spaces for students of shared cultural, racial, ethnic, or other backgrounds to meet, support one another, and discuss various topics) and why creating identity-based spaces is important.