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Farewell to the
Class of 2012
n June 2, 2012, The Webb Schools graduated it’s largest class—108 graduates—in a year marked by significant achievements, including the 3oth birthday of Vivian Webb School and the 90th anniversary of Webb School of California.
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The Class of 2012 faced a most competitive college admission season, and yet 100% of the class was admitted to a selective four-year college or university. Ninety-five percent of the class plans to attend a college ranked in the top 10% in the nation (based on data from The College Board, Fiske Guide to Colleges and U.S. News and World Report on 1600 accredited 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S.).
This year’s commencement speaker for Vivian Webb School was Dr. Janel Henriksen Hastings ’87, assistant vice president for institutional research at Harvey Mudd College, who serves as president of Webb’s Alumni Council and was recently elected to the Board of Trustees. Having asked members of her class what they would have liked to hear during their commencement exercises, Hastings imparted
Vivian Webb School continues to lead the way as one of the top “feeder” schools to America’s most prestigious women’s colleges, with 24% of the Class of 2012 attending a women’s college in the fall. On average, over the past ten years, 20% of Vivian Webb students have chosen to attend a women’s college, according to Hector Martinez, director of college guidance. The seniors of Vivian Webb School, 55 Daughters Strong along with family and friends, gathered on Faculty Field in the morning to receive their diplomas. Head of Schools Taylor Stockdale reflected upon the legacy of the class, “You have strengthened just about every aspect of your school,” and expressed to them how much it means to our “special community.” VWS valedictorian Tiffany Fan ’12 spoke of family as being “more than a biological connection. You can find family anywhere, even in the most unexpected places. So, when life hands you adversity, always remember, your family is all around you. You just need to look,” citing that she had found extended family volunteering in an impoverished Fijian village; feeding the less fortunate at the Pomona Christian Center; with the badminton team as they forged a program from inception to league championship and CIF Southern Section Division II runners up in just four years; and with her class throughout her Webb career and as they conquered Half Dome at Yosemite during their senior trip. From top: Dr. Janel Henriksen Hastings ’87; Faculty cheer VWS graduates during recessional; Classmates applaud Jordan Burns (second from left) after his valedictory address. The Webb Magazine • Summer 2012