Student Leadership Committee
Growing Stronger Every Year
Webb’s Leadership Committee had an active Fall semester with many new members from the freshman class. One of the objectives of the Leadership Committee is to promote the personal growth of Webbies and the community by organizing student-led service and recreational events. Here are a few featured projects we have been working on. - Nicholas Ratinaud ‘17
Freshmen Ashley, Will, Taylor, Brent, Sarah, and Dan have been committed to volunteering with Brooklyn Boatworks on a weekly basis. These dedicated students work in pairs in Queens and Brooklyn middle school classrooms through an organization cofounded by Carl Persak ‘96. These Webbies share their passion by coaching and teaching these inner-city students as they construct their own Optimist dinghies over they course of the school Webb hosted its 2nd Engineering Day, which gave year. To make the vessels seaworthy, Webbies applied fiberglass, local 4th and 5th grade students the opportunity sealed the hulls with epoxy, and installed hardware. The launch to participate in fun engineering challenges and event was a success; though many of the students had never been chemistry experiments at Webb. Abigail, Dean Werner’s daughter, was one of the participants. More on the water before. The boats will then be used in a summer community sailing program in Brooklyn. information is available on page 4.
The Leadership Committee also strives to ensure that potential freshmen visiting Webb have a positive experience and get an a accurate idea of what life at Webb is like. Above: Barr Turner ‘17 giving a tour during Open House.
Webb News - Winter 2015-16
Andrew Vogeler ‘18 organized a holiday toy drive that successfully collected over 100 toys to be donated to children in need. A group of students also took time out of their finals week to visit a local senior center and spread some holiday cheer by sharing cards and caroling. 19