Andres Caballero (‘26), Geniya Parker (‘26), Gianna Darden (‘26), and Evan Chang (‘26) were among the Webbies who chose to go off campus before the reception and the dance. “It was nice having my day student friends offer to drive us to McMillan,” Evan said. “The park was more secluded, and the pictures turned out really well.” Many students made quick stops at nearby parks, fountains, and town centers, turning pre-dance photos into their own mini-Instagram photoshoot. Photo Credit: Samantha Crawford (‘26) Saraya Chigoji (‘27), Harper Stone (‘28), and Kevin Wang (‘27) hold their phones, making a TikTok video at the pre-HoCo reception. “TikToks are so cute and fun to film with friends; it captures memories and the moment,” said Saraya. The reception area had music, ticket check-ins, and a lively environment. Photo Credit: Natalie HebertMarc Zambrano (’26) and Brianna Stodghill (’26) pose outside the Raymond M. Alf Museum, the ideal spot for Webb’s pre-homecoming reception. “I like how Webb does this every year because it brings everyone together,” Natália Mosaquites (‘26) said. “My sister, Giada, and I got to take photos while still hanging out with our own friends.” Students enjoyed taking pictures, grabbing snacks, and even spotting Ms. Hebert roaming around as the event photographer. Photo Credit: Natalie HebertRebecca Bronshtein (’27), Nora Mu (’27), and Evelyn Fu (’27) took full advantage of the beautiful nature-scene photo opportunity before the dance. “A lot of my friends go off campus to take pictures, but I feel like that isolates us from the rest of our class,” Nora said. “This way, I got photos with everyone.” The reception served as a meaningful symbol of unity between the day and boarding communities. Photo Credit: Natalie HebertDiana Luo (’26) captures the essence of the dance floor as she smiles with friends, surrounded by the rest of the Webb community. “I really liked the food and drink options this year, and it was so much easier to grab something between songs,” Diana said. Situated squarely in the indoor section of the venue, the dance floor was a true hotspot in both energy and temperature. Photo Credit: Natalie HebertStephanie Li (‘29), Madison Muhammad (‘29), and Nandini Umare (‘29) pose for a photo outdoors in front of the venue’s backdrop. “It was nice to have both areas,” Nandini said. “You could cool off outside when the dance floor inside got super–hot.” Whether dressed in heels or Converse, students appreciated the balance between the outdoor and indoor spaces because they gave guests the choice to relax or dance. Photo Credit: Natalie HebertSophomore student government members pose in the outdoor area of the homecoming venue. They all smile at the picture, enjoying the fresh air after partying on the dance floor. “I really liked how there were two areas in the venue: one with the dance floor and music, and another where you could step outside to take a breather or even just take photos,” said Jaeho Lee (‘28). Photo Credit: Martina Ding (‘28) “Everybody’s hands go up! And they stay there, and they stay there!” — these words proved true as Natalie Au (‘26) passionately echoed DJ Khaled’s lyrics. “Honestly, it didn’t even matter if you knew the song or not—the second it came on, everyone just went crazy together,” Ella Berg (’27) said. From Taylor Swift to Kanye West, the playlist kept Webbies all in on the dance floor. Photo Credit: Natalie Hebert
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