Here at Westmont, we strive to provide a perspective on our wonderful school using a wide lens. The Shield’s Humans of Westmont does just that. Read along—or click the preferred grade below—to learn more about some of our Warriors on campus.
What are some of your hobbies?
Badminton, basketball
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
Badminton on the school team, basketball at home
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
-collecting recyclable bottles to exchange them at a recycling center for money that will be donated to a food bank. -tutoring
Do you speak any other languages?
I speak Chinese
What does your ideal day look like?
-8-10 hours of sleep
-complete something challenging (maybe a workout or study)
-eat healthy and tasty food
-play badminton
-play basketball
-stretch to take care of body
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
Mandarin pop songs like 萬有引力 by Silence Wang, Canon in D, Juice Wrld, Get Back Up Again by Anna Kendrick
What is your biggest fear?
1)Not being able to provide food, water and shelter for myself in the future.
2)Getting made fun of
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
Career wise, I’m not sure. But I want a job that pays well enough to provide for my essential needs, and a job that makes a positive impact on society. I’m still exploring what career I want to get into.
What are some of your hobbies?
Some of my hobbies include listening to music and spending time with my friends!
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
Yes! I have been doing competitive gymnastics for about 11 years. I spend about 16 hours training per week, and coach younger gymnasts as well. Gymnastics is one of my favorite things to do, and I hope to continue to do it in college!
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I am also a part of LIFE Crew and Westmont’s theatre department.
Do you speak any other languages?
Yes, I am fluent in Marathi, and will earn the seal of Biliteracy at graduation!
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
My favorite kind of music is R&B, Rap, and Indie. Some of my favorite artists include SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Don Toliver, and Conan Gray. Some albums I love include SOS by SZA, Superache by Conan Gray, and Love Sick by Don Toliver.
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
My favorite TV show to watch is Gilmore Girls. I love it because its perfect to watch with friends and I can rewatch it without getting bored of it.
Random fun fact about you:
I’ve competed in Nevada, Hawaii, and Utah.
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
Yes! My sister, Nupur, is a Freshman at Westmont this year.
What are some of your hobbies?
Guitar, Vinyl collecting, cooking
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I play tennis
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
Im in a band with two other seniors
Do you speak any other languages?
French
What does your ideal day look like?
Wake up at like 9 then go to the gym. Meet up with friends for lunch and then go to my friends house and play guitar then go home and be with my family
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
I listen to a lot of music mainly rock notably Red Hot Chili Peppers as well as Radiohead and the Sundays recently
What are you most proud of?
The close relationship I have with my closest friends and my family
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
I love Lebanese food
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
South of France in st tropez
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
My favorite movie ever is the prestige
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Slow walkers
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
Two older sisters julie(22) and Elise (25)
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I love education and teaching people so I’d love to be a teacher
What is your most prized possession?
My grandfathers watch
What are some of your hobbies?
Sailing, skiing, and showing cattle
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
Yes, swim and water polo
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I’m involved in FFA
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
I speak German
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
My favorite restaurant is this cute little hole in the wall called De Lachende Javaan it’s located in Harlem Netherlands!
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
My favorite place I’ve ever traveled has to be Greece
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
My favorite movie is 10 things I hate about you
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is when people rush everything and make things too rushy rushy
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
I do I have a sister named Yumiko she is 16 she’s a sophomore at Westmont and I have another sister her name is Ayako and she is 14 and will be a freshman at Westmont next year!
What are some of your hobbies?
Dance, Teaching Dance to little kids and Hanging with Friends and Family
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
Dance
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I’m on a Competion Dance Team called “Doize Dance Team”. This is my 5th year being apart of it and I’m super exitced for 2025 competiton season!! I have been dancing for 11 years and teaching for 2 years!! I am also a General on my Dance Team which is super exciting!!
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
Yes, A Dog which is a beagle named Oliver and a Cat named Kara (not sure what type of cat she is since we rescued her)
What does your ideal day look like?
Wake up around 6:30
Go to school 8:30-2:30
Go to dance 3:30-9:15
Go to sleep
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
Old music (Billy Joel, The beach boys, Fleetwood Mac)
Florence in the Machine (All albums)
Noah Kahan (All albums)
Zach Bryan (All albums)
What is your biggest fear?
The dark
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
My dance studio has won Studio Spirit for 13 years straight.
What are you most proud of?
Myself and how much I have grown
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
Rock Bottom, CPK, Cheesecake Factory and Bj’s
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
Don’t travel that much but Las Vegas was definitely my favorite
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
I love all action, shark and disney movies like Speed, 47 Meters Down, Highschool Musical, Descendants. I like these because they are intresting and fun to watch with family and friends
Random fun fact about you:
Never been on a plane in my life
Have you ever broken a bone? How?
Nope
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people put there feet on my side of the table during dinner.
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
Yes, I have a sister who is 19 named Tabitha. She graduated from Westmont in 2023.
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
Marine Biology, Dance or Photography
What is your most prized possession?
My blankie or my dog
What are some of your hobbies?
Fencing & Calisthenics
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
Fencing & calisthenics
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
Westmont Calisthenics
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
Mandarin
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
No
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
Food: Hot pot
Restaurant: seven noodles
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
Taiwan
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
Shang Chi- a cool movie
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
I have 1 brother. His name is Ray he’s 14
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
Fitness
What are some of your hobbies?
Reading, baking, cooking working with animals
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I ride horses and run
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I am a junior coach for girls on the run
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
I have a doodle mix named Max and a rescue horse named Ranger
What does your ideal day look like?
I usually wake up at 6:30, eat breakfast get ready and then go to school. I head to my practice after school which lasts until 6:30 and then I get home about 7:30 help my mom cook dinner, chat with my friends and then get ready for bed at 9ish
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
Its a little bit of everything, as of recently 2000’s pop has really been at the top of my playlist, such as Katy Perry, Surf Curse, The Dare, Train, and Bridget Mendler
What is your biggest fear?
Not being good enough
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
Gone nightime swimming at the beach with friends
What are you most proud of?
All the hard work I’ve done to fully rehab my rescue horse
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
I love in n out !
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
Palm Beach!
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
My favorite movie is how to train your dragon 2, its just one of my favorite movies and I used to watch it with my dad all the time
Random fun fact about you:
I was bitten by a spider
Have you ever broken a bone? How?
I have never broken a bone haha knock on wood!
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who chew with their mouth open
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
I have an older brother named alex and hes is 18
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I want to go into cancer research and start finding less invasive cures
What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession is my lego flower set that my friend got me for my birthday and she helped me build them
What are some of your hobbies?
Wrestling and playing electric guitar.
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
Wrestling
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I attend the school of rock with hopes of sharpening my guitar skills and meeting new great people.
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
Spanish
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
I have a blue frenchie named Kilo. He’s super lazy but when he feels like it, he can be very energetic. I also have a bengal cat named Binx who sleeps all day and is very playful when he decides to be.
What does your ideal day look like?
My ideal day would begin with me waking up, getting ready for school, go to school, and end the day off with wrestling practice (year long practices)
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
I listen to all sorts of genres such as reggae, rap, metal, and classical rock. Two of my favorite albums would have to be Jar of Flies by Alice In Chains, and Lateralus by Tool.
What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear as of now is living in dissatisfaction with life after college. As long as I enjoy what I do and where I am, that’s what matters to me. Though, if I’m not pleased with my line of work or end up in a place I don’t want to be whether physically or mentally, I fear of a constant unhappiness that will be tedious to be reversed.
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
The coolest thing I’ve ever done was go fishing high in the Sierra Nevadas with my grandpa. While it may not seem cool to most, it was much needed time spent with my grandparents and we had a lot of fun and caught lots of cool fish species!
What are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of my improvement in academic performance throughout high school. My freshman year was a rocky road and I did not finish strongly, though after sophomore year things began to turn out nicely. My work ethic has improved and I think if I keep it up, things will work out nicely for me in the long run!
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
My favorite food has to be Udon, and my favorite restaurant is Udon Mugizo in San Jose.
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
My favorite place that I have ever traveled is Bend, Oregon. The rivers and scenery in the area is something I believe all should see.
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
My favorite show is Breaking Bad. As somebody who doesn’t watch many shows, this particular one certainly caught my attention with the plot progression, the depth of characters and their backstories, and overall plot in general.
Random fun fact about you:
I have never left the country.
Have you ever broken a bone? How?
I have not broken a bone.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve has to be chewing with your mouth open, or the sounds of pencils hitting a desk when somebody is writing.
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
I have 2 half siblings named Callum and Maison. Callum is 21 and Maison 18
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I hope to be a mechanical engineer when I grow up. My family has a history of engineering majors and pursuers, and it mostly seems like a fun but tedious line of work that I’ll enjoy.
What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession would be my Legator Ghost 8 string guitar given to me by my dad.
What are some of your hobbies?
I like going on hikes at my ranch and going on runs for track and field
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I play cross country and track and field. I was also a member of the JV wrestling team this year.
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
Im involved in ASB at westmont and I have a job at johnson garden center, which is a garden store and i help to tend to the plants
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
No
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
I have a birdfeeder outside my window that i feed birds with, and they sometimes eat from my hand
What does your ideal day look like?
My ideal day is waking up at 7, going on a morning jog, taking a nap when i get home, then go to the beach or hang out with friends in Morgan Hill.
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
I listen to a lot of different types of music from guitar music when studying, to rap music if I’m with friends. My favorite album is 2014 forest hills drive by J. Cole
What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is speaking to people I don’t know or talking in front of multiple people because of my stutter.
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
Going to disneyland with 4 of my friends for a week with my friend’s parents and exploring LA at night
What are you most proud of?
Im not really proud of anything, but if I could pick one thing it would be getting on Varsity as a freshman for cross country.
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
My favorite restaurant is Mr. Hongs in Morgan hill. Its a good Chinese take out place.
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
My favorite place that I have been to is Italy when I went in 5th grade to meet my dads family. We explored Rome, Venice, and Millan. We then spent a week in Genoa exploring all of the coastal attractions.
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
Brooklyn 99 because I cheered me up during the pandemic and is funny.
Random fun fact about you:
I quit baseball in 3rd grade because I kept on striking out
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people talk bad about people behind their backs.
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
Diego mantelli is 18 years old, and he goes to Fresno State
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I wanna enter the field of toxicology because i am very passionate about special plants and animals.
What is your most prized possession?
My bike
What are some of your hobbies?
Wrestling, cooking, and going for walks
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I’m a wrestler
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
Wrestling is pretty cool
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
No
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
Unfortunately none
What does your ideal day look like?
Wake up at noon, get a Starbucks iced matcha latte with my sister, visit my grandpa, go to the gym, and maybe take a nap sometime in between those
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
I like rnb and blues and jazz like Amy winehouse’s Lioness: hidden treasures, Norah Jone’s Come away with me, Sabrina Claudio’s Archives and lullabies
What is your biggest fear?
Throwing up scares me
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
Wrestling at the state meet with a broken nose and get posted on calusa
What are you most proud of?
Definitely my progress in wrestling
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
I love thai food
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
I love the Philippines the beaches there are beautiful
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
Big mouth in Netflix is very funny
Random fun fact about you:
I have eczema
Have you ever broken a bone? How?
I broke my nose in the semi final match and won it and since I was in the finals I decided to wrestle with a broken nose and then 3 days later was the state meet and I didn’t want to miss it so I postponed my doctor’s appointment to wrestle and as I came back they told me my nose was severely fractured
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Squeaky chairs
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
I have an older sister Kyra Bito she’s like 18 I think
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I think about becoming a professional wrestler but I’m still conflicted about what I want to do in the future
What is your most prized possession?
My jade necklace that my grandma gave me before she passed
What are some of your hobbies?
I foster kittens, bake, photograph school events and games
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I’m do all three seasons of cheer. Sideline, TCC, and STUNT
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I’m in Westmont yearbook and get interviews, photos, and stories for our spreads.
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
I do not but I’m taking Spanish at the moment
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
I have 3 cats. Maui is a 7 year old grey tuxedo cat that is super cuddly and temperamental. Cruz is a 5 year old black cat that is a male but acts like a mother to any kittens. Harley is a 2 year old calico that is super talkative and friendly.
What does your ideal day look like?
Going to Gales Cafe in Monterey, and then walking on the beach in the summer.
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
I mostly listen to pop. I like Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, Morgan Wallan, and Olivia Rodrigo.
What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is probably losing the people I love most in my life.
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
I was swimming in Florida and saw a manatee.
What are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of bottle feeding 5 kittens for 2 months.
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
My favorite food is sourdough bread with olive oil and vinegar
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
My favorite place I have ever traveled to is Oahu Hawaii
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
My Favorite movie is It Ends with Us because it has a good plot
Random fun fact about you:
I was home schooled in middle school.
Have you ever broken a bone? How?
I have not
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people aren’t real with me
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
I have two siblings. They are 14 and 12 and their names are Tyler and Whitney.
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I would love to go to cosmetology school or photography school.
What is your most prized possession?
My kitties
What are some of your hobbies?
I like to build Legos, bike, and cook.
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I run cross country and track and field!
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I am a part of CSF.
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
I speak a language called Odia.
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
The coolest thing I have done is a 16 mile hike in Yosemite.
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
My favorite place that I have traveled to is New York.
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
My favorite movie is Good Will Hunting because of its various emotional and impactful moments, and how the main character Will grows to overcome many modern day internal struggles.
Random fun fact about you:
I can speak 3 languages.
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession is a pendant that was passed down from my great grandparents
What are some of your hobbies?
I like photography, jewelry making, video editing, writing, field hockey, and watching movies!
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I play field hockey!
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
I make videos for ASB and I am in theatre!
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
I speak Hindi and am learning Spanish.
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
Yes, my rat chihuahua terrier, Rihanna! We got her from my friend’s grandma who had just rescued a pregnant dog during quarantine. She turned 4 last September 26. Rihanna is very bossy and she loves chicken and chicken only. Her favorite toy is this tiny red squeaky ball.
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
My favorite album is Circles by Mac Miller. I think Lorde has no misses. This is How Tomorrow Moves by beabadoobee and the Marias on shuffle got me through first semester.
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
My cousin Saisha and I drove to the SAP center on my birthday and got box office tickets for Billie Eilish and the Marias! I got to see two of my favorite artists on my birthday and I had my favorite food for bday dinner, Whole Foods mac n cheese.
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
Scott Pilgrim VS The World. This movie sticks out to me through its timeless comedy, memorable cast, distinctive style and amazing sound design, making Edgar Wright my favorite director. Not to mention the Brie Larson Black Sheep cover.
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I want to be a filmmaker! I think I just wanna shoot and edit film for the rest of my life.
What are some of your hobbies?
I love to do art, roller skate, read, walk, and just anything crafty.
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
Yes, I play soccer, and on the occasion, volleyball.
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
Probably not, but I am in Digital Arts Club.
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
Nope. Just English 🙁
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
Yes! I have two pets, Nigel, and Gidget. Nigel is five years old and the meanest tabby cat ever, but he is always around us. Gidget is a Havanese dog, and a ray of sunshine, except for the fact that she is seven years old and not fully potty trained.
What does your ideal day look like?
After water skiing and tubing in Belfair, I take the ferry back to Seattle with my best friends, where we explore various thrift shops and stop by Husky Deli for some ice cream. To top it off, we go see the Sounders play, then go back home and watch the waves of Alki beach from my roof top.
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
I listen to every style of music except country. A few of my favorite artists are Yves Tumor, Phantogram, Ley Soul, Imogen Heap, Clairo, David Bowie, and Fontaines D.C. I don’t have any particular albums or songs, I love so much music.
What is your biggest fear?
I am fearful of ants and drifting from my favorite people.
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
A few favorite shows are Invincible, Dexter, and You. I love the music in all of them, especially the song “Feel It” in Invincible. I love the cinematography and art aspect of the films, and just the spookier more psychological vibe.
Random fun fact about you:
Three days after I moved to California, I was in Safeway, and I tripped on air, falling to my demise where the shopping cart wheel pierced through my ear. I spent the rest of my day in urgent care.
Have you ever broken a bone? How?
Yes. In 2017, right before my trip to France, I broke some sort of bone in my arm, my parents don’t remember which (for some reason). The story behind it is a little embarrassing. I had a friend over, and we were on top of my bunk bed, which had stairs leading up to it. We were called down for dinner and she descended down the stairs. However, I wanted to show off, and I jumped off my bed, assuming I would land on bean bags. My leg was caught on my cat pulley system (system of jump ropes and a bag that helped elevate my cat into my bed), and I fell face and arm first onto the floor.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is when people assume I’m dumb and talk down to me. I also don’t like when people can’t apologize.
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
I have a 12 year old annoying but fun brother named Vincent.
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
I’m into forensic anthropology, art, and psychology. I desperately want to be an artist, but I don’t have faith in that plan.
What are some of your hobbies?
I build Legos, I play sports, I play video games, I love music
Do you play sports? If so what do you do?
I Play football and do track and field
Is there something else cool that you are involved in?
No
Do you speak any other languages? if so what?
No
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and describe them.
I have 2 dogs and a cat, the dog is a French bulldog named Sasha, one of my cats name is louis and he’s full black, the second cat is black and white and named figaro
What does your ideal day look like?
Not get bullied, and doing good in life
What kind of music do you listen to? (Include artists an albums if possible)
I listen to rap with artists Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the creator, Kanye west, Travis Scott
What is your biggest fear?
Break-ins
What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
Ride down a water fall and jump off a 25 foot cliff into a body of water
What are you most proud of?
Playing football
What is your favorite food/restaurant?
Mexican/Maggiano’s
Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled?
New York
What is your favorite movie or show and why?
Shawshank redemption because its so good in everything it does
Random fun fact about you:
I am double jointed on my thumb
Have you ever broken a bone? How?
Yes I broke my collarbone in PE because i got pushed 🙁
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who bully you for no reason
Do you have any siblings? If so, how old and what are their names?
Isaac is 17, Shiloh is 20
What do you want to be when you grow up or what are you most passionate about?
Football player
What is your most prized possession?
A wrist band I wear everyday in honor of my Lineman coach that passed away 2 years ago
