I returned to my high school in the summer of 2022 to work as a summer fellow for the Webb Junior Scholars Program, where a crazy group of young adults ran into an even crazier group of teenagers.
this photo series is dedicated to all the summer fellows i worked with. though the two-session summer program only lasted about a month, the memories of Towne & Baseline and the new friendships will carry on for the years to come.
these images document the laughters, tears and love between the fellows & the young scholars in the hot summer days of southern California.
i) The Hutches
North and South Hutch, though one bridge apart, present very different scenes at night. While the girls talk through their days while making bracelets, the boys next door try to exhaust their last bit of energy through yelling, jumping and beating each other in push-up competitions.
Though the fellows try to portray North Hutch as the “sister dorm”, tensions arise as the boys attempt to defend the vending machine when the girls make their ways over for sodas and chips.
Though the fellows try to portray North Hutch as the “sister dorm”, tensions arise as the boys attempt to defend the vending machine when the girls make their ways over for sodas and chips.
ii) For One Another
Despite the battles for the vending machine, the unconditional support and cheers during the performances nurtured bonds and connections that will carry on forever.
From the waving arms to the helping hands, uplifting those around you also brings out the best of yourself. This one’s for me, for you, and for one another.
From the waving arms to the helping hands, uplifting those around you also brings out the best of yourself. This one’s for me, for you, and for one another.
iii) Heads Up, Heads Down
Science and engineering, paleontology, arts and global ethics. These well designed courses not only prepared the young kids for the next chapter, but also encouraged them to explore beyond the boundaries.
Heads up, explore, dream big; Heads down, work hard, be kind, and amazing things will follow.
iv) Towne & Baseline
Stater bros, innout, tortillas. Truth circle, mafia games and open pools. BeReal, Co-Star and Google Sheets. Beaches, Baldy and sunrise.
Here’s to the memories, the random but precious moments, the words that I never got a chance to say.
Here’s to the best July ever.
Here's to the laughters, tears, growth and love of Towne & Baseline in July 2022
Here’s to the memories, the random but precious moments, the words that I never got a chance to say.
Here’s to the best July ever.
Here's to the laughters, tears, growth and love of Towne & Baseline in July 2022
