Meet our Students
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Brooke
12th Grade
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I love running, trying new foods with friends, and reading. I chose Castilleja for its close-knit community, strong academics, and sports. I joined Castilleja in 9th grade. Shadowing showed me how connected everyone was, and I’ve built close relationships across all grade levels. I’m part of the cross country and track & field teams. Running has helped me grow as both an athlete and a person, while introducing me to some of my best friends. Our coaches support us both on and off the track. Ask me about running, athletics, life at Casti—or karaoke Total Eclipse of the Heart on the Circle!.
Chloe
11th Grade
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I love playing volleyball and hanging out with my friends on the circle! Casti has given me the opportunity to start so many of the activities I now love and the space to make mistakes without judgment. I started volleyball in 6th grade and have played every year since then on the school team. I loved my volleyball experiences at Casti so much that I decided to start club in 9th grade, and now I am continuing club in 10th grade. Castilleja has been a place where I feel comfortable trying new things and have made so many close friends in all the different clubs and activities I have participated in. I also love the culture at Casti and how everyone is so uplifting and supportive, especially in classes and in enrichments.
Belle
12th Grade
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I joined Casti in 6th grade. Being in this community has grown my confidence immensely, so feel free to ask me about being at an all-girls school! I compete in and lead the speech and debate team, am a lead of peer tutoring, run cross country, and lead the National Science Bowl club. All of these organizations are facilitated by students and most of these clubs are student-created, which has allowed me to grow as a leader and empower other young girls. So, please ask me about leadership opportunities at Casti if you're interested!
Anu
10th Grade
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I joined Castilleja in 6th grade. I love making art and playing pickleball. I chose Castilleja because of its welcoming community and my experience at Casti Camp. I love track! It has helped me make new friends and connect with peers, coaches, and upperclassmen. Ask me about sports, homework, or anything else! Starting at a new school can be scary, so don't be afraid to ask questions.
Jade
12th Grade
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I joined Castilleja in 6th grade. Outside of school, I love drawing, reading, volunteering, and especially spending time with my friends. I chose Castilleja because I was drawn to the strong sense of community and the traditions that bring everyone together. The way the school empowers and motivates students through so many opportunities really inspired me. One thing I’m especially committed to is my art class—I’ve learned so many new techniques that have helped me grow as an artist, and I’ve even started working on my own projects outside of school to keep exploring and improving. Art is a big part of my Castilleja experience!
Kylie
11th Grade
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I enjoy reading and playing lacrosse. I have played lacrosse at Castilleja since sixth grade. I've gone from a completely inexperienced player that didn't even know lacrosse was a sport to a more skilled player who knows more about the game. In sixth grade, lacrosse helped me get to know a lot of people in my grade better and helped me make friendships I still value. I also love how Casti has student coaches from upper school that lead practices and warm-ups. Lacrosse at Casti has helped me to build relationships with people from all grades and has lead to a lot of laughter filled practices.
Riya
10th Grade
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I love water polo, Mock Trial, and swimming, and I speak Telugu. I joined Castilleja in 9th grade. I chose Castilleja because of its welcoming community and confident, happy students. I’m part of the water polo and Mock Trial teams. I tried Mock Trial as a freshman and quickly discovered how fun and supportive it is. Water polo has also helped me build strong friendships and grow with the support of my coaches. Ask me about extracurriculars, student life, workload, or anything else!
Diana
11th Grade
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I enjoy Scouts of America, reading, baking, and speaking Spanish. I joined Castilleja in 9th grade. I chose Castilleja because I wanted to learn in a supportive community where students are excited to explore their ideas. I play lacrosse at Casti. Joining the team without knowing how to play helped me learn a new sport and connect with supportive teammates. Now, I look forward to mentoring new players. Ask me about being a Latinx student at Casti or the Latinx Affinity Group!
Deeksha
12th Grade
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I joined Castilleja in 6th grade. Outside of school, I really enjoy reading, listening to music, and skiing—they’re a great mix of relaxing and active things I love to do. At home, we also speak Tamil, which is a big part of my family life. I chose Castilleja because I love how the all-girls environment makes it easy for everyone to feel comfortable speaking up and really engaged in discussions. One of my favorite things at school is being part of Counterpoint, our student-run newspaper. It’s such a fun way to get involved in journalism and improve my writing, and I like that it’s built into the schedule so anyone can join. You can ask me about student life, leadership opportunities, or the school culture—I’d love to share what it’s like!