Meet our Students
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Diana
12th Grade
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Languages Spoken at Home: Spanish
I enjoy reading and folklorico. I chose Casti because of the community, which to me is the missing C. Immediately when I stepped onto campus and spoke to Casti students I noticed that regardless of a student's identity, everyone is welcoming and supportive of each others goals. Ask me about the Chinese curriculum, STEM opportunities, and what it is like being a LatinX student at Casti!
Sierra
10th Grade
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I entered Castilleja in 9th grade. I am on the Casti water polo and swimming team! I am also a leader in training for the ACE Org focusing on Lucile Packard Children's hospital. These are two things I sincerely enjoy and am passionate about. I have committed countless hours to these activities and would LOVE to talk about them with you!
Chloe
8th Grade
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Theatre, lacrosse, and hanging out with friends. I chose Castilleja because I loved the Idea of a school that empowered women, and Casti does exactly that. I heard from lots of people before attending, that all the teachers were so helpful and cared and would do their very best to help students understand a subject and that was very important for me.
Caitlin
10th Grade
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As I continue to grow as a learner at Castilleja, I still find myself divided between my love for both humanities and STEM. As such, when 9th-grade rolled around, I decided to participate in a myriad of extracurriculars related to both fields, which subsequently led to my joining the Castilleja robotics team. As a freshman, completely foreign to the idea of a machine shop, computer aided design, and engineering as a whole, I expected my commitment to the team to feel strenuous. However, upon walking into the lab for the first time, I realized that my hesitancy was out of place; the build leads fostered my ability to grow in a new environment, and led me down a path of further self-discovery regarding my interests.
Zoe
10th Grade
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I entered Casti in 9th grade. I love reading and volunteering outside of school. What brought me to Castilleja was the the supportive environment and I was inspired by the mission of the school. Ask me about cross country, track, my reproductive justice ACE Org, and DEIJ.
Kylie
8th 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.
Raeva
11th Grade
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I enjoy filmmaking and playing tennis! I am involved in our Upper School Robotics team, Gatorbotics! Initially, I wasn't interested in STEM and subjects associated, but I decided that I wanted to take my passion for entrepreneurship and meld that with the robotics team. I am now the Entrepreneurship lead for our robotics team, and I have the opportunity to seek team memberships with companies and collaborate with underclassmen so they can additionally learn more about STEM and how to be confident in marketing!
Sophia
12th Grade
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Languages Spoken at Home: Spanish
Since I was little I always heard about how empowering it was to attend an all girls school like Castilleja, and when I stepped foot on campus for the first time when I shadowed, I fell in love with it. The tight-knit and supportive community is unmatched and the friendships and relationships I have created have not only opened many doors for me, but they have constantly provided me with a support system and second family. Castilleja has allowed me to find my passions and become a stronger leader. Ask me about my favorite Casti traditions, DEIJ, affinity groups (LatinX), and leadership on campus.
Lauren
10th Grade
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I play the piano, code, and draw! I am committed to our robotics team at Castilleja(Gatorbotics), actively participating in the programming subteam. Our student-lead team has a mission to empower girls in the STEM field and provide guidance to our new members in the process of constructing a robot. Through our weekly meetings and collaborative efforts, we cultivate numerous strong friendships within our Castilleja community. Ask me about my experience entering Casti as a new 9th grader.
Ella
12th Grade
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I chose Casti because of how welcomed I felt on my shadow day - I was amazed by how smart, confident, and kind every single girl I met was! I could feel the strength of the community from just that one day, and I knew I wanted to be a part of it (the AMAZING meatball subs didn't hurt either...). Ask me about athletics, social life, the history department, or the transition to 9th grade.
Tzewa
12th Grade
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Languages Spoken at Home: Tibetan
At Castilleja, I am the co-lead of the interest club Curieus. Curieus is a national student led organization, dedicated to diversifying the world of STEM by educating under-resourced youth through science based lessons. Each Friday after school, members of our club volunteer at the PAL center in Redwood City, leading lessons and experiments to create hands on experiences for elementary school students. Ask me about DEIJ work at Castilleja!
Callie
11th Grade
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I enjoy backpacking, baking, and skiing. As a girl who has grown up in Palo Alto, I have always heard great things about Castilleja, especially about the tight knit community and being able to try anything. I had gone to Casti camp in elementary school, and automatically felt like Castilleja had a special place in my heart. Ask me about my favorite lunch at Casti or our peer tutoring club.