The Washington Journalism and Media Conference

Sydney Westphal

WJMC Alumn 2025, YAB 2026

Sydney Westphal is a current junior at the Barstow School in Kansas City. She is a dedicated student journalist and works to uncover stories in her position as a chief editor of the yearbook, an executive producer of the Barstow television network, and a writer for the school newspaper. She loves photography and graphic design, and she hopes to work as a photojournalist one day. In her free time, Sydney enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Sydney Westphal

WJMC Alumn 2025, YAB 2026

Sydney Westphal is a current junior at the Barstow School in Kansas City. She is a dedicated student journalist and works to uncover stories in her position as a chief editor of the yearbook, an executive producer of the Barstow television network, and a writer for the school newspaper. She loves photography and graphic design, and she hopes to work as a photojournalist one day. In her free time, Sydney enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with her family.