Westover Day Spotlight | Soleil A. ’25
For Soleil A. ’25, service isn’t just something she does—it’s a way of life. Long before stepping onto Westover’s campus, Soleil was already embracing the courage it takes to lead. In 2018, the same year Scouts BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America) opened its doors to girls, she joined with a spirit of adventure and a love for the outdoors. What began as a passion for exploration soon became a deeper calling to lead, serve, and uplift others.
Through her seven years with Scouts BSA, Soleil has broken barriers, built confidence, and fostered community in spaces that once didn’t welcome girls. “I’ve learned that barriers can be broken despite past traditions,” she says. “Leadership and passion for the outdoors belong to anyone willing to take the initiative.”
That same drive to make a difference has followed Soleil to Westover, where she’s stepped into multiple leadership roles. She began as Second Theatre Tech Head her sophomore year and, for the past two years, now leads the department as First Head. As a senior, she also serves as Day Student Head of School and Head of the Red Cross Club, bringing her inclusive leadership style to every part of campus life.
“As a leader, I’m collaborative and inclusive,” Soleil shares. “I always try to listen to different perspectives and empower others to become leaders themselves.”
One of her most visible projects this year is a refresh of the Day Student Lounges on Corridor, a student-led initiative she’s guiding with care and creativity. Working with the Office of Community Life and Culture, she’s helping make Westover more welcoming for all students, day and boarding alike.
This spring, Soleil brought her two worlds together, Theatre Tech and Scouting, by building a toy cabinet for Brass City Charter School in Waterbury, CT, as part of her Scout Service Project. It’s a powerful reminder that service, at its core, is about seeing a need and responding with heart and hands.
Soleil’s legacy at Westover is one of initiative, compassion, and generosity. She has not only forged her own path, but she’s also made it easier for others to follow—whether in the wings of the theatre, the halls of Westover, or the trails of Scouts BSA.
As we celebrate and honor Westover Day’s theme, A Legacy of Service, we are proud to recognize students like Soleil who embody Westover’s mission to develop leaders who will shape a better tomorrow. Her story reminds us that service is not about grand gestures—it’s about showing up, stepping forward, and lifting others as you climb.
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