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Westwood Horizon

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Westwood Horizon

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Cordell Foulk 19 poses with his french horn.

Students Advance in Band Solo Contest

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief April 4, 2019

The band hall bustled with excitement as students prepared for the annual band solo contest on Saturday, March 30. After the preliminary round, three students from each instrument section moved on to the...

Iphigenia, played by Lucy Wang 21, has her dead body carried on stage while seniors Minsoo Han and Isabel Cameron react.

Theater Students Perform Modern Greek Tragedy for UIL

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor March 25, 2019

Throughout March, Westwood Theater performed their UIL competition show Iphigenia 2.0., written by Charles Mee. The story follows Euripides’ original Greek tragedy about love and sacrifice, but told...

The venue at Riverbend Center is large and spacious, with elegant lighting for the stage.

Students Volunteer at Indian Classical Music Circle of Austin

Srilekha Cherukuvada and Nivrithi Kuttuva March 12, 2019

Students volunteered at the Indian Classical Music Circle of Austin (ICMCA), a non-profit organization supporting music lovers in Austin highlighting Indian dance and music, on Saturday, March 9. The...

The Philharmonic Orchestra stands up for the audience to applause after performing their pieces.

Orchestra Students Perform at Pre-UIL

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief March 3, 2019

Orchestra and band students had a concert at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to prepare for full orchestra UIL. The three orchestra and band levels began learning...

Chamber Choir sings their second piece to prepare for UIL.

Choir Holds Pre-UIL Concert to Showcase Music

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor March 2, 2019

Prior to their UIL competition, head director Mr. Andre Clark held a Pre-UIL Concert for the Varsity Women and Chamber Choirs on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Hope Presbyterian Church. The two groups showcased...

Sophomores Sanjana Kumar, Srilekha Cherukuvada, and Abigail Dewhirst, and freshman Jessica Hao pose for a picture before performing their solos.

Band Students Showcase Their Skills in UIL Solo and Ensemble

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief February 28, 2019

Band students performed and competed at the annual UIL Region 26 Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, Feb. 23. This contest determined what score students would receive and whether they would advance...

SunDancer Line Officers prepare for their next dance.

SunDancers Compete in Houston

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor February 28, 2019

After a season of hard work, SunDancers attended a contest on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Houston. The dancers left on Friday and returned on Sunday after a full weekend of team bonding, shopping, and dancing....

Chamber Choir sings during the clinic at Texas State University.

Chamber Choir Competes in Madrigal Festival

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor February 27, 2019

For the first time under choir director Mr. Andre Clark, Chamber Choir performed at Madrigal Festival on Feb. 23. The festival in San Antonio is a chance for varsity mixed choirs from across the state...

Susi Chavez 19 extends her arms as she is lifted by her team members.

SunDancers Host Annual Westwood Dance Classic

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor February 15, 2019

SunDancers hosted the annual regional dance competition, Westwood Dance Classic (WDC) on Saturday, Feb. 10. Coming from over fifteen different schools and companies, students competed against each...

Ms. Ruth Lim directs the Concert Band as they rehearse before the concert.

Band Students Perform in Symphonic Camp

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief February 12, 2019

The Westwood Band held their third annual Symphonic Camp Clinic & Concert on Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9. Guest directors were hired to help each band improve upon UIL pieces, as well as...

KCROOKD takes a group picture after auditioning in two groups, KCROOKD A and KCROOKD B.

Students Audition for Dance Competition in Los Angeles

Katie Chung, Video Editor February 8, 2019

Eight students made their way to Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 25 to compete in an upcoming dance competition and show hosted by JTBC, a prominent South Korean broadcast company. The students went as...

Rebekah Farris 19 celebrates after a scene.

Musical Theater Students Present Production of ‘Legally Blonde’

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor February 6, 2019

Presented by the Westwood Theater, the musical adaptation of Amanda Browns’ Legally Blonde creates an impressive mesh between high school naivety and the hardship stemming from true love and heartbreak....

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