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Waiting for rehearsal to begin, color guard captains Ari Coulekar ‘24 and Keira Humphries ‘24 stand ready with their rifles to learn new choreography for their winter guard show. The captains have made sure the members of the Color Guard are ready to have a productive rehearsal and know what equipment to have. The guard is very, very enthusiastic about everything right now, Coulekar said. I remember at the show reveal, everybody was super excited about the show and suggesting things already even though it hadn’t even started yet.

Color Guard Captains Ari Coulekar and Keira Humphries Reflect on Time as Leaders

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter December 10, 2023

The captains took place under the blinding fluorescent lights of the Alamodome, ready to perform their show for the massive audience cheering them on and the judges up in the stands. The drum majors started...

With precision, Lerchen Zhong 26 delves into Claire de Lune by Claude Debussy alongside the All-Region Symphony Orchestra. The award-winning orchestra received a standing ovation after their performance.

All-Region Clinic and Concert Display Student Collaboration in Music

Serena Liu, Reporter December 7, 2023

As the conductor lifts his hands, students calmly get ready to unleash the result of hours of practice and rehearsal, their music skills sharp and clear in mind. The audience sits silently, all ears...

The new SunDancers get together to pose for a picture following the ribbon ceremony. Taking the photos, the current SunDancers cheered them on.

SunDancers Welcome New Members at Ribbon Pinning Ceremony

Mina Stephens, Yearbooker December 6, 2023

Coming together in the Warrior Studio, SunDancers welcomed their fellow Newbies at the annual ribbon-pinning ceremony on Monday, Dec. 4.  The week prior, SunDancer contenders had to go through...

Waiting for the show to begin, Alexander Broyles 25 stances at standby. Last summer, Broyles marched a season with Genesis, a world-class drum-corp. “It was nerve-racking standing in the field before a show, but really youre so focused on making the run as good as possible that you dont really notice the thousands of people watching you,” Broyles said.

Junior Alexander Broyles Marches with Drum Corps International

Jacob Chow, Yearbooker November 23, 2023

The loud cheers of the crowd echo throughout the Lucas Oils Stadium during the Drum Corps International (DCI) Championship semi-finals as Alexander Broyles '25 eagerly waits for the drum major countoff....

As students look on, Viola Swamp, portrayed by Nyx Schexnayder 24, imposes her authority on the class. Miss Swamp served as the storys antagonist, opposing the cheerful Miss Nelson in her strict governance over the class.

Storybook Spectacle Shines in Children’s Show ‘Miss Nelson is Missing’

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor November 19, 2023

As elementary school teachers corralled restless eight- and nine-year-olds into the foldout seats of the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Tuesday, Nov. 14, second-year Acting: Production...

The marching band performs their show Birds on a Wire to judges at the UIL 6A State Marching Contest. This was one of the final stages of the UIL Marching Band Contests, and the Warriors were very hopeful that they would advance to the last round. “I had a lot of fun performing at State because I was proud of how far we’d come as a band and that we made history just by being there,” Addy Temple ‘26 said.

Band Barely Misses Advancement to UIL State Finals

Jacob Chow and Mina Stephens November 10, 2023

The band waits eagerly to perform before entering the field, huddling and holding hands to mentally prepare themselves for the performance as this could be the first time the band has ever advanced to...

The Drum Majors stand before the band eagerly waiting for the results for finals to be announced at the BOA St. Louis Super Regional. The band had performed their show Birds on a Wire at multiple competitions before the Super Regional with outstanding results, so the Warriors were expecting nothing short of excellent results.

Band Makes History at St. Louis Super Regional

Jacob Chow and Mina Stephens November 10, 2023

On Oct. 28, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band made history by placing third at the Bands of America (BOA) St. Louis Super Regional in St. Louis, Missouri, competing against 80 bands that attended.  “I’m...

Conducting Symphony Orchestra, director Joshua Thompson facilitates the performance of Nino Rotas Concerto for Strings. Practicing from August to October, orchestras spotlighted a diverse variety of pieces at their annual Fall Concert.

Orchestra Amplifies Autumn Ambience at Fall Concert

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor October 19, 2023

Jack Jarret’s composition Meditation, performed by Philharmonic 4th Block Orchestra, begins with a heartbreaking wistfulness, imbuing unique harmonies and emotion.  But for Orchestra, the year begins...

Looking to the right, Annika Anumalla 25 dances on the field alongside the SunDancers.

Hard at Work for Homecoming

Aarya Kale, Reporter October 15, 2023

Shining brightly in their crisp field uniforms and their bright smiles, Westwood’s famed varsity and JV dance teams clashed together last night in a spectacle of vibrant dance, school spirit, and...

On the lowest platform of the stage, juniors Vince Pham and Kaya Chen look on as Emily Rose ‘24, playing Dinah Lifschitz, delivers a monologue to the audience. The characters represent Triangle Factory workers on the eighth floor, where the fire originated from a cigarette stump.

‘The Triangle Factory Fire Project’ Sets Black Box Alight

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor October 14, 2023

With a storm of period dresses, flashing red lights, and newspaper, Westwood Theater’s The Triangle Factory Fire Project sprung to life, commencing their season with a documentary-style bang. On...

Animated, Magnolia Hance 26 narrates a game of Mafia. After being assigned to squads, groups united to play a game of Mafia together, concluding the event.

Orchestra Fosters Friendship at Annual Squads Reveal

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor October 5, 2023

Nurturing feelings of familiarity and friendship were key objectives of the Westwood Orchestra department as they hosted their annual Squads Reveal event after school on Friday, Sept. 29. A years-long...

Bellator, the tenor base choir, stands tall as they sing on stage. Choir Director Andre Clark strums along on a guitar adding a uniqueness to the song. Students from Chamber performed alongside the new members of the choir program.

Choir Sets Tone for Season at Annual Fall Concert

Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager September 30, 2023

On Tuesday, Sep. 26, Westwood Choirs kicked off the chorale season with their annual Fall Concert, As You Sing. Families gathered at Hope Presbyterian Church to hear what the choirs had to showcase...

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