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Band Celebrates Halloween Spirit at Annual Party

Band Celebrates Halloween Spirit at Annual Party

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor October 13, 2022

On Thursday, Oct. 6, the band hall was filled with colorful streamers, bright glow sticks, and bowls of overflowing candy as the band held their annual Halloween party hosted by the band officers.  “The...

The band won first place with their show, Beyond the Brick, at the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. The show portrayed elements of the Wizard of Oz using brick props and pillars.

Band Places First at Vista Ridge Marching Festival

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor October 6, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band placed first at the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. Twenty-five bands competed, with ten continuing on to finals.  “The competition went really...

The Grand 1984 Opera House

Westwood Theater Goes to TXETA

Baker Tuthill, Reporter October 5, 2022

Every year, theater teachers and students from across the state of Texas convene in Galveston at the Texas Education Theatre Association (TxETA) TheatreFest. This year, Westwood Theater sent Mr. Franco,...

Marching in time, band members maintain strong posture. The band performed last to a large audience at the Festival of Bands.

At the Festival of Bands, the Warriors’ Hard Work Preserves

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Section Editor September 30, 2022

The 22nd annual Festival of Bands was held on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC), with band programs across RRISD coming together to encourage and watch each other perform. “Festival...

Westwood Students Visit TXETA 2022 in Galveston

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor September 26, 2022

Westwood Theater students visited the amazing Texas Educational Theater Association convention in Galveston, Texas for 3 days of learning all about acting, writing and directing theater.

Reaching for her uniform, Tharini Murugananth ‘25 gets ready to change for the show. The uniform consists of multiple parts, including specific shoes and gloves.

Band Concludes Annual Fundraiser with March-A-Thon Performance

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Section Editor September 19, 2022

Westwood Band’s annual ‘March-A-Thon’ took place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC) on Saturday, Sept. 17. Students performed their show titled Beyond the Brick for family and friends...

On Friday, Sept. 9, the band hosted their annual eighth grade night. Eighth graders performed alongside the band at halftime and in the stands.

Band Members Perform at Annual Eighth-Grade Night

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 14, 2022

On Friday, Sept. 9, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band invited eighth-grade students from Westwood’s feeder middle schools to join in for their halftime performance at the football game.  Eighth-grade...

Working together to paint the viola section poster, freshmen Magnolia Hance and Saanika Parikh chat amongst themselves, getting to know each other in the process. Interactions between different sections were also facilitated in the form of friendly competition.

Orchestra Fosters Community and Friendly Competition at Section Poster Social 

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2022

Arms outstretched to reach the nearest paint brush, necks craned around a butcher paper canvas, where students, keen on deciphering the many themes and symbols dispersed in pencil outline, made finishing...

Sprinting through a tunnel of students, Rishi Baranga 23 smiles as he is cheered on by band upperclassmen. In addition to a blockhead, many members, including Baranga, were given candy and other additional treats.

Band’s Exhibition Performance Endures

Sophia Sartor and Hannah McDonough August 28, 2022

Holding a scaled-down version of their annual exhibition on Thursday, Aug. 25, the Westwood Band showcased the hard work they put in during summer band camp. Long before school started, members spent...

Irini Skevofilax 22 centered her artwork around the theme of the feeling of despondency surrounding violence, conflicts, and wars. This paper-mache piece, titled Our World, features headlines on major issues encountered in the modern day.

IB Visual Arts Students Conclude the School Year with Stunning Exhibition

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief June 11, 2022

Starting Monday, April 25, Senior International Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Arts students proudly displayed their art portfolios from throughout the year.  The projects were on display throughout the...

Westwood Orchestra performed a Star Wars-themed concert on Wednesday, May 4. The different orchestras dazzled the audience with both separate and joint performances. Graphic by Riya Patil.

Orchestra Unleashes the Force With Star Wars-Themed Spring Pops Concert

Riya Patil, Reporter May 13, 2022

On Wednesday, May the 4th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Westwood Orchestra performed their Spring Pops Concert in the cafetorium. Accompanied by eighth-graders from Canyon Vista and Grisham Middle School,...

In beautiful colors, and Indian dress, the women of Westwood Choirs performed a cultural song, Barso Re for their audience. This performance was contrasting to the rest of the show and definitely a stand out piece.

Westwood Choirs Hit the Big Screens With Movie Night Concert

Eshaan Chopra, Marketing Chief May 8, 2022

Lights, cameras, action! On Friday, April 29, Westwood Choirs hit the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center (PAC) to perform their annual Playlist concert with the theme ‘Movie Night.’ Singing...

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