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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Unity In Diversity
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • October 17, 2024
Leveled Up: Annual Homecoming Parade Promotes School Pride
Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor • October 16, 2024
Aiming to foster engaging communities at Westwood, Ms. Lowery also strives to promote finding unity in the diversity of the student body.
Unity In Diversity
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • October 17, 2024

Hoping to bring an unconventional standard of excellence to Westwood, Ms. Sarah Lowery has taken on the role of the new associate principal, and is eager to explore campus dynamics for the rest of this...

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Waving to the crowd, Warrior Cheer throws candies and chocolates to the children lining the streets. Cheer adopted the theme of Candy Land for their float, eventually winning first prize for their float design and execution.
Leveled Up: Annual Homecoming Parade Promotes School Pride
Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor • October 16, 2024
Focused on perfecting the preparation of their crafting materials, StuCo Junior Class Vice President Reva Chandane and Secretary Ryan Gu work on constructing their Minecraft-themed float. The volunteers worked hard to ensure that their float effectively portrayed the desired theme, and was fun and interactive in anticipation of the upcoming parade.
Classes Unite to Collectively Construct Homecoming Floats
October 16, 2024
Seven years following its initial release, 'CRTL' by SZA continues to impact listeners with its complex lyrics and innovative production.
RETROSPECTIVE: SZA's Shared Keepsake of 'CTRL'
London May, Reporter • October 16, 2024
Posing in a kneel, Rachel Zhu '26, Julia Gray '28, Pio Antony '27, and Soomin Oh '27 play a difficult part of their music. The band had roughly a week to pull together some of the hardest parts of their show to be ready in time for TMC.
Band Pushes Through Intense Competition at Texas Marching Classic
Jacob Chow and Addy Temple October 14, 2024
Amidst dining room set pieces, Adam Trenk '26 - as Thomas - pantomimes serving food to fellow actors Saffron Kollodge '26 and Sabrina Kim '25. Trenk was one of the actors to play a "Gossip," members of the ensemble who, in addition to performing roles like Thomas, also served as narration for the show. They bookended scenes and spoke to audience members, representing the gossip in society surrounding the play's events.
Black Box Ballroom
Westwood Theatre Brings Regency England to Life in 'Sense and Sensibility'
Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief • October 13, 2024
The musical 'Out', produced by Harvard University students, delves into the lives of queer Asian Americans. Ahead of its time, the musical seamlessly blends diverse track genres with layered character plots. 'Out' is the pinnacle of good queer representation.
Refreshing Representation: ‘Out’ Perfectly Portrays Queer Asians
Vedanti Patil, Reporter • October 11, 2024
Awaiting the count in, Keiran Beltran '26 holds his mellophone at set. In the stands, the band has many traditions ranging from vocals to choreography.
Inside the Circle
Behind the Scenes of Band Performances
Jacob Chow and Addy Temple October 6, 2024
Climate change is a dire problem that is only getting worse each year. And while it's clear to many that something needs to be done,  in the face of government inaction, many, especially young people, are becoming apathetic.
Doomsday Is Happening Right Now
Climate Apathy and How It Plagues The Youth
Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • October 13, 2024
Trans Athletes Deserve Better
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 6, 2024
AI: Revolutionary or Risky?
Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • September 13, 2024
Take this quiz to find out which Horizon section you are!
Horizon Section Sorting Hat Quiz
Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • October 16, 2024
Rating Abbott Elementary Characters
Maddy Yendle, Instagram Manager • October 13, 2024
How Much Do You Know About Fall Traditions?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • October 7, 2024
Which Westwood Publication Are You?
Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • October 1, 2024
Ranking Top 10 Mojo Coffee Drinks
Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter • September 23, 2024