The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

What Liv and Maddie Character are You?
Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff • April 25, 2024
Seniors Ishan Sharma and Ayush Tripathi hold the golden Tournament of Champions trophy after defeating Montgomery Bell Academy students and winning finals on a 2-1 decision. Sharma and Tripathi competed at the University of Kentucky for three days with a total of 11 rounds and only one loss. “It means everything to win the TOC and its a testament to the sacrifices and the time we have put in for the past four years,” Tripathi said.
Speech and Debate Makes History at Tournament of Champions
Tianwen Gao and Ellen Chuo April 28, 2024

More than 1,400 competitors from around the world flocked to the University of Kentucky to compete in the annual Tournament of Champions (TOC) from April 20 to 22. Seniors Ayush Tripathi and Ishan...

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In their full runway outfits, (from left) Audrey Lee 25, Olivia Lucy Teets, 25, Fashion Design teacher Ms. Judy Chance, and Xueying Lili Yang pose for a photo. All three girls made it to Austin Fashion Week by getting in the top 10 in a previous runway show held by Shop LC.
[I like my students] creativity and how they can look at a fabric and make it their own, Ms. Chance said.
Runway Ready: Fashion Design Students Attend Austin Fashion Week
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • April 25, 2024
Aubrey Matthews 25 and Natalia Llano 25 facilitate blindfolded drawing at the Ceramics Club booth. Ceramics Club handed out candy prizes to anyone who could successfully draw while blindfolded.
GALLERY: NHS Hosts Annual Warrior Fest Carnival
Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor • April 25, 2024
At the concerts close, Malcolm Todd performs his fan-favorite track Roommates in harmony with guitarist Luke Tyler Shelton.
Malcolm Todd Delivers Unforgettable ‘Sweet Boy’ Experience to Austin
Sarah Jung, Reporter • April 27, 2024
Laufey performs Lovesick during the Goddess Tour at the Bass Concert Hall. One of the songs of her latest album Bewitched, Laufeys vocals astounded the audience as she performed.
Laufey Embodies ‘Goddess’ On Stage
Jia Chun, Reporter • April 25, 2024
On the red carpet outside the Long Center, 44 members of the Mean Girls production cast and crew pose before the Heller Award ceremony. In addition to a red carpet event and photo session, the ceremony included 18 award categories and multiple musical performances to honor high school musical theater in the Austin area.
Applause and Accolades: Westwood Theater Brings Home First-Ever Heller Award
Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor • April 23, 2024
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During her presentation of Germany, Lena Boas 25 demonstrates how to roll pretzels. In addition to pretzels, Boas showed other German cultural items, including lederhosen, a dirndl, and school cone.
Traveling the World: Lena Boas '25 Shares Cultures With Elementary Schoolers
Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor • April 27, 2024
Controversy Continues: Texas DEI Bans
Ellen Chuo, Photo Editor • April 17, 2024
As the 2024 election nears closer, questions about the validity of the Electoral College rise again. While some say that the system is outdated, others feel it is still necessary.
Do We Still Need the Electoral College?
Hannah McDonough and Gabriel Oliveira April 25, 2024