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Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
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Conducting the Westwood Symphony Orchestra during their send-off concert to preview their trip to the Midwest Clinic in 2019, Mr. Anderson looks to cue soloist Laoise Matsumoto. Matsumoto was a student Mr. Anderson taught as a first-year teacher at Grisham Middle School.
The emphasis on AP and IB testing has taken a toll on high school students and has diminished desires to learn for the sake of learning.
Spraying disinfectant, night custodian Pedro Minan wipes down tables in a classroom. Minan is new to Westwood, having worked at the school for less than one year.
Priya Gangadharan ‘23 races in the 800 meter at the Round Rock Event. Gangadharan took first place at the regional meet on Friday, April 29.
CAMPUS
Focused, Akhil Gharpurey 23 and Annette Ho 23 play casino games at Prom. In addition to music and dancing, the event offered other activities like a photobooth and games.
Students Experience a Magical Met Gala Themed Prom
Prakrit Sinha, Reporter • May 26, 2023
Talking about the effectiveness of his product, Jacob Erattuparambil ‘23 attempts to convince his audience that his project, an all natural energy drink, is effective. NAME’s team wanted to address the problem of teenage exhaustion while avoiding the harmful effects of caffeine, leading to them choosing to create an all natural energy drink as a viable alternative.
Senior Engineering Students Exhibit Final Project Presentations
Gayu Lakshmanan, Heritage Portraits Editor • May 22, 2023
Students delve into the importance of AP and IB curriculums, and whether they are necessary or not.
Students Evaluate the Effectiveness of AP and IB Classes
Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor • May 22, 2023
SPORTS
COMMUNITY & WORLD NEWS
The LGBTQ community in Florida has been affected by recent anti-LGBTQ bills that have caused some Pride events to get cancelled due to safety concerns.
Florida's New Laws Affect the LGBTQ Community
Charly Obermiller • May 31, 2023

Over the past few months, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed multiple bills that are seen as anti-LGBTQ, causing active...

Rows of desks signify the rigid structure of the American education system, which is supposedly outdated by 200 years. The main drawbacks of the current system are its inability to effectively teach relevant information.
Students Share Their Thoughts on the American Education System
Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2023

In the 1950s, the United States Air Force was suffering major losses of up to 17 airmen in one day. The military claimed...

Disney v. DeSantis: The Gray Between Government and Business
Zoejane Ostebo, Opinions Editor and Extras Editor • May 18, 2023
Surveying Effects of Oversexualization of Girls in Society
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • May 1, 2023
Love of China School of Dance Hosts 2023 Showcase
Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor • April 10, 2023
Students Share Split Opinions on Potential TikTok Ban
Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor • April 3, 2023
Holi Celebrations Strengthen Community With a Festival of Colors
Tara Kurkal, Reporter • March 30, 2023
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Final Season of Barry Wows Viewers
Final Season of 'Barry' Wows Viewers
Mayla Montgomery, Reporter • June 8, 2023
One Last Time: Warrior Pride Concludes Year at Merge
Shivani Kondubhatla, A&E Editor • May 10, 2023
Bye Bye Bye: Choir Concludes Year with Y2K-Themed Performance
Aanika Hirode and Eshaan Chopra • May 5, 2023
Portraying Girlhood
Valeria Tijerina, Reporter • April 26, 2023
Bond 2018 Project Bolsters Music Department Facilities, Conditioning Longstanding Program Excellence
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2023
OPINIONS
With college applications getting more competitive in recent years, there has been an increase in students starting nonprofits and joining numerous clubs.
Have Students Cracked the Inauthentic Formula To College Applications?  
Shivani Kondubhatla, A&E Editor • May 22, 2023
The Structure of AP & IB Curriculums Needs to Change 
Shivani Kondubhatla, A&E Editor • May 19, 2023
Keeping Up the Tradition of Prom Dresses: Elegant or Too Extra?
Avery Hixson , Yearbooker • May 11, 2023
A League-Wide Failure: How the NBA has Fostered a Culture of Hate
Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor • April 24, 2023
A Ticking Clock: Stop Ignoring the Climate Crisis
Lily Dooley, Multimedia Coordinator • March 28, 2023
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