Colorful booths and games invited students to explore school clubs and organizations on the practice fields behind the tennis courts at the annual WarriorFest, hosted by the National Honor Society (NHS) as part of their Thirst Project, on Wednesday, April 1.

When students arrived, the field was buzzing with energy as students played games and connected with opportunities the campus had to offer. Each club and organization had its own unique booth with representatives, offering interactive activities that highlighted what they do and why their club matters. WarriorFest was the second part of NHS’s Thirst Project, an initiative to raise money for water supply in developing countries. To fundraise for the project, booth reservation costs were set at $5.

“I was with the NHS booth along with other NHS officers, and we had a donation bin for our Thirst Project, and a face-painting activity, and it was really fun,” NHS President Sarah Jung ‘26 said. “I think the most interesting part was seeing all the officers come together and promote their club in a fun way and seeing how each club reflected their own values.”

Students participated in games, watched demonstrations, and try hands-on challenges, from Student Council’s (StuCo) balloon darts booth game to face painting and creative art projects. Representatives from the robotics program showcased their robots, allowing visitors to see robots in action. Other booths offered puzzles, quizzes, and competitions that tested skill and creativity.

“I enjoyed seeing all the games and activities as well as socializing with them and learning more about them because everyone prepared a pitch talking about their clubs,” StuCo Executive President Aiden Wen ‘26 said. “It’s really cool seeing that people at Westwood have many interests.”

During the festival, one of the biggest hits among students was the Kona Ice truckStudents lined up to pick their favorite flavors, making the shaved ice a popular treat between games and booths. The cheerful atmosphere around the stand blended with the sounds of music and activity across the field.

“I loved cooling down for a sweet treat after playing many games,” Janya Tellabati ‘26 said. “Kona Ice was the perfect treat to have.”

At WarriorFest, students could learn about the extracurricular options available on campus and meet people with shared interests. Younger students could explore new clubs while older students could reconnect with friends and discover new hobbies. From sports and academic clubs to creative arts and service organizations, every booth reflected the unique values and passions of the students who ran them.

“WarriorFest is a great opportunity to open the horizons for younger kids, showing them what activities they can get involved in high school,” Wen said. “StuCo was a great booth, but also another [good] shoutout [was] NHS with all the painting, especially face painting, [and] also the robotics team bringing out their robots [and] seeing it in action.”

The robotics booth was a major attraction at WarriorFest, drawing students curious about engineering and technology. Visitors witnessed demonstrations of the robot shooting balls and navigating obstacle courses. Many students tried their hand at controlling the robot, offering hands-on experience to attendees.

“We were there with an FTC robot, which is our smaller-sized robot,” Robotics Director of Finance Arhaan Jafri ‘27 said. “Our robot shoots out three balls, and we made a game where you have to catch three balls at once.”

By the end of WarriorFest, students had caught a glimpse into the diversity of opportunities on campus. Some left with new inspiration and goals of participation, while others exited with memories of fun activities, new friends, and community bonding.

“I think we conveyed what an innovative and fun extracurricular robotics is, which I think is the point of WarriorFest — [to show] there are so many options to choose from,” Jafri said.