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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Emily Lu

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief

I’ve always been a storyteller, and I fell in love with journalism as an outlet to express my voice and share stories. When I’m not in the newsroom, you can find me pole vaulting, watching soccer, or most likely sleeping. Penguins are my spirit animal and I love anything and everything about them. 

All content by Emily Lu
A football locker room at Westwood High School, where the incident allegedly took place.

Principal Responds to Allegations of Cover-Up

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2019
The team poses together after the meet.

Swim & Dive Set Records at Region, 11 Advance to State

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Grace Castelino '20 gets ready to dive in.

Swim and Dive Medal at Districts, Qualify for Regionals

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2019
Grace Toupin '20 dribbles the ball down the field.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Finishes Scoreless in First Home Game

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2019
'Horizon' Named CSPA Crown Finalist

‘Horizon’ Named CSPA Crown Finalist

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2018
Members of the softball team stand with Seniors Alyssa Popelka and Gabby Garcia after signing.

Softball Players Sign National Letters of Intent

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2018
Varsity Tennis Clinches Program's First State Title

Varsity Tennis Clinches Program’s First State Title

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2018
Seniors Jenny Xu and Chelsea Terranova pose in front of the Bean.

Staff Recognized in Chicago Journalism Convention Write-Offs

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
Makayla Coy '19 Nominated for VYPE Basketball Award

Makayla Coy ’19 Nominated for VYPE Basketball Award

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
Anjali Devireddy '19 returns the serve of her Vandegrift opponent.

Varsity Tennis Secures District Title

Claire Janson and Emily Lu
October 12, 2018
Luis Rodriguez Tamayo '18 Killed in Drive-by Shooting, Police Say

Luis Rodriguez Tamayo ’18 Killed in Drive-by Shooting, Police Say

Emily Lu and Lizzie Deal
September 26, 2018
'Crazy Rich Asians' Breaks Through Hollywood's Bamboo Ceiling

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Breaks Through Hollywood’s Bamboo Ceiling

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2018
Ms. Woolsey stands in front of her Coach of the Year award from her time at Clear Lake.

Ms. Woolsey’s Soccer Ball Continues to Honor Challenger Crew

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
June 22, 2018
Tristan Yates '18 pushes the pole after clearing the cross bar. Photo courtesy of Dillon Todd.

Track and Field Finds Success at District Meet

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2018
Molly Bayer '17 and Adra Kreiling '17 stop by to visit Matthew.

‘A Medical Miracle’: Matthew Moore ’18 Survives Against All Odds

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2018
Westwood runners stay in the front of the pack during the 3200-meter run.

Track and Field Starts Season Strong with Titles at Lobo Relays

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
The window of the student entrance remains cracked and displaced.

Campus Break-In Results in Stolen Equipment

Staff
February 19, 2018
IB students sit with groups of elementary students to teach them French. Photo Credit to Ms. Anne Macharia.

IB Students Visit Purple Sage to Teach French

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Swimmers pose together following their success at the meet. Photo credit to Westwood Swim and Dive.

Swim and Dive Top Regionals, Advance to State

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2018
Staff members listen and practice what they've learned.

NFHS Shares French Language at Salon de Conversation

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2017
Fernanda Roa Campos '19 passes out candy to the trick-or-treaters walking along the trail.

HOSA and AVID Members Volunteer at YMCA Spooktacular

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2017
The participants of Spike Fest pose together on the sand courts. Photo credit to Westwood Volleyball.

Volleyball Organizes Spike Fest Fundraiser

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2017
Round Rock ISD to Host Annual College Fair

Round Rock ISD to Host Annual College Fair

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2017
Students gather in circles with their IB siblings for group bonding activities. Photo courtesy of Julia Pollard-Grayson '18.

IBSO Builds Community Spirit at Ice Cream Social

Amy Vo and Emily Lu
September 8, 2017
Ms. Holly Browning Steps Up as Lead Counselor

Ms. Holly Browning Steps Up as Lead Counselor

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2017
Photo courtesy of Round Rock ISD.

Becky Donald Announced as Area Superintendent of Westwood Learning Community

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2017
Different types of sushi travel by the table in dome containers to maintain freshness.

Kula Revolving Sushi Bar Finds Popularity

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
July 6, 2017
UIL Takes No Action on Proposals for Transgender Athletes

UIL Takes No Action on Proposals for Transgender Athletes

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2017
Aditya Parulekar '18 Selected to U.S. Physics Team

Aditya Parulekar ’18 Selected to U.S. Physics Team

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2017
Kiana Graham '20 poses with head tennis coach Travis Dalrymple following her regionals win. Photo credit to Westwood Tennis

Kiana Graham ’20 Wins Regionals, Looks Beyond

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2017
Truman Le '19 and Jake Imperial '19 post with their first place medals after winning the boys' doubles division.

JV and Freshman Players Find Success at District Tennis

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2017
Paige Etherington '17 and Annie Rose Leggett '17 Set Their Way to Nationals

Paige Etherington ’17 and Annie Rose Leggett ’17 Set Their Way to Nationals

Emily Lu and Jenny Xu
April 3, 2017
OPINION: YouTube's Restricted Mode Censors Content For LGBTQ+ Community

OPINION: YouTube’s Restricted Mode Censors Content For LGBTQ+ Community

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2017
Sarah Frank '18 passes the ball to avoid the opposing player.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Draws Westlake in Pre-Playoff Game

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2017
Sergio Saldana '20 advances the Warrior offense forward.

Lobera Leads JV White Boys’ Soccer to 6-1 Victory

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2017
Danielle Davalos '19 runs with the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Finish Historic Season

Jenny Xu and Emily Lu
March 1, 2017
Rory Gatson '18 dives in after a relay member finishes. Photo courtesy of Westwood Swim.

Swimmers Qualify for State at Region Meet

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2017
Donning their CyberPatriot shirts, AFJROTC CyberPatriot members pose outside the AFROTC building. Photo courtesy of AFJROTC.

Students Emerge Victorious at CyberPatriots Competition

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2017
The swimmers pose with their plaques after a successful district meet. Photo courtesy of Westwood Swim and Dive.

Swim Team Dominates at Districts

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2017
Pritika Paramasivam '19 and Kavya Raghavendhran '19 pose with their plaque.

DECA Members Bring Home District Titles

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2017
The new Area One officers are inducted during the closing ceremony.

Students Compete at HOSA Area

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2017
Riley Hammock '20 gets ready to pass.

Freshman Orange Girls’ Basketball Overcomes Stony Point

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2017
Christy French '19 beats her defender to add to the Lady Warriors' lead.

JV Girls’ Basketball Dominates Hendrickson

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2017
Marcos Martinez '20 looks for an open teammate to pass to.

Freshman Orange Boys’ Basketball Misses Out Against Vandegrift

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2016
Kandyce Shepard '17 watches as her shot goes up.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Finds Success Against Lake Travis

Emily Lu and Jenny Xu
November 17, 2016
The varsity tennis team poses with their regional runner trophy. Photo courtesy of Westwood Tennis.

Varsity Tennis Finishes Second at Regionals

Emily Lu and Jenny Xu
November 1, 2016
The team dons their costumes before they swim. Photo courtesy of Westwood Swim and Dive.

Classes Compete in Annual Swim Distance Challenge

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016
Anna Coffman '18 laughs as children attempt CPR on dummies.

Students Volunteer at Annual YMCA Spooktacular

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016
The team watches on as Abby Brueck '20 returns the ball to the opposing side.

Freshman Volleyball Ends Season With a Victory

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016
The other chaperone, Principles of Health Science teacher Nancy Colclasure, helps Kavya Raghavendhran '19 put on her jacket.

Disaster Response Students Learn Firefighting Skills

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2016
Ryan Cain '17 prepares to finish a stroke in the 100-yard breaststroke event, where he finished second.

Swim and Dive Succeeds at Tri-Meet

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2016
HOSA Hosts Ice Cream Social

HOSA Hosts Ice Cream Social

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2016
Zach Shrull ‘19 and Sam Helwig ‘19 cross the finish line with their buddy finishing in front.

Cross Country Introduces Annual Run with the Warriors Clinic

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2016
Mia Kuge ‘20 prepares to pass the opposing team’s serve.

Freshman Volleyball Beaten By Cedar Ridge in Two Sets

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2016
The team poses with the plaque following their seventh consecutive district win. Photo Credit: Westwood Tennis

Varsity Tennis Dominates at Districts But Looks Beyond

Emily Lu and Jenny Xu
October 7, 2016
Swimmers cheer as the Black team out-touches the Orange in the last race.

Black Prevails in Annual Orange vs. Black Swim Meet

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2016
Nathan Iyer '19 slices a return.

JV Tennis Starts Season Strong

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2016
Cheerleaders lead the crowd as the alma mater is played.

Spirited Meet the Warriors Pep Rally Recognizes Athletes

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2016
Freshmen Honored with Academic Awards

Freshmen Honored with Academic Awards

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2016
Students Attend Warrior Fest to Benefit The Thirst Project

Students Attend Warrior Fest to Benefit The Thirst Project

Emily Lu and Jenny Xu
May 6, 2016
Photo Credit: Westwood Warrior Golf, https://twitter.com/WWarriorGolf

Freshman Wins Regional Golf Championship

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2016
Stress Awareness Month: School Stress Leads to Dire Health Effects

Stress Awareness Month: School Stress Leads to Dire Health Effects

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2016
JV and Freshman Tennis Triumph at Districts

JV and Freshman Tennis Triumph at Districts

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2016
US Women's Soccer Team Rallies for Equal Pay

US Women’s Soccer Team Rallies for Equal Pay

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2016
Freshman Tennis Resumes Connally Tournament

Freshman Tennis Resumes Connally Tournament

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2016
French Students Participate in 'Le Grand Concours'

French Students Participate in ‘Le Grand Concours’

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2016
DECA Succeeds at State Competitions

DECA Succeeds at State Competitions

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2016

Students Receive Video Call from Former Australian Ambassador to Iraq, Iran

Amy Vo and Emily Lu
February 28, 2016
Freshman Tennis Team Succeeds at First Spring Tournament

Freshman Tennis Team Succeeds at First Spring Tournament

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2016
Students to Take American Mathematics Competition 12 Test

Students to Take American Mathematics Competition 12 Test

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2016

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Year-in-Review

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2016
JV Tennis Dominates Fall Tournament

JV Tennis Dominates Fall Tournament

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2015
Freshman Tennis Team Starts Strong in Tournament Season

Freshman Tennis Team Starts Strong in Tournament Season

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2015
JV Tennis Wins District

JV Tennis Wins District

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2015
Annual Blood Drive Successful

Annual Blood Drive Successful

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2015
JV Orange Tennis Wins against Cedar Ridge 15-4

JV Orange Tennis Wins against Cedar Ridge 15-4

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2015
Chinese Club Visits Coco's Cafe

Chinese Club Visits Coco’s Cafe

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2015
Pritika Paramasivann '19 and Carolien van Heemskerck '19 celebrate their excellent match.

Freshman Tennis Dominates Georgetown Eagles

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2015
JV Orange Tennis Team Wins Against Westlake Chaps

JV Orange Tennis Team Wins Against Westlake Chaps

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2015
JV Orange Tennis Team Wins Against Anderson Trojans

JV Orange Tennis Team Wins Against Anderson Trojans

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2015
Knitting Club works on their Rapunzel hallway. Photo by L. Thomas.

Clubs Decorate Hallways for Homecoming

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2015
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