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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

The final chord of Beethoven's Ode To Joy rings out throughout the stadium before thunderous applause and a standing ovation. On Saturday, Oct. 12 the Westwood Warrior Band performed their 2024-2025...

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.

Westwood Theatre Brings Regency England to Life in ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief October 13, 2024

A casual observer might have thought someone was throwing an extravagant ball in the Big Black Box. The room was transformed - with cameo portraits on opposite walls, an ornate chandelier hung from...

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

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple October 6, 2024

The final bell rings, marking the end of another school day. Many students’ thoughts are focused on going home to relax, but members of the Westwood Band are in a completely different mindset: they...

Sitting in a circle, Adriana Cheng '26, Jenny Yun '25, and Hannah Lee '26 engage in a game of 5 Second Rule. With a marble timer and a stack of cards, they were able to enjoy the afternoon with excitement.

Orchestra Hosts Annual Squads Reveal

Serena Liu, Reporter October 1, 2024

Sounds of laughter and excitement echo through the hallways, coming from a room usually filled with the elegant sounds of string playing. On Friday, Sept. 27 the Westwood Orchestra hosted their annual...

Sheet music in their hands, Bellator choir performs during the Fall Concert. Throughout the concert, each section was able to demonstrate the hard work that they've put into the choir thus far.

Voices United

Leah Kardonik, Reporter September 28, 2024

Marking a successful start to the season, Westwood Choir presented their annual Fall Concert at Hope Presbyterian Church on Monday, Sept. 23. Full of excitement for another successful year of choir,...

In formation on the field, Warrior Pride members celebrate their first performance of the season.

Warrior Pride’s First Performance Exhilarates Audience

Rayghen Peak, Reporter September 27, 2024

Winning over the audience with their energy and charm, Warrior Pride contributed to the exhilarating atmosphere on the field. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Warrior Pride members took their place on the Warrior...

Playing his heart out, Michael Kyriazis '26 concentrates on his performance. The band performed their show Timeless at BOA Austin on Saturday Sept. 21. "I liked the clarity of [the performance], we played together as an ensemble," Kyriazis said.

Band Starts Competitive Season Strong at BOA Austin

Addy Temple and Jacob Chow September 25, 2024

The intonation and blend of the wind instruments bring out the purity of a B-flat chord that starts soft in volume, then grows before the drum majors cut off, letting the sound resonate in the stadium....

In the corner of the Field House gym, seniors Loy Bhowmick, Minsung Kim, Jonathan Simon, Zachary Petiprin, and fellow choir singers perform the alma mater before a volleyball game. The performance marked the conclusion of Choir Camp, uniting all choirs for the song.

Choir Camp Breaks Ice Before Season Starts

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief September 5, 2024

To kick off another year of choir collaboration and performance, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the choir officer team orchestrated and led Choir Camp, a series of activities designed to build camaraderie and...

The Westwood SunDancers smile ear to ear next to their guest dance teacher. Throughout line camp they had many teachers to come in to teach master classes for styles from contemporary to hip-hop.

Summer Activities Prepare SunDancers for School Year

Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Over the summer, the Westwood SunDancers participated in many activities to prepare them for the upcoming school year. SunDancer Summer Dance Camp (also referred to as Kiddie Camp), and Line Camp were...

Crowding around a poster board, Junior cellists Samhita Guntakala and Sam Yarbrough refine their sketch of a cello. Over the span of an hour and a half, the cellists worked together to bring their section poster to life. "Every year, we always draw a cello in some sort of different situation, and this year [it's] a cello wearing concert black on a stage," Yarbrough said.

Orchestra Savors Ice Cream at Section Poster Social

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor August 31, 2024

Dozens of students crowd the orchestra room after school on Friday, Aug. 30, bowls of ice cream in hand. Across the blue tarps on the carpet, poster boards and colorful paints scattered the ground, an...

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