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Westwood Horizon

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Westwood Horizon

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Students tune their cellos.

Orchestra Students Encapsulate Winter in Concert

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief November 29, 2018

Orchestra students from three different orchestra levels showcased their talents in the Winter Concert held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Hope Presbyterian Church. Each orchestra performed three different...

The Pre-Area auditions are a part of the TMEA process.

Choir Hosts Pre-Area Audition

Mae Bruce, A&E Editor November 14, 2018

Choir students from all over the Austin area traveled to Westwood on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in order to compete in the Pre-Area TMEA Choir auditions that would determine their next placement for the Area auditions....

Sophomores Mason Fruge and Clarissa Garcia discuss the situation of the Coloring Book.

Theater Students Artfully Portray ‘The Coloring Book’

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor November 14, 2018

Performed by the Theater Department, students presented an adaptation of Bradley Walton’s The Coloring Book that had the adept ability to avidly entertain and teach the minds of young children about...

Elementary students rehearse all together on stage.

Westwood Learning Community Concert Unifies Choir Programs

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor November 7, 2018

Representatives from choirs of all schools in the Westwood Learning Community performed their music at a choir concert on Nov. 1 at the Performing Arts Center (PAC). For many students, singing in this...

The drumline performs in front of the prop.

Band Competes in UIL Area D Marching Contest

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator November 2, 2018

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band participated in the UIL Area D Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. After having drawn one of the earliest performance times, the...

Pushing up off the stage, the Principals of Dance III class prepares to do a floor kick.

Round Rock ISD Dance Students Perform Together at Intersection

Risha Sur, Marketing Director October 30, 2018

Round Rock ISD 's 36 high schools and middle schools gathered at the Performing Arts Center for Intersection on October 27th. All of the dances from Westwood were choreographed by dance teachers Ms....

Dry ice punch bowls are provided for students during party.

Band Celebrates Halloween with Spooky Festivities

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief October 25, 2018

Band students celebrated Halloween festivities at a party on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The Halloween party was a fun way for students to get their minds off of the marching season and was an opportunity...

Hallie Klein 19 jumps and smiles as she performs during the halftime show.

Students Perform at Homecoming Despite Rain

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor October 24, 2018

The fine arts departments, including choir, band, SunDancers, Warrior Pride, along with American Sign Language students, performed at the Homecoming game against Vandergrift on Oct. 19. Though the...

The Philharmonic Orchestra stands up for applause.

Orchestra Students Dominate All-Region Audition

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor October 17, 2018

On Saturday, Oct. 13, orchestra students competed against other schools for spots in the All-Region Orchestra. Out of the 72 spots available, 46 orchestra students placed high enough to make the All-Region...

Minsoo Han 19 converses during the play.

Theater Students Bring Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ to Stage

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor October 15, 2018

The Theater Department’s production of Shakespeare’s classic Twelfth Night was a talented combination of mistaken identity, love triangles, and humorous drunkards. The show was directed by Ms....

Ballet Austins Program Femmes De Force highlights powerful female leads in upcoming shows.

Ballet Austin’s ‘The Firebird’ Illuminates Stage with Powerful Femininity

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief October 15, 2018

The Long Center was jam packed, filled to the brim with people waiting, all on the edge of their seats. The air was silent with an expectancy that lingered among the audience. Everyone's eyes gazed down...

The orchestra director, Mr. Joshua Thompson,  leads Concert during Nabucco Overture, which consists of mostly violinists and cellists.

Orchestra Presents Diverse Music at Fall Concert

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief October 8, 2018

Orchestra showcased their classical pieces of music at their traditional Fall Concert at The Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 4. The Camerata, Concert, Philharmonic, and Symphony orchestras...

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