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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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Westwood Horizon

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Sabina Kuzmina 18 during Cricketz.

District Dance Teams Perform Together at Merge

Nuha Momin, Index Manager May 9, 2018

The first ever Merge took place on May 4 at Round Rock High School (RRHS) in which various junior varsity dance teams from all over came together to present multiple dances. This year, the tradition...

Elizabeth Wolf 20 poses during a cover of Catallena. 
Photo courtesy of Melinda Barrett

K-Pop Night Connects Campuses

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor May 8, 2018

Korean pop fanatics from four schools in the Austin area joined together to perform at the first annual K-pop Night at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) on May 5. Students who are members in...

Choir Director Andre Clark gives a speech at the end of the concert.

Choir Spring Concert Sends Off Seniors

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor May 4, 2018

The seniors of the choir program made their final farewells at the Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 3 at Hope Presbyterian Church. The music performed was from the group’s UIL competition in April,...

The cast of Missing Piece assembles on stage with their director.

Senior Directed Show ‘Missing Piece’ Tackles Tough Topic

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor May 2, 2018

Working with Support Texas Adoptee Rights, theater student Megan Purcell ‘18 and her fellow students put on a play called Missing Piece on April 27 and 28. Taking place in the 1970s, a time when attitudes...

Choir received five sweepstakes at UIL.

Choir Claims Five Sweepstakes Awards at UIL

Nisha Desai, Reporter April 24, 2018

After months of solid preparation, the choirs traveled to the Pflugerville Fine Arts Center on Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20 to compete at the University Interscholastic League (UIL). UIL is...

SunDancer officers perform their contemporary dance.  Photo courtesy of XiaoWei Wang.

Performing Arts Students Present Escapade

Katie Harris and Sarah Wang April 11, 2018

All dance and cheer students participated in the annual spring show, Escapade, on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 to showcase their dance abilities. The event took place in the Performing Arts...

Danielle Efruss 18 and Sydney Thornburrow 20 play their clarinets in their most technical piece.

Non-Varsity Bands Showcase Music in Pre-UIL Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator March 28, 2018

The three non-varsity bands performed in a pre-UIL concert on Wednesday, March 21. The concert was performed for three judges, Mr. David Jennison, Mr. Jim Van Zandt, and Mr. Jack Green. The judges gave...

Isabella Barber 19 walks across stage in a hospital gown.

‘This Random World’ Narrowly Misses Advancement in UIL Competition

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor March 23, 2018

After rehearsing for two months, the cast and crew of the one act play brought This Random World to life, which illustrated the unknown impacts we have on the lives of others. The play was performed three...

Alejandra Plata 19 Artwork Debuts on Billboard

Alejandra Plata ’19 Artwork Debuts on Billboard

Becca Halaney, Reporter March 22, 2018

Alejandra Plata ‘19 wasn’t aware that one of her pieces crafted in a Westwood AP art class was up for consideration in the RRISD Youth Art Month Billboard Design Competition until she was informed...

Full Orchestras Receive Top Marks at UIL

Full Orchestras Receive Top Marks at UIL

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator March 11, 2018

The top three bands and orchestras came together to form three full orchestra groups that were eligible for Full Orchestra UIL. The students participated in the annual UIL competition on Tuesday, March...

Jenna Weatherbie 18 executes a switch leap during the SunDancer team jazz.

SunDancers Win Big at Austin Dance Showcase

Brooke Weatherbie, Reporter March 5, 2018

In addition to placing first in almost every category, the SunDancers received the Overall Grand Champion Award at the Austin Dance Showcase on February 24, 2018. The SunDancers competed their team...

Line Officer Susi Chavez 19 executes a tilt as part of her solo.

Dancers Compete at Westwood Dance Classic

Nuha Momin, Index Manager February 12, 2018

The Westwood Dance Classic, an annual regional dance competition held by the SunDancers, took place on Saturday, Feb. 11. Dances began at 7 a.m. and the event ended at 11 p.m. with the award ceremony....

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