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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Arts

Chamber Choir performs at  the Fall Concert.

Choir Hosts Vertical Concert with Feeder Schools

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor November 7, 2017

The Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) was buzzing with current and future students for the Westwood Learning Community Choir Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The performance featured current...

Ballet III/IV pose at the end of their dance titled Compte.

Intersection Dance Show Unites District

Nuha Momin, Index Manager November 3, 2017

Round Rock ISD hosted their annual fall show, Intersection, featuring various dance programs on Oct. 28. To allow more students and family members to attend, the show featured multiple performances...

Mr. Jonas Verzia teaches his hip-hop choreography.

Warrior Pride Hosts Day of Dance Master Class

Nuha Momin, Index Manager October 16, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the JV dance team, Warrior Pride, held the Day of Dance Master Class, inviting students of all ages to learn from three choreographers. The money collected from this fundraiser will...

Margaret Seo 19

Orchestra Presents the ‘Music of Beethoven’ for Fall Concert

Kamille Galloway and Connor Cowman October 11, 2017

On the night of Oct. 4, the Westwood Orchestra presented their Fall Concert at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center. For Parent Appreciation night, the overall theme for the performance was a...

The band stands in their final set. Photo credit to Westwood Warrior Band.

Band Places Second in Vista Ridge Marching Invitational

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator October 10, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band attended the Vista Ridge Marching Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 7. This was the band’s second competition of the season, and they worked harder than before to get...

Ms. Jennifer Alexander prepping Select Womens Choir for Pie Jesu.

Choir Forms Bond Under New Directors

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor October 2, 2017

The choir’s first performance under the direction of Mr. Andre Clark and Ms. Jennifer Alexander was held on Monday, Sept. 25 at Hope Presbyterian Church. The fall concert was held at an earlier date...

April Gao 20 stands in the cage before her solo as the Bluebird.

Band Narrowly Misses Out on BOA Finals

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator September 26, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band attended Bands of America (BOA) Austin on Saturday, Sept. 23. The band’s show is entitled “Bluebird”, based off of a poem written by Charles Bukowski. This...

Daniel Shin 18 practices his form for conducting before the game.

New Drum Majors Take on Leadership Roles

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator September 16, 2017

The field goes quiet, the students alert and listening for the director’s instructions. A steady breath is heard across the ensemble as they prepare themselves to play. Sweat drips down their faces and...

Theater Hosts Fall Show Auditions

Theater Hosts Fall Show Auditions

Becca Halaney, Reporter September 8, 2017

The Black Box is silent except for the murmuring of nervous actors. The lights shine hot and bright onto the stage, scarred by spike tape and scuffs from set-pieces. Whispered bits and pieces of monologues...

Pablo Lomeli 21 high fives upperclassmen as he runs to receive his Blockhead.

New Band Members Receive Blockheads

Katie Harris, Reporter September 5, 2017

Band, like many organizations, has its own time tested traditions. From getting through band camp together to kidnapping new members in the middle of the night, traditions keep students feeling like...

Maya Deol 20 gets creative while painting the 2017-18 choir camp posters

Choir Members Look Forward to New Year

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor September 4, 2017

At the end of the 2016-2017 school year, choir suffered a major loss after a lack of funding led to budget cuts. The cuts had been predicted to decrease the number of choirs, as well as remove the position...

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