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Arts

Lyle Moss ‘20 and Nathaniel Thomas ‘20 stand on top of Mount Gornergrat in Switzerland, along with other Texas band students. (Photo courtesy of Nathaniel Thomas)

Students Tour Europe with Texas Ambassadors of Music

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor August 25, 2017

Seven Westwood band students selected by their directors had the opportunity to go on a 16-day music tour of Europe over the summer. There, they, along with other band students from across the state,...

Band Hosts Spring Concert

Band Hosts Spring Concert

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer May 25, 2017

Members of the Westwood Band performed in their annual spring concert on Monday, May 21. The concert was filled with emotions since this was the last concert the soon-graduating seniors would be playing...

James Yan 18, Hamsini Nathan 18, Daniel Shin 18, Shelby Castleberry 19. and Noah Zahm 18 pose for a picture.

Band Announces Leadership Team

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer May 23, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band leadership team was announced on Thursday, May 21. There were two positions people could apply for: drum major and section leader. While some got the leadership positions...

Alisha Rawal 19 Awarded Gold Seal for Artwork

Alisha Rawal ’19 Awarded Gold Seal for Artwork

Anna Chuo, Morale Officer May 18, 2017

Art students convened in San Antonio on April 29 to participate in the annual Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). While there, the art that students had created were judged. Out of over 3,200 entries,...

The new SunDancer officers pose together for a group picture. Photo credit to Westwood SunDancers.

SunDancers Hold Pinning Ceremony

Haley Haverda, Reporter May 16, 2017

On Monday, May 15, the SunDancers held their pinning ceremony, where the old officers say goodbye and pass down their positions to the new officers. Starting this week the new officers will be able to...

Art Students Visit San Antonio Art Museums

Art Students Visit San Antonio Art Museums

Suchi Misra and Callie High May 1, 2017

On April 27, the Art Department went on a field trip to San Antonio. They visited the San Antonio Museum of Art and the McNay Museum. The students rode on a charter bus and had a comfortable ride...

Tori Loper 17 leads a formation in a performance.

SunDancers Shine at Choreography Showcase

Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor April 28, 2017

After Escapade in February, SunDancers performed at their own choreography showcase on Tuesday, April 25. From 6:30-8 p.m. family and friends gathered to watch the product of the dancers’ hard work....

Wind Symphony stands with their trophy after receiving a score of all ones at their UIL contest.

Band Participates in UIL

Alisha Khurana and Audrey Snider April 27, 2017

The hard work of all four concert bands payed off on April 18 as Wind Ensemble, the top band, concluded the week of UIL performances. Shortly after winter break, the bands began the challenging pieces...

Warrior Pride concludes its performance with their final dance, Pep Rally.

Warrior Pride Showcases Choreography at Extravaganza

Emily Chang, Executive Editor April 24, 2017

Warrior Pride concluded the year with their annual showcase, Warrior Pride Extravaganza on April 21 in the Small Gym. The dance team performed group dances from throughout the year (a contemporary dance...

Choir Brings Home Four Sweepstakes Awards at UIL

Choir Brings Home Four Sweepstakes Awards at UIL

Kate Lee, Voices Editor April 17, 2017

Bringing home four sweepstakes awards, Westwood choirs competed at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) on Wednesday, April 4. An annual event for high school choirs all across Texas, UIL consists...

President Trump Proposes Eliminating Support for Arts

President Trump Proposes Eliminating Support for Arts

Kate Lee, Voices Editor April 3, 2017

On March 16, President Donald Trump made his first budget proposal for 2018, suggesting to increase defense spending by $54 billion and balancing that amount with, among other cuts, removing federal support...

Riley Nelson 17 contemplates the most recent lesson.

Theater Competes at UIL One Act Competition

Simone Heim, News Editor March 23, 2017

The Westwood Theater Department took their University Interscholastic  League (UIL) one act play, Blue Stockings, to competition this Tuesday, bringing home the best actress award. The cast and crew have...

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