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Annual Reflections Contest Opens

Annual Reflections Contest Opens

Shreya Dasari, Editor in Chief September 22, 2016

Tri-M Spreads Music Throughout the Community

Tri-M Spreads Music Throughout the Community

Alisha Khurana, Senior Ads Editor M-Z September 10, 2016

Moving fingers at lightening speed. Reading line after line of music. Stringing note after note together using only their voice. This is only a glimpse into the musical world at Westwood that takes up...

Theater Holds Auditions for Fall Show

Theater Holds Auditions for Fall Show

Isabel Cameron, Reporter August 30, 2016

Auditions for the theater fall show will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 7 in the Big Black Box Theater (C1104) by Theater Director Robbin Antil. “I am extremely excited every year about...

Why You Should Play a Musical Instrument

Why You Should Play a Musical Instrument

Daniel Kang, Reporter May 27, 2016

Music is an integral part of our existence. Almost everywhere in the world, we can hear music, whether it be in the form of vocal or instrumental performance. It is a universal code made to please everyone,...

Band Performs Spring Concert

Band Performs Spring Concert

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer May 27, 2016

Members of the Westwood Band performed in the Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 24. The four bands played very challenging pieces and showcased their talents in an epic three and a half hour concert. Each...

Choir Performs in Spring Concert

Choir Performs in Spring Concert

Katie Chung, Video Editor May 26, 2016

The Choir Department held their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 17. They performed a range of pieces and afterwards, had an awards ceremony to recognize students who received the first division at UIL...

Band Announces New Drum Majors

Band Announces New Drum Majors

Alisha Khurana, Senior Ads Editor M-Z May 23, 2016

Monday, May 9, the Westwood Band announced the drum majors for the 2016 marching season. This was a highly anticipated announcement, with more than 15 rising juniors and seniors trying out. “We all...

Library Hosts Book Buzz

Library Hosts ‘Book Buzz’

Grace Liu and Lizzie Deal May 13, 2016

On Tuesday, May 10, dozens of book-loving students gathered in the library Great Room for a special presentation on the new books that will soon be published by Penguin Random House, currently the largest...

Band Excels at Solo Competition

Band Excels at Solo Competition

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer May 9, 2016

Almost all members of the band participated the Westwood Solo Competition on Saturday, April 23. During this process, students were given the opportunity to improve on their instruments based on feedback...

Audience Etiquette

Audience Etiquette

Leah Wu April 29, 2016

VPA Academy Hosts Showcase

VPA Academy Hosts Showcase

Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor April 28, 2016

Students exhibited their wide range of talents on Thursday, April 21 during the third annual VPA Showcase. From plays to dances, a variety of arts were showcased for audiences to enjoy. “We’re...

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