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Westwood Horizon

Arts

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...

Westwood girls sing a traditional Indian song.

Performers Share Culture at Taste of Asia

Amy Vo, Campus Editor March 9, 2017

The annual event Taste of Asia, a showcase of Asian culture hosted by Project Graduation, took place in the Westwood cafeteria on Friday, Mar. 3. Students and parents, as well as attendees outside of the...

Many Faces of Music

Many Faces of Music

Kate Lee, Voices Editor March 7, 2017

Music is not only a timeless form of self-expression but also a large part of students’ lives. With different instruments and talents, each music student has a unique experience with the various programs...

Abby Scott '17's and Faith Kubala '17's split piece "Freedom Tower".

Westwood Dance Performs at Escapade

Anna Chuo, Morale Officer March 2, 2017

The SunDancers and other members of the Westwood Dance program performed their annual show Escapade on Feb. 24 and 25 at the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Between the two days, there were also performances...

Alyssa Geerts '17 poses next to her artwork. (Photo by Ms. Brittany Skillern)

Alyssa Geerts ’17 Wins RRISD Youth Art Month Billboard Design Contest

Hailin Zhang and Amy Vo February 28, 2017

All artists aim to interpret the world around them -- both by representing the images of their environment and of the people who have most influenced them. Alyssa Geerts ‘17’s painting “Structural...

Orchestra Holds Annual Pre-UIL Concert

Orchestra Holds Annual Pre-UIL Concert

Faith Song, Extras Editor February 27, 2017

With the University Interscholastic League (UIL) contest closely approaching, Orchestra partnered up with Band and held a concert on Feb. 22 to prepare for the upcoming event. “We got our piece...

Tory Loper '17 poses with team members while holding her first place check.

Dancers Compete at Annual Westwood Dance Classic

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor February 16, 2017

Dancers from across the region gathered to compete in the annual Westwood Dance Classic (WDC) on Saturday, Feb. 11. Hosted by the SunDancers, the competition lasted from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and featured...

Akash Thakkar '17 prepares to take a photo.

Akash Thakkar ’17 Uses Photography to Unveil World Issues

Kate Lee, Voices Editor January 27, 2017

The teenager kneels to talk to the refugee child, a trusted translator at his side. The dark eyes smile up at him and a mutual understanding passes through them, surpassing language and distance....

2017 All State Finalists Announced

2017 All State Finalists Announced

Faith Song, Extras Editor January 16, 2017

With the band and choir ending their Area auditions earlier this month, the school has had over 20 students qualify to participate in the All State clinic in February. While the results for State were...

Once Upon a Musical

Once Upon a Musical

Mae Bruce and Lizzie Deal January 13, 2017

As the cast and crew of Once Upon a Mattress bowed during curtain call, the time and talent students had put forward into creating the show was evident. Having worked hard since September, the Once...

Band Rasies Money for Dell Children's Hospital

Band Rasies Money for Dell Children’s Hospital

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer January 7, 2017

Musicians from the Westwood Warrior Band played on Dec. 24 at Lakeline Mall to raise funds for the Dell Children’s Hospital. The students formed ensembles to play Christmas carols in hopes of spreading...

Band Performs at Annual Christmas Concert

Band Performs at Annual Christmas Concert

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer December 12, 2016

Members of the Westwood Band played in their Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC). After a successful marching band season, each of the four bands...

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