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The saxophone and flute sections of the Symphonic Band play in harmony with the rest of the band. They were led by Mr. Brandon Winters at their pre-UIL concert.

Concert and Symphonic Band Play Pre-UIL Show in Preparation For Evaluation

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor April 14, 2022

On Thursday, April 7, the Westwood Warrior Band hosted a pre-UIL show for the Concert and Symphonic bands. It was a chance to showcase the music they prepared  to the community and receive feedback...

Orchestra Stuns Audiences at Pre-UIL Concert Performance

Orchestra Stuns Audiences at Pre-UIL Concert Performance

Riya Patil, Reporter April 14, 2022

On Wednesday, April 6, Westwood Orchestra hosted their String Pre-UIL concert at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC). The concert was held in two separate parts, with the Concert, Camerata,...

SunDancer social board President Jessica Hao 22 gets lifted during Escapade. The team was sorted into split groups to perform in either a slow routine or fast routine.

Westwood Dance Dazzles Audiences At Escapade Spring Show

Oliver Barnfield and Scott Seamon April 4, 2022

SunDancers and Warrior Pride, alongside the Westwood Dance Department, dazzled audiences at the annual Escapade spring show on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 with their stunning moves, expert...

The varsity winter guard team links their hands together as their captains lead them in a pep talk. The team placed ninth at the TCGC State Competition on Saturday, March 26 with their lullaby-themed show. “[Going to State] was new for all of us and it felt really good,” Joaquin Schere ‘25 said. “We got to State and thats what matters.” Photo courtesy of Westwood Color Guard.

Varsity Winter Guard Ends the Season by Placing Ninth at State

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor April 2, 2022

On Saturday, March 26, the varsity winter guard team placed ninth in their class at the Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) State Competition. They performed at the Texas A&M Reed Arena in College...

Westwood Students Place at Stony Point Battle of the Bands

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor March 29, 2022

  On Saturday, March 26, four Westwood students performed as part of Bad Zebra, a rock quartet, at Stony Point High School’s Battle of the Bands competition. Despite only holding around two weeks...

Current band members, incoming freshmen, alumni, and parents watch in excitement as a video summarizing the 2022 marching show plays. They got to see what next year’s show will be about and hear some of the show’s music.

Band Attends Show Reveal for 2022 Marching Band Season

Hannah McDonough and Julianna Patterson March 11, 2022

On Monday, March 7, members of the Westwood Warrior Band attended the annual show reveal for the 2022 fall marching band season. After much anticipation, the theme was announced to current band members,...

Striking a pose, the SunDancers finish their award-winning jazz routine to Somethings Gotta Hold on Me. This routine is a fan and dancer favorite. I really like performing the jazz dance because I can really show my personality in it, Zoe Bellomio 24 said.

SunDancers Claim Victory at Vista Ridge Dance Competition

Katie Hendler, Human Resources Director March 4, 2022

On Saturday, Feb. 26, the SunDancers showcased their routines at the Annual Vista Ridge Dance Competition (VRDC). Competing with three team dances, three officer dances, two ensemble routines, and...

JV color guard begins their show with a dance feature. JV placed second and varsity placed fourth at their competition on February 12.

Color Guard Competes at Second Competition of Winter Guard Season

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor February 25, 2022

On Saturday, Feb. 12, the varsity and JV color guard competed at the Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) competition at Hendrickson High School. “[The competition] was definitely a learning experience,”...

In his fifth block Orchestra class, Luc Schwalm 22 plays the harp. The harps are currently stored in the Java City location while the orchestra hall is under renovation.

Fine Arts Classes Adjust to Construction

Riya Patil, Reporter February 17, 2022

Since the start of the spring semester, Westwood has undergone many changes. With the construction on the new D-Wing completed, math classes have moved back into the building from the portables where they...

Three hours after the Warrior Pride call time at noon, Sophie Steinhauser 22 dances in their contemporary routine. At the award ceremony at the end of a long day, Warrior Pride was announced as the first place winners for their contemporary routine.

SunDancers and Warrior Pride Dazzle Audiences at Austin Classic Competition

Amelia Spielman, Heritage Editor-In-Chief February 13, 2022

Back in 2020, the Westwood Dance Department partnered with MA Dance to host the first Austin Classic. This year, they hosted the event for the second time on Saturday, Feb. 12. Surrounding high schools...

The JV and varsity color guard teams each placed third in their respective classes at their first competition of the winter guard season. The varsity team begins their lullaby-themed show by dancing with pillows.

Color Guard Places Third at First Competition of the Season

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor February 11, 2022

On Saturday, Jan. 29, the varsity and JV color guard teams competed at the Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) competition at Dripping Springs High School. Each team placed third in their respective classes. “It’s...

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