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Gilmore Girls is a popular show from the early 2000s that is centered around outgoing & spunky Lorelai Gilmore and her bookish & introverted daughter, Rory Gilmore, in a small town called Stars Hollow.

The Downfall of Rory Gilmore

Shivani Kondubhatla and Valeria Tijerina November 4, 2022

  As the leaves turn orange and the school year kicks off, the season of binge-watching Gilmore Girls and pretending to be Rory Gilmore at Chilton for academic motivation has commenced. From excelling...

Turning to give a cue, Associate Director Mr. Justin Anderson aids the cello section of the Philharmonic 4th Block Orchestra in making a defined entrance during their performance of 'Mourão.' Written by Brazilian composer César Guerra-Peixe, the piece features a lively central theme alongside isolated figures that highlight different instruments.

Orchestra Delivers Radiant Performance at Fall Concert, an Evening of Diverse Music

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2022

Showcasing a diverse program curated to present a variety of musical textures, orchestra students performed ‘Music Around the World’ at their first Fall Concert on Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Raymond...

Spinning their rifle, Niko Kanda ‘25 performs for the crowd. The color guard helps add color and excitement to the field.

Band Receives Sweepstake One Ratings at UIL Region

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief October 16, 2022

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band played at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region Marching Contest at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The band earned the highest rating,...

Weezer's first album is a popular and iconic album on the internet, but does it deserve its fame?

Why Weezer’s Blue Album is the Best Album of the 90’s

Baker Tuthill and Oliver Barnfield October 13, 2022

The guitars are colossal and fuzzy, but brimming with brightness. The bass is low, playing in unison with the guitars. The drums are simplistic, not straying too much from their repetitive rhythm. The...

Band Celebrates Halloween Spirit at Annual Party

Band Celebrates Halloween Spirit at Annual Party

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor October 13, 2022

On Thursday, Oct. 6, the band hall was filled with colorful streamers, bright glow sticks, and bowls of overflowing candy as the band held their annual Halloween party hosted by the band officers.  “The...

Behind The Scenes of Westwood Theatre’s Puffs

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 12, 2022

Explore the exciting behind the scenes of Westwood's new fall show production, PUFFS! Edited by Oliver Barnfield Filmed by Emily Rose, Cleo Steinhauser and Alonzo Vasquez Music by NOBB-D  

The band won first place with their show, Beyond the Brick, at the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. The show portrayed elements of the Wizard of Oz using brick props and pillars.

Band Places First at Vista Ridge Marching Festival

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor October 6, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band placed first at the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. Twenty-five bands competed, with ten continuing on to finals.  “The competition went really...

The Grand 1984 Opera House

Westwood Theater Goes to TXETA

Baker Tuthill, Reporter October 5, 2022

Every year, theater teachers and students from across the state of Texas convene in Galveston at the Texas Education Theatre Association (TxETA) TheatreFest. This year, Westwood Theater sent Mr. Franco,...

Marching in time, band members maintain strong posture. The band performed last to a large audience at the Festival of Bands.

At the Festival of Bands, the Warriors’ Hard Work Preserves

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief September 30, 2022

The 22nd annual Festival of Bands was held on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC), with band programs across RRISD coming together to encourage and watch each other perform. “Festival...

Westwood Students Visit TXETA 2022 in Galveston

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor September 26, 2022

Westwood Theater students visited the amazing Texas Educational Theater Association convention in Galveston, Texas for 3 days of learning all about acting, writing and directing theater.

Reaching for her uniform, Tharini Murugananth ‘25 gets ready to change for the show. The uniform consists of multiple parts, including specific shoes and gloves.

Band Concludes Annual Fundraiser with March-A-Thon Performance

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief September 19, 2022

Westwood Band’s annual ‘March-A-Thon’ took place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC) on Saturday, Sept. 17. Students performed their show titled Beyond the Brick for family and friends...

On Friday, Sept. 9, the band hosted their annual eighth grade night. Eighth graders performed alongside the band at halftime and in the stands.

Band Members Perform at Annual Eighth-Grade Night

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 14, 2022

On Friday, Sept. 9, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band invited eighth-grade students from Westwood’s feeder middle schools to join in for their halftime performance at the football game.  Eighth-grade...

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