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On the Hope Presbyterian Church stands, Chamber members Howell Wu 26, Minsung Kim 25, and Calen Virr 24 perform part of their UIL program. Their spring concert allowed the singers a chance to perform their competition songs ahead of the Madrigal Festival (MadFest) and the UIL competition in March.

Westwood Choirs Shine at Spring Pre-UIL Concert

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor March 6, 2024

All four Westwood Choirs came together on Tuesday, Feb. 27 to perform their Spring Pre-University Interscholastic League (UIL) concert at Hope Presbyterian Church for family and friends. The concert enabled...

Performing their piece Performing Summer by Michael Markowski, the Philharmonic four full orchestra displays their musicianship for the Westwood Community. This year, the philharmonic four will perform as the schools varsity orchestra. The piece is difficult, and there are many difficult chords to balance that [the band] usually doesnt play. french horn player Joseph Clements 23 said. Overall, I think we played well given the amount of time we rehearsed.

Full Orchestra Showcases Musicianship at Pre-UIL Concert

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff March 5, 2024

The sounds of an intricate melody of strings and winds filled the stage as the full orchestra performed their Pre-University Interscholastic League (UIL) concert on Thursday, Feb. 29 at the Raymond E....

Standing tall, actors Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, and Aryan Simhadri pose on set. Casting was announced in late May of 2023, and the shows finale was released December of the same year.

Percy Jackson Steals Hearts Once Again with New Show

Katie Ring, Reporter February 28, 2024

“Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood.” These words strike excitement in the hearts of every fan, young and old. So naturally, when plans for a Percy Jackson and the Olympians show were announced,...

Leading the group in musical practices, choir presidents Kayla Contello 24, Annika Iyer 24, and Elise Trenk 24 stand together singing. With strong ties to music, the presidents weaved their passion for choir with their creative leadership to foster a supportive and talented choral community. My goal is always about making this the best memory it can be for everyone involved, Trenk said. I want my personal legacy to have [created] a community built around making choir fun and a safe space for all of us.

Closing the Curtain: Choir Presidents Leave Lasting Legacy

Aarya Kale, Reporter February 23, 2024

Dimming lights highlight the contours on the smiling faces of the stage’s occupants, the echoes of captivating vocals and enchanting melodies still bouncing off the acoustic wooden walls of the Raymond...

Beaming at their audience, Warrior Pride hits a power stance during their jazz routine. Pride members worked hard on their stage presence and facials in preparation for the performance. Walking on the dance floor, I am just excited and happy to be here, Alicia Kanazawa de Figueiredo 25 said. Once the music starts playing I put everything out there and just have lots of fun dancing.

Warrior Pride Dazzles Audiences at Central Austin Challenge Dance Contest

Aarya Kale, Reporter February 21, 2024

Smooth swishes of chiffon fabric and the tell-tale click of jazz shoes on a polished wooden floor were all witnesses to the flurry of dance performances that took place at the Central Austin Challenge...

The Westwood Warrior band hosted their first mulch hunt, a scavenger hunt to spread awareness for the annual fundraiser.

Band Hosts First Mulch Hunt

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff February 13, 2024

The sound of band kids running around and hanging up mulch flyers on doors filled the quiet Saturday morning neighborhoods. For the residents, this was a new experience for the Warrior Band. For the band...

Malcolm Todds third album Sweet Boy Pt. 1 contains of 14 tracks, all produced and written by Todd.

Malcolm Todd Adds New Piece to Music Puzzle: ‘Sweet Boy Pt. 1’

Sarah Jung, Reporter February 11, 2024

The rising alternative R&B and indie singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd released his new album, Sweet Boy Pt. 1 on Friday, Feb 2nd. Inspired by other artists such as Steve Lacy, Tyler the Creator, and...

On Jan. 18, Benson Boone released Beautiful Things. In the single, Boone reflects on the meaning of life.

Benson Boone’s ‘Beautiful Things’ Was Not So Beautiful

Katie Ring, Reporter February 4, 2024

We take what we have for granted. That’s just a fact of life. In the song Beautiful Things, Benson Boone begs to keep what he has and does his best to appreciate it. However, his best wasn’t good enough...

Smiling, Summer Jogee 24 socializes over a game of Mastermind. Jogee, an orchestra officer, helped plan and execute the board game social.

Orchestra Comes Together at Board Game Social

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor February 3, 2024

Notes of community resonated strongly on Friday, Jan. 26, as orchestra hosted their annual board game social after school. Members collected in the orchestra room to socialize among Just Dance, Super...

Color guard members smile at the crowd as they perform an opening dance feature in their show, Attention Earthlings. They performed the show on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the TCGC competition at Dripping Springs High School, where they placed tenth. I felt really good about it and the audience seemed to think the show was really fun,” captain Keira Humphries ‘24 said. “I was glad that they liked it so much.”

Color Guard Places Tenth at First Competition

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor February 1, 2024

Decked out in neon costumes and bright makeup, the color guard attended their first competition of the season on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) competition was hosted at Dripping...

Showcasing 13 new tracks, Dabins 1st album Giggles talks about his musical career and his life.

DPR LIVE Unveils New Chapter with Dabin and ‘Giggles’

Sarah Jung, Reporter January 30, 2024

DPR LIVE, a South Korean rapper and singer, has announced a major shift in his music career, including a stage name change to his birth name: Dabin. Apart from his DPR crew, he has created a new label...

With a center stage spotlight, Natalie Berkaw 25, Avery Parks 24, and Sabrina Kim 25 make their entrance atop a pink lunch table. The three played the characters of the Plastics - Gretchen, Regina, and Karen, who Cady befriends in the plays central storyline.

Get in Loser: Mean Girls Musical Delivers Pink-Powered Prowess

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor January 28, 2024

  Under the bright stage lights and watchful eyes of over five hundred audience members, the cast and crew of Westwood Theatre’s yearly musical took to the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing...

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