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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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The Post Reinvigorates Political Themes

‘The Post’ Reinvigorates Political Themes

Becca Halaney, Reporter January 18, 2018

                Steven Spielberg’s take on the publication of the Pentagon Papers in his most recent film, The Post, is inspiring...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Misses Mark for Star-Studded Film

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Misses Mark for Star-Studded Film

Lizzie Deal and Mae Bruce December 28, 2017

Since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, fans of the franchise have been speculating about what the newest trilogy in the classic series will bring. After buying Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney rebooted...

Directing Students Test Talents in Showcase

Directing Students Test Talents in Showcase

Becca Halaney, Reporter December 19, 2017

World Drama students performed scenes from international playwrights’ scripts in their midterm showcase on Dec. 13 in the Little Black Box. The showcase was directed by four of the eight total Directing...

Lyle Moss 20 plays the french horn with the horn choir.

Band Takes on Holiday Theme at Winter Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator December 19, 2017

The Westwood Band played at their annual Winter Concert on Dec. 13 at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center (PAC). The bands played different pieces selected by head band director, Mr. Jack Green,...

Grace VanderWaal Impresses, Inspires with Just the Beginning

Grace VanderWaal Impresses, Inspires with ‘Just the Beginning’

Becca Halaney, Reporter December 18, 2017

The words that popped immediately into my mind when I hit the play button on the first track of Grace VanderWaal’s most recent album, Just the Beginning, were nostalgia, noncommittal, and whimsy. Although...

The cast of Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up? pose for a photo.

Students Direct ‘Twilight Zone’ Inspired Play

Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor December 13, 2017

Theater students Molly Stansbury ‘18 and Zoe Rowe ‘18 directed a play that took place on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 based on an episode of the Twilight Zone titled Will The Real Martian Please...

Hao Cui 18, Dhruva Mambapoor 18, Neal Gandhi 18, Osric Nagle18, and John McGuire 18 dance to Jamaican Noel.

Choir Sings Holiday Hymns in Winter Concert

Nuha Momin, Index Manager December 13, 2017

The choir held its annual Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Hope Presbyterian Church. All of the choir groups performed their own separate pieces and concluded the concert with a performance...

Anushka Solanki 20 plays her violin.

Orchestra Performs in Winter Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator December 13, 2017

The Orchestra Winter Concert took place in the Westwood Cafeteria on Thursday, Dec. 7. The four orchestras each played three pieces selected by head director, Mr. Joshua Thompson and associate director,...

The newest members of the SunDancers pose with each other. Photo credit to Westwood SunDancers.

SunDancers Welcome Newest Members

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter December 9, 2017

Students took to the gym to participate in SunDancer auditions for spots on next year’s team. The audition results were announced on Monday, Dec. 4. Hopefuls put in years of practice and effort prior...

The cello section during their second song.

Orchestra Students Showcase Talents in All Region Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator December 5, 2017

The region orchestra concert took place at the Round Rock Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, Dec. 2. Band and orchestra students from all over the region who placed well in auditions had the...

Mrs. Meacham (_____________) and Ramona (_______) watch Mrs. Meachams favorite soap opera.

Children’s Theater Stages ‘Ramona Quimby’

Becca Halaney, Reporter November 28, 2017

Students in the Children’s Theater class taught by Ms. Lydia Coats performed Ramona Quimby at the PAC on Nov. 13 and 14, giving both public performances as well as private showings for third graders...

Color guard gathers in the middle of the field.

Band Takes on BOA Super Regional Competition

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator November 10, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Band attended the Bands of America (BOA) Super Regional in the San Antonio Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 3. The band practiced long and hard hours for their final competition of the...

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