The student news site of Westwood High School.

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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Riley Nelson 17 performs in the IBSO Talent Show.

Riley Nelson ’17 Pursues Theater at Northwestern University

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor May 28, 2017

The familiar chiming of the 4:15 p.m. bell fills the air, and Riley Nelson ‘17 hurriedly navigates her way to the black box for rehearsals. It’s become a regular occurrence for her now, especially...

Unique photograph with artistic graphic designed by Grace Yu 17

Seniors Showcase Artwork

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor May 26, 2017

Senior artwork took over the library patio for the last few weeks of school to showcase the talent of the students and give them an opportunity to display their artwork for peers to see. Students...

Band Hosts Spring Concert

Band Hosts Spring Concert

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer May 25, 2017

Members of the Westwood Band performed in their annual spring concert on Monday, May 21. The concert was filled with emotions since this was the last concert the soon-graduating seniors would be playing...

A violinist plays Legacy with his section.

Orchestra Performs Annual Spring Concert, Honors Retiring Conductor

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter May 24, 2017

For their final performance of the year, Orchestra presented 13 musical works in the annual Spring Concert on Friday, May 5. Works written by students were performed and conducted by all four orchestras:...

James Yan 18, Hamsini Nathan 18, Daniel Shin 18, Shelby Castleberry 19. and Noah Zahm 18 pose for a picture.

Band Announces Leadership Team

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer May 23, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band leadership team was announced on Thursday, May 21. There were two positions people could apply for: drum major and section leader. While some got the leadership positions...

Alisha Rawal 19 Awarded Gold Seal for Artwork

Alisha Rawal ’19 Awarded Gold Seal for Artwork

Anna Chuo, Morale Officer May 18, 2017

Art students convened in San Antonio on April 29 to participate in the annual Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). While there, the art that students had created were judged. Out of over 3,200 entries,...

The new SunDancer officers pose together for a group picture. Photo credit to Westwood SunDancers.

SunDancers Hold Pinning Ceremony

Haley Haverda, Reporter May 16, 2017

On Monday, May 15, the SunDancers held their pinning ceremony, where the old officers say goodbye and pass down their positions to the new officers. Starting this week the new officers will be able to...

Author Sherri L. Smith Encourages Students to Discover Stories

Author Sherri L. Smith Encourages Students to Discover Stories

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor May 12, 2017

All day on May 9, classes gathered to learn about young adult author Sherri L. Smith. Throughout the meeting, Ms. Smith walked students her journey of becoming a writer, her inspiration, and her life. Having...

Art Students Visit San Antonio Art Museums

Art Students Visit San Antonio Art Museums

Suchi Misra and Callie High May 1, 2017

On April 27, the Art Department went on a field trip to San Antonio. They visited the San Antonio Museum of Art and the McNay Museum. The students rode on a charter bus and had a comfortable ride...

Tori Loper 17 leads a formation in a performance.

SunDancers Shine at Choreography Showcase

Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor April 28, 2017

After Escapade in February, SunDancers performed at their own choreography showcase on Tuesday, April 25. From 6:30-8 p.m. family and friends gathered to watch the product of the dancers’ hard work....

Wind Symphony stands with their trophy after receiving a score of all ones at their UIL contest.

Band Participates in UIL

Alisha Khurana and Audrey Snider April 27, 2017

The hard work of all four concert bands payed off on April 18 as Wind Ensemble, the top band, concluded the week of UIL performances. Shortly after winter break, the bands began the challenging pieces...

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