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Presenting their show, Band was also able to show off their new costumes for the year, which strayed from the uniform theyve previously used.

Annual Warrior Band March-A-Thon Showcases Spirit

Mina Stephens, Heritage Staff September 20, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 16, The Warrior Marching Band’s yearly fundraiser came to a close at their annual March-A-Thon where they showcased their piece, Birds on a Wire, at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. The...

Leaning into the microphone, lead singer Johanna Söderberg sings the chorus of Out of My Head, the first song on the new album.

The Show Must Go On: First Aid Kit Plays Through the Rain

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 18, 2023

Upon entering Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre, I was greeted by the friendly environment unique to Austin venues as I moved close to the stage, eagerly awaiting First Aid Kit’s second-to-last...

Mrs. Emily Petrunak serves as the new SunDancer Director and teaches academy classes.

SunDancer Director Emily Petrunak Returns to Westwood

Sydney Fuller, Reporter September 18, 2023

As Dance students walked into the studio, they were welcomed by a new face who would be guiding the Dance department for the year; however, for the teacher, she had returned to a familiar place. With her...

The Wind Ensemble Percussion performs at the Bites & Beats fundraiser for their trip to The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.

Bites & Beats: Wind Ensemble Raises Funds With Food and Live Music

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff September 13, 2023

The sound of chattering and plates clashing together overlap each other, while a beautiful melody starts to dominate the cafeteria. On Sunday, Sep. 10,  Westwood Band hosted its first annual Bites &...

Ms. Colleen Whatley serves as the new director of Westwood Orchestra.

Orchestra Director Colleen Whatley Guides Students through Journey of Music

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff September 12, 2023

The theremin, an instrument that isn’t heard of by most and played by almost none, is Ms. Colleen Whatley’s favorite instrument of all. Due to its electronic qualities and contactless nature, it comes...

Grinning, Sophia Huang 24 raises her hands with grace in the pom dance.

Warrior Pride Wows Audience at First Halftime Performance of Season

Aarya Kale, Reporter September 10, 2023

Taking the field for the first time this year, Warrior Pride brought their rejuvenated spirit and energized choreography to the JV football game  on Thursday, Sep. 7 at the Warrior Bowl.  A much...

Dancers stretch in preparation for choreography and dancing.

Redefining Roles: Students Adapt to Faculty Changes in Fine Arts Department

Bella Yi and Avi Rajesh September 9, 2023

As students trickled into the fine arts wing at the beginning of the school year,  the dance studios had an unfamiliar aura, the orchestra hall resonated with a different tone than before, and the...

Choir Fosters Community and Passes on Traditions at Annual Choir Camp

Choir Fosters Community and Passes on Traditions at Annual Choir Camp

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter September 7, 2023

Rambunctious laughter, crinkling of sheet music, and angelic harmonies floated out of the choir room at Choir Camp, which took place after school in the choir room on Tuesday, Sep. 5. An annual tradition...

Assistant Choir Director Mx. Emma deGraaf hopes to instill a passion for music and create fond memories in the choir department.

Pitch Perfect: Mx. Emma deGraaf Aims To Foster Fond Memories and Learning as Assistant Choir Director

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter September 3, 2023

When they were in high school, Mx. Emma deGraaf practically lived in the choir room. In the mornings, during lunch, after school, and during class — they spent every opportunity they had observing other...

This August, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier released his third studio album, Unreal Unearth. Unreal Unearth is filled with beautiful, poetic lyrics and themes of love and loss.

Unearthed: Hozier Uncovers Another World To Listeners With New Album

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor August 31, 2023
Hozier's New Album, 'Unreal Unearth,' takes listeners to the underworld to understand love and relationships through ingenious religious and literary references.
Posing in front of her digital blackboard, Art and Fashion Design Teacher Madeline Picket smiles.

Fashion Design Teacher Madeline Picket Sews Up Student Creativity

Valerie Zhang, Reporter August 31, 2023

Amidst the neatly decorated art classroom lies the director: the cheerful and bright Madeline Picket. From a young age, Ms. Picket—who now teaches art and fashion design—has always enjoyed the freedom...

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band kicked off their season with their band camp and annual Exhibition performance. They learned parts 1 and 2 of this years show, Birds on a Wire. Photo courtesy of Brittany Dacy

Marching Band Kicks Off Season With Band Camp and Exhibition

Jacob Chow and Hannah McDonough August 25, 2023

After a brief summer break, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band returned to kick off the marching season at their annual marching band camp, which took place from July 24-Aug. 14. Sweating hard and practically...

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