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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What is Your Hamilton Theme Song?

What is Your Hamilton Theme Song?

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor October 19, 2017

A young possum and friends enjoying their food.

All Things Wild Rehabilitates Wounded Animals

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter October 9, 2017

  Around two weeks ago, I came across a small bird on its back on the side of the pathway leading to my house. This poor bird was riddled with ants, making agonizing chirping sounds as if pleading...

Math Teacher Ms. Pamela Obarowski Transitions to Job As Instructional Coach

Math Teacher Ms. Pamela Obarowski Transitions to Job As Instructional Coach

Katie Harris, Reporter October 5, 2017

For the past 12 years, Ms. Pamela Obarowski has been a dedicated teacher to the Westwood learning community, teaching everything from double block Algebra 2 to Pre-AP Geometry. However, two weeks ago,...

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Jessica Song, Heritage Editor in Chief September 15, 2017

Ringing In a New Change

Ringing In a New Change

Arthur Wang, Reporter September 8, 2017

Note: This announcement is fictitious and has been written for satirical purposes. After the overwhelmingly positive response to the updated bell system (including the relaxing yet urgent thirty-second...

Q&A with KyAnh Truong 21

Q&A with KyAnh Truong ’21

Amy Ma, Reporter September 7, 2017

Q: When did you start swimming? A: I started summer league when I was six and then I started swimming competitive year round swimming when I was 11 or 12 Q: What’s your best stroke? A: Probably...

Ms. Holly Browning Steps Up as Lead Counselor

Ms. Holly Browning Steps Up as Lead Counselor

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2017

A change in the counseling department will take place for the 2017-2018 school year. Ms. Holly Browning, who served as an alpha counselor in the past, will now be working as the lead counselor. “A...

Seven Ways to Soak Up the Summer

Seven Ways to Soak Up the Summer

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor August 11, 2017

Summer is all about resting, relaxing, and recharging ourselves as we take a break from the rigorous school year. It’s common practice to hang out with friends, go on vacation, or earn some extra cash...

Photo courtesy of Round Rock ISD.

Becky Donald Announced as Area Superintendent of Westwood Learning Community

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief August 10, 2017

For the upcoming school year, Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores has announced a new Area Superintendent of Learning Community model. This model provides each high school along with its feeder schools with...

Assistant Principal Erin Campbell poses for a picture with her family.  Photo courtesy of Ms. Campbell.

Ms. Erin Campbell Returns to Westwood as Assistant Principal

Amy Vo, Campus Editor August 2, 2017

When Ms. Erin Campbell decided to apply for the assistant principal position at Westwood, it was a family decision. Her first day away from being assistant principal at Anderson High School would also...

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