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To pass time during quarantine, Sarah Qi relaxes while working on her cross-stitch. After completed, Qi can wash it for the grid lines to go away. Photo courtesy of Sarah Qi

Quarantine Quests: Sarah Qi ’22

Joanne Liu, Yearbooker April 14, 2020

With school cancelled for the following two months due to COVID-19, Sarah Qi ‘22 decided to pick up an old hobby during quarantine. For the past few weeks, she continued to explore cross-stitch,...

Displaying her original artwork, Anika Rajkumar 22 took to TikTok in search of fun activities to combat boredom, later finding a new passion  for painting. Photo courtesy of Anika Rajkumar.

Quarantine Quests: Anika Rajkumar ‘22 Finds Joy in Art During Extended School Closure

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2020

In such a time of unprecedented change, people around the world are seeking activities to encourage positivity as they learn to navigate a rapidly transforming social landscape around them. The student...

Alysa Hernan 21 poses in her red 80s style pants that she created out of an old dress.
Photo Courtesy of Alysa Hernan

Quarantine Quests: Alysa Hernan ’21

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief April 7, 2020

During a time filled with uncertainty, many students are engaging in a myriad of activities and hobbies to keep positive. From baking, jigsaw puzzle making, dancing and every imaginable thing in between,...

Sudiksha Pradhan 21, Shawkin Kabir 21, and Sruti Mohankumar 21 pose for a photo outside the Long Center for the Performing Arts. They were one of the groups who won the Raise Your Voice Award. Photo courtesy of Shawkin Kabir 21.

Juniors Receive ‘Raise Your Voice’ Award

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor February 11, 2020

Shawkin Kabir ‘21, Sudiksha Pradhan ‘21, and Sruti Mohankumar ‘21 were one group of the winners of the Raise Your Voice Award from the Women’s Fund in Austin. The award selection was a grant program...

Smash Virtue artical

The Smash Club Competes for Virtual Virtue

Atina Hartmann, Reporter January 10, 2020

Members from all grade levels are “button mashing” up a storm after school. Every Thursday, Mr. Bradley’s room shrouds away their history textbooks and becomes a virtual battlefield for one of...

FINALS

Kiana Graham ‘20 Named Girls Tennis Athlete of the Decade by the Austin American-Statesman

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief January 2, 2020

As the year came to a close, the Austin American-Statesman recognized the top high school athletes in Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) sports, celebrating their efforts and achievements in...

Hanna Hoogendam 21 poses with her team in front of their boats. Photo Courtesy of Hanna Hoogendam 21

Hanna Hoogendam ‘21 Places in Rowing Regatta

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor December 10, 2019

For over a year, Hanna Hoogendam ‘21 has been competing at rowing regattas across the country. This included her competing at the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) on Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, in spite...

Slack smiles with his instrument in his hand.
Photo Courtesy of Aaron Slack 20.

Aaron Slack ’20 Earns First Chair Trombone at All-State Competition

Serena Manwani, Reporter December 6, 2019

After weeks of practice and hard work, Aaron Slack ‘20 became first chair trombone in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Jazz Band competition. Slack was constantly under pressure...

RJ Martinez 21 looks to make a pass as he searches for a hole in  the coverage. Martinez would ultimately tuck the ball and scramble on the play.

RJ Martinez ’21 Breaks Records in Shootout Against Cedar Ridge

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief November 14, 2019

In an explosive battle against Cedar Ridge, RJ Martinez ‘21 smashed the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) record for most pass attempts in a game with a whopping 76. The statistic puts him...

Oliver Yu 20 Receives Spectrum Scholar Athlete Scholarship

Oliver Yu ’20 Receives Spectrum Scholar Athlete Scholarship

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor November 9, 2019

Spectrum News Austin announced that Oliver Yu ‘20 was the first recipient of their Scholar Athlete Program scholarship. Yu was recognized for his achievements on the gridiron and in the classroom, and...

Photo by Ian Drerup

Humans of Westwood: Mason Fruge ’21

November 8, 2019

“For years and years I was notoriously known as ‘That Annoying Kid.’ I talked a lot, a little too much, everybody hated it, then one day I decided I wasn’t going to talk so much. I would try to...

Photo by Ian Drerup

Humans of Westwood: Gabriel Beitia ’20

October 22, 2019

“For about two and a half years I lived with my dad and essentially raised my little sister Veronica. My little sister never recognized my talents in raising her and she idolized my dad despite the fact...

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