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Endeavoring to integrate his enthusiasm and dedication for sports and inclusion in his teaching, Mr. Andy Dudney plans to foster an inclusive and engaging community.

From Classroom to Field: Mr. Andy Dudney Fosters Inclusion and Spirit

Hana Le, Reporter September 9, 2024

With 31 years of teaching experience, Mr. Andy Dudney joins the Westwood community  as an inclusion science teacher and assistant coach in football and baseball.  “I’ve really enjoyed these first...

Posing with bright smiles, speech and debate competitors stand proudly as they display their array of trophies won at the Hendrickson Debate Tournament. The tournament not only gave seasoned, returning debaters another chance to showcase their talent, but was also the first opportunity offered to sophomore novices to try out a varsity level competition.

Debate Soars To New Heights at Hendrickson Debate Tournament

Charlie Hui, Reporter September 9, 2024

Bright smiles lighting up across Hendrickson’s main cafeteria, Westwood Speech and Debate competitors stood proud as they displayed their array of trophies won from August 31st’s tournament.  At...

Eager to channel his love for strategy and critical thinking into his teaching, Algebra and Calculus teacher Mr. James Cox aims to build genuine connections with his students.

Math Teacher Mr. James Cox Promotes School-Life Balance

Vedanti Patil, Reporter September 7, 2024

Focused, Mr. James Cox stares intensely at a chess board. A student sits across from him, analyzing the game. As the sponsor of the chess club, Mr. Cox has always been interested in strategy-oriented games....

Striving to foster a reflective and engaging community in class, English teacher Ms. Iliana Romero is a proud Westwood alumni, and is excited to be back on campus.

Heartwarming Homecoming: Westwood Alumni Ms. Illiana Romero Returns to Teach English

Charly Obermiller, Reporter September 7, 2024

Filled with books on shelves stacked high, the classroom shines bright as the string lights sparkle and the soft first-block Spotify playlist plays in the background. English teacher Ms. Illiana Romero...

Phone caddies, such as the one shown, have been heavily used by teachers across campus to implement the new phone policy. Placing heavy restrictions on student's phone usage, the policy aims to foster greater human connection in class.

New Year New Policies: School-Issued Phone Policy Sparks Controversy

Charlie Hui and Arhaan Jafri September 6, 2024

In an era where teens find themselves interacting with others through a screen more often than not, the administration team is aiming to get students to have a more human connection by implementing a strict...

Posing proudly in their spirited getup, staff from the administration team shows off their cowboy attire for Western Wednesday. Howdy Week not only saw multiple students express themselves through fashion, but also gave staff an opportunity to have fun along with their students.

Students Get Hyped Over Howdy Week

Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager September 6, 2024

Annually holding a week-long celebration of school spirit and fun dress-up days, Student Council (StuCo) arranged Howdy Week to take place from Monday, Aug. 26 to Friday, Aug. 30.  Each day, a new theme...

Ball in hand, Mr. Joshua Williams aims to build an inclusive space, where he can truly connect and care for his students.

Commitment to Connection: P.E. Teacher Mr. Joshua Williams Hopes to Truly Care For Students

Nikhil Gupta, Reporter September 5, 2024

A chaotic mix of passion and energy, the football field pounds under players diligently slogging away at drills, or anxiously going over plays right before games, with Mr. Joshua Williams standing at the...

Outlining a series of events involving weapons found in a student's vehicle, Principal Erin Campbell's Community Letter sparked discussion on student safety procedures and protocol.

Principal Erin Campbell’s Community Letter Sparks Student Safety Concerns

Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager September 4, 2024

As students began their day on Wednesday, Aug. 28, a Community Letter was sent out by Principal Erin Campbell in the midst of first block addressing a report of a possible weapon in a student's vehicle....

Hyping up the crowd before the beginning of the pep rally, cheerleaders Lauren Patterson '26, Aliyu Yu '27, and Leah Kleinman '25 move in a synchronized combo. The varsity cheer team was later spotlighted in the pep rally during their performance to Chappell Roan's "Hot to Go."

Pep Rally Kicks off School Year

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff August 31, 2024

The chants of the cheer team and sound of the Westwood Fight song beckon students to enter the fieldhouse gym on Friday, Aug. 30 for the first pep rally of the new school year. A new experience...

Studying the crime scene with a blue light, Maya Geist '26 checks the picnic blanket for any marks that could lead to the cracking of the mock crime. The mock crime scene assignment was an interactive way to introduce students to the realm of forensic science.

Searching For Clues: Forensics Investigate Mock Crime Scene

Lena Boas and Maddy Yendle August 31, 2024

Bright yellow caution tape hangs in the hallway, a body lies in a pool of dark red blood, and an abandoned Chick-Fil-A meal litters the ground. If you feel like you wandered into a crime scene, you would...

Gesturing at a mechanism, Adam Menezes ‘25 explains Orange Dynamite’s off-season robot, nicknamed “Kiwi,” to prospective club members. The FRC team held a separate session after the general information session, where they delved deeper into robotics concepts specific to FRC for members interested in joining.

Robotic Club Gets Gears Turning at First Meeting

Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor August 31, 2024

With young engineers crowding the MakerSpace, the excitement is palpable as the room is filled with the sounds of chatting, drilling, milling, and more. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Westwood Robotics Club...

Enjoying their donuts, ASL Club officers end their first meeting of the year. Spending time learning new hand-signs and encouraging bonding among members, the officers fulfilled their goal of generating interest in new members.

ASL Club Bonds Over Donuts and New Signing Techniques

Kriya Handa, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2024

Starting the year with a fun recreational activity, ASL club hosted their first meeting on Monday, Aug. 26 in the form of a donut social. All members new and old met to reconnect after the long summer,...

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