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In their full runway outfits, (from left) Audrey Lee 25, Olivia Lucy Teets, 25, Fashion Design teacher Ms. Judy Chance, and Xueying Lili Yang pose for a photo. All three girls made it to Austin Fashion Week by getting in the top 10 in a previous runway show held by Shop LC.
[I like my students] creativity and how they can look at a fabric and make it their own, Ms. Chance said.

Runway Ready: Westwood Fashion Design Students Attend Austin Fashion Week

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor April 25, 2024

“I just said, ‘Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.’ I'm going to Austin Fashion Week.” That was the moment when Audrey Lee ‘25, a third-year fashion design student, found out that she and...

Aubrey Matthews 25 and Natalia Llano 25 facilitate blindfolded drawing at the Ceramics Club booth. Ceramics Club handed out candy prizes to anyone who could successfully draw while blindfolded.

GALLERY: NHS Hosts Annual Warrior Fest Carnival

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor April 25, 2024

Observing the evening festivities, English teacher Samantha Lozano and Student Council officers Iris Chen ‘26, Rheya Kurian ‘26, and Aiden Wen ‘26 sit behind a prom court voting booth. The booth was open right until the prom king and queen were announced, allowing students to cast their votes throughout the night.

Students Enjoy Enchanted Forest Themed Prom

Tianwen Gao April 23, 2024

Dazzling under colorful lights, students celebrated yet another year at Prom from 8 p.m. to midnight, on Saturday, April 13 at the Oasis. “Prom was important to me because it’s a signification of...

Standing together before their dance began, Gods Menu performers pose, setting the tone of the dance. K-pop Club members rehearsed for six weeks for their second to last performance, the Spring Showcase, offering ample opportunities to perfect their choreography. I was excited to dance with complex group formations and movements, dancer Ninju Prem 25 said.

K-Pop Club Displays New Dances at Spring Showcase

Tianwen Gao April 22, 2024

Taking the stage for the final time this year, K-pop club presented their spring showcase, performing Drama by æspa, God’s Menu by Stray Kids, and Born to Be by ITZY during Fun Friday Flex on April...

Posing with his camera, Mr.Youn prepares to photograph the eclipse. A rare scientific occurrence, this was the first time Mr. Youn had attempted to photograph a total eclipse. Honestly, I wasnt even photographing it, I was just experiencing it,” Mr. Youn said. “You know, we built it up and the anticipation was incredibly high, but experiencing it was cooler than I anticipated.”

Solar Snapshot: Mr. Brian Youn Photographs Total Eclipse

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter April 17, 2024

Everyone watched with rapt attention on Monday, April 8, as the moon overtook the sun’s rays in a total eclipse, creating a dusky darkness in the middle of the afternoon. And with a click of a button...

UT representative Patrick Patterson describes the importance of teaching kids to be academically honest from an early age. He was one of three UT representatives speaking at the academic integrity seminar on Thursday, March 22. What you have to do as a community is get together with the administration, Patterson said. Create your own honor code. Involve as many folks and kids and adults, as many as possible. Create that honor code and stick to it.

UT Representatives Discuss Academic Integrity at College Level

Shreya Selvaraju and Hannah McDonough April 3, 2024

Parents and students gathered in the cafeteria on Thursday, March 22 to listen to three representatives from the University of Texas (UT) discuss academic integrity and its role both in high school and...

Celebrating with her friends, Aanya Ujjval 26 gets sprayed with color powder. All profits from the Holi festival through selling powder and shirts were donated to Casa Marianella.

IB Celebrates Community and Program Values at Holi

Sarah Jung, Reporter April 2, 2024

Spicewood Elementary was covered with vibrant colors in celebration of Holi, a Hindu festival, on Thursday, March 28. Hosted by the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, students were able to throw...

While her partner cuts the mink using scissors, Joan Amalraj 27 helps by holding back flaps of skin. Most club members worked in pairs to dissect their specimens.

Anatomy & Dissection Club Concludes Year with Mink Dissection

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor March 30, 2024

For their last meeting of the year, Anatomy & Dissection Club held a mink dissection in Mr. Eric Scheiber’s room after school on Thursday, March 21. The mink was the largest and most complex...

Measuring water, Xander Catuogno 26 prepares to make a drink. Java City offers more breakfast opportunities to students, and also offers a place to socialize before school.

Java City Returns After Three Year Hiatus

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor March 25, 2024
Returning after three years of closure following the pandemic, campus coffee shop Java City had its grand opening on Monday, March 25 after a “soft opening” from Thursday, March 21 to Friday, March 22. Initially shut down due to staff shortages, Aramark, RRISD’s food service provider, resolved this barrier by hiring students.  
Focused, Shrey Birmiwal ‘25 prepares to give a Public Forum speech in his Triple-Octafinals round at the TFA state tournament. Birmiwal and his partner, Siyona Jain ‘25, advanced to the Double-Octafinals round of the tournament.

Debate Competes at TFA

Nikhil Gupta, Reporter March 19, 2024

From Thursday, March 7, to Saturday, March 9, Speech & Debate competed at the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) state tournament in Houston, Texas. Speech & Debate competed alongside 1,500 students...

Concentrated, sophomores Ojasvi Chourasia, Isha Gokhale, and Bella Yi make themselves crepes. The main focus of the meeting, the officer team created a build-your-own crepe station for members to enjoy. “[The best part of today’s meeting were] the crepes, they were delicious,” member Brady Johnson ‘26 said.

French Club Holds Crêpe Breakfast

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter March 7, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, French Club members gathered in Mme Harwick’s room to start their morning off with a crêpe breakfast. Officers created a build-your-own crêpe station for members to enjoy while...

Setting a volleyball, Mia Massey 25 plays Queen of the Court with Beach Volleyball Club. Since it was founded, Beach Volleyball Club has met consistently on Wednesdays after school.

Beach Volleyball Club Hosts Weekly Practice

Trinity Osmer, Reporter March 5, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 29, the Beach Volleyball Club hosted their ninth practice of the year. “The thing I love most about [the club] is [everyone in Beach Volleyball], and that you don’t always have...

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