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Shaking hands, Associate Principal Sarah Lowery and Izzy Horonzy '26 smile for a picture. Each new member took a picture with the associate principal as a celebration and certification of their induction.

NHS Celebrates Inductees at Yearly Ceremony

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor February 18, 2025

Formally dressed and anxious to cross the stage, new members of the National Honor Society (NHS) entered the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 for their official induction into the school’s...

Coming together for a photo, sophomores Arhaan Jafri, Ali Aslam, Yonnie Yang, and Rupal Jain celebrate the conclusion of the volunteering event. After weeks of planning, Team Slingshot members were relieved that their plans had gone smoothly.

Robotics Team Slingshot Spreads Spirit of STEM Through Catalyst Program

Yonnie Yang, Reporter February 14, 2025

Excited chatter echoed through the halls of Travis Heights, JJ Pickle, All Saints, and J. Houston Elementary School as curious kids waited excitedly for Catalyst, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and...

Smiling with friends, Tisya Dave '27 poses for the photo booth. A new aspect of the conference was a photo booth with Area 1 pink-themed props, where members could capture their memories.

HOSA Members Excel at Spring Leadership Conference

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor February 13, 2025

Rousing voices filled the auditorium at Byron P. Steele II High School on Friday, Feb. 7, as Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members traveled to Cibolo, Texas for the Area 1 Spring Leadership...

Slowly walking through the array of hanged art pieces, students observe at the paintings and drawings, admiring their intricate composition. NAHS officers spent numerous hours preparing the exhibits to ensure the seamless success of the event.

Drawn In: NAHS Highlights Art Appreciation at Winter Art Show

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor February 4, 2025

Curated to look like a museum-like exhibition, students gathered in the library’s Great Room in awe of the artworks displayed. On Friday, Jan. 31, National Art Honor Society (NAHS) hosted their annual...

As the intense music pauses, members rapidly find a seat for survival. The last game of the was musical chairs, similar to the last game 'Mingle' from the Squid Game series.

HOSA Bonds Members With Squid Game-Themed Social

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor February 3, 2025

The sound of jazz filled the cafeteria after school on Friday, Jan. 31, as Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members gathered for a Squid Game-inspired social event. Organized by HOSA officers,...

On stage, Jody Gaffney '25 addresses the inductees. Each officer approached the podium to speak to the attending NTHS members.

Three Years in the Making: NTHS Holds Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Hana Le, Reporter February 3, 2025

The school cafeteria buzzed with excitement as students, teachers, and families gathered for a first-of-its-kind event in over three years–the National Technical Honor Society’s (NTHS) inaugural...

Donning a wig and mustache, Mr. James Cox lip syncs to 'Beautiful Things' by Benson Boone. Mr. Cox did a knee slide at the end of his performance as the crowd waved phone flashlights to the beat.

Students Showcase Renewed Energy at First Pep Rally of Semester

Vedanti Patil, Reporter February 3, 2025

The gym floor vibrating with the beat of the heavy percussion of pop music hits echoed during the teacher lip-synch battle at the pep rally on Friday, Jan. 31 in the field house gym. The first pep...

Lighting a candle, Arden Choi '26 takes part in the ceremony. After swearing the induction oath, members blew out the candles as a symbol of their induction into the organization.

NSHS Hosts Induction Ceremony for New Members

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief February 3, 2025

Continuing the series of induction ceremonies this past week, the National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) hosted its annual induction ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 30 in the cafeteria. New members met to...

Industrious, Alyssa Santos '26 looks at her child's interests on the CC4C website. To make cards more personal, members were given information about their child's interests and hobbies. "[I really liked] getting to know the kids and realizing how similar like their hobbies and personalities are to me," Santos said.

Cultivating Care: Outreach Club Writes Valentine’s Day Letters to Children

Nikhil Gupta, Reporter February 1, 2025

Writing letters of love, Outreach Club came together to spread kindness and care to underlooked children on Tuesday, Jan. 28, where they made Valentine's Day cards for kids in partnership with Cheyanna's...

Rapidly typing on their computers, Pranav Balakrishnan '25 and Ethan Andrew '26 finalize their rebuttal speech at the University of Emory's elimination rounds. After two days of fierce competition, the team knew that this win could help propel them to the final round of the tournament.

Speech and Debate Puts Skills to Test at Emory University’s Barkley Forum

Charlie Hui, Reporter January 30, 2025

Flying into Emory University on Friday, Jan. 24, Speech and Debate competed throughout the weekend at the university’s Barkley Forum, with Pranav Balakrishnan ‘25 and Ethan Andrew ‘26 placing second...

Standing proudly on top of the stage, Apple Ma '28, Viraj Gadiya '26, Levi Kim '27, Joshua Boersema '27 and Aditya Bhadra '28 (left to right) accept being named finalists of the U.T. Tyler Ethics Bowl Competition. The team had competed through three rounds of preliminary competition and a semifinals round to earn their spot in finals.

Ethics Bowl Showcases Success in Regional Playoffs

Charlie Hui, Reporter January 30, 2025

Set against the backdrop of the new U.T. Tyler School of Business, Ethics Bowl competitors dominated the regional competition. On Saturday, Jan. 25, two teams from Westwood closed out the tournament, with...

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