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Hoping to express his passion for robotics through his new role at Westwood, Mr. Rodelio Creer strives to work alongside his students through the learning and creating process.

Robotics Teacher Mr. Rodelio Creer Looks Forward to Working Alongside Robotics Teams

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff September 18, 2024

Walking into the robotics class, students are greeted by the constant click-clack of keyboards and the mechanic whirs of a robot prototype, with Mr. Rodelio Creer standing at the heart of the action, eager...

Summarizing the crux of their club's mission, NTHS Officers Arjun Bhardwaj '25, Nandini Somarapu '25, and Natalie Maytesyan '25 stand together at the club's first meeting. Their enthusiasm and CTE backgrounds serve as a precursor for an eventful year of career preparation for NTHS members.

National Technical Honor Society’s First Meeting Draws Crowd of CTE Enthusiasts

Hana Le, Reporter September 18, 2024

The room overflowing with CTE students eager to learn about the   prestigious technology-oriented organization, National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) kicked off its first meeting of the year on Tuesday,...

Excited to bring her passion for sports to the Westwood community, Ms. Poole aims to fully support athletes in getting the medical care and treatment they need.

Athletic Trainer Ms. Mackenzie Poole Brings Love for Sports and Medicine to Community

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter September 17, 2024

Hustling across the court during her basketball game, Athletic Trainer Ms. Mackenzie Poole basks in the feeling of a game well-played. A passionate lover of all things sports, even as she grew older, Ms....

Approaching the mixed coaching-teaching nature of her new position as an adventure, Coach Erica Juenke embarks on her first year in the teaching field.

New Beginnings: Coach Erica Juenke Embarks On First Year of Teaching and Coaching

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter September 17, 2024

Whether she’s being engulfed in the fine dust of the field, or standing at the head of the classroom, her fingers blurring in the air as she weaves meaning from them, Coach Erica Juenke plans to make...

Working together to paint their section of the backdrop, NAHS members Kendall Potts ‘27, Swasthiya Mahesh ‘27, and Ananya Velmurugan ‘27 enjoy the event together. They not only saw this as a chance to contribute something good to their school, but also to socialize and form new connections based on shared passions for art. “When I’m at the dance, I can look up at the finished backdrop and remember that I worked on that and how amazing it was that I was a part of that,” Ananya Velmurugan ‘27 said.

NAHS Fosters Creativity by Painting Homecoming Backdrop

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor September 17, 2024

Working together to paint massive backdrops for the Tangled-themed Homecoming dance, National Art Honor Society (NAHS) merged their creative talents to bring the film to life, and create a magical environment...

Returning to Westwood after a brief hiatus, Counselor Ms. Jeanine Edson expresses her goals to help students relieve some of their mental academic strain.

Counselor Ms. Jeanine Edson Wishes to Relieve Students’ Mental Strain

Katie Ring, Reporter September 17, 2024

The one thing many parents, students, and educators alike use to describe high school is the pressure, and teachers will often tell you that this pressure have only gone up over the past few years. Many...

Hoping to open students' eyes to the wonders of the chemistry field, Mr. Joseph Griesel brings his passion for science to the Westwood community.

Chemistry Teacher Mr. Joseph Griesel Expresses Passion for Science

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter September 17, 2024

Walking into Mr. Joseph Griesel’s chemistry class on the first day of school was an experience many recounted as rather strange. Many juniors walked into their first (International Baccalaureate) IB...

Starting off with a desire to become a librarian, Ms. Meagan McLendon is excited to continue funneling her passion for English through teaching as she joins the Westwood community.

English Teacher Ms. Meagan McLendon Hopes to Make Most of Diverse Resources

Rayghen Peak, Reporter September 16, 2024

A prior public librarian, English teacher Ms. Meagan McLendon brings her passion for all things books and literature to Westwood as she joins the English department in her third year of teaching.  “I...

Excited to bring her passion for all things math to a multicultural campus, Ms. Ellie Qu strives to make math an easy and lovable subject for her students.

Math Teacher Ms. Ellie Qu Endeavors to Craft Seamless Classroom Dynamic

Serena Liu, Reporter September 16, 2024

Math posters cover the walls, tables neatly organized into groups, topped off with a little Harry Potter spirit sprinkled at the front of the classroom. Striving to maintain a fun learning environment,...

Taking the next step in a diverse professional trajectory, Mx. Orlando Kassing is eager to serve as inclusion support and foster a comfortable learning environment for special needs students.

Educational Assistant Mx. Orlando Kassing Aims to Create Comfortable Learning Environment

Lilybeth Dooley, Reporter September 16, 2024

With a diverse professional background spanning from performing arts to working in veterinary clinics, Educational Assistant Mx. Orlando Kassing begins the next step of their professional journey as they...

Playing a video game, Robotics Club members Ilia Iliev ‘26, Scott Sundstrom ‘25, and Samuel Yarbrough ‘25 enjoy their drinks. Many robotics members got the chance to meet students on teams other than their own, strengthening the community within the club as a whole.

Robotics Builds Bonds at Annual Boba Social

Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor September 16, 2024

In an effort to strengthen the bonds amongst those within the robotics community, as well as all over the school, the Robotics Club held its annual boba social on Thursday, Sept. 12. The club served...

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