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Beaming, Salutatorian Bailey Zhang '25 and Principal Erin Campbell pose for a photo. Zhang delivered a speech to her fellow graduates, and will be attending Stanford University this fall on the pre-medicine track.

Class of 2025 Celebrates at Graduation

Yonnie Yang, Reporter May 30, 2025

Seniors, friends, and family crowded into the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Thursday, May 22 to attend their Graduation Ceremony, followed by an overnight party on campus called Project Grad. Over...

Decorated in bright red HEB lids, green juice tops, and white bottle caps, the collection of lids on the mural form the Mexican flag. Proud of their work, HSA students danced to Spanish music after speeches and awards were given.

Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Hispanic Student Association Highlights Representation in Mural

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor May 20, 2025

Inspired by cultural values, artistic process, and resource preservation, the Hispanic Student Association (HSA) pursued an innovative art project that would highlight the strength and resilience of...

Dedicated AI/ML 2024-25 officers Victor Lehr '26, Indivara Kolluru '25, and Prithvi Krishnan '25 are shaping the future of technology. By spearheading initiatives about artificial intelligence to educate their members, they foster a learning environment. Their willingness to expand the club's activities this year sets a precedent for future club officers.

Pixels, Projects, and Progress: AI/ML Club Officers’ Year of Leadership

Hana Le, Reporter May 16, 2025

In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and revolutionizing human evolution, the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Club has been a space where students embrace...

As Audrey Jesser '25 signs her name in front of the camera, Reva Chandane '26 and Karen Chen '26 hold up a clear plastic sheet. Student Council filmed multiple videos at Senior Sunset to post on their social media accounts.

Seniors Reflect On High School Journey at Senior Sunset

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff May 12, 2025

With the flash of digital cameras lighting up a darkening pink and orange sky, the Class of 2025 came together at the Warrior Bowl for the annual Senior Sunset on Friday, May 9, hosted by Student Council...

Holding her plate, Luciana Lleverino '26 steadies her food as Sahana Sakthivelmoorthy '26 helps pour cheetos into Lleverino's plate. Lleverino was elected incoming Webmaster and Sakthivelmoorthy rose to the President position. "[Bailey and Sahiti] do so much work that we don’t even know behind the scenes," Sakthivelmoorthy said. "There’s just so much work that goes into being president that I didn’t know about, so I got to learn those hacks and tricks."

Outreach Club Fosters Friendship at End-of-Year Party

Vedanti Patil, Reporter May 10, 2025

The sound of Umbrella by Rihanna echoed through Mr. Drake Clapp’s room after school on Tuesday, May 6 at Outreach Club’s end-of-year party, where the club members came together for the final meeting...

As their friend shoots bubbles in the air, Marley Huston '26 and Nina Stockinger '25 stand on a platform, posing for the 360 photo booth's rotating cameras. The photo booth attracted many dancers who reveled in the unique twist on a traditional photo booth.

Students Celebrate at Tale as Old as Time Themed Prom

Yonnie Yang, Reporter May 6, 2025

The painted sunset lights streaked across a glimmering Lake Travis, slowly disappearing into a breathtaking evening sky to serve as a backdrop for countless students’ photos as juniors and seniors...

Identifying each anatomical structure, seniors Minsung Kim, Kritanko Chakraborty, and Harry Liu participate in the Anatomage Tournament. The Anatomage Tournaments are 3D academic competitions that blend gaming and learning, allowing students to deepen their understanding of anatomy.

HOSA Members Charge Up at State Leadership Conference

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor May 4, 2025

Shifting across the suites and attractions of Kalahari Convention Center, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members competed at the Texas State Leadership Conference (SLC) from Tuesday,...

Guarded closely by Coach Dezmun Williams, Daniel Nikazm '25 dribbles down the court. The game, hosted by National Honor Society, was a fun opportunity to raise awareness and participation in the organization.

Staff Dominates in Annual Student Versus Staff Basketball Game

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff April 29, 2025

Staff and students stretched in the gym during Flex in preparation for the annual students versus staff basketball game as part of the National Honor Society (NHS) tradition on Friday, April 25. Consisting...

Surrounded by a small crowd, Hasya Pamu '26 holds up a shark fetus her group discovered within their specimen. Pamu's group was the first to find fetuses within their sharks.

Anatomy & Dissection Club Finds Fetuses Within Shark Specimen

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor April 26, 2025

In their second mixed dissection in club history, the Anatomy & Dissection Club gathered to dissect five dog sharks, three rattlesnakes, three squid, and one fish in sponsor Mr. Eric Scheiber’s...

Holding her wet hair, Elaine Liu '28 laughs after being drenched in ice water while being recorded by her mother. While Liu initially didn't plan on doing the challenge, she was motivated to participate upon learning it was for mental health awareness.

Splashing into Awareness

Arhaan Jafri, Reporter April 25, 2025

What started as a campus-based initiative by the University of South Carolina's (USC) Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) Club has grown into something much bigger: a nationwide mental health awareness...

Deeply concentrated, Ava Stidvent '28, Evelyn Stidvent '26, Shrika Prakash and Hannah Son '25 paint the superheroes and the night sky of the teacher appreciation mural. Surrounding artists join in, working on painting the history and science characters. "It's really great to give back to the local middle school [CVMS] and I also think the concept is really cool to represent teachers as superheroes," Prakash said.

NAHS Paints Teacher Appreciation Mural and Save Soil Backdrop

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor April 17, 2025

With paint, brushes and a goal in mind, artists alike combined their creative minds together to create their newest masterpieces. Not wasting any time, the artists of National Art Honor Society (NAHS)...

With increasing safety concerns and stringent security policies, many students have voiced concern toward incidents around the school and the school's response. While some are satisfied with the communication regarding the secure protocol incidents, others expressed discontent.

Secure Protocol Safety Concerns Stimulate Student Discussion

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter April 16, 2025

With more security incidents happening in the Westwood community, both amongst its student population and in the local Austin area, students and parents have voiced concern. With safety incidents ramping...

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