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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, Assistant Managing Editor 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...

Class of 2025 Enters Final Year With Senior Sunrise

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Reference Editor September 12, 2024

Hoping to make history an accessible and engaging subject to his students, Mr. Stefon Andrews plans on taking an unconventional and interactive teaching approach.

Social Studies Teacher Mr. Stefon Andrews Aims to Bring History to Life

Hana Le, Reporter September 11, 2024

Standing at the front of his classroom, Mr. Stefon Andrews admires his work, observing the walls adorned with maps and historical snapshots, giving students a clear glimpse into the past. This year marks...

The 52 National Merit Semifinalists stand with Principal Erin Campbell and Lead Counselor Holly Browning for a photo.

52 Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

Shivani Kondubhatla, Horizon Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2024

Receiving an invitation for an Academic Achievement ceremony with little context of what to expect, 52 seniors filled the field house along with their families on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to find out that...

Focused, HOSA member Alan Morillo '26 writes letters for depression patients. Each member wrote two thoughtful letters, decorated fully with their artistic freedom.

A Helping Hand: HOSA Gives Back to Community by Writing Letters for Depression Patients

Sarah Jung, Heritage Assitant Editor September 11, 2024

Thoughtful discussions echoed in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)’s first general meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. New members joined former members to receive new club updates and competition...

Beginning her teaching journey from the tender age of 10, Sra. Nila Ornelas has always had a passion for education, one that she strives to express well during her first year at Westwood.

Spanish Teacher Sra. Nila Ornelas Brings Years of Honed Teaching Talent to Community

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff September 11, 2024

Helping other students solve questions and understand concepts as a very student herself, Sra. Nila Ornelas’ first glimpse of teaching started at a young age. Her love for being an educator started among...

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, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor 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 Targets Strategy

Vedanti Patil, News Editor 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....

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...

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