The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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A Williamson County Sheriff vehicle is parked on campus near the portables.

Administration Responds to Shooting Threat Discovered On Social Media

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor November 10, 2019

On Saturday, Nov. 9, a student posted pictures on Snapchat of themselves holding a gun with the message, "Don't pull up to school Monday." Screenshots were taken of these posts, and they were quickly...

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief November 10, 2019

Juniors, seniors, and parents packed the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:00 p.m. to attend the annual Induction Ceremony to become a part of the National Honor Society (NHS) organization. The ceremony...

Sophomores Teddie Hall, Gus Wendland, Viswaved Uppala, and Camille Marshall reenact Act III, Scene IV of Macbeth. In this scene, after hiring a thief to brutally bash in Banquos head, Wendland is celebrating with a blissful banquet.

Mrs. Park’s English Class Performs Macbeth

Sweni Karedia and Katie Hendler November 8, 2019

As an intriguing way to understand the play Macbeth, Mrs. Park’s Pre-AP  English II class participated in acting out scenes from the play. This activity was a way to increase student engagement...

SMART Tag System Is Introduced to RRISD Buses

SMART Tag System Is Introduced to RRISD Buses

Risha Sur, Marketing Director November 7, 2019

Round Rock ISD recently announced that it will be implementing a SMART Tag system on buses. SMART Tag is a feature where students will have to scan a specialized student ID card while loading and unloading...

Students Zachary Catuogno 22 and Atina Hartmann 20 pose in front of the mirrors. The interior of the Axe truck was covered in many mirrors.

Axe Attack – Students Gather on Axe Party Bus

Sweni Karedia, Heritage Assistant Editor November 5, 2019

The various scents of Axe spread through the air as an Axe party bus pulled up to the front of the school. Students got the opportunity to visit the bus during their lunchtimes, and partake in activities...

A student asks the author a question. Students were asking questions about Bronx Masquerade, a book they had read in class.

Author Nikki Grimes Visits Westwood Students

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor November 1, 2019

English I and Creative Writing students gathered in the Great Room on Friday, Oct. 26, to listen to author Nikki Grimes talk about her memoir Ordinary Hazards. She also answered questions about Bronx...

Cheerleaders are hyped up as they welcome the students entering the gym for the homecoming pep rally. The cheerleaders had the drum line backing them up and supplying them with fun energetic beats to move and perform to. With smiling faces, the cheerleaders made sure to make people feel welcome at this event.

Students Showcase Talents at Homecoming Pep Rally

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2019

Under severe weather threat, the annual homecoming parade was cancelled on Thursday, Oct. 24, due to safety concerns. Principal Dr. Mario Acosta, the campus administration, and Student Council spent...

Suzy Smith 20, as a representative from the Dolores Umbridge group, interrogates the turtle, witness of the humans monster. Smith points out that despite the damage humans have done towards turtles, there are also some humans who formed organizations to preserve the environment.

English Students Take Part in Monster Trials

Joanne Liu, Yearbooker October 29, 2019

For a creative way to practice arguing and impromptu speaking, Mr. Scott Chalk’s AP TAG English students participated in a Monster Trials Activity. The activity, inspired by Frankenstein, helped...

Public Forum debaters prepare for their next round. At this tournament, there were three preliminary rounds in the PF division before advancing to quarter-finals.

Debaters Achieve Success at Vista Ridge Tournament

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor October 28, 2019

Vista Ridge High School was filled with competitors vying state points as they competed from one round to the next on Saturday, Oct. 19. Westwood debaters achieved success in numerous events, and many...

Members of choir hold up their poster, which they have painted blue to match the theme of the rest of the hallway. That hallway was filled with blue streamers, wave-like posters, and other water representing decorations.

Student Organizations Decorate Hallways for Homecoming

Nivrithi Kuttuva, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor October 26, 2019

Various clubs and organizations decorated hallways throughout Homecoming week to show school pride, following the theme of the Olympics. Each club chose an Olympic sport to base their hallway decoration...

Students go through the breakfast line after their morning rehearsal. Parent volunteers brought many food items such as fresh fruits, breakfast tacos, and drinks for the dancers to eat.

Warrior Pride and SunDancers Bond at Homecoming Breakfast

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief October 25, 2019

After a long and exhausting early rehearsal, SunDancers and Warrior Pride members huddled along the long table in the dance hallway to fill up on breakfast food at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.  “I...

Westwood on Lockdown Due to External Threat

Westwood on Lockdown Due to External Threat

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor October 24, 2019

Westwood High School went on lockdown due to an external threat that was reported by students to the campus administration at 11:13 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. Towards the end of Flex Time, Principal Dr....

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