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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An officer explains the levels of stress we go through in intense situations.

Students and Parents Attend CRASE presentation

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor March 28, 2019

On Monday, March 25, parents and staff met with Deputy Brandon Schaefer of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office for a civilian response to active shooter events (CRASE) meeting. The meeting focused...

Debaters Compete at TFA State

Debaters Compete at TFA State

Clementine Larrouilh, Horizon Editor in Chief March 27, 2019

After months of preparation, competitions, and frantic research, speech and debate students finally competed at the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State Tournament. Held at Alief Taylor High School...

Jim Mason 21 and Sweni Karedia 22 listen to an EMT speaking about her profession.

Health Science Ambassadors Organize Career Fair

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief March 20, 2019

Health science students gathered in the atrium on Thursday, March 14 to visit the health science career fair. The event was organized by the Health Science Academy Ambassadors and 17 different professionals...

Students listen as the animators discuss their jobs.

Students Participate in Panel With Game Designers and Animators

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor March 16, 2019

On Friday, March 15, the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts hosted a panel with game designers and animators. The panel members consisted of Carmen Askerneese, Gary Garner, and Cameron Colder. They...

Students Charged with Aggravated Robbery at Texas State

Students Charged with Aggravated Robbery at Texas State

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor March 15, 2019

Seniors Mohan Hegde, Demetrius Jones, and junior Lynden Jones were arrested on March 14 in connection to an armed robbery at Texas State University on Feb. 20. The robbery occurred at the Bobcat Village...

Grace Chen 20 prepares for her next debate. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Debaters Find Success at Districts Tournament

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor March 11, 2019

From Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2, dozens of debaters competed at McNeil High School for the National Speech and Debate (NSDA) district tournament. The competition was an opportunity for the...

Vivian Lang 21 and Ashley Zhang 20 pose with their medals after finishing first in Health Career Display.

HOSA Students Compete at Area

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief March 8, 2019

Health Occupational Students Association (HOSA) students attended the Area One Spring Leadership Conference at Connally High School in the Austin area from Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2. HOSA is...

Sathvik Allala 20 laughs with Officer Trejo after knocking down several traffic cones

Students Simulate Drunk Driving

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor March 3, 2019

Working with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Student Council gave students the opportunity to experience a drunk driving simulation in the parking lot on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Students drove golf...

New members say the NFHS pledge.

National French Honor Society Inducts New Members

Darya Mohajeri, Heritage Editor in Chief March 1, 2019

Students and parents gathered on Thursday, Feb. 21 to induct 46 new members into the National French Honor Society (NFHS). Students were chosen based on their skill with the language, personal strengths,...

Student volunteers help teachers and judges with their questions. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Speech and Debate Hosts UIL Tournament

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor February 28, 2019

Over the weekend, the speech and debate team hosted their annual University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition, taking place on Saturday, Feb. 23 from morning to evening. The tournament held...

Students enjoy taking pictures at the heart-themed photo booth.

Students Attend Valentine’s Day Dance

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor February 28, 2019

In an effort to spread love and appreciation, students hosted the annual Valentine’s Day dance for students from across the district on Feb. 16, in the Westwood cafeteria. The dance began at 6 p.m....

Sophomore DECA students Sahil Shah, Joshua Robert, and Swapnil Dash hold their trophy after getting qualified to ICDC.

DECA Students Set Records at State Competition

Keya Sampat and Dia Jain February 26, 2019

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) students were filled with hope and excitement on Thursday, Feb. 21 as 214 Westwood students left to Dallas to compete at the State Career Development...

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