Due to the safety concerns attributed to rain on Thursday, Oct. 18, the annual Homecoming parade was canceled. As the event had tremendous school and community value, Principal Mario Acosta spent days...
Parents and students gathered in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to better their understanding of the college admissions process. To help out, Lead Counselor Holly Browning invited various college...
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, an annual 5K marathon, took place on Sunday, Sept. 30, in order to raise awareness for those with breast cancer. By participating and donating to the organization,...
Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor
• October 2, 2018
On Monday, Oct. 1, seniors were summoned to the Field House to listen to a presentation regarding the importance of voting. This event, which was the first of its kind in Texas, included speakers such...
Students of all grade levels gathered in the gym on Sept. 28 for a pep rally. The pep rally was very spirited and exciting, with lots of dancing and representatives talking about the various groups...
Students had the opportunity to dress up as their favorite memes on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Wednesday was one of five dress-up days hosted by Student Council in support of the Battle For the Bell, a popular...
Former student Luis Rodriguez Tamayo ‘18 was tragically shot and killed early Sunday morning in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Tamayo was sitting with his friends at Paris Hookah Lounge in...
Due to a high demand from students, faculty, and parents, Westwood has officially launched an online store, where anyone can purchase a wide variety of school-themed merchandise, all branded with the school’s...
Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor
• September 22, 2018
Mr. David Gimmich, the Environmental Program Coordinator at Austin Water Utility, spoke to students during fifth and sixth block on Sept. 21 in the Library Great Room. To begin, Mr. Gimmich discussed his...
