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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The creators of SnoWheel present to the panel and class.

Students Improve Presentation Skills Through Shark Tank Project

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter March 24, 2018

Ms. Shelley Bramlett’s TAG English II students participated in an extensive Shark Tank project, spanning over a four week period. Students were asked to create a product from scratch and present it to...

Shreya Dasari 17, Ms. Lanie Catuogno, Jenny Xu 19, and Emily Lu 19 hold their Silver Crown and stand with CSPA Executive Director Edmund Sullivan. Photo credit to CSPA.

CSPA Recognizes Westwood Horizon with Silver Crown

Staff March 19, 2018

WestwoodHorizon.com was recently awarded its first Silver Crown from the Columbia Press Scholastic Association (CSPA), one of the highest recognitions for a high school digital publication. Staff members...

A student speaks into the microphone at the walkout.

Students Organize Walkout Against Gun Violence

Kate Lee, Voices Editor March 13, 2018

In the wake of the most recent school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, high schools across America voiced their demands that these tragedies never happen again. On Thursday, March 8,...

Westwood students sign a banner for Melanoma Awareness week.

Students Participate in Melanoma Awareness Week

Nuha Momin, Index Manager March 6, 2018

National Honor Society (NHS) held Melanoma Awareness Week from Feb. 26 to March 2 to raise awareness for this crucial issue which affects more than 2 million people every year. Led by officer Tanvi Ingle...

Principal Dr. Mario Acosta announced his resignation in an email on Tuesday, May 17.

Principal Mario Acosta Holds Meeting in Wake of Florida Shooting

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor March 3, 2018

Following the Florida school shooting, Principal Mario Acosta held an open forum after school for parents and students on Feb. 28 to address security concerns. Mr. Acosta walked the attendees through the...

Emily Lu 19 smiles with her trophy.

Record-Breaking Number of Students Advance to DECA ICDC

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor March 1, 2018

Following weeks of preparation, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) students were able to put their skills to the test at the 2018 State Career Development Conference (CDC) on Feb. 20-22 in...

Sam Caro 18 is sworn in by magistrate Delaney Brown 18.

AP English IV Students Participate in Scarlet Letter Trial

Nisha Desai, Reporter February 26, 2018

The crack of a gavel against a wooden table.  The click-clack of a lawyer’s heels on the tile floor.  The hushed whispers of prosecuting and defendant teams.  Beads of sweat forming on a flustered...

A student adds to the messages already written on the banner.

StuCo to Create Wall of Love Banner for Parkland, Florida Students

Amy Vo, Campus Editor February 22, 2018

Student Council (StuCo) made a morning announcement on Thursday, Feb. 22 to make known Westwood's support for the students of Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. StuCo also asked students...

Students To Participate in Melanoma Awareness Week

Students To Participate in Melanoma Awareness Week

Nuha Momin, Index Manager February 22, 2018

National Honor Society (NHS) members will be dedicating an entire week from Feb. 26 to March 2 for melanoma awareness in order to promote skin protection. The schedule for the week is listed below:   Monday:...

Students smile for a picture.

FAC Students Attend Valentine’s Dance

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator February 22, 2018

A Valentine’s Dance was organized in the Westwood cafeteria on Friday, Feb. 16. FAC students from all over the district got together to spend an evening with all their friends and let loose for the...

A safe space sticker on the glass panel of the door lies on the ground after being shattered. Photo credit to Ms. Catuogno.

Campus Break-In Results in Stolen Equipment

Staff February 19, 2018

A break-in occurred on campus in the early morning hours on Monday, Feb. 19. The intruders appear to have entered through the student entrance near the band hall by breaking the glass doors. Nine computers...

Junu Lee 18 calls out to someone in the crowd.

IB Students Show Off Talents

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor February 16, 2018

Apart from their academic finesse, IB students showcased their impeccable talents to friends, family, and teachers at the annual IBSO Talent Show on Monday Feb. 12. The three senior hosts Eeman...

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