While the viola, a similar instrument to the violin, is sometimes dismissed by many people, it's warm and unique rich tone catch the attention of Sophie Liu ‘25. With the silver strings under her fingers...
Streamers and balloons frame the doorway of Ms. Dina Schaefer’s room in the front office, reminiscent of the recent victory she celebrated: being announced the paraprofessional of the year for Westwood.
The...
In varsity boy's basketball journey of becoming bi-district champions, their captains have played a crucial role. One of its captains, Indy McBrearty ‘25, has proved to be a vital part of the team, balancing...
The clock creates a soft halo illuminating the room, displaying a bright 5 a.m that blinks in a parallel rhythm to the sound of typing that penetrates the quiet air. Ruhan Gupta ‘27 sits at his desk,...
The clock ticking at three hours and 31 minutes before the start of the upcoming new year, Speech and Debate Co-President Pranav Balakrishnan ‘25 was hunched over his computer screen, repeatedly refreshing...
Aiming to garner growth through helping students work through their academic and social struggles, Mr. Michael Wuensch has taken on the role of a new assistant principal on campus after returning to the...
Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor
• November 15, 2024
Serving as a unique inspiration due to her cultural background fused with her honed journalistic skills, Lena Boas ‘25, a student reporter, caught the eye of the German TV station, Zweites Deutsches...
"I don't think about being a junior — I just think about my duty as President."
Leading the largest organization on campus with over 550 members, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) President...
Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor
• November 4, 2024
Shocked faces, loud cheers, and happy tears filled the atmosphere at the luncheon where the Texas Teacher of the Year competition's results were announced. After writing countless essays, giving multiple...
Since the summer after sophomore year, Christopher Li ‘25 knew he wanted to plant a garden at Westwood. A year later, after collecting all the needed administrative approval, grant money, gardening...
Hoping to bring an unconventional standard of excellence to Westwood, Ms. Sarah Lowery has taken on the role of the new associate principal, and is eager to explore campus dynamics for the rest of this...
![Blending her bilingual skills and journalistic abilities to share the stories of American culture, Lena Boas ‘25 crafted a video package documenting American life for German audiences. “[A German TV station] wanted me to do this video diary so that I could show my personal life and what it's like going to school here [US].”](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-Copy-of-Pink-White-Watercolor-Colorful-Landscape-Label-13.png)
![In one of the newly made garden beds, Christopher Li '25 sets a plant in the soil. He collected a variety of plants and seeds to include in the garden. "I also collected [a lot of the seeds I sowed] outside in neighborhoods, parks, and sometimes on the side of the road," Li said.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0037-1200x795.jpg)
