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Westwood Horizon

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Westwood Horizon

Humans of the West

Eager to design her fashion piece, Sofia Varela '26 was working to bring her vision to life. She executed this by using the resources around her such as the Westwood fashion course supplies. Allowing, her to produce a high quality design furthering her chances of success at the University of the Incarnate Word's competition.

Fashion Forward

Gabriela Antillon-Galvan, Extras Editor April 14, 2026

Hoping to take the fashion world by storm, fourth-year fashion design student Sofia Varela ‘26 took the first step to her fashion debut by winning the University of the Incarnate Word’s (UIW) Fashion...

Pencil tucked behind his ear, Amogh Akella '26 surveys his scratch paper. As one of 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars, Akella harnessed his long-standing passion for mathematics, honed through sweeping various math competitions across the country and proving multiple theorems utilizing graph theory and theoretical computer science.

Traversing Through Graph Theory

Nikhil Gupta, Horizon Assistant Editor April 2, 2026

It’s 11:02 a.m., and the bell for lunch rings as students pack up and prepare to leave. Everyone’s in a rush to get to their first break of the day and catch up with friends — everyone besides Amogh...

After working with a smile for four years as a receptionist, Ms. Kelley Toney received the award of Paraprofessional of the Year. Her journey reflects dedication to brightening the day of others.

Through Kindness and Faith

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2026

While in a phone call with a parent, receptionist Kelley Toney hears career-altering news over the intercom. As she held her composure, cheers and clapping erupted from the front office. After hanging...

Smiling, new Assistant Principal Ryan Hart was welcomed into the faculty in early February. He brings experience in human studies and a wide smile, eager to pass on his love for learning to students all around.

Struggling to Striving

Lise Billy, A&E Editor March 5, 2026

From youth minister and ordained pastor to classroom teacher and educator, new Assistant Principal Ryan Hart’s resumé reads itself. Joining the school’s staff in early February, Mr. Hart quickly adapted...

Pipetting carefully, Uma Sthanu '26 studies neuron growth in the quiet hum of a lab. Early science fair experiences strengthened Sthanu's communication and commitment to solving problems, lessons that followed her to the international stage. “When I saw my results working — and judges told me about people in their own lives who could benefit — it cemented just how important my research is,” Sthanu said.

Regenerating the Future

Anagha Alluri, Opinions Editor January 31, 2026

From an early age, Uma Sthanu ‘26 showcased a curiosity that set her apart from her peers. Her interest in science began in third grade with an elementary school science fair project testing sponge density....

Posing on the mountaintops of Lima, Peru, Amanda Tang '27, Megan Luo '27, and Diane Kim '28 pose with fellow MEDLIFE officers. Through their service mission they bonded with not just each other, but other MEDLIFE officers as well.

Philanthropy in Peru

Vedanti Patil, Horizon Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2026

High up in the mountains of Lima, Peru, Westwood MEDLIFE Club officers step inside a mobile clinic, immediately engulfed by the sights and sounds of doctors. Small shacks made of reed and plywood surround...

Leg kicked up, Neha Sharma '27 poses in a backbend. Neha devoted 200 hours of gymnastics to fulfill the physical fitness requirement for the Congressional Award; although multiple sprains challenged her movement, she persevered and achieved the Congressional Award Gold Medal.

More Than Gold

Cara Chow, Heritage Assistant Editor January 18, 2026

400 hours of service, hundreds more dedicated to personal growth and physical training, and over two years of unwavering persistence culminated in Neha Sharma ‘27 earning the Congressional Award Gold...

Proudly presenting, Aubrey Teffer '26 explains his research to his pavilion's attendees. As a keynote speaker, he brought a student opinion to 'Bridging Science, Community, and Access Through Youth Leadership' actions.

Diving Into Discovery

Cara Chow, Heritage Assistant Editor November 21, 2025

While most high school students were cramming for quizzes, Aubrey Teffer ‘26 was diving 30 feet below the surface of Tela Bay in Honduras. Later, he found himself halfway across the world in a packed...

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