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Posing for a selfie, a group of French Club members search the F-wing for pictures of French monuments in a scavenger hunt. To prove they found each image, groups had to take a photo of them with the monument.

French Club Nurtures New Beginnings at First General Meeting

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter September 16, 2023

On Monday, Sept. 11, French Club held its first general meeting after school in Madame Kelly Harwicks’s room. Students flocked to the F-Wing to learn what French Club has to offer, participate in...

Full of curiosity, new DECA members eagerly listen to the Business Operations Research Project presentation.

DECA’s Event Exposure Day Educates New Members

Sarah Jung, Reporter September 16, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 14, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) hosted their first Event Exposure Day in addition to their second general meeting after school in the library. Event Exposure Day informed...

A college representative prepares to introduce her college to students and their families. On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Round Rock ISD (RRISD) held the Central Texas College Fair, where students were given the opportunity to meet admission representatives from colleges around the United States to learn more about college possibilities after high school.

Investing in the Future: Students Flock to Central Texas College Fair

Lilybeth Dooley and Valeria Tijerina September 12, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Round Rock ISD (RRISD) hosted a district-wide Central Texas college fair at 6 p.m. at Round Rock High School. The fair gave students the opportunity to connect and learn more about...

Charlotte Stidvent 24 spray paints Allison Petty 24 with the color assigned to her future PALS campus.

Off to a Flying Start: PALS Kick Off the School Year with a Colorful Surprise

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 12, 2023

  On Friday, Sept. 8, the members of PALS (Peer Assisted Leadership) gathered on the band parking lot for their annual campus reveals, where they discovered their campus assignments for the...

On Aug. 23, 2023 Indias Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the moon, marking both the worlds 4th time landing on the moon, as well as the 1st landing on the lunar south pole.

India’s Successful Lunar Mission Lights Up Future of Space Exploration

Aarya Kale, Reporter September 11, 2023

Eyes all over the world shone with the light of a million stars on Aug. 23, 2023, mirroring the view that India’s Vikram lander of their Chandrayaan-3 mission saw as it fixed itself—and its country’s...

Posing, Mrs. Norris smiles for a photo. Beginning her second year as a testing coordinator, Mrs. Norris is excited for what awaits.

Mrs. Melinda Norris Welcomed as New Testing Coordinator

Maddy Yendle, Reporter September 11, 2023

Mrs. Melinda Norris is welcomed to Westwood this year as the new Campus Testing Coordinator. Transitioning from Cedar Ridge High School where she served as a Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Norris also taught...

Adorning Hawaiian shirts, the Student Council officers pose in the F-hall during Beach Day. StuCo officers planned and executed Howdy Week dress-up days, which encouraged school spirit, and contained a variety of themes, making the celebration accessible to all.

Students Showcase Spirit During Howdy Week Dress-up Days

Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager September 10, 2023

From Monday, Aug. 28 to Friday, Sept. 1 Howdy Week took place. Arranged by Student Council, Howdy Week was a week full of dress-up days with specific daily themes, allowing students to showcase their school...

Vaishnuv Thiagarajan stands proudly in front of his completed monument in front of the Austin Public Library. Each pillar that Vaishnuv built himself represents a sector of frontline service.

Remembering Diligence: Senior Vaishnuv Thiagarajan Creates America’s First COVID-19 Frontline Workers Memorial

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff September 8, 2023

While the whole country was in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vaishnuv Thiagarajan ’24 witnessed frontline workers sacrificing their lives and safety to help those in need fight against COVID-19....

Looking forward to teaching debate during his first year at Westwood, Mr. Henderson additionally aims to get involved in the broader campus community.

Debate Teacher Mr. Dominic Henderson Brings His Passion for Learning to the Debate Program

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter September 7, 2023

From growing up in a microcosm of poverty to discovering and pursuing his passion for learning, Mr. Dominic Henderson uses his classroom not only to teach but also to help students view life from diverse...

Smiling behind his desk, Mr. Deram prepares for upcoming AP Precalculus and Calculus AB lessons. Beginning his first year at Westwood, Mr. Deram is especially excited to teach students eager to learn, and foster a positive learning environment.

Math Teacher Mr. Mathew Deram is Dedicated to Encouraging Student Growth

Bella Yi, Reporter September 7, 2023

Walking into Mr. Deram’s classroom on the first day of school, confused students crowd opposite sides of the room and squint at the board. Displayed on the board is a nearly indecipherable, grainy black...

Recalling on school fondly, Srta. Samaniego-Marin aims to emulate the safe environment her teachers fostered in her classrooms growing up. Supporting students is her top priority as she begins her first year of teaching in her own classroom at Westwood.

Spanish Teacher Srta. Prisila Samaniego-Marin Fosters a Supportive Environment for Students

Jia Chun, Reporter September 7, 2023

Through the halls of Westwood, up the stairs to the F-Wing, and hidden in a corner is Srta. Prisila Samaniego-Marin’s classroom. Large, colorful posters lining the walls and rows of papel picado hanging...

Annika Anand 24, Sritanvee Alluri 24, and Anannya Sathaye 24 write letters to their future selves at Senior Sunrise. At the event, students hung out with friends while watching the sunrise, eating snacks, and writing their letters. I liked the idea that you write little letters for yourself and then you get it back at the end of the year, Sritanvee Alluri 24 said.

Class of 2024 Starts Year with Senior Sunrise

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 3, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 1, seniors gathered on the grass field by the tennis courts before dawn for Senior Sunrise, hosted by Student Council. As the sun rose, seniors wrote letters to their future selves to...

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