On Friday Dec. 13th, during both lunches, therapy dogs were brought to the library patio for students to pet and relieve their stress. A long line of students gathered around the patio as eager students...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• December 18, 2019
Eyes wide and brows furrowed in concentration, young students were intent on solving the challenge in front of them, and as their expressions changed in anticipation, smiles soon hit their faces in...
Ms. Janice Frank’s Pre-AP Chemistry class eagerly watched as Ms. Frank performed a variety of experiments to teach them about chemical reactions. The experiments included creating an explosion with...
Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor
• December 14, 2019
Throughout the first week of December, AP Chemistry students participated in semester design labs, in which they developed their own project procedure and created a summative presentation. The project...
Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor
• December 13, 2019
Prospective students and families got the opportunity to tour Westwood on Friday, Dec. 6. The tour began with an introduction to the school, presented by lead counselor Ms. Holly Browning. Ms. Browning...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• December 12, 2019
Competing for a chance to advance to state or area conventions, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) took part in online testing from Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Thursday, Dec. 5. Showcasing their knowledge...
Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor
• December 11, 2019
The impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump (R) have been front page news over the last couple months.The catalyst of the inquiry was the leak of notes about a call between Trump and...
Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor
• December 10, 2019
The big gym was streaked with colorful balls at the annual dodgeball tournament on Friday, Dec. 15. The tournament was a fundraiser for the softball team, and charged $10 per participant. Students,...
The cafeteria glowed with camping and holiday themed decorations, and happy smiles as the Academy Ambassadors enjoyed the annual Winter Social on Tuesday, Dec. 3, with plenty of food, fun games, and...
Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor
• December 3, 2019
For the past two weeks, bushfires have been raging across the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland spawning a path of destruction and fear. Almost 130 bushfires are burning in the area,...
Music, sweet smells, and children’s laughter filled the air at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Austin on Sunday, Dec. 1. The event consisted of a complimentary...
