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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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Boston Straight Walk Galvanizes Citizens

Atina Hartmann, Reporter October 1, 2019

“Finally, straight people will have their voices heard,” proclaimed associates of Super Happy Fun America (SHFA),  a right-wing organization which strives to empower the “oppressed straight majority.”...

President Donald Trump speaks to the crowd, reinforcing his support of relations between India and the US.  With thousands of Indian Americans flocking to the rally, Trump ensures to praise and thank the audience for their efforts.

Students Attend Howdy Modi Rally

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor September 30, 2019

Last Sunday, President Donald Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Houston. With over 59,000 attendees, including multiple US senators and congressmen, the significance...

In between rounds, debaters take a group photo together. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Debaters Participate in Lake Travis Tournament

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor September 30, 2019

Debaters secured several state points over the weekend towards qualifying for the Texas Forensic Association state tournament. From Friday, Sept. 20 to Saturday, Sept. 21, students participated in...

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Splash and Dash Raises Money for Project Graduation

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor September 29, 2019

The 2020 Project Graduation committee held its first fundraiser of the year this Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Anderson Mill Pool. The swim-run event -- dubbed "Splash and Dash" -- raised funds for the annual...

Mr. Chalk and his class participate in a review game before their test. In the game, students had to hit their foreheads with pool noodles in order to answer a question.

Mr. Chalk’s Students Recreate ‘1984’ Style Interrogation

Joanne Liu, Yearbooker September 27, 2019

As a fun and unique way to review for a test, Mr. Chalk’s AP TAG English class interrogated each other on their knowledge of the book 1984 by George Orwell. The review activity, called “Room 101”,...

Students pose for a picture after making their bird feeders.

Student Council Committees Meet to Serve the Community

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor September 24, 2019

In the wake of the El Paso shooting, Student Council (StuCo) members of the Community Service Committee got together on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to write cards of solidarity to elementary school students...

Bailey Armosky ‘20 and Sarah Armosky ‘20  knead the ingredients with their hands to make oobleck. Sarah has been a member of Science Club since last year. “I joined [Science Club] because Kate [the president] said that we would get to do some fun experiments and learn things.”

Science Club Experiments with Oobleck

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor September 22, 2019

Laughs bounced around the room as numerous students observed the goo-like substance hanging from their hands. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, members of the Science Club participated in an enjoyable experiment...

Alumni Jugal Amodwala, Saavan Myneni 20, Alice Zhang 20, Davina Le 20, and Vishal Narra 22 take a picture at the Greenhill Tournament. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Debaters Attend Greenhill and La Vernia Tournaments

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor September 19, 2019

It was a busy weekend for debaters as there were two tournaments attended by members of the team. Some debaters competed at La Vernia High School to earn points to qualify for the Texas Forensic Association...

Phyllis the 1 year old brown tabby looks at looks at a piece of chicken. Unlike most cats, Phyllis loves begging for food, if someone has food in their hands she will rub against their legs and meow.

Support Local Animals Up For Adoption

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor September 18, 2019

The Austin Animal Center welcomes 15,000 animals each year, making them the largest No-Kill animal shelter in the United States. The shelter has a 98 percent live outcome rate compared to the 71 percent...

Seniors Presley Turner, Carrie Buckley, and Audrey Lemen enjoy the warm rays of the sun.

Class of 2020 Bonds at Senior Sunrise

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor September 15, 2019

The 2020 senior class officers organized the first annual “Senior Sunrise” on Friday, Sept. 13, to commemorate the beginning of their last year of high school. With blankets and breakfast in hand,...

Cadets salute as the flags are lowered. They are facing in the direction of where the flags are being lowered.

JROTC Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor September 15, 2019

A somber crowd of parents, staff, and students attended the Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps (JROTC) memorial service on Sept. 11, marking the the 18 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks...

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