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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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Annual Ceremony Honors Seniors Achievements

Annual Ceremony Honors Seniors’ Achievements

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor May 18, 2019

In accordance with a yearly tradition, members of the graduating class of 2019, along with staff members and high-ranking members of the administration, gathered in the cafeteria on the evening of...

The front board is filled with students responses.

Thirst Project Recap

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor May 17, 2019

Over the course of the year, National Honor Society (NHS) has been raising money for the Thirst Project, with the goal of building a well in Africa. Most of the money raised came from collecting change...

Students eat and chat with each other.

Academy Ambassadors Gather at Spring Social

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief May 15, 2019

  Colorful balloons and paper chains encircled the atrium as ambassadors began taking their seats for the annual Spring Social on Monday, May 13. Student ambassadors had the chance to win prizes...

Denver Decriminalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms

Denver Decriminalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor May 14, 2019

Six years since the revolutionary decree to legalize marijuana in Colorado, Denver has now voted to decriminalize hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms. While criminal penalties for drug use have decreased...

Violet Burns 21 looks up at the projector while Mr. Robert Haddock presents different books coming out.

Librarians Host Annual Book Buzz

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor May 13, 2019

The annual Book Buzz was held in the library after school on Tuesday, April 30 for students interested in reading and hearing about newly released books. The Book Buzz was held to raise awareness for...

Sudiksha Pradhan 21 pets a therapy dog.

Therapy Pet Pals Visit Student Body

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor May 6, 2019

To relieve stress caused by upcoming AP and IB exams, student council let students play with dogs brought by Therapy Pet Pals of Texas on Thursday, May 2. In total, there were five dogs, of different...

Ms. Holly Browning draws an emblem for a student as seniors read student names on the banner.

Seniors Sign College Banner

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor May 6, 2019

  To celebrate College Decision Day, seniors signed a large banner on Wednesday, May 1 to indicate which college or university they will be attending next year. School emblems were hand drawn...

Mr. Mario Acosta thanks the crowd for attending.

Ambassadors Attend Partner Appreciation Night

Ian Drerup, Video Editor May 2, 2019

On Wednesday, April 24, Ms. Lucy Sanchez welcomed students and teachers to the cafeteria for Partner and Volunteer Appreciation Night. The event was to thank the Ambassadors for the volunteer work...

Principal Mario Acosta addresses everyone present and welcomes them to the ceremony.

Students Celebrate Their Academic Achievements

Audrey Lemen, Index Manager May 1, 2019

On Thursday, April 25, proud parents and students gathered in the Big Gym to celebrate their academic achievements in achieving a 4.0 average in the first semester. The event was for underclassmen...

2018 Heritage Recognized for Yearbook Excellence

2018 Heritage Recognized for Yearbook Excellence

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor April 30, 2019

The Heritage yearbook staff has been recognized by Balfour Yearbooks with the Best award for its outstanding contribution to scholastic journalism, and the 2018 Heritage is also featured in the 2019 Yearbook...

Deputy Trejo and Deputy Williby show a video and review ways to stay safe and help others.

CRASE Presentation Held For Students

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief April 28, 2019

Deputy Trejo and Deputy Williby from the Williamson County Sheriff Department came to the lecture hall during both lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23 and 24, to give a presentation about Citizen...

Amanda Klein 19 poses with her award for youth volunteer of the year.

Students Attend RRISD Leadership Ceremony

Dia Jain, Horizon Assistant Editor April 28, 2019

Proud parents filled the cafeteria to witness their children be recognized at the RRISD Leadership Ceremony on Tuesday, April 23. Students from Grisham Middle School, Canyon Vista Middle School, and Westwood...

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