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The Robowarriors robot drops a ball into a box in one of the competitions events.

Westwood Robotics Wins Awards at Districts

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief April 5, 2019

After a lengthy drive to Dallas on Thursday, March 28, the Westwood Robotics team (Robowarriors) unpacked and prepared for the competition ahead. The competition For Inspiration and Recognition of...

Williamson County Sheriff vehicle parked on Westwood HIgh School campus

Law Enforcement Responds to Reports of Threat on Campus

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor April 5, 2019

At 1:35 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2, an external threat lockdown was issued at Westwood High School. Students were instructed to stay in their classrooms, and proceeded to wait until the Williamson County...

HOSA Students Compete at State

HOSA Students Compete at State

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief April 4, 2019

Health Occupational Students Association (HOSA) Area qualifiers competed at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in San Antonio from Thursday, March 29 to Saturday, March 31. Of the 44 students advancing...

Seniors Mehak Satsangi, Radhika Rajalal, and Muskaan Satsangi blow their Holi powder.

IBSO Engages IB Students With Holi Event

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director April 3, 2019

To entertain International Baccalaureate (IB) students before the approaching testing season, the International Baccalaureate Student Organization (IBSO) hosted its annual IB Holi event at Mountain...

The dancers tell the story of Shiva, a Hindu deity, in their traditional Bharatanatyam performance.

Project Graduation Celebrates Culture at Taste of Asia

Mary Miller, Executive Editor April 2, 2019

Taste of Asia, the annual fundraiser hosted by Project Graduation, honored the traditions, history, and culture of Asian countries on Friday, March 29, in the cafeteria. From the authentic food, to...

Everything You Need To Know About The Mueller Report

Everything You Need To Know About The Mueller Report

Serenity McIntosh, Video Editor April 1, 2019

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has finally completed his investigative report into possible collusion from President Trump with Russian Officials during the 2016 election. Attorney General William Barr...

Sophomores Sakshi Dhavalikar, Anika Nagji, Uma Nair, organizers of the Leadership Workshop, introduce themselves.

Academy Ambassadors Host Leadership Workshop

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief April 1, 2019

Academy Ambassadors from the Business and Industry Academy held a leadership workshop for members to attend on Wednesday, March 27, in the lecture hall. The event was organized by the event planning...

US Rep. Beto ORourke, D- El Paso, thanks the crowd of supporters as he leaves the stage during the Turn Out For Texas Rally with Willie & Beto held at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2018. U.S. Rep. Beto ORourke is running against Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, in a one of the top U.S. Senate races nationally this year.

With Texas Homecoming, Beto O’Rourke Gets Opportunity to Reassert Home-State Strength

Patrick Svitek March 29, 2019

Beto O'Rourke is making his 2020 debut this weekend in Texas — and seizing an opportunity to shore up his home-field advantage as the state begins to draw serious attention from his rivals. After...

Audrey Lemen 20 donates blood.

UNICEF Club Hosts Blood Drive

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor March 28, 2019

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Club hosted a blood drive on Friday, March 15 in the Great Room with the purpose of giving back to society and helping people in...

An officer explains the levels of stress we go through in intense situations.

Students and Parents Attend CRASE presentation

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor March 28, 2019

On Monday, March 25, parents and staff met with Deputy Brandon Schaefer of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office for a civilian response to active shooter events (CRASE) meeting. The meeting focused...

Debaters Compete at TFA State

Debaters Compete at TFA State

Clementine Larrouilh, Horizon Editor in Chief March 27, 2019

After months of preparation, competitions, and frantic research, speech and debate students finally competed at the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State Tournament. Held at Alief Taylor High School...

Jim Mason 21 and Sweni Karedia 22 listen to an EMT speaking about her profession.

Health Science Ambassadors Organize Career Fair

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief March 20, 2019

Health science students gathered in the atrium on Thursday, March 14 to visit the health science career fair. The event was organized by the Health Science Academy Ambassadors and 17 different professionals...

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