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With the packets that detail how bond sales work in front of them, Abhiyan Bhandari '21 and Harrison Jaeger '21 look up at the presenters. The packets included background information on bonds and the market as a whole; for example, one of the reasons that the bonds were being sold at this time is that interest rates are currently very low.

Students Gather to Observe Largest Bond Sale in RRISD’s History

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief November 22, 2019

During the largest bond sale in RRISD history, several representatives of Wells Fargo, one of the underwriters of the sale, came to Westwood to teach students while giving them an inside look into...

Students and parents gather at different tables to chat. Food was provided by parents for attendees to eat as they socialized.

Student and Parents Come Together at IB Grateful Gathering

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor November 21, 2019

As Thanksgiving spirit started to permeate the school hallways, International Baccalaureate (IB) students bonded at the third annual IB Grateful Gathering on Friday, Nov. 15. The potluck event, organized...

Pranav Kulkarni '20 and Anand Singh '21 pose for a picture.

Debate Competes at Hockaday School Tournament

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor November 17, 2019

Debaters participated in the national Hockaday School tournament in Dallas, Texas from Friday, Nov. 8 to Saturday, Nov. 9. Being a national tournament, debaters vied for bids for the chance to compete...

Students look at the fake organs of their patient. They needed to match the organs to the correct body system in order to perform the surgery well.

Biology Students Escape the Operating Room

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker November 15, 2019

Freshman Pre-AP Biology jumped into their human body systems unit review by participating in a teacher-created escape room. Students were placed in small groups of six and attempted to find a series...

SROs and medical officials are seen helping an unidentified female person onto a stretcher. Cars have been stopped along the four way crossing in order to aid EMS.

Ambulances Summoned To Westwood

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor November 15, 2019

On Nov. 11, a student was escorted in an ambulance prior to dismissal. After school, a female was then seen lying on the curb, appearing to be hit by a car. Onlookers tried to help the female as medical...

Principal Follows Up On Weekend Investigations

Principal Follows Up On Weekend Investigations

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

Over the weekend of Nov. 9, posts were discovered on social media which indicated that a student planned to bring a gun to school on the following Monday. The posts spread quickly and prompted an investigation...

Before their role-play, Sakshi Dhavalikar '21 and Serena Manwani '22 practice using their computer. Dhavalikar and Manwani competed in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making event.

Students Prepare for Districts at DECA Day

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor November 13, 2019

As a way to prepare for their district competition, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) hosted DECA Day on Nov. 9. The event consisted of lectures on how to improve performances for written...

The cheerleaders make a "w" with their pompoms. This was in the beginning of their routine for the pep rally.

Warriors Attend Annual Blacklight Pep Rally

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2019

Under the gleam of glow sticks, hues of neon and violet welcomed students to the big gym for the annual black light pep rally on Friday, Nov. 8. Treated to performances from the SunDancers, breakdance...

Instagram Removes Likes Feature

Instagram Removes Likes Feature

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor November 12, 2019

Starting this week, Instagram is planning to test the removal of the likes feature for “some” users. Likes, otherwise known as hearts, will then disappear from chosen users Instagram's feed and user...

A Williamson County Sheriff vehicle is parked on campus near the portables.

Administration Responds to Shooting Threat Discovered On Social Media

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor November 10, 2019

On Saturday, Nov. 9, a student posted pictures on Snapchat of themselves holding a gun with the message, "Don't pull up to school Monday." Screenshots were taken of these posts, and they were quickly...

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief November 10, 2019

Juniors, seniors, and parents packed the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:00 p.m. to attend the annual Induction Ceremony to become a part of the National Honor Society (NHS) organization. The ceremony...

#Team Trees Creates An Online Movement

#Team Trees Creates An Online Movement

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor November 9, 2019

 For a decade now, scientists have warned us of the impending doom known as climate change. A rapid rise in industrialization combined with the overuse of natural resources has increased carbon dioxide...

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