The student news site of Westwood High School.

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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Project Graduation 2018 to Host Taste of Asia

Project Graduation 2018 to Host Taste of Asia

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor April 6, 2018

Taste of Asia, an annual fundraiser for Project Graduation, will be held in the Westwood cafetorium on April 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.. There will be authentic Asian food, music, performances, cultural...

Ismaili Students Participate In Spritual Deedar

Ismaili Students Participate In Spritual Deedar

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor April 3, 2018

Pouring in, the crowd of over 10,000 people from all over Central and Southwestern U.S., ripped off their shoes and swarmed into the small hall from all angles. Sitting down, all eyes turned to the front,...

Students Present at Texas Science and Engineering Fair

Students Present at Texas Science and Engineering Fair

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor April 3, 2018

After months of planning and hundreds of hours of research, students were finally able to showcase new inventions and ideas at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair, hoping to better the world around...

Sophomore Class President Alice Zhang speaks with Council Member Jimmy Flannigan about student participation and activism.

Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Discusses Importance of Political Activism

Catherine Wiesehuegel, Reporter March 29, 2018

District 6 Council Member Jimmy Flannigan visited Westwood on Wednesday, March 28 to talk to students about the importance of voting and help them register to vote. “There’s a movement happening...

Students throw powder at their peers.

IBSO Students Gather for Holi Celebration

Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor March 29, 2018

International Baccalaureate Student Organization (IBSO) members gathered in Harper Park on Sunday, March 25 to celebrate Holi, a festival with Hindu origins. Some students were familiar with the festival...

Max Wolf 19, Emily Gao 19, Anurima Mummaneni 20, Linette Page 19, and Sanju Dubey 20 pose together after competing. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Speech And Debate Competes at UIL District Meet

Amy Vo, Campus Editor March 27, 2018

Informative Extemporaneous Speaking 4th place: Rishob Dasgupta (Regional Alternate) Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking 1st place: Anurima Mummaneni (Advances to Regional) 2nd place: Emily Gao (Advances...

Austin Police Identify Bombing Culprit

Austin Police Identify Bombing Culprit

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor March 27, 2018

Over the last three weeks, Austin has been terrorized by a series of package bombings throughout the city. 24-year-old white male Mark Anthony Conditt was identified as the bomber, when on Wednesday, March...

Seniors sit together while waiting to register to vote

Wendy Davis Holds Voter Registration Event

Sanika Nayak, World News Editor March 26, 2018

As seniors approach adulthood, many look forward to exercising their rights as new voters and taking part in the political process. To help provide an avenue for young adults looking to register to vote,...

A group of students takes notes at a table at the Health and Science career fair.

Students Attend Health Science Career Fair

Nuha Momin, Index Manager March 25, 2018

The Academy of Health Service held a career fair in the Atrium on Friday, March 23 to inform students of various career opportunities in the health science field. With the help of Academy Ambassadors,...

The creators of SnoWheel present to the panel and class.

Students Improve Presentation Skills Through Shark Tank Project

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter March 24, 2018

Ms. Shelley Bramlett’s TAG English II students participated in an extensive Shark Tank project, spanning over a four week period. Students were asked to create a product from scratch and present it to...

Shreya Dasari 17, Ms. Lanie Catuogno, Jenny Xu 19, and Emily Lu 19 hold their Silver Crown and stand with CSPA Executive Director Edmund Sullivan. Photo credit to CSPA.

CSPA Recognizes Westwood Horizon with Silver Crown

Staff March 19, 2018

WestwoodHorizon.com was recently awarded its first Silver Crown from the Columbia Press Scholastic Association (CSPA), one of the highest recognitions for a high school digital publication. Staff members...

A student speaks into the microphone at the walkout.

Students Organize Walkout Against Gun Violence

Kate Lee, Voices Editor March 13, 2018

In the wake of the most recent school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, high schools across America voiced their demands that these tragedies never happen again. On Thursday, March 8,...

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